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Unit 1. Aunt Lucy Is the Best! Track 03

Listen and fill in the blanks.

I love it when Aunt Lucy ___________ to my house. We

___________ watch movies and eat ice cream! We ___________

together when the movies are funny, and ___________ when they are

sad.

Aunt Lucy and I ___________ goodnight. I go to bed, but I can’t fall

___________. Suddenly, I see something. I___________.

Aunt Lucy___________ in.

“There’s a ___________ in my room!” I say.

“It’s only your coat, Danny,” says Aunt Lucy. “Don’t be

___________.”She___________ the door of the___________.

Then she gets a light and puts it beside my bed. She hugs me and

says, “___________ on this light if you ___________ scared.”

I _____________ and pull up the covers. Aunt Lucy ___________

me better than anyone else!

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Unit 1. Aunt Lucy Is the Best! Track 03


I love it when Aunt Lucy comes to my house. We always watch

movies and eat ice cream! We laugh together when the movies are funny,

and cry when they are sad.

Aunt Lucy and I say goodnight. I go to bed, but I can’t fall asleep.

Suddenly, I see something. I scream.

Aunt Lucy rushes in.

“There’s a ghost in my room!” I say.

“It’s only your coat, Danny,” says Aunt Lucy. “Don’t be scared.” She

closes the door of the closet.

Then she gets a light and puts it beside my bed. She hugs me and

says, “Turn on this light if you feel scared.”

I lie down and pull up the covers. Aunt Lucy understands me better

than anyone else!

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Unit 2. Little Flap Learns to Fly Track 05


Little Flap lives in a nest next to his friends, Fluff and Tuff. The three

friends want to go ___________ their nests and see the world. But first,

they need to ___________ to fly.

“Let’s ___________. Watch me,” says Fluff. She ___________ her

wings up and down. Little Flap looks at the ground. It looks far away. He’s

___________, but he practices __________ every day. It’s time to fly,

but Little Flap is ___________.

“Nothing bad can ___________ because we’re with you,” says Tuff.

“Be ___________. Let’s go together!” They flap their wings quickly

and _______________ the branch.

Tuff and Fluff stay ___________ to Little Flap. He feels ___________.

When they ___________, Little Flap finds a ___________ worm.

“Flying is ___________,” he says.

“My friends are excellent, ___________!”

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Unit 2. Little Flap Learns to Fly Track 05


Little Flap lives in a nest next to his friends, Fluff and Tuff. The three

friends want to go outside their nests and see the world. But first, they

need to learn to fly.

“Let’s practice. Watch me,” says Fluff. She flaps her wings up and

down. Little Flap looks at the ground. It looks far away. He’s worried, but

he practices hard every day. It’s time to fly, but Little Flap is terrified.

“Nothing bad can happen because we’re with you,” says Tuff.

“Be brave. Let’s go together!” They flap their wings quickly and jump

off the branch.

Tuff and Fluff stay close to Little Flap. He feels safe. When they land,

Little Flap finds a juicy worm.

“Flying is excellent,” he says.

“My friends are excellent, too!”

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Unit 3. Family Festivals Track 07


Every year, families get together for ___________. It can be hard

work to ___________ ready.

They all have a ___________. Children help clean and

___________ the house. They help make the food. Parents buy

___________. This family puts ___________ in their house. They

___________ new clothes. They give presents and eat special

___________.

This family ___________ one candle a day ___________ eight

days. They eat jam pastries. They give ___________, play games, and

sing songs.

This family puts lights and ___________ balls on a tree. They sing

songs and give presents. Then they eat a big ___________.

This family has a ___________ day when there is a new year. They

clean the house. They ___________ red clothes and eat special foods.

After the hard work, they all ___________ their festival!

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Unit 3. Family Festivals Track 07


Every year, families get together for festivals. It can be hard work to

get ready.

They all have a job. Children help clean and decorate the house. They

help make the food. Parents buy presents. This family puts lamps in their

house. They wear new clothes. They give presents and eat special desserts.

This family lights one candle a day for eight days. They eat jam

pastries. They give presents, play games, and sing songs.

This family puts lights and glass balls on a tree. They sing songs and

give presents. Then they eat a big feast.

This family has a special day when there is a new year. They clean

the house. They wear red clothes and eat special foods. After the hard

work, they all enjoy their festival!

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Unit 4. Finding Cal Track 09


I’m so excited. Today I’m going to the __________________ to get

a dog!

There are many ___________ dogs at the shelter. There are big dogs,

___________ dogs, fat dogs, and ___________ dogs.

“Look, Jake, that dog with the black ___________ is ___________

at you,” says Dad.

The dog’s ___________ is Cal. I tell Dad I want to take Cal for a

walk. I put a ___________ on him. Cal is so happy he ___________ my

hand. I know Cal is the ___________ dog for me. We ___________ him

home.

Cal is smart, and I teach him ___________. He can roll over and

___________ on his back legs. Cal ___________ with Dad and me to

school ______________, and he sleeps with me every night.

Our ___________ is special.

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Unit 4. Finding Cal Track 09


I’m so excited. Today I’m going to the animal shelter to get a dog!

There are many different dogs at the shelter. There are big dogs,

little dogs, fat dogs, and skinny dogs.

“Look, Jake, that dog with the black spots is staring at you,” says Dad.

The dog’s name is Cal. I tell Dad I want to take Cal for a walk. I put a

leash on him. Cal is so happy he licks my hand. I know Cal is the perfect

dog for me. We take him home.

Cal is smart, and I teach him tricks. He can roll over and stand on his

back legs. Cal walks with Dad and me to school every day, and he sleeps

with me every night.

Our friendship is special.

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Unit 5. Jack’s Unusual Pet Track 11


Maybe you have a dog or a cat as a pet. ___________, rabbits, and

goldfish are also ___________.

Jack wants an ___________ pet. What can he ___________?

How about a ___________? Donkeys make great pets. They eat

grass, so they are easy to ___________. But Jack lives in an apartment.

There isn’t a field with a ___________ for a donkey.

How about a ___________? Rats don’t need much ___________.

They eat fruits and vegetables, so they’re easy to feed. They’re

___________, but they can ___________!

How about a ___________? Stick insects like to ___________.

They need a tall place to live. They eat ___________, so they are easy to

feed. They’re fun to watch.

But they don’t like to be ___________. Maybe Jack can

___________ two stick insects!

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Unit 5. Jack’s Unusual Pet Track 11


Maybe you have a dog or a cat as a pet. Hamsters, rabbits, and

goldfish are also popular.

Jack wants an unusual pet. What can he choose?

How about a donkey? Donkeys make great pets. They eat grass, so

they are easy to feed. But Jack lives in an apartment. There isn’t a field

with a fence for a donkey.

How about a rat? Rats don’t need much space. They eat fruits and

vegetables, so they’re easy to feed. They’re smart, but they can bite!

How about a stick insect? Stick insects like to hang. They need a tall

place to live. They eat leaves, so they are easy to feed. They’re fun to

watch.

But they don’t like to be alone. Maybe Jack can get two stick insects!

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Unit 6. A Busy Family Track 13


___________ in families are busy. Parents ___________ to work.

Children go to ___________.

At home, they need to do ___________. The ___________ in this

family is a doctor. The father is a ___________. They are very busy at

work.

Jade and her brother, Zac, are at school ___________

___________. At home, they ___________ their mother and father.

Jade ___________. Zac helps cook. After dinner, they ___________

___________ ___________. They do other chores, too.

Jade and her mother ___________ the ___________ and

___________ the floors. Zac and his father ___________. Families have

to work. They also have ___________.

When chores are done, this family likes to go to the ___________.

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Unit 6. A Busy Family Track 13


People in families are busy. Parents need to work. Children go to

school.

At home, they need to do chores. The mother in this family is a doctor.

The father is a teacher. They are very busy at work.

Jade and her brother, Zac, are at school all day. At home, they help

their mother and father. Jade sets the table. Zac helps cook. After dinner,

they wash the dishes. They do other chores, too.

Jade and her mother dust the furniture and mop the floors. Zac and

his father do the laundry. Families have to work. They also have fun.

When chores are done, this family likes to go to the beach.

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Unit 7. What Animals Give Us Track 15


People love animals as ___________. But animals also give us good

things to eat and ___________.

Many people like ___________ for breakfast. We can also use eggs

to ___________ cookies and cakes. Eggs _______________ chickens.

Some good foods come from cow’s milk. We can ___________

butter on our bread. We can enjoy a bowl of ___________ with fruit

salad. How about a nice ___________ with ___________ for lunch?

___________ have fluffy wool coats. We use the ___________ to

___________ ___________ and make ___________. They keep us

warm.

Animals also give us ___________ and fish. Eating meat and fish

can help children grow tall and ___________. Do you eat and use things

that come from animals?

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Unit 7. What Animals Give Us Track 15


People love animals as pets. But animals also give us good things to

eat and use.

Many people like eggs for breakfast. We can also use eggs to bake

cookies and cakes. Eggs come from chickens.

Some good foods come from cow’s milk. We can put butter on our

bread. We can enjoy a bowl of yogurt with fruit salad. How about a nice

sandwich with cheese for lunch?

Sheep have fluffy wool coats. We use the wool to knit sweaters and

make rugs. They keep us warm.

Animals also give us meat and fish. Eating meat and fish can help

children grow tall and strong. Do you eat and use things that come from

animals?

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Unit 8. A Visit to the Desert Track 17


Tim is not happy. He is going to Grandma’s house for his

___________.

“It’s going to be ___________,” he says. Tim wants to do things

with his friends ___________.

The first day, Grandma and Tim go on a hike in the ___________.

It’s so hot! Tim is ___________.

Suddenly, Tim sees something ___________.

“That’s a desert __________,” says Grandma. “See the shadow the

rock makes. The tortoise _________ there to get out of the _________.”

Then a big rabbit ___________ by. “That’s a jack rabbit,” says

Grandma. “Its long ears help it stay ___________. And listen—that’s an

___________! They sleep in the day when it’s ___________. They

come out to hunt in the ___________ when it’s cool.”

“What ___________ animals!” says Tim.

“Maybe this ___________ isn’t going to be boring after all!”

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Unit 8. A Visit to the Desert Track 17


Tim is not happy. He is going to Grandma’s house for his vacation.

“It’s going to be boring,” he says. Tim wants to do things with his

friends.

The first day, Grandma and Tim go on a hike in the desert. It’s so hot!

Tim is sweating.

Suddenly, Tim sees something move.

“That’s a desert tortoise,” says Grandma. “See the shadow the rock

makes. The tortoise hides there to get out of the heat.”

Then a big rabbit hops by. “That’s a jack rabbit,” says Grandma. “Its

long ears help it stay cool. And listen—that’s an owl! They sleep in the day

when it’s hot. They come out to hunt in the evening when it’s cool.”

“What interesting animals!” says Tim.

“Maybe this vacation isn’t going to be boring after all!”

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Unit 9. The Boy Who Cried Wolf Track 19


Peter is a ___________. He watches sheep all day. He’s

___________.

One day, Peter has an ___________. “Wolf! Wolf! The wolf is

___________ the sheep!” he ___________.

The people in the ___________ come to ___________ the sheep.

But they see there’s no wolf. Peter ___________. The people are angry!

Later, Peter is bored again. “Wolf! Wolf!” he shouts. The people

come, and ___________ there’s no wolf. They’re very ___________!

The next day, a hungry wolf comes! Peter shouts, “Wolf! Wolf!” But

nobody comes to ___________. Peter loses all the ___________ and

runs to the village.

“Why didn’t you come?” he asks. A kind man ___________ to him.

“If you tell ___________, people don’t believe you when you

___________ the truth.” Peter learns a ___________.

Now he ___________ tells the truth.

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Unit 9. The Boy Who Cried Wolf Track 19


Peter is a shepherd. He watches sheep all day. He’s bored.

One day, Peter has an idea. “Wolf! Wolf! The wolf is chasing the

sheep!” he shouts.

The people in the village come to protect the sheep. But they see

there’s no wolf. Peter laughs. The people are angry!

Later, Peter is bored again. “Wolf! Wolf!” he shouts. The people

come, and again there’s no wolf. They’re very angry!

The next day, a hungry wolf comes! Peter shouts, “Wolf! Wolf!” But

nobody comes to help. Peter loses all the sheep and runs to the village.

“Why didn’t you come?” he asks. A kind man explains to him. “If you

tell lies, people don’t believe you when you tell the truth.” Peter learns a

lesson.

Now he always tells the truth.

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Unit 10. A Prairie Guard Dog Track 21


Welcome to the ___________. Long grasses grow here. There are

very few ___________. The prairie can be dangerous for some

___________. There aren’t many places to ___________.

Prairie dogs live on the prairie. These small animals live

___________ the ground. Prairie dogs take turns to watch for

___________. They ___________ when they see a fox or a

___________. This ___________ other prairie dogs to hide in the grass

or in their ___________.

The burrows are cool. Prairie dogs go ___________ when it is hot.

They also ___________ their food here. There are ___________ inside

the burrows, and these ___________ to different rooms. There is a

sleeping room and a ___________. Some rooms have food like roots and

___________.

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Unit 10. A Prairie Guard Dog Track 21


Welcome to the prairie. Long grasses grow here. There are very few

trees. The prairie can be dangerous for some animals. There aren’t many

places to hide.

Prairie dogs live on the prairie. These small animals live under the

ground. Prairie dogs take turns to watch for danger. They bark when they

see a fox or a badger. This warns other prairie dogs to hide in the grass or

in their burrows.

The burrows are cool. Prairie dogs go underground when it is hot.

They also bury their food here. There are tunnels inside the burrows, and

these lead to different rooms. There is a sleeping room and a bathroom.

Some rooms have food like roots and seeds.

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Unit 11. Eagles and Eaglets Track 23


Bald eagles are big birds. They make large ___________ at the tops

of trees.

The mother eagle lays up to ___________ eggs. When the eggs

___________, baby birds come out. These are the ___________.

At first, eaglets cannot ___________ or see very well. Their parents

have to __________ them. They __________ fish and meat to the nest.

___________ they can fly, eaglets have to grow dark

___________ and strong wings. This takes about five ___________.

___________ they can fly, they learn to hunt.

Over about ___________ years, they grow into adult eagles. Bald

eagles have strong beaks and ___________ claws. With their

___________ wings, they ___________ in the sky for hours.

It’s hard to believe this ___________ eagle began life as a small

baby bird.

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Unit 11. Eagles and Eaglets Track 23


Bald eagles are big birds. They make large nests at the tops of trees.

The mother eagle lays up to three eggs. When the eggs hatch, baby birds

come out. These are the eaglets.

At first, eaglets cannot fly or see very well. Their parents have to feed

them. They bring fish and meat to the nest.

Before they can fly, eaglets have to grow dark feathers and strong

wings. This takes about five months. Once they can fly, they learn to hunt.

Over about five years, they grow into adult eagles. Bald eagles have

strong beaks and sharp claws. With their huge wings, they soar in the sky

for hours.

It’s hard to believe this powerful eagle began life as a small baby bird.

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Unit 12. Cute Animals Track 25


People all over the world love ___________ animals.

The panda is a ___________ bear from ___________. It has black

___________ around its eyes, on its ears, and on its body. Its

___________ coat keeps it ___________.

People like koalas, too. These furry animals ___________ in gum

trees. They have cute faces and round, fluffy ears. They look

___________, but they can be ___________!

On some beaches, you can ___________ fairy penguins. These cute

little seabirds ___________ for food all day in the sea. At night, they

come back to their nests on the ___________.

You can see ___________ monkeys in the ___________. They

have cute faces with long white ___________. They are very small. They

hide in trees from ___________ and wild cats.

What cute animal do you like?

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Unit 12. Cute Animals Track 25


People all over the world love cute animals.

The panda is a cuddly bear from China. It has black patches around

its eyes, on its ears, and on its body. Its furry coat keeps it warm.

People like koalas, too. These furry animals live in gum trees. They

have cute faces and round, fluffy ears. They look friendly, but they can be

grumpy!

On some beaches, you can find fairy penguins. These cute little

seabirds look for food all day in the sea. At night, they come back to their

nests on the beach.

You can see tiny monkeys in the rain forest. They have cute faces

with long white hairs. They are very small. They hide in trees from snakes

and wild cats.

What cute animal do you like?

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