Mia's father had a laboratory, but she had no idea what was in it.
Her dad always closed and locked the door when he went in.
She knew that he used it to do projects for work.
He never told Mia what these projects were.
Mia approached the door to the laboratory. (the boy approached his school)
I wonder what crazy experiment he is doing now.
Suddenly (adv)
She heard a loud noise. It sounded like an evil laugh.
The noise scared her, so she walked quickly back to her room.
The next night. her friend Liz came to her house. (when Lize arrived) Mia told her about the night before.
"it was terrible" she said
"Why don't we see what is in there?" "It will be a fun adventure!" (an adventure)
Mia felt nervous about going into her father's laboratory.
As always, the door was clocked.
As usual
They waited until Mia's father left the laboratory to eat dinner.
The laboratory was dark. The girls walked down the stairs carefully.
Mia smelled strange chemicals. (mixed the chemicals)
What terrible things was her father creating?
Suddenly, they heard an evil laugh.
It was even worse than the one Mia heard the night before.
What if a monster was going to kill them? Mia had to do something. She shouted for help.
He said "You must have learned my secret."
He had a pretty doll in his hands.
The doll laughed. The laugh didn't sound so evil anymore.
"I made this for your birthday. ..."
evil (adj) the evil figure scared us all.
experiment (n) the student did an experiment in science class.
scare (v) my uncle was scared by what he saw in the room
A cruel (do bad things to hurt others) lion lived in the forest. Every day, he killed and ate a lot of animals.
The other animals were afraid the lion would kill them all.
The animals told the lion, "Let's make a deal. If you promise to eat only one animal each day, ..."
The plan sounded well thought-out to the lion, so he agreed.
Then, all the other animals were safe.
Finally, it was the rabbit's turn (your turn) to go the lion.
The rabbit went very slowly that day, so the lion was angry when the rabbit finally arrived.
"Why are you late?"
I was hiding from another lion in the forest.
The rabbit replied, "I will be happy to show you where he lives".(to reply)
The rabbit led the lion to an old well in the middle (halfway) of the forest.
The well was very deep with water at the bottom.
He could see his own face in the water.
Without waiting another moment, the lion jumped into the well (n-giếng) to attack the other lion. He never came out (v-đi ra).
All of the other animals in the forest [rịt] were very pleased with the rabbit's clever trick.
The rabbit's clever trick (do to fool another person)
well (n) giếng
moment (n) a second or a very short time.
trick (n) is ST you do to fool another person.
When something great happens to a friend, family member or colleague, congratulations are in order! But sometimes it's not easy to find the right words and know what gestures to make to show you care. As long as you express heartfelt enthusiasm for the person's good fortune, your congratulations will be well received. See Step 1 and beyond for good ideas you can put to use when it's time to tell someone congrats on their achievement.
Method 1 of 3: Congratulating Someone in Person
1 Bring up the accomplishment.
Craig, I heard the big news that you're engaged! How wonderful!
Celine, your father told me that you scored more points than anyone else on the team this season.
Lola, I just saw your Facebook post. I am so excited to hear that you're having a baby!
Marcus, we just heard the great news that you were promoted to senior manager.
2 Say "congratulations" with a smile.
If you're congratulating a close friend or relative, you can give the person a hug, too.
If you're worried your facial expression won't come off the way you want it to, you might try practicing in the mirror at home before you see the person.
Your tone of voice matters, too. When you say "congratulations," sound excited - not flat.
3 Mention your feelings on the subject.
Another way you could follow your initial expression of congratulations is by asking some questions about the accomplishment. If your friend is having a baby, for instance, you could ask about the due date, or ask if there's any way you can help out in the coming months.
If you're expressing congratulations in a professional setting, especially to your boss or manager, it's fine to be a bit more private after you've expressed congratulations. Stick with the usual customs of your workplace; if people are generally friendly and effusive, say as much as you want. If you work in a traditional corporate environment, you may not want to go overboard.
4 Try to make it heartfelt.
If you feel forced to congratulate someone when you really aren't happy for them, it might be best to send a note instead of congratulating him or her in person. You might not be able to control your facial expressions face to face. The person could be left feeling deflated, or wondering whether you're jealous.
Method 2 of 3: Going Above and Beyond
1 Send an email or card. In addition to saying "congrats" in person, you might want to send a congratulatory note. You could send a simple email or Facebook note, or write a message on a card you pick out from the stationary store. The note you write should include the basics - a mention of the accomplishment, the word "congratulations," and a few happy sentiments.
This note is perfect for a relative: Dear Suzette, we learned that you and George are expecting a new baby this year. Congratulations! We are thrilled that a new member will soon be joining the Comer clan! We can't wait to see you at the Halloween party to hear how things are going. Much love, Betty and Pete
If you're writing a note to a colleague, make it a bit more formal: Joan, I heard the great news that you were promoted to Chief of Staff. Allow me to express my heartfelt congratulations on this accomplishment. I know the company will change in very positive ways under your leadership. All best, Ryan
To congratulate someone on getting married, it's okay to gush a little: Tim and Mary, from the moment I saw the two of you together it was clear you were meant for each other. You're an amazing couple, and everyone who knows you can feel the love you two exude. Congratulations on starting your journey together! I wish you many years of happiness! Love, Brenda
2 Send a gift.
You can't go wrong with flowers, whether you want to mark a professional achievement or a personal landmark.
Food items are also usually welcome. Pick a universal favorite, like chocolates or fresh fruit.
A bottle of wine or good bourbon might be a good choice.
For a high school or college graduate, a small amount of cash will probably be appreciated.
3 Spread the word.
4 Celebrate with a party.
Method 3 of 3: Handling Unique Scenarios
1 Congratulate someone on a professional achievement.
Say "congratulations" in person, with a genuine smile.
Write a brief and professional congratulatory note.
If you're close to the person, you could take him or her out for drinks or bring a treat to the office for everyone to share.
2 Share your excitement that someone is getting married.
Send a card with a personal note congratulating the couple.
Consider sending a small gift, like flowers or a bottle of wine.
If the person is a colleague, have everyone in the office sign a card for the happy coworker.
Consider throwing a shower if you're close to the person.
3 Offer congrats to someone having a baby.
Send a card. It's customary to do so, and you'll find many options in the stationary store.
Send a gift. If you feel like it, you could send a little baby gift in anticipation of the birth.
Throw a shower. If you're close to the person, you might be the right one toorganize a baby shower.
4 Congratulate someone for getting through a tough time.
Sending a thoughtfully-written note is always a nice idea - especially when the person isn't expecting to get it.
Taking the person out to dinner or out for drinks is a good way to celebrate a personal achievement.
How often do you go to art museums?
How many forms of art can you name? What is your favorite form of art?
Is graffiti art? Why or why not?
What is the most famous statue in your country?
Who is your favorite artist? Why do you like them so much?
Do you think that art is important to society? Why?
Have you ever tried drawing, painting, sculpting or something else artistic?
What is the most famous painting in your country?
What is traditional art like in your culture?
What country do you think is the most creative?
Why is art so expensive? Do you think it should be more or less expensive?
Do you have any artistic friends? What kinds of art do they create?
What is your favorite snack?
What unhealthy food do you love?
What food did your mother always tell you to eat and not to eat?
What food helps with which health problem?
What is the future of food in your country?
What kinds of food did you eat when you were a child? Do you eat the same things now?
What is the best food to eat when you are sick?
What is your favorite food that your mother/father cooks?
Do you prefer to eat unhealthy or healthy food?
How often do you eat out?
If you could have any food right now, what would it be?
How would you describe your country’s food?
What is your favorite food? What is in it?
Can you think of any of your country’s cuisine that other countries influenced?
What is your favorite foreign food? How is it different from your country’s cuisine?
How often do you eat foreign food and how often do you eat your country’s cuisine?
Where is the best place to eat in your town? Why is it so good?
Do you eat a healthy diet? Why or why not?
What could you do to improve your diet?
Have you ever gone on a diet to improve your health or lose weight? How well did it work?
Describe your favorite food. What ingredients are in it? Why is it your favorite?
Do you eat different foods depending on the season or weather? Give some examples.
What kinds of food can you cook? Would you like to learn how to cook more types of food?