PREMIUMMy nieces and nephew Today, I took my nieces and nephew out for a walk around the neighborhood period. I did this because I know they needed a break from sitting inside the house, watching television or playing video games. Watching television or playing video games period. It is very important that young children have at least 60 to...
Bánh mì kẹp thịt One of my favorite dinners to have with my family is grilled hamburgers. When my family grills hamburgers at home, each person has a role. My mom will season the ground beef, my sister will form the patties, and my dad will grill the patties outside. My job is to prepare the toppings. I do...
Lái xe Driving a car is a right of passage into adulthood. In most states, a person needs to be at least 16 years old to obtain their license to drive. Once the person does have their license, they are able to begin taking the wheel and exploring the world around. When a person is only sixteen,...
Trung tâm thương mại Malls in America can vary in size and in shops. Some malls are large and have many different kinds of stores. Others, only host a handful of shops that can be visited. Most malls have food options to choose from for a lunch meal or light snack. When shopping for new outfits, anyone can stop...
Mùa hè Summer is yellow, hot, and bright. Summer includes blue waters and deep swims. It is kind and tastes deliciously of green and pink large fruit. It deletes all worries or cares and focuses only on enjoyment. It is known as one of the best times of the year. It can be with family, with friends,...
Âm nhạc Music connects life together. It sounds wonderful and has many genres. Music can be rap, hip hop, bluegrass, country, and much more. It can be fast and full of beats or slow and full of sadness. I love music because it takes me back to a specific time or day. It reminds me of the...
Lịch sử It is very crazy to know that our everyday lives becomes history. Each day that ends becomes our past and each picture is a look into that past. It is important that pictures are taken often and stories are written so that we do not forget what has been done. Something that happens in the...
Mèo và chó Cats versus dogs. It is the age old battle that many people talk about. You are either a dog person or a cat person and you cannot be both. Dog lovers are often seen as very outgoing and talkative. Cat lovers, on the other hand, are often seen as quiet and reserved. People love to...
Những bông hoa Flowers bring joy for many people. They are gifts that are given from people who want to celebrate something happy or remember something sad. The rose is a classic flower that is gifted. You can buy roses of all colors to share your feelings towards someone as each color means something different. Red is the...
Đi chơi picnic Going on a picnic on a sunny Saturday or Sunday afternoon is a great way to spend the weekend. Pack a picnic blanket, a basket filled with delicious foods, and something to drink. A great food to put into any basket is cheese and crackers. This simple combination is wonderful to eat and easy to...
Những con mèo Cats are animals that move very fast and can climb very well. In cartoons, cats are the animals that climb trees and then need help to get down. To help a cat that is in a tree and cannot come down, call for help. Help will come and your cat will be safe. Once your...
Cắm trại Tom and his brother Jim went camping with their mom and dad. Jim and his mom set up the tent while Tom and his dad went to find sticks to get a bonfire going. Once the tent was set up and the fire was started, Tom and Jim asked if they could find pointy sticks...
Molly và bà của cô ấy Molly spent a beautiful Sunday with her grandmother on her fishing boat. She picked her grandmother from her house very early in the morning. They ate breakfast together and then drove to the lake. Molly’s grandmother showed Molly how to put a worm on her hook. Then, she showed her how to cast her line....
Bánh ngọt Cake is the most delicious dessert you can eat. Cake is super sweet and has lots of frosting. You can have cake that has chocolate or vanilla frosting. It can be any color you want. You can make your own cake at home or buy one from any bakery. Cake is the best dessert for...
Bánh pizza Pizza is a great food and here are some good reasons why. First, the crust on a pizza is crunchy and delicious. Second, you can have many different toppings like basil, pepperoni, and olives. Third, pizza makes your mouth water. It is hot and can be spicy. It can feed up to eight people. You...
Sư tử Lions are brave and strong animals that roam the world. They love open land and are seen as kings to nearby animals. They live in Africa but can be found in other parts of the world. They like to stay together and a group of lions is called a pride. The female lion hunts and...
Cây Did you know that trees do so much for us? Trees help us get the air we need to live every single day. Trees also help build our homes, our paper, and so much more. There are different kinds of trees. Some grow short but wide. Others grow tall and grand. You can tell how...
Ngôi sao When I was little my sister and I would stare at the night sky. We would look at the bright moon and count all of the shiny stars. I always loved looking up and dreaming about one day flying to the moon. I dreamt that I would become an astronaut and use a rocket to...
Bơi lội Do you know how to swim? Swimming is so much fun and is a great way to spend any day. During the summer I love to go swimming at the pool with my friends. We play lots of games in the pool and have races to see who is the fastest. Going to the beach...
Rạp chiếu phim Let’s go to the cinema. I hear there is a great new movie out now. Do you want to come with me? I will buy the tickets if you buy the popcorn. I think we can go to the movie theatre downtown. They have the best seats because they are big, comfortable and recline! What...
Luân Đôn Where do you want to go on vacation? I want to go to London to see Big Ben and the National Portrait Gallery. I have always dreamed of walking along the river and seeing the queen’s palace. We can enjoy high tea at a fancy hotel and go shopping in one of the many famous...
Buổi hòa nhạc This weekend we went to an amazing party. We saw the best band play at one of my favorite clubs. I cannot believe that I was able to buy tickets! At first, they were sold out. However, I was lucky because a friend was not able to go to the concert. She sold her tickets...
New York I grew up in New York City. I have lived here my entire life. Many people visit the Big Apple from all over the world. This place is famous for a reason. It has everything you could ever want. Plus, if you make it here, you can make it anywhere. I know the world is...
Buổi hòa nhạc Do you like to sing? I love to go to the opera. I cannot sing very well, but I appreciate the talent of those who do. I also love going to classical music concerts played by the local symphony. There is something about a violin that makes me cry. The sound it makes is so...
Albert Einstein Albert Einstein is a famous scientist who changed the way people think about the world. People consider him to be one of the smartest people who ever lived, but he didn’t always get good grades in school. After he finished college, he couldn’t find a teaching job, so he had to take a job in...
Alan Turing During the Second World War, Alan Turing made the first machine that could solve problems, and he is considered the father of the modern computer. His machine was used by the British during the war to break communication codes that the enemies used to plan their attacks. The machine was able to solve math problems...
Tôm bọ ngựa The mantis shrimp is one of the most amazing creatures in the ocean. It’s only about one foot long, but it has enough striking power to break the glass of a fish tank. They have an unusual part of their body that is shaped like a club. They can use this club to crack open...
Tóm tắt lịch sử của Chicago Chicago is located in the state of Illinois, and it is the third-largest city in the United States. It is famous for many things, including blues music, thick-crust pizza and a basketball player named Michael Jordan. Before Chicago became a big city, it started out as a fur trading settlement over 200 years ago. In...
Mặt trời People have known for thousands of years that the Sun provides all of the heat and light for our world, but scientists have discovered a lot more about it. The Sun is a million times bigger than the planet Earth. It is made mostly out of hydrogen and helium gas, and its heat comes from...
Dắt chó đi dạo Every morning, I take my dog for a walk around the neighborhood. She enjoys seeing other people watering their gardens, checking their mail, and driving to work. Sometimes we observe little children playing sports or riding their bikes. When it’s raining outside, we only walk in a wooded area where the trees shield us from...
Trường học When I was a small child, I loved going to school. My favorite subject was reading. I liked to open picture books and look at all of the images. There were airplanes, buildings, food items, and people engaged in a wide range of activities. As I grew older, I learned more and more new words...
Mất mát lớn nhất của tôi One of the most difficult experiences I’ve had in life was losing my father. He died in a fatal plane crash when I was just a little boy. This experience caused me to experience a wide range of troublesome emotions, including melancholy. My mother says that I am an introvert today as a result of...
Bạn bè My favorite thing to do during the weekends is spend time with my friends in the local coffee shop. I like to order a latte and my best friends always buys a cappuccino. One of my friends is allergic to caffeine and always orders green tea. As we drink, we typically talk about our schoolwork,...
Các ngày trong tuần Where do the names for the days of the week come from? You could probably guess that Sunday is named after the Sun. This tradition started in ancient Babylon because they worshipped the Sun, Moon and other heavenly bodies. Monday is named after the Moon. The other days of the week were named by people...
Lịch The calendar that most people in the world use today was established in ancient Rome, and it was modified by Pope Gregory a few hundred years after the Roman Empire fell. That’s why the calendar is known today as the Gregorian calendar. Pope Gregory the 13th established today’s calendar in 1582. He changed the Roman...
Tốt nghiệp To celebrate the day I graduated from high school, my parents took me out to dinner at a fancy restaurant in our local area. This was one of the most exciting, fulfilling experiences of my life. Everyone around me was happy and continually congratulated me on being diligent and dedicated to my studies. The food...
Cuộc cách mạng công nghiệp For thousands of years, things changed relatively slowly, but today things change rapidly. This new trend started with the industrial revolution. New scientific discoveries started to have a big impact in the 1800s. The first major change was chemical discoveries that allowed farms to produce a lot more food, and this caused a huge increase...
Cái tên Mỹ đến từ đâu? The two continents in the western hemisphere of our planet are North and South America. The United States of America follows this same pattern. America is named after an Italian explorer named Amerigo Vespucci. He was not the first explorer to find the new world, but he discovered that the new world consisted of two...
Sự ra đời của nền văn minh nhân loại Recorded history of human civilization begins around the time that people learned how to plant crops and herd animals for food. This happened during the agricultural revolution that started 10,000 years ago, and it started in the fertile lands to the northeast of Africa. People needed to have fresh water, and they made settlements near...
Đi dạo vào buổi tối I like going for walks in the evening. I very much enjoy the coolness that arrives once the sun goes down, but before it gets dark. I often take my dog for a stroll at this time, and he investigates all of the new smells that have turned up since the last time he came...
Xe đạp My doctor said I needed to get more exercise, but I couldn’t stand the idea of going to a gym with a lot of other people. I also hate the idea of working out in a room full of equipment that doesn’t go anywhere, so I decided to get myself a bicycle. A bike is...
Mèo con của tôi I got a new kitten last week. He is an eight-week-old orange and white tabby, with very short, soft fur. I named him Gus. Already he is becoming my best friend. He follows me everywhere I go in my apartment, and even sits patiently outside the bathroom door when I go in there. Gus loves...
Quần đảo Hawaii I’m planning on taking a trip next summer. It is going to be quite an adventure because I will be flying on an airplane to Hawaii. I can’t wait to travel to the different islands, but I am especially looking forward to seeing an active volcano. I read that you can see the lava at...
Nước đóng chai My friends sometimes tease me because I choose to drink bottled water, but I prefer it to drinking the water that comes out of the faucet in my house. The problem with tap water is that it smells and tastes like chlorine, and I hate it. That’s why I spend the money to buy bottled...
Mua sắm Shopping in the United States can be a difficult job. There are many different kinds of foods to try in each aisle. Knowing some of the basic products and foods is very helpful. First, there is the produce section where you buy fruits and vegetables like apples, carrots, bananas, lettuce, and broccoli. In the bakery,...
Đi dạo One of the best ways to stay healthy is to go for a walk. Walking outside through the trees and fresh air will help you relax. It helps you focus on calm thoughts, not stressful thoughts. Walking is also good for your body. Some people lose weight when they walk a lot and other people...
Những điều nên làm khi bạn buồn chán Are you bored? Here are a few things you can do. First, you can read. Find a book that is interesting and has a good story. If you like scary things, there are horror novels. If you like funny stories, choose a comedy. Another great activity is doing art. You can draw with pencils, pens,...
Michael và con chó của anh ấy Michael is a little boy who is five years old. He is a nice boy, but sometimes he gets into trouble. Today is Saturday, and Michael is home from school. Michael wants to take the dog for a walk, but he knows that his parents don’t want him to go on a walk alone. He...
Buổi sáng của tôi Every morning, I wake up and go upstairs to make breakfast. In the kitchen, I make oatmeal or eggs. I also drink tea. After I eat, I brush my teeth and wash my face. Next I get dressed and make my bed. When my bed is done, I brush my hair and do my make-up....
Chuẩn bị buổi sáng Adam listened to the weather forecast on the news this morning. He said there is a chance for a rain shower around sunset this afternoon. I will pack my umbrella and raincoat just in case I get caught out in it. Please wrap Adam’s snack in a plastic bag instead of the brown paper bag...
Nha sĩ Hello. This is Nancy Evans with Dentistry for Kids. I am calling to schedule two follow-up appointments for your son, Tom. Doctor Smith said Tom will not need to wear his braces for more than 18 months. X-rays are required for the final braces fitting. Before all of that, we need to get Tom back...
Ăn trưa đi làm Making a quick and healthy lunch for work is not very hard. I will show you how I make mine. I take three containers. In one, I put soy sauce with tiny pieces of fresh ginger. In the second one, I put a couple of egg rolls wrapped in a paper towel. I cook them...
Buổi tối Jane left the office later than usual that evening. The sun was now setting. She looked up at the fading colors changing above her head. For a brief moment, her lips curled up into a smile. The only smile of her entire day. She quickly walked toward her gray, two-door car parked beneath the oak...
Chỉ đường Please take the freeway. It will be quicker, but only if it is not after 5 o’clock. During that time, traffic is terrible. If it is, then take James Road to Hunter Street. Continue 10 blocks until Maple Tree Lane. Take a left. About three miles down, turn right onto Island Way. There is a...
Nấu ăn cùng trẻ em Cooking is a skill that all children should be taught. This way they are able to feed themselves from an early age, and when they are older, they will be able to take care of themselves as well. It builds self-sufficiency, which is important, but it also instills confidence in children. Start with simple foods...
Kính thiên văn A telescope is something that both adults and children can spend hours with. There is something fascinating about seeing the hills and craters on the surface of the moon in a way that you can never experience with the naked eye. It is also incredible to be able to see distant planets as more than...
Vật nuôi A pet is an excellent idea for families with children. It helps to teach the children about responsibility, plus pets give unconditional love to their human friends. When choosing a pet, it is important to make sure it will fit well into the family. Tiny dogs or young kittens are not good choices for families...
tập thể dục People who want to get physically fit have to exercise. It is important that they choose a type of exercise that they can enjoy so that it doesn’t become a chore for them to do it. Often people will select multiple kinds of exercise and create a routine with them so that they are able...
Nỗi sợ đi máy bay People who are afraid of flying sometimes choose to fly as a way to conquer their fear. It is possible for these people to sign up for a special flight that is designed specifically to help people get over their fear of flying. The other passengers share the same fear. They are attended by therapists...
Ngôi nhà mới We have moved into a new house. My brother and I will have to share our room with our cousins. They are visiting us for the first time since we arrived in America. Near here is a big park with enough swings for all of us to enjoy.
Khu vườn Papa and Mama picked a sunny spot for a garden in our backyard. We can turn the yard and plant right away since it is already Spring. Seeds for vegetables and flowers can go right into the ground. The radishes will probably be ready first.
Các phần khác nhau của công việc Jan and Sam watched some men trim trees and bushes by the highway. Other men came along and cleaned up their mess. Jan wondered why she could never get away with that. Sam said that it was two groups with different parts of the job.
Tiệm hớt tóc Mama said that the boys needed to get haircuts before the wedding on Saturday. Uncle Michael took all of us to his favorite barber shop. We stopped by the grocery store for candy and ice cream on the way back. We girls kept our hair and still got treats.
Tiệc sinh nhật Nicole wanted to have her birthday party outdoors, but then a thunderstorm came up. We decided to play a game. Could we smile and grin at each other without yelling when it thundered? We giggled so much trying not to scream that Maria said she was glad it had rained.
Tại sao con mèo lại chạy xung quanh? Why is the black cat running around today? Is it too hot outside for him? Is he trying to find another cat to play with him? Is he searching for an afternoon snack? No, the cat is running away from the brown dog who just entered the yard.
Cô bé trong công viên The little girl is exploring the park today. She sees green trees that are perfect for climbing, and she feels the soft green grass under her feet. Her ears are filled with the sounds of children laughing and birds singing. She is excited that the sun is shining brightly.
Sinh nhật Today is my birthday. I am so excited! My mom will cook pizza, my favorite dinner, and I will have chocolate cake for dessert. My friends are coming over in the evening to help me celebrate. The best part of my birthday is spending time with the people I love.
Trồng một khu vườn Planting a garden is a wonderful hobby. First, choose plants that will grow well in your environment. Next, read and follow the instructions for planting. Do not forget to give your plants plenty of water and care. Before long, you will have beautiful, colorful plants to enjoy in your yard.
Tập thể dục để giữ sức khỏe Getting exercise every day is a great way to stay healthy. We are all different, so find an activity that you enjoy. If you love the outdoors, biking, running, or walking are great choices. If you love teamwork, consider joining a sports team to stay active and develop new skills.
New Orleans I live in New Orleans. There are a lot of musicians in my neighborhood. The woman across the street plays the saxophone. There is a man who sits at the store and plays guitar. He smiles at everyone who passes.
Đi bộ đường dài On our vacation, we went hiking. We took a walk on the mountain and listened to the birds chirping. I saw a huge eagle soaring above the trees. We sat down for lunch and ate the sandwiches we brought in our backpacks.
họa sĩ My friend is a painter. He has canvas, paint and brushes all over his house and paint on his clothes. He is always working on five or six paintings at a time, but I have never seen him finish one.
Thời tiết My favorite thing about nature is the weather. There is always something going on. I love to sit somewhere up high and look at the sky far away. I enjoy seeing the sunset or watching storms pass along the horizon.
Đếm xe I sit inside on a rainy day and watch the traffic from my window. I watch the cars and count the red and the green ones. I count the old and the new ones. There are more old and red cars.
Hình thành trạng từ từ tính từ Hình thành trạng từ từ tính từ Trạng từ mô tả một động từ và tính từ mô tả một danh từ. Nhiều tính từ chuyển thành trạng từ bằng cách thêm ‘ly’. Tuy nhiên, có một số cặp tính từ/trạng từ không theo cách này, chẳng hạn như good và well. Đây là một...
Some or Any Một vài hay bất cứ cái gì “Một số” và “bất kỳ” là những từ hạn định. Họ mô tả một số lượng hoặc loại một cái gì đó. Chúng thường được dùng trước danh từ đếm được số nhiều khi số lượng chính xác không được biết hoặc không quan trọng. “Some” và “any”...
PREMIUMMy nieces and nephew Today, I took my nieces and nephew out for a walk around the neighborhood period. I did this because I know they needed a break from sitting inside the house, watching television or playing video games. Watching television or playing video games period. It is very important that young children have at least 60 to...
Bánh mì kẹp thịt One of my favorite dinners to have with my family is grilled hamburgers. When my family grills hamburgers at home, each person has a role. My mom will season the ground beef, my sister will form the patties, and my dad will grill the patties outside. My job is to prepare the toppings. I do...
Lái xe Driving a car is a right of passage into adulthood. In most states, a person needs to be at least 16 years old to obtain their license to drive. Once the person does have their license, they are able to begin taking the wheel and exploring the world around. When a person is only sixteen,...
Trung tâm thương mại Malls in America can vary in size and in shops. Some malls are large and have many different kinds of stores. Others, only host a handful of shops that can be visited. Most malls have food options to choose from for a lunch meal or light snack. When shopping for new outfits, anyone can stop...
Mùa hè Summer is yellow, hot, and bright. Summer includes blue waters and deep swims. It is kind and tastes deliciously of green and pink large fruit. It deletes all worries or cares and focuses only on enjoyment. It is known as one of the best times of the year. It can be with family, with friends,...
Âm nhạc Music connects life together. It sounds wonderful and has many genres. Music can be rap, hip hop, bluegrass, country, and much more. It can be fast and full of beats or slow and full of sadness. I love music because it takes me back to a specific time or day. It reminds me of the...
Lịch sử It is very crazy to know that our everyday lives becomes history. Each day that ends becomes our past and each picture is a look into that past. It is important that pictures are taken often and stories are written so that we do not forget what has been done. Something that happens in the...
Mèo và chó Cats versus dogs. It is the age old battle that many people talk about. You are either a dog person or a cat person and you cannot be both. Dog lovers are often seen as very outgoing and talkative. Cat lovers, on the other hand, are often seen as quiet and reserved. People love to...
Những bông hoa Flowers bring joy for many people. They are gifts that are given from people who want to celebrate something happy or remember something sad. The rose is a classic flower that is gifted. You can buy roses of all colors to share your feelings towards someone as each color means something different. Red is the...
Đi chơi picnic Going on a picnic on a sunny Saturday or Sunday afternoon is a great way to spend the weekend. Pack a picnic blanket, a basket filled with delicious foods, and something to drink. A great food to put into any basket is cheese and crackers. This simple combination is wonderful to eat and easy to...
Những con mèo Cats are animals that move very fast and can climb very well. In cartoons, cats are the animals that climb trees and then need help to get down. To help a cat that is in a tree and cannot come down, call for help. Help will come and your cat will be safe. Once your...
Cắm trại Tom and his brother Jim went camping with their mom and dad. Jim and his mom set up the tent while Tom and his dad went to find sticks to get a bonfire going. Once the tent was set up and the fire was started, Tom and Jim asked if they could find pointy sticks...
Molly và bà của cô ấy Molly spent a beautiful Sunday with her grandmother on her fishing boat. She picked her grandmother from her house very early in the morning. They ate breakfast together and then drove to the lake. Molly’s grandmother showed Molly how to put a worm on her hook. Then, she showed her how to cast her line....
Bánh ngọt Cake is the most delicious dessert you can eat. Cake is super sweet and has lots of frosting. You can have cake that has chocolate or vanilla frosting. It can be any color you want. You can make your own cake at home or buy one from any bakery. Cake is the best dessert for...
Bánh pizza Pizza is a great food and here are some good reasons why. First, the crust on a pizza is crunchy and delicious. Second, you can have many different toppings like basil, pepperoni, and olives. Third, pizza makes your mouth water. It is hot and can be spicy. It can feed up to eight people. You...
Sư tử Lions are brave and strong animals that roam the world. They love open land and are seen as kings to nearby animals. They live in Africa but can be found in other parts of the world. They like to stay together and a group of lions is called a pride. The female lion hunts and...
Cây Did you know that trees do so much for us? Trees help us get the air we need to live every single day. Trees also help build our homes, our paper, and so much more. There are different kinds of trees. Some grow short but wide. Others grow tall and grand. You can tell how...
Ngôi sao When I was little my sister and I would stare at the night sky. We would look at the bright moon and count all of the shiny stars. I always loved looking up and dreaming about one day flying to the moon. I dreamt that I would become an astronaut and use a rocket to...
Bơi lội Do you know how to swim? Swimming is so much fun and is a great way to spend any day. During the summer I love to go swimming at the pool with my friends. We play lots of games in the pool and have races to see who is the fastest. Going to the beach...
Rạp chiếu phim Let’s go to the cinema. I hear there is a great new movie out now. Do you want to come with me? I will buy the tickets if you buy the popcorn. I think we can go to the movie theatre downtown. They have the best seats because they are big, comfortable and recline! What...
Luân Đôn Where do you want to go on vacation? I want to go to London to see Big Ben and the National Portrait Gallery. I have always dreamed of walking along the river and seeing the queen’s palace. We can enjoy high tea at a fancy hotel and go shopping in one of the many famous...
Buổi hòa nhạc This weekend we went to an amazing party. We saw the best band play at one of my favorite clubs. I cannot believe that I was able to buy tickets! At first, they were sold out. However, I was lucky because a friend was not able to go to the concert. She sold her tickets...
New York I grew up in New York City. I have lived here my entire life. Many people visit the Big Apple from all over the world. This place is famous for a reason. It has everything you could ever want. Plus, if you make it here, you can make it anywhere. I know the world is...
Buổi hòa nhạc Do you like to sing? I love to go to the opera. I cannot sing very well, but I appreciate the talent of those who do. I also love going to classical music concerts played by the local symphony. There is something about a violin that makes me cry. The sound it makes is so...
Albert Einstein Albert Einstein is a famous scientist who changed the way people think about the world. People consider him to be one of the smartest people who ever lived, but he didn’t always get good grades in school. After he finished college, he couldn’t find a teaching job, so he had to take a job in...
Alan Turing During the Second World War, Alan Turing made the first machine that could solve problems, and he is considered the father of the modern computer. His machine was used by the British during the war to break communication codes that the enemies used to plan their attacks. The machine was able to solve math problems...
Tôm bọ ngựa The mantis shrimp is one of the most amazing creatures in the ocean. It’s only about one foot long, but it has enough striking power to break the glass of a fish tank. They have an unusual part of their body that is shaped like a club. They can use this club to crack open...
Tóm tắt lịch sử của Chicago Chicago is located in the state of Illinois, and it is the third-largest city in the United States. It is famous for many things, including blues music, thick-crust pizza and a basketball player named Michael Jordan. Before Chicago became a big city, it started out as a fur trading settlement over 200 years ago. In...
Mặt trời People have known for thousands of years that the Sun provides all of the heat and light for our world, but scientists have discovered a lot more about it. The Sun is a million times bigger than the planet Earth. It is made mostly out of hydrogen and helium gas, and its heat comes from...
Dắt chó đi dạo Every morning, I take my dog for a walk around the neighborhood. She enjoys seeing other people watering their gardens, checking their mail, and driving to work. Sometimes we observe little children playing sports or riding their bikes. When it’s raining outside, we only walk in a wooded area where the trees shield us from...
Trường học When I was a small child, I loved going to school. My favorite subject was reading. I liked to open picture books and look at all of the images. There were airplanes, buildings, food items, and people engaged in a wide range of activities. As I grew older, I learned more and more new words...
Mất mát lớn nhất của tôi One of the most difficult experiences I’ve had in life was losing my father. He died in a fatal plane crash when I was just a little boy. This experience caused me to experience a wide range of troublesome emotions, including melancholy. My mother says that I am an introvert today as a result of...
Bạn bè My favorite thing to do during the weekends is spend time with my friends in the local coffee shop. I like to order a latte and my best friends always buys a cappuccino. One of my friends is allergic to caffeine and always orders green tea. As we drink, we typically talk about our schoolwork,...
Các ngày trong tuần Where do the names for the days of the week come from? You could probably guess that Sunday is named after the Sun. This tradition started in ancient Babylon because they worshipped the Sun, Moon and other heavenly bodies. Monday is named after the Moon. The other days of the week were named by people...
Lịch The calendar that most people in the world use today was established in ancient Rome, and it was modified by Pope Gregory a few hundred years after the Roman Empire fell. That’s why the calendar is known today as the Gregorian calendar. Pope Gregory the 13th established today’s calendar in 1582. He changed the Roman...
Tốt nghiệp To celebrate the day I graduated from high school, my parents took me out to dinner at a fancy restaurant in our local area. This was one of the most exciting, fulfilling experiences of my life. Everyone around me was happy and continually congratulated me on being diligent and dedicated to my studies. The food...
Cuộc cách mạng công nghiệp For thousands of years, things changed relatively slowly, but today things change rapidly. This new trend started with the industrial revolution. New scientific discoveries started to have a big impact in the 1800s. The first major change was chemical discoveries that allowed farms to produce a lot more food, and this caused a huge increase...
Cái tên Mỹ đến từ đâu? The two continents in the western hemisphere of our planet are North and South America. The United States of America follows this same pattern. America is named after an Italian explorer named Amerigo Vespucci. He was not the first explorer to find the new world, but he discovered that the new world consisted of two...
Sự ra đời của nền văn minh nhân loại Recorded history of human civilization begins around the time that people learned how to plant crops and herd animals for food. This happened during the agricultural revolution that started 10,000 years ago, and it started in the fertile lands to the northeast of Africa. People needed to have fresh water, and they made settlements near...
Đi dạo vào buổi tối I like going for walks in the evening. I very much enjoy the coolness that arrives once the sun goes down, but before it gets dark. I often take my dog for a stroll at this time, and he investigates all of the new smells that have turned up since the last time he came...
Xe đạp My doctor said I needed to get more exercise, but I couldn’t stand the idea of going to a gym with a lot of other people. I also hate the idea of working out in a room full of equipment that doesn’t go anywhere, so I decided to get myself a bicycle. A bike is...
Mèo con của tôi I got a new kitten last week. He is an eight-week-old orange and white tabby, with very short, soft fur. I named him Gus. Already he is becoming my best friend. He follows me everywhere I go in my apartment, and even sits patiently outside the bathroom door when I go in there. Gus loves...
Quần đảo Hawaii I’m planning on taking a trip next summer. It is going to be quite an adventure because I will be flying on an airplane to Hawaii. I can’t wait to travel to the different islands, but I am especially looking forward to seeing an active volcano. I read that you can see the lava at...
Nước đóng chai My friends sometimes tease me because I choose to drink bottled water, but I prefer it to drinking the water that comes out of the faucet in my house. The problem with tap water is that it smells and tastes like chlorine, and I hate it. That’s why I spend the money to buy bottled...
Mua sắm Shopping in the United States can be a difficult job. There are many different kinds of foods to try in each aisle. Knowing some of the basic products and foods is very helpful. First, there is the produce section where you buy fruits and vegetables like apples, carrots, bananas, lettuce, and broccoli. In the bakery,...
Đi dạo One of the best ways to stay healthy is to go for a walk. Walking outside through the trees and fresh air will help you relax. It helps you focus on calm thoughts, not stressful thoughts. Walking is also good for your body. Some people lose weight when they walk a lot and other people...
Những điều nên làm khi bạn buồn chán Are you bored? Here are a few things you can do. First, you can read. Find a book that is interesting and has a good story. If you like scary things, there are horror novels. If you like funny stories, choose a comedy. Another great activity is doing art. You can draw with pencils, pens,...
Michael và con chó của anh ấy Michael is a little boy who is five years old. He is a nice boy, but sometimes he gets into trouble. Today is Saturday, and Michael is home from school. Michael wants to take the dog for a walk, but he knows that his parents don’t want him to go on a walk alone. He...
Buổi sáng của tôi Every morning, I wake up and go upstairs to make breakfast. In the kitchen, I make oatmeal or eggs. I also drink tea. After I eat, I brush my teeth and wash my face. Next I get dressed and make my bed. When my bed is done, I brush my hair and do my make-up....
Chuẩn bị buổi sáng Adam listened to the weather forecast on the news this morning. He said there is a chance for a rain shower around sunset this afternoon. I will pack my umbrella and raincoat just in case I get caught out in it. Please wrap Adam’s snack in a plastic bag instead of the brown paper bag...
Nha sĩ Hello. This is Nancy Evans with Dentistry for Kids. I am calling to schedule two follow-up appointments for your son, Tom. Doctor Smith said Tom will not need to wear his braces for more than 18 months. X-rays are required for the final braces fitting. Before all of that, we need to get Tom back...
Ăn trưa đi làm Making a quick and healthy lunch for work is not very hard. I will show you how I make mine. I take three containers. In one, I put soy sauce with tiny pieces of fresh ginger. In the second one, I put a couple of egg rolls wrapped in a paper towel. I cook them...
Buổi tối Jane left the office later than usual that evening. The sun was now setting. She looked up at the fading colors changing above her head. For a brief moment, her lips curled up into a smile. The only smile of her entire day. She quickly walked toward her gray, two-door car parked beneath the oak...
Chỉ đường Please take the freeway. It will be quicker, but only if it is not after 5 o’clock. During that time, traffic is terrible. If it is, then take James Road to Hunter Street. Continue 10 blocks until Maple Tree Lane. Take a left. About three miles down, turn right onto Island Way. There is a...
Nấu ăn cùng trẻ em Cooking is a skill that all children should be taught. This way they are able to feed themselves from an early age, and when they are older, they will be able to take care of themselves as well. It builds self-sufficiency, which is important, but it also instills confidence in children. Start with simple foods...
Kính thiên văn A telescope is something that both adults and children can spend hours with. There is something fascinating about seeing the hills and craters on the surface of the moon in a way that you can never experience with the naked eye. It is also incredible to be able to see distant planets as more than...
Vật nuôi A pet is an excellent idea for families with children. It helps to teach the children about responsibility, plus pets give unconditional love to their human friends. When choosing a pet, it is important to make sure it will fit well into the family. Tiny dogs or young kittens are not good choices for families...
tập thể dục People who want to get physically fit have to exercise. It is important that they choose a type of exercise that they can enjoy so that it doesn’t become a chore for them to do it. Often people will select multiple kinds of exercise and create a routine with them so that they are able...
Nỗi sợ đi máy bay People who are afraid of flying sometimes choose to fly as a way to conquer their fear. It is possible for these people to sign up for a special flight that is designed specifically to help people get over their fear of flying. The other passengers share the same fear. They are attended by therapists...
Ngôi nhà mới We have moved into a new house. My brother and I will have to share our room with our cousins. They are visiting us for the first time since we arrived in America. Near here is a big park with enough swings for all of us to enjoy.
Khu vườn Papa and Mama picked a sunny spot for a garden in our backyard. We can turn the yard and plant right away since it is already Spring. Seeds for vegetables and flowers can go right into the ground. The radishes will probably be ready first.
Các phần khác nhau của công việc Jan and Sam watched some men trim trees and bushes by the highway. Other men came along and cleaned up their mess. Jan wondered why she could never get away with that. Sam said that it was two groups with different parts of the job.
Tiệm hớt tóc Mama said that the boys needed to get haircuts before the wedding on Saturday. Uncle Michael took all of us to his favorite barber shop. We stopped by the grocery store for candy and ice cream on the way back. We girls kept our hair and still got treats.
Tiệc sinh nhật Nicole wanted to have her birthday party outdoors, but then a thunderstorm came up. We decided to play a game. Could we smile and grin at each other without yelling when it thundered? We giggled so much trying not to scream that Maria said she was glad it had rained.
Tại sao con mèo lại chạy xung quanh? Why is the black cat running around today? Is it too hot outside for him? Is he trying to find another cat to play with him? Is he searching for an afternoon snack? No, the cat is running away from the brown dog who just entered the yard.
Cô bé trong công viên The little girl is exploring the park today. She sees green trees that are perfect for climbing, and she feels the soft green grass under her feet. Her ears are filled with the sounds of children laughing and birds singing. She is excited that the sun is shining brightly.
Sinh nhật Today is my birthday. I am so excited! My mom will cook pizza, my favorite dinner, and I will have chocolate cake for dessert. My friends are coming over in the evening to help me celebrate. The best part of my birthday is spending time with the people I love.
Trồng một khu vườn Planting a garden is a wonderful hobby. First, choose plants that will grow well in your environment. Next, read and follow the instructions for planting. Do not forget to give your plants plenty of water and care. Before long, you will have beautiful, colorful plants to enjoy in your yard.
Tập thể dục để giữ sức khỏe Getting exercise every day is a great way to stay healthy. We are all different, so find an activity that you enjoy. If you love the outdoors, biking, running, or walking are great choices. If you love teamwork, consider joining a sports team to stay active and develop new skills.
New Orleans I live in New Orleans. There are a lot of musicians in my neighborhood. The woman across the street plays the saxophone. There is a man who sits at the store and plays guitar. He smiles at everyone who passes.
Đi bộ đường dài On our vacation, we went hiking. We took a walk on the mountain and listened to the birds chirping. I saw a huge eagle soaring above the trees. We sat down for lunch and ate the sandwiches we brought in our backpacks.
họa sĩ My friend is a painter. He has canvas, paint and brushes all over his house and paint on his clothes. He is always working on five or six paintings at a time, but I have never seen him finish one.
Thời tiết My favorite thing about nature is the weather. There is always something going on. I love to sit somewhere up high and look at the sky far away. I enjoy seeing the sunset or watching storms pass along the horizon.
Đếm xe I sit inside on a rainy day and watch the traffic from my window. I watch the cars and count the red and the green ones. I count the old and the new ones. There are more old and red cars.
Hình thành trạng từ từ tính từ Hình thành trạng từ từ tính từ Trạng từ mô tả một động từ và tính từ mô tả một danh từ. Nhiều tính từ chuyển thành trạng từ bằng cách thêm ‘ly’. Tuy nhiên, có một số cặp tính từ/trạng từ không theo cách này, chẳng hạn như good và well. Đây là một...
Some or Any Một vài hay bất cứ cái gì “Một số” và “bất kỳ” là những từ hạn định. Họ mô tả một số lượng hoặc loại một cái gì đó. Chúng thường được dùng trước danh từ đếm được số nhiều khi số lượng chính xác không được biết hoặc không quan trọng. “Some” và “any”...
