Sam: Would you like to play soccer, Cindy? Cindy: I don't know how to play, Sam. Sam: Don't worry! I will teach you. Sam: Please join me on the soccer field. I will show you how to play. Cindy: Wow! I am very excited. Sam: You have to kick it into the other team's goal. Cindy: I got it! Sam: Don't let the goalkeeper catch the ball. Cindy: OK! I will kick it hard. Sam: Great goal, Cindy!

Sam: Hey, Timmy! Who’s your friend? Timmy: Hello, Sam! This is Peter. He is my cousin. Timmy: Peter and I are going to play soccer. Would you like to join us? Sam: Sure, I’d like to. Timmy: Oh look, it’s Aunt Claire. She is Peter’s mom. She brought us some oranges. Sam: Thank you! Timmy: Oh look, it’s Uncle Paul. He is Peter’s dad. He brought us some watermelons. Sam: Wow, that’s great!

Hi, Sam. Are you ready for the spelling test on Monday? Yes, I am ready. Would you like to practice spelling words on the computer? I have a spelling game. Yes, that sounds like fun! How do I play? You can use the keyboard to write the words. You can use the mouse to click. Wow, this game is great! Yes, it's a good computer game. We will do well on this Monday's test.

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.

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.

Title: A Big Day for Sam Sam: I want to set up a new world record in running! 🏃‍♂️ 我想创造一个新的世界纪录跑步！ Lily: Wow! What kind of world record do you want to set up? 哇！你想创造哪种世界纪录？ Sam: I intend to run 100 meters very fast. 🎯 我打算跑100米很快。 Lily: That’s great! I think you are sure to succeed. 💪 太棒了！我觉得你一定会成功。 Sam: Thank you! I intend to train every day. 谢谢！我打算每天训练。 Lily: Remember to drink water! Do you want something to drink? 🥤 记得喝水！你想要喝的东西吗？ Sam: Yes, please. I need something to drink every two hours. ⏰ 好的，谢谢。我每两小时需要喝的东西。 Lily: That’s smart. Drinking water every two hours will help you. 很聪明。每两小时喝水会帮助你。 Sam: I hope I am sure to succeed tomorrow! 我希望我明天一定会成功！ Lily: I know you will. Let’s celebrate if you set up a new world record! 🎉 我知道你会成功的。如果你创造新的世界纪录，我们一起庆祝吧！

Sam: You didn't come to school yesterday. Where were you? Timmy: My dad and I went to New York City. It was very fun. Sam: What is the difference between our town and New York City? Timmy: New York City is big and has many people. Our town does not. Sam: What did you see in New York City? Timmy: I saw many tall buildings, yellow taxis, and hotels. Sam: Wow, I think that New York City is great! Timmy: Yes, it is! It is one of the most famous cities in the world.

Miss Jill: Good morning, class! Can someone tell me where this is? Timmy: It's New York City, Ms. Jill. Miss Jil: Correct! Miss Jill: Is New York City famous? Cindy: Yes, New York City is very famous. It is the biggest city in America. Miss Jill: Do we live in a city? Sam: No, we live in a town. A town is smaller than a city. Miss Jill: Can you think of any other famous cities in the world? Sam: London is very famous. Cindy: Shanghai is very famous too.

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