The School Bus
I take the school bus to school every morning. The bus is yellow and big. There are about twenty students on the bus.
The bus driver is very nice and experienced. He drives safely on the road. I sit by the window and look outside. The bus goes along the same route. The bus is always on time every morning.
The bus stops at many places to pick up students. The ride takes about twenty minutes. I always arrive at school on time. I sit with my best friend on the bus.
The school bus is safe and convenient. I like taking it every morning.
Exams
We have exams at the end of every term. Exams are very important for all students. I have a math exam and an English exam.
I prepare for exams carefully every time. I review my notes and textbooks before the test. Before the exam, I feel a little nervous. I study with my friends before the test.
I try my best on every exam. I want to get a good score. I know I must pass all my subjects to move on. My parents encourage me to do my best.
The result depends on my effort. I will work hard and do my best on every exam.
School Uniform
Every student in our school wears a uniform. I wear mine every day to school. We wear our uniform from Monday to Friday.
Our uniform is a white shirt and blue pants. The girls wear a blue skirt. We all wear a red tie and a school badge. We do not need to wear a uniform on weekends.
We must keep our uniform neat and clean every day. The uniform represents our school. We wear it with pride and respect. Our school uniform looks very nice and clean.
I like my school uniform a lot. It makes all students look the same and united.
My Classmate
There are forty students in my class. They are all my classmates at school. Our class monitor is a girl named Chen Mei.
We are from different places, but we are friendly to each other. We respect everyone in our class. We cooperate well in group work. We clean the classroom together every Friday.
We discuss ideas and do projects together. Sometimes we have different opinions, but we always listen to each other carefully. We are like a big family in our class.
My classmates are all nice people. I am very happy to study with them every day.
My Desk
Every student has a desk in the classroom. My desk is made of wood. There is also a small hook on the side of the desk.
The surface of my desk is flat and smooth. I keep my textbooks and stationery on it every day. I have a drawer to keep my things. My desk is near the window in the third row.
I organize my desk every morning. I keep it neat and tidy. It is my personal space in the classroom. I put my name on the corner of the desk.
I take good care of my desk. A clean and organized desk helps me study better.
The Blackboard
There is a big blackboard at the front of our classroom. It is very important. There is a small shelf below the blackboard.
Our teacher writes on the blackboard with white chalk. She writes new words and important points for us. The homework is on the board too. Students write the date on the blackboard every morning.
Sometimes there is a notice or a schedule on the blackboard. The class monitor erases the board after class and keeps it clean. The blackboard is green and very large.
The blackboard helps us learn a lot. I copy notes from it carefully every day.
After School
School finishes at five o'clock. I have many things to do after school. Sometimes I play basketball for one hour.
I join a basketball club on Monday and Wednesday afternoon. On other days, I go home and do my homework right away. I review what I learned. I get home at about five thirty.
When I finish my homework, I have some free time. I am tired but happy. Playing with friends is my reward for hard work. After school activities make my life colorful.
After school is a busy time, but I enjoy every minute of it.
Rice
Rice is the staple food in China. We eat rice every single day at home. We also eat rice noodles in the south.
My mother steams white rice for every meal. She puts the rice in a big bowl for each person. The rice grains are white and soft. My father eats two bowls of rice every meal.
Rice grows in a field. Farmers work very hard to harvest it every year. We should not waste rice because of their hard work. Rice is cheap and easy to buy in the market.
I eat a bowl of rice with meat and vegetables. Rice gives me a lot of energy every day.
Noodles
I love eating noodles very much. Noodles are a popular food in China. I also like fried noodles very much.
My favorite is beef noodles in a hot soup. The noodles are very long. I eat them with chopsticks. I slurp the noodles because they are delicious. There are many noodle shops near my school.
My grandmother cooks noodles for me on my birthday. Long noodles mean a long and happy life in Chinese culture. Noodles are one of the best foods in China.
I like to eat noodles with my family. They are warm and tasty every time.
Fruits
I like fruits very much. Fruits are healthy and sweet for everyone. My mother buys fruit at the market every weekend.
There are many kinds of fruits. I like apples, bananas, oranges and grapes best. Apples are red and sweet. Bananas are yellow and soft. I eat an apple every day after lunch.
I peel an orange and eat it slowly. Grapes are small and round. Fruits have many vitamins. They are good for my body. Fruit is the best snack for me.
I eat fruit every day after dinner. My mother buys fresh fruit from the market for us.
Vegetables
Vegetables are very important for our health. I eat vegetables every single day. I do not like bitter vegetables very much.
There are many kinds of vegetables. I like cabbage, carrots, tomatoes and potatoes. Green vegetables are very nutritious and good for us. My mother tells me to eat more green vegetables.
My mother boils some vegetables and stir-fries others for dinner. Fresh vegetables taste great and make us strong. Eating vegetables keeps me healthy and strong.
I should eat more vegetables every day. They are good for my body and my health.
Meat
Meat is an important part of our meals. I like meat very much. We eat meat about three times a week.
There are different kinds of meat. I like pork, beef and chicken best. My mother fries or roasts the meat at home. It is tender and delicious. My father likes roasted pork the best.
Meat has a lot of protein. Protein helps me grow tall and strong. I always have a good appetite when I smell roasted meat. Meat is a little expensive in the supermarket.
I eat meat with rice and vegetables. A balanced diet with meat is the best for me.
Fish
Fish is a healthy food for everyone. My family eats fish every week. We eat fish on Wednesday every week.
We buy fresh fish from the market. Fish comes from the river and the ocean. My mother steams the fish with soy sauce. It tastes good. My father buys fish from the seafood market.
The fish is delicate and delicious. But I must be careful with the bones when eating. Fish has good nutrition for our brain. Fish is one of the healthiest foods.
People say eating fish makes you smart. I eat a lot of fish to be a smart student at school.
Milk
I drink milk every single morning. Milk is a very healthy drink for me. Some people like to drink coffee in the morning.
Milk comes from cows on the farm. It is white and pure. I drink a big glass of milk for breakfast every day. It tastes very good. I also eat some cereal with milk.
Milk has a lot of calcium inside. Calcium makes my bones and teeth strong. It helps me grow tall and healthy every year. Children need milk to grow tall and strong.
My mother always buys fresh milk from the supermarket. I like milk and I drink it happily.
Juice
I like drinking juice very much. Juice is sweet and refreshing for me. I do not like juice with too much sugar.
There are many kinds of juice. Orange juice and apple juice are my favorites. In summer, I like watermelon juice very much because it is cold. My grandmother makes grape juice at home.
Fresh juice is squeezed from real fruit. It is much better than bottled drinks from the store. I drink juice when I am thirsty. Fresh juice tastes much better than packaged juice.
My mother makes fresh juice for me at home. It is healthy and delicious every time.
Bread
Bread is a common food in our life. I eat bread for breakfast sometimes. We also buy some cookies at the bakery.
We buy bread from the bakery near our home. A loaf of bread has many slices inside. The bread is fresh and soft every morning. The bakery opens very early in the morning.
I like toast with butter and jam on top. My mother toasts the bread for me in the kitchen. It smells wonderful in the morning. I smell the bread when I walk past the bakery.
Bread is quick and easy for breakfast. I like the taste of fresh bread very much.
Cake
I love cake very much. I eat cake on special and happy days. My father buys a big cake for me.
My birthday cake is the best cake in the world. It has cream and strawberries on top. Sometimes I have chocolate cake too. It is very sweet. There are strawberry pieces on the cake.
My mother bakes the cake at home for me. She puts candles on the cake. I make a wish before I blow out the candles. I share the cake with my family and friends.
I eat a big slice of cake with my friends. Cake always makes me happy.
Ice Cream
Ice cream is my favorite dessert in the world. I love it very much. My mother buys ice cream for me sometimes.
Ice cream is cold and sweet. It comes in many flavors. I like vanilla and strawberry ice cream best. I eat it in a cone on the street. There is an ice cream shop near the school.
In summer, the ice cream melts fast in the heat. I eat it quickly before it drips. It is cool and refreshing on a hot day. I eat ice cream only in summer.
I buy ice cream from a shop near my home. It always makes me feel happy.
Chocolate
Chocolate is a popular sweet around the world. I enjoy eating chocolate very much. My mother gives me chocolate on holidays.
There are many kinds of chocolate. Dark chocolate is a little bitter. Milk chocolate is very sweet. I like both of them very much. Dark chocolate is good for the heart.
I buy a chocolate bar from the shop. I unwrap the wrapper carefully. It is a nice gift for my friends on their birthdays. I give my friends chocolate on their birthdays.
I eat chocolate as a special treat. But I do not eat too much candy at one time.
Tea
Tea is a traditional drink in China. Many Chinese people drink tea every day. My grandmother drinks green tea every day.
There are green tea and black tea. Tea comes from tea leaves on the hills. My grandfather drinks tea every morning at home. There is a famous tea in my hometown.
He pours hot water into a small cup with tea leaves. The tea is warm and nice. It has a special and pleasant smell. Tea has a very long history in China.
Drinking tea is very healthy for our body. I sometimes drink tea with my grandfather on weekends.
Soup
My mother makes soup for our family every day. I like soup very much. My grandmother makes chicken soup too.
There are many kinds of soup. My favorite is tomato egg soup. She boils the ingredients in a big pot for a long time. We eat soup before the main dish.
The soup tastes great and delicious. It is hot and warm in my mouth. I eat it with a spoon from a big bowl. Soup is very comforting. Hot soup is perfect for cold winter days.
A bowl of soup makes my meal complete and healthy. I love my mother's soup very much.
Dumplings
Dumplings are a traditional Chinese food. They are very delicious and popular. We also make dumplings during the Spring Festival.
My family makes dumplings together on holidays. We wrap thin dough around meat and vegetable filling. Then we boil or steam them in a pot. My grandmother is the best dumpling maker.
We put the dumplings on a big plate. I dip them in soy sauce. They taste wonderful and delicious. We eat dumplings during festivals. I can make dumplings by myself now.
Making dumplings is a happy family activity. I love dumplings very much.
Dogs
Dogs are very popular animals in the world. Many people keep dogs as pets at home. Some dogs are very big and some are small.
Dogs bark to protect their home and family. They wag their tails when they are happy. Dogs are very loyal to their owners. They can hear sounds that people cannot hear.
You can train a dog to do many things. Dogs like to play with a ball or chew a bone. Some dogs can bite, so be careful. Taking care of a dog takes a lot of time.
Dogs are known as man's best friend. I like dogs very much and I want one as a pet.
Cats
Cats are cute and lovely animals. I like cats very much. Cats can see well in the dark at night.
A kitten is a baby cat. Cats have soft fur and sharp claws. They meow when they are hungry or want attention. They like to eat fish. They are very clean animals and wash themselves.
Cats sleep a lot during the day. Some people say cats are lazy animals. But cats are very good at catching mice at night. A cat can live for about fifteen years.
My friend has a cat at home. It is very cute and funny. I like to play with it.
Birds
Birds are wonderful animals in nature. They can fly high in the sky. There are many birds in the park near my home.
Birds have wings and beautiful feathers. They build nests in tall trees. They lay eggs in the nest in spring. Birds sing beautiful songs in the morning. Some birds fly to the south in winter.
A sparrow is a small and common bird. I see many sparrows in the park. They fly quickly from tree to tree. Birds are very important for our environment.
I like to watch birds in nature. They are free and very beautiful creatures.
Rabbits
Rabbits are very cute animals. They have long ears and short fluffy tails. Rabbits have very good hearing.
Rabbits like to eat carrots and green grass. They hop around quickly in the garden. They are very soft and furry animals. They eat a lot of grass every day.
Rabbits run very fast when they are scared or in danger. They live in holes in the ground. They have many babies at one time. Baby rabbits are called kits.
I like rabbits because they are gentle and lovely. I want to have a pet rabbit someday.
Horses
Horses are big and strong animals. They can run very fast on the ground. Horses can sleep standing up.
Horses have a long mane on their neck. They are usually brown or black in color. People ride horses on a farm or in a race. They have very big and strong legs.
You need a saddle to ride a horse safely. Horses eat grass and hay on the farm. They are very helpful animals. Horses have been friends of people for thousands of years.
I think horses are beautiful and brave animals. I want to ride a horse someday soon.
Cows
Cows are big animals that live on a farm. They are very useful to people. There are many cows on the farm.
Cows eat grass in the green field. They say moo. They have two horns on their head. Cows walk slowly but they are very strong. Cows can eat grass all day long.
A farmer milks the cows every morning. Cows give us fresh milk to drink. Milk is very important for our health. A cow can give us about twenty liters of milk.
I respect cows because they work hard for people every day. They are gentle animals.
Trees
Trees are very important for our earth. They grow everywhere around us. Old trees can live for hundreds of years.
A tree has a tall trunk and many branches. Green leaves grow on the branches. Roots grow deep in the ground under the tree. Trees also give us fruit to eat.
Trees give us shade in the hot summer. They produce oxygen for us to breathe every day. We should plant more trees. We should protect trees and not cut them down.
I like big trees in the park. They are strong and beautiful. Trees make our world green and nice.
Flowers
Flowers are beautiful and colorful. I love flowers very much. There are roses in many different colors.
There are many kinds of flowers in the world. Roses are red and pretty. Sunflowers are big and yellow. They bloom in the garden in spring. My mother buys flowers from the flower shop.
Flowers have petals of many different colors. They smell wonderful and sweet. Butterflies fly around the flowers happily. Flowers need sunshine and water to grow well.
My mother grows flowers on our balcony at home. They make our home look very beautiful.
Sun and Moon
The sun and the moon are in the sky. They are both very important to us. The moon changes its shape every month.
The sun shines brightly in the day. It gives us light and warmth. The sky is bright and blue during the day. I can see the stars from my balcony at night.
The moon comes out at night. It is not as bright as the sun. Stars appear in the dark sky too. The moonlight is soft and beautiful. The sun gives us light and the moon gives us dreams.
I like looking at the sun in the day and the moon at night. They are amazing.
Rain and Wind
Rain and wind are part of the weather. They change from day to day. I wear a raincoat when it rains heavily.
When it rains outside, I take my umbrella. Rain makes everything wet. After the rain, the air is cool and clean and fresh. In summer, there are often big storms.
Wind blows the clouds across the sky. Sometimes there is a strong wind and a big storm. The wind helps dry the wet ground. The weather forecast helps us prepare for rain and wind.
Rain and wind are natural things. I like rainy days because I can stay at home and read.
Greetings
We greet people every day in our life. It is polite to say hello to others. In English, people also say hi instead of hello.
In the morning, I say good morning to my teachers and friends. In the afternoon, I say good afternoon. In the evening, I say good evening. A greeting shows that you are a polite person.
I wave my hand and smile when I greet my friends. Sometimes I shake hands with people I meet for the first time. I greet my teachers first when I arrive at school.
Greetings are important and useful. They show we are friendly and kind to everyone.
Saying Thank You
Saying thank you is very important in life. We should always be polite. There are many ways to say thank you.
When someone helps me, I say thank you. I am grateful for their kind help. When someone is kind to me, I appreciate it a lot. Saying thanks makes the relationship stronger.
The reply is usually you are welcome. Or people say it is my pleasure to help. These words are very polite. I write thank you cards to my teachers sometimes.
Saying thank you shows respect for others. It makes people feel good inside. I always remember to say thanks.
Saying Sorry
Everyone makes mistakes sometimes. When we do something wrong, we should say sorry. My parents teach me to be honest from a young age.
I apologize when I am careless and hurt someone's feelings. Saying sorry is brave and honest. It shows I know I was wrong. We should say sorry as soon as we realize our mistake.
When my friend says sorry to me, I forgive him right away. I accept his apology with a smile. We become friends again. Saying sorry is the first step to fixing a problem.
Saying sorry does not mean you are weak. It means you are a good and honest person.
Asking for Help
Sometimes we need help from others. It is okay to ask people for help. I am always willing to help my classmates.
When I have trouble, I say excuse me and please. I ask a friend for a small favor. I ask for directions when I am lost on the street. Helping others makes me feel very happy.
Most people are willing to help you. They are glad to assist you with your problems. I always understand that asking for help is normal. No one can do everything alone in this world.
I also help others when they need me. Helping each other makes the world a better place.
Making a Phone Call
I use the phone to call my friends and family. It is very convenient. I make a phone call to my grandparents every Sunday.
I dial the phone number and wait for the ring. If someone answers, we talk happily. If the line is busy, I try again later. My father uses his phone for work every day.
I say hello when I make a call. After the talk, I say goodbye and hang up. Sometimes I leave a message when no one answers. The phone is one of the most useful inventions.
The phone connects us with people far away. It is very useful in our daily life today.
Writing a Letter
Sometimes I write a letter to my friend. It is a traditional way to communicate. My grandmother writes letters to me sometimes.
I write on paper with a pen carefully. I begin with dear friend. At the end, I write sincerely and sign my name on the paper. I have many beautiful stamps at home.
I put the letter in an envelope. I write the address on the front. Then I put a stamp on it and mail it at the post office. Handwritten letters feel more personal than email.
My friend receives my letter after a few days. I like getting letters from friends too.
Sending Email
Sending email is quick and easy in modern life. I use email to communicate with others. I check my email every evening.
I write an email on the computer. I need the internet to send it. I type the email address and click send. I can attach files too. My teacher sends us homework by email sometimes.
My friend receives my email very fast. He can reply or forward it to other people. New emails appear in my inbox. Email is much faster than regular mail.
Email is very convenient and fast. I use it to send messages to my teachers and friends.
Invitation
I sometimes invite my friends to come to my home. An invitation is very polite. I write the invitation in both English and Chinese.
I give my friend an invitation card. It has the date and time of the event. I ask my friend to attend as a guest at my home. My friends are always glad to come to my home.
My friend is glad to accept the invitation. If he is busy that day, he will decline and say sorry to me politely. An invitation shows that you care about the person.
I like to invite friends to my birthday party. It is fun to have guests at home.
Parties
I like parties very much. A party is a happy event for everyone. We usually have some fruit and drinks at the party.
We have parties to celebrate special days. We invite our good friends. We decorate the room with colorful balloons. We play music and dance. My friend had a pool party last summer.
At the party, we play fun games and eat delicious food. I give a present to my friend at his birthday party. Everyone is very happy. We take many photos at the party.
Parties are fun and exciting. I always enjoy going to parties with my best friends.
Birthday Celebration
A birthday celebration is a very special event. We celebrate it once a year. My grandmother gives me the best gift.
My friends come to my birthday party. They bring nice gifts for me. There is a big cake with candles on it. I make a wish and blow out the candles. I invite all my classmates to my party.
Everyone cheers for me loudly. It is a wonderful surprise. We take many photos to keep the happy memory. We eat a lot of snacks and candies too.
I love my birthday celebration. It is one of the happiest days of the whole year.
At the Hospital
Sometimes I get sick and I need to go to the hospital. The doctor helps me get well. The hospital is big and clean.
The nurse checks my temperature first. Then the doctor asks me how I feel. He gives me a prescription for some medicine. There are many doctors and nurses there.
I take the medicine at home and rest in bed. The medicine helps cure my illness. I feel much better after a few days. I do not like the smell of medicine in the hospital.
Doctors and nurses are very kind people. I thank them for helping me get well.
At the Post Office
I go to the post office to mail things sometimes. It is near my home. The post office opens at nine in the morning.
I want to send a letter and a package today. I put stamps on the letter. The clerk weighs the package and tells me the price. I can also buy stamps at the post office.
I fill in a short form and pay the money. Then the clerk sends my mail for me. It will arrive in a few days. Sending a package costs more than sending a letter.
The post office is an important place. It helps us send things to faraway places.
At the Park
I like going to the park on weekends. The park is a very nice place. There are many tall trees along the path.
There is a long path in the park. People walk and jog on the path every day. There are benches under the trees. I sit and relax. Old people do morning exercises in the park.
There is a beautiful lake in the park. I can rent a boat and row on the water. I feed the ducks by the lake. The park is free for everyone to enter.
I enjoy the fresh air at the park. It is a great place to spend a happy weekend.
At the Zoo
I like visiting the zoo very much. I go there with my family on holidays. We buy tickets at the entrance of the zoo.
There are many animals at the zoo. I can see lions in a big cage. Elephants are very big and tall. Monkeys are funny and jump around. The zoo opens at eight o'clock in the morning.
Giraffes have very long necks. Zebras have black and white stripes. Pandas are from China. They are cute and eat bamboo. We spend about three hours at the zoo.
The zoo is fun and educational. I learn a lot about different animals there.
Shopping
I go shopping with my parents on weekends. We usually go to a big store. I like to shop for books and stationery.
There are many things in the store. I choose what I like carefully. I compare the quality and price of different things before I buy. My father buys me a new shirt sometimes.
Sometimes there is a discount sale. The price is lower than before. My mother talks to the customer service. We pay and get a receipt. We shop at the mall near our home.
We put our things in a shopping bag. Shopping is interesting. I like it very much.
My Classmate
My classmate Li Ming sits next to me. He is a tall boy with short hair. He is very smart and always gets good grades.
When I have questions, he always helps me. We do homework together after school. He is good at math and English.
Li Ming is also kind. He shares his snacks with me. I am lucky to have such a good classmate.
School Sports Day
Last Friday was our school sports day. The weather was sunny and warm. Everyone was excited.
I took part in the 100-meter race. I ran as fast as I could. My classmates cheered loudly for me. I came in third place.
My friend Wang Jun won the long jump. He was very proud. Sports day was exciting and fun.
My Desk
My desk is an important place for me. I keep it clean and neat every day.
In the drawer, I put my pens, pencils and erasers. On top of the desk, I place my textbooks and notebooks. There is also a small plant next to my books.
I organize my desk every evening. A clean desk helps me study better. I love my tidy desk.
On the Way to School
Every morning, I walk to school with my sister. The road is not far from our home.
We cross the street at the traffic light. Safety is very important. We walk across a small bridge. The morning breeze feels fresh and cool.
Sometimes we see birds in the trees. The walk to school is short but pleasant.
Break Time
Break time is my favorite part of the school day. After two long classes, we finally get a rest.
I chat and laugh with my friends. Some students eat snacks or drink water. Others go to the playground to run and play.
Break time helps us relax. When the bell rings, we go back to class with fresh energy.
Exam Day
Today is exam day. I feel a little nervous because I want to get good scores.
Last night, I reviewed all my notes carefully. I prepared well for every subject. During the exam, I read each question slowly and answered carefully.
When I finished, I checked my answers twice. I hope I can pass with excellent results.
My Pencil Case
I have a beautiful pencil case. It is blue with a picture of a cat on it.
Inside, I keep two pencils, one pen, an eraser and a ruler. I also have a small sharpener. These are my basic stationery tools for school.
My pencil case helps me organize my things. I take good care of it. It is my faithful school companion.
My School Bag
My school bag is blue and strong. I carry it on my shoulder every day.
It is quite heavy because I have many textbooks and notebooks inside. I also put my homework and a folder for papers.
The zipper is smooth and easy to open. My bag has many pockets. I keep my water bottle in the side pocket.
Cleaning the Classroom
Every Friday, our class cleans the classroom. It is our duty and responsibility.
Some students sweep the floor. Others mop the wet areas. I wipe the blackboard and the teacher's desk. We also empty the trash bins.
After cleaning, the classroom is tidy and fresh. A clean classroom makes everyone feel comfortable.