Sam, what do you like to do? I like to read books. What does Toby like to do? He likes to climb trees. Anna, what do you like to do? I like to jump rope. What does Cindy like to do? She likes to sing songs.

Timmy: The summer vacation is coming. What do you like to do in the summer? Sam: I like to go swimming in the summer. Sam: What do you like to do in the summer? Timmy: I like to go hiking in the summer. Sam: Do you think we can do something together? Timmy: Yes, we can have a picnic together. Sam: Great idea. Where can we have a picnic? Timmy: We can have a picnic at the park.

Timmy: What do you want to do tonight? Sam: I want to watch a movie. Let’s go to the video store and buy a DVD. Timmy: What kind of movie do you want to watch? Sam: I want to watch a scary movie. I like scary movies. Timmy: I don’t like scary movies. What about a funny movie? Sam: OK, I like funny movies too. Let’s watch a funny movie. Sam: Wow, this movie is very funny. Good choice, Timmy! Timmy: Yes, I like it too. We can watch a scary movie next week.

Timmy: Good evening, Sam. What do you want to do tonight? Sam: I want to play football! How about you? Timmy: I don't want to play football tonight. I am very tired. Sam: You are right. I am tired too. How about a movie? Timmy: Good idea! Do you want to watch a sad movie? Sam: No, sad movies are very boring. What about a funny movie? Timmy: Yes, I like funny movies. Let's watch a funny movie. Sam: OK, that sounds good. We can watch a funny movie and eat some popcorn!

Sam: Hi, Timmy! What games do you play? Timmy: I play table tennis. Sam: Where do you play table tennis? Timmy: I play table tennis in the gym. Sam: Can I play table tennis with you? Timmy: Yes, you can. Let’s go to the gym. Sam: Do you like playing games with me? Timmy: Yes, it’s fun.

TECH FREE! by Sam Winton Have you ever wondered what it would be like to give up technology? I'm a TV journalist and I spend a lot of my working life in front of a computer or a TV. I decided to conduct my own private experiment: I would spend a day trying to manage without technological devices. What a scary thought! The first thing I usually do every day is reach for my smartphone to check the time and read any messages or emails. But I'd locked it away in a drawer the night before. Already I was feeling very cut off from the world, and it was only... actually, I had no idea what time it was! After breakfast, I needed to get some cash. Inevitably, this meant a trip to the bank because cash points are technological devices. I had to queue, but I had a very nice conversation with a woman whilst I was waiting. Not surprisingly, the bank teller thought I was a bit strange withdrawing money this way. I think she thought I was a robber! Then it was on to the supermarket. You may be wondering what's technological about that. Well, I had to make sure I avoided the self-service check-out and joined the queue for a normal one - with a real person. Naturally, it took longer, but I had a great chat with the guy who served me, and he told me about a new club that is opening up nearby. Would I have found out about that if I'd gone to the self- service check-out? No. Afterwards, I came home to have a go at writing a news story by hand. Strangely, I found it easier to concentrate on my writing. But my hand and fingers got really sore! And I have to confess - by this stage, I was having to make a real effort not to get my phone out and check my messages. I was starting to wonder what my friends were doing. Maybe they were making plans to go to that new club, and I would never know! All in all, I wouldn't say I could live without technology. Predictably, I really missed my phone all day. The worst part was not being able to check updates in the news or from my friends. I felt very out of touch. However, I kept to my promise of a tech-free day and I did have more face-to-face interaction. Undoubtedly, it made me realise just how addicted to technology we all are.

Brainstorm Bear Sam was setting up tables in the driveway. He noticed a brown bear up a tree nearby. "Mom, there's a bear over there!" Sam called. "What if it comes down and attacks us?" asked Sam's little sister Sarah. Mrs. Miller took Sarah's hand. "We'll keep a safe distance away" she replied. "We need to get the bear down before our yard sale starts" Sam said. "We could always cancel the yard sale," Mrs. Miller said. "I put up so many signs," Sam groaned. I know we can get the bear to come down if we just brainstorm the right idea." "Like the idea you had for the squirrels?" his mom asked. Two weeks before, Sam tried to stop the squirrels from eating all the birdseed. He dug a pit around the bird feeder and ruined his mother's tulips. "This is different," Sam said. "I promised you I'd draw all my ideas first before I actually do anything." "We could move our trampoline under the tree so the bear could jump onto it," Sarah suggested. Sam drew the idea on his notepad. He pictured the bear bouncing high into the air. "I think the trampoline's too bouncy, Sarah," he said. "Mom, what would you do to get the bear out of the tree?" Sarah asked. "I'd play a really bad song from the radio," Mrs. Miller laughed. Sam drew the idea on his notepad. He imagined the bear climbing even higher in the tree to get away from the noise. "If you play a bad song the bear will never come down," Sam sighed. "Look, the bear's eating something up there," Sarah said. "He's probably found some nuts that were stashed away by squirrels," Mrs. Miller said. "I've got it!" Sam shouted. He scribbled his plan in the notepad and showed Sarah and his mom. "We can make a trail of nuts leading back to the forest," Sam said. "Let's get nuts!" Sarah yelled. "All right, let's try it," Mrs. Miller said. Everyone raced to the chestnut tree in the backyard. "We're going to get that bear out of the tree!" Sam shouted. While they were gathering the chestnuts, the bear climbed down from the tree. Sam returned just in time to see the bear disappear into the woods behind the neighbors' house. "Aw, the bear is gone!" he said. "Look on the bright side," Mrs. Miller said. "At least you can have the yard sale now," she smiled.

Sam: Hi, Timmy! What are you doing? Timmy: I am listening to music on the radio. Sam: I didn’t know you like music. Timmy: I do. Listening to music is my favorite hobby. Timmy: What are you doing, Sam? Sam: I am in the park. I am taking photos with my camera. Timmy: I didn’t know that you have a camera. Sam: I do. Taking photos is my favorite hobby.

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