Passage1: A Day at the Park Last Sunday, Emily went to Central Park with her friends. They brought sandwiches, fruits, and drinks for a picnic. After eating, they played frisbee and took photos near the lake. The weather was sunny, and everyone enjoyed the afternoon. Before leaving, Emily noticed a lost child crying. She helped the child find his parents, who thanked her warmly. Emily felt happy to help and decided to visit the park again next month.

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Passage2: The Science Project Tom’s class is preparing for a science fair. He decided to build a model volcano. He used cardboard, paint, and baking soda to make it look real. His teacher suggested adding red food coloring to mimic lava. On the day of the fair, Tom demonstrated how the volcano “erupts” by mixing vinegar and baking soda. The reaction created foam that looked like lava. Many students gathered to watch, and Tom won second prize. Tom learned that teamwork and creativity are important. He plans to improve his project next year to win first place.

Passage3: A Busy Airport Airports are always busy places. Last week, Mr. Smith arrived at New York International Airport to catch a flight to London. He checked his luggage and went through security quickly. However, his flight was delayed due to bad weather. While waiting, Mr. Smith bought a coffee and read a newspaper. Two hours later, the announcement said the flight was ready. He boarded the plane and found his seat. The flight attendant offered him a blanket and headphones. Finally, the plane took off. Mr. Smith relaxed and watched a movie during the 7-hour flight.

Passage4: Saving the Earth People can help protect the Earth in simple ways. For example, turning off lights when leaving a room saves energy. Using reusable bags instead of plastic ones reduces waste. Planting trees also makes the air cleaner. Last month, students in Green School collected trash in their neighborhood. They found bottles, paper, and even old toys. After cleaning, the area looked much better. Their teacher said, “Small actions can make a big difference.”

Passage5: Online ShoppingMary bought a pair of shoes online last week. She chose a red color and paid with her credit card. The website promised delivery in 3 days. However, the shoes arrived late, and one shoe was the wrong size.Mary called the customer service. They apologized and sent a new pair for free. This time, the shoes fit perfectly. Mary learned that online shopping can be convenient but sometimes has problems.

Passage6: Adopting a PetLast year, John adopted a dog from an animal shelter. The dog, named Max, was two years old and very friendly. John takes Max for walks every evening and feeds him healthy food.Max loves playing with John’s children. John says, “Adopting a pet is a good way to help animals. They need love and a home.” He encourages others to adopt instead of buying pets.

Passage7: Spring Festival Spring Festival is the most important holiday in China. People clean their houses, buy new clothes, and make dumplings. Families gather for a big dinner on New Year’s Eve. Children get red envelopes with money. This year, Li Hua’s family will visit his grandparents in the countryside. They will watch the Spring Festival Gala on TV and set off fireworks. Li Hua says, “I love Spring Festival because everyone is together!”