Tom is on the bus. He is looking out the window of the bus. There is a baby and her mother sitting behind Tom. The baby is crying. She is loud. There is a man and his son sitting in front of Tom. They are talking. Tom is going to see his grandmother and grandfather. He loves them very much.

    My name is Mary. Today is hot and sunny.It is June 1 .It's my favourite season. Tomorrow is my birthday. On my birthday, I usually have a birthday party.Sometimes we go swimming. I am cleaning the room now. My mom is making a birthday cake for me.

Mum: Bill.

Bill: Yes, mum. 

Mum: Are you reading in the bedroom?

Bill: No, I am not.

Mum: What are you doing?

Bill: To tell you the truth, I am playing a computer game. Mum: What game is it?

Bill: Driving Car.

Mum: Is it very interesting?

Bill: Yes, it is. Oh, my car is broken. (坏了). 

Mum: Well, I think you should do some reading.

    My name is Jiaming, I'm nine.I am a primary school pupil. I study in ZhuJiang Primary School in Guangzhou. I am in Class One, Grade Four. At school I have a good friend.His name is Ben,

    He often wears a blue shirt.He is an English boy.He and I are in the same class. We often study and play games together.I go to school at about 8 o'clock and go home at about 5 in the afternoon.

    Oh, it is 7:30 now.It is time to go to school.I must go now.

    I get up at 6: 50 every morning. Then I put on my clothes and shoes. And I eat my breakfast at 7: 20. I have milk, apple and bread for my breakfast. I go to school by bus. I arrive at school at 8: 00. Then I have my lesson at 8: 20. I go home at 5: 30 after school.

    This is Jim's bedroom. It's new and nice. A bed and a chair are in it. A desk is on the floor. Some flowers are on it. A bookshelf is behind the bed. Some English books are on the bookshelf. A picture is on the wall. Some people are in the picture, the man is his father. The woman is his mother. Who is the boy? Do you know?

    This is my room. Near the window there is a desk. I often do my homework at it. You can see some books, some flowers in a vase, a ruler and a pen. On the wall near the desk there is a picture of a cat. There is a clock above the end of my bed. I usually put my football under my bed. Of course there is a chair in front of the desk. I sit there and I can see the trees and roads outside.

New words and expressions:

kitchen   厨房          cook 烹调，煮    bicycle   自行车         tape  磁带

    My dad works from Monday to Friday in a bank. He uses the computer to count money. His job is very important in the bank.

    Dad is also busy at home. At weekends he cooks dinner. Usually he cooks Italian food. On Sundays he makes five pieces of pizza. Sometimes he cooks chicken and makes Chinese food. My mum watches and helps him. I help my dad, too. I wash the dishes.

    Many people think it is strange for a man to cook. But my dad enjoys his hobby. Cooking relaxes him. He is a weekend cook.

Assistant: Can I help you, Miss White?

Miss White: Yes. I want a pair of  sandals, please.

Assistant: What size?

Miss White: Size ten .

Assistant: How about this pair? They are black. They are good.

Miss White: How much are they?

Assistant: They are 160 yuan.

Miss White: Oh. They are too expensive.

Assistant: These brown sneakers are cheaper. They're 30 yuan.

Miss White: OK. I will take them.