Kayla says "I hope it stays cold this weekend. In a few more days, the ice on the pond will be thick enough."
What does Kayla want to do?
go ice skating
The sign at the restaurant says, "Toppings: $1. Extra cheese: $.75."
What kind of food does this restaurant serve?
pizza
Are you nervous if you have butterflies in your stomach?
Yes. It means you are nervous or worried.
Dave was eager to get changed and join his friends. He could hear them laughing and splashing.
the pool
Mark watches as boxes are carried down the front steps of the building. He sees his bunk bed already in the back of the truck.
What's happening?
Mark's family is moving.
Jerry gets up early in the morning. He can hear the neighbors upstairs moving around and running water in the sink.
Where does Jerry live?
in an apartment
Are you happy if you are down in the dumps?
No. It means you are sad.
Isaac and his family were having a good time on vacation. They saw lots of animals. Isaac was really excited when he saw the big gorilla!
the zoo
On their vacation, the Evans family tours a large, cool, dark place. In some places the ground is wet. There are rocks shaped like icicles hanging from the ceiling.
Where's the Evans family?
In a cave
Mr. Sanders steps onto something and looks down. "Uh oh, I've been eating too much," he says.
What's Mr. Sanders doing?
weighing himself
Is something cheap if you pay an arm and a leg for it?
No. It means it is expensive.
Greg and his friends were ready for a day full of fun and excitement! They bought their tickets and went inside. The very first thing they did was head for the giant roller coaster.
an amusement park
Traffic is blocked on Main Street. In the background, you can hear the sound of music and drums.
What's happening on Main Street?
There's a parade.
Daniel gets up early each morning to do his job. He carries a bag that's full when he starts his job and empty when he's finished. People depend on him to get to their homes every day.
What's Daniel's job?
a mail carrier
Are you clean if you wash your hands of it?
No. It means you do not want to be involved with someone or something and that you are not responsible for them.
While the Kemps were shopping, they went inside Darcie's favorite store. Darcie looked at the fish, birds, guinea pigs, and kittens. She liked them all.
pet store
John carries something under one arm. He puts it down on the ground when he's outside the apartment building. Soon John is rolling smoothly down the sidewalk.
What is John doing?
skateboarding
As the Rogers family drives along the highway, they see a building with a sign that says, "No Vacancy." Mrs. Rogers says, "We'll have to keep looking."
What are they looking for?
a motel
Are you lazy if you reach for the sky?
No. It means that you set very high goals, aspire to the best.
Mr. Shield parked his car. He picked up the stack of letters on the seat and got out of the car. Then he went inside to buy some stamps and mail his letters.
the post office