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No Strike ( TEMA 1- 2 BOOK II )(before 2003)

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More than 2000 San Joaquin County workers planned a strike. Workers strike because they want change. Often, they want more money or changes in their work place.

The strike did not happen because the union and the county reached an agreement in time. Both sides say there are details to settle before the contract is final. Because there was no strike, people can get services at the hospital, the courthouse, and other county offices.

EXERCISE

1 .PICK OUT THE VERBS , NOUNS,ADJECTIVES,AND THE ADVERBS IN THE FOLLOWING STORY.
2. WRITE A COMPOSITIONS OF 500 WORDS ABOUT IT.
3. PREPARE 6 QUESTIONS FOR THE NEXT CLASS

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DNA Solves Very Old Murder ( TEMA 3- 4 BOOK II )(10/03/2005)

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DNA helped a sheriff solve an old murder. Someone killed an eleven year old girl almost 30 years ago. They could not prove who killed her until now.

The sheriff was able to get new DNA evidence from under the victim’s fingernails and from her clothing. That DNA matched the DNA of a man who died in prison three years ago. The man was put in jail because he was found guilty of killing a college professor in 1982.

The new evidence also linked this man to six other murders. It surprised everyone that this man killed the little girl. They thought that she was killed by a different man.

The man they thought killed the girl is currently in jail. He murdered three other young women around the same time the little girl was killed. He will be in jail for the rest of his life.

(This was adapted from an original story provided by News10 KXTV Sacramento.)

EXERCISE

1 .PICK OUT THE VERBS , NOUNS,ADJECTIVES,AND THE ADVERBS IN THE FOLLOWING STORY.
2. WRITE A COMPOSITIONS OF 500 WORDS ABOUT IT.
3. PREPARE 6 QUESTIONS FOR THE NEXT CLASS

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Health Insurance ( TEMA 5 - 6 BOOK II ) (before 2003)

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The purpose of health insurance is to help you plan for unexpected, costly emergencies. If you get sick or injured, you need health insurance so the doctors can help you.

Medical insurance can be very expensive. The cost for this kind of insurance is going up. Like most people, you may not be able to afford all of the insurance you might need.

Many people think that if you could only afford one kind of insurance, you should buy health insurance. If you can afford only a small amount of health insurance, it is best to insure yourself against the big unexpected costs and pay the smaller common bills yourself.

There are different kinds of insurance you can get. Hospital Expense insurance will pay for any costs you get while having to be in a hospital. Surgical Expense insurance will pay for the doctor to operate on you. Regular Medical insurance will pay for any non-surgical treatment. Disability Income insurance will help pay for living expenses if you are sick and cannot work.

EXERCISE

1 .PICK OUT THE VERBS , NOUNS,ADJECTIVES,AND THE ADVERBS IN THE FOLLOWING STORY.
2. WRITE A COMPOSITIONS OF 500 WORDS ABOUT IT.
3. PREPARE 6 QUESTIONS FOR THE NEXT CLASS

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Too Many Students Enroll in Summer School ( TEMA 7 - 8 BOOK II ) (6/20/2006)

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The Elk Grove High School has a problem. In that school district, too many students showed up for summer school classes. Teachers were scrambling to register the students for classes. There wasn’t room for all of the students. It was a very busy first day of summer school.

Many different subjects are taught during summer school. On the first morning, the school suddenly realized they had a problem. They didn’t have enough teachers for all of the classes. Students want to take many different subjects in summer school. These subjects include math, English, science and gym. The subjects that the school can offer depend on how many teachers they have. Teachers are not required to teach during the summer. Some teachers want to earn some extra money. They teach summer school.

School officials did not expect so many students to show up for summer school. About three thousand kids arrived on the first morning. Many more students were not enrolled. They showed up anyway. The extra students surprised the principal.


Many students spent four hours in the school gym. They were waiting to be assigned classes. This made many of the students unhappy. One student suggested that some students should go to a different school. He was concerned that he wouldn’t get his classes. A mother was angry that her son didn’t get the classes that he registered for. She said that he enrolled three months ago. Instead of history, her son was enrolled in gym. Her son was happy about it, however. He knew that he wouldn’t have any homework! His mother wants a better system for summer school. She said that the schools are new. They have new technology. They should have a more efficient plan.


Students take summer school classes for many reasons. Some are trying to improve a grade. Some are preparing to take a special exam. Students must pass this exam to graduate from high school. The exam is a new requirement for graduation in California. Many of the students needed these summer school classes in order to graduate. They were out of luck.

Next year, the district wants to improve their summer school system. They will consider offering summer school classes at each school site.

(This was adapted from an original story provided by News10 KXTV Sacramento.)

EXERCISE

1 .PICK OUT THE VERBS , NOUNS,ADJECTIVES,AND THE ADVERBS IN THE FOLLOWING STORY.
2. WRITE A COMPOSITIONS OF 600 WORDS ABOUT IT.
3. PREPARE 6 QUESTIONS FOR THE NEXT CLASS

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Marijuana Proposition ( TEMA 9 - 10 BOOK II )
(before 2003)

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People in California voted to let marijuana be used for people who were in pain. The proposition said that people who are sick or dying can smoke marijuana. The marijuana helps get rid of the pain.

Some people really wanted the proposition to pass. They were happy when it did. One person said that it shows how much people care about others who are sick and dying.

Now people in California can smoke marijuana if they are sick. They need to have a doctor say that it is okay first. The federal law still says that it is illegal. The two courts not agreeing causes a problem. California is getting ready to work it out in the courts.

The new laws allow almost anyone who is suffering to smoke marijuana. No written note from the doctor is needed to smoke it. The new law also says that it is legal to grow marijuana for medical use.

Police are worried. They think that some people might smoke it even if they are not sick. Others are scared that the new laws will hurt the war on drugs. Police say they will continue to make people follow the drug laws, including the illegal use of marijuana.

EXERCISE

1 .PICK OUT THE VERBS , NOUNS,ADJECTIVES,AND THE ADVERBS IN THE FOLLOWING STORY.
2. WRITE A COMPOSITIONS OF 600 WORDS ABOUT IT.
3. PREPARE 6 QUESTIONS FOR THE NEXT CLASS

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Home Prices ( TEMA 11 - 12 BOOK II )
(before 2003)

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Owning a home is a dream for a lot of people. Many people want to be able to buy their own home. Many families live in homes all over the world.

Since homes are large, they cost a lot of money. Most people cannot pay all of the money for a house at one time. They need to pay some money each month.

In California, the price of a house has gone up. In just the past year, the prices have risen and are continuing to go up. Many people want to buy a house before the house costs too much.

Many people are rushing to buy a new house. When a new house becomes available, there are a lot of people who want it. Sometimes a house can be sold in a day or two.

(This was adapted from an original story provided by News10 KXTV Sacramento.)


EXERCISE

1 .PICK OUT THE VERBS , NOUNS,ADJECTIVES,AND THE ADVERBS IN THE FOLLOWING STORY.
2. WRITE A COMPOSITIONS OF 600 WORDS ABOUT IT.
3. PREPARE 6 QUESTIONS FOR THE NEXT CLASS

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Gas Prices Increase a Penny a Day ( TEMA 13 - 14 BOOK II )
(4/11/2006)

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Most people drive a car every day. They drive to work, school, or shopping. Most Americans are very dependent on their cars. People are concerned about increasing gasoline prices.

It seems as if gasoline prices are going up more than they are dropping. Every day, gas prices go up more. The cost of gasoline has steadily increased all year. One organization says that the price of unleaded gasoline has jumped 29 cents in the past month.

One man has been thinking about why the price has gone up. He knows that crude oil prices have gone up. Gasoline is made from crude oil. That means that the price of gasoline will go up also.

He says that another reason for the price increase is the active hurricane season. Bad weather had an impact on oil drilling. It was difficult and dangerous for companies to drill for oil in the ocean. That meant that less crude oil was available. Special factories use oil to make gasoline. A factory that makes products from oil is called a refinery. A shortage of oil means that less gasoline can be produced.

Many people like to take long car trips in the summer. The weather is nice so they go on vacation. More trips will create more demand for gasoline. This will make the price go escalate even further. In California, the price has gone up $0.33 in the last month.

High demand for gasoline has made the price go up. This makes it hard for people to afford to travel by car.

(This was adapted from an original story provided by News10 KXTV Sacramento.)


EXERCISE

1 .PICK OUT THE VERBS , NOUNS,ADJECTIVES,AND THE ADVERBS IN THE FOLLOWING STORY.
2. WRITE A COMPOSITIONS OF 700 WORDS ABOUT IT.
3. PREPARE 6 QUESTIONS FOR THE NEXT CLASS

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Video Games ( TEMA 15 - 16 BOOK II ) (before 2003)

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There are many kinds of computer games. Some games let you shoot a gun at people on the screen. If a body is hit, blood and body parts come off the body. Another game shows a monster eating a person.

In another game, many of the pictures show violence. Some pictures show women with very little clothes on. The people who make the games are worried that these kinds of games are not good for people to play.

One game company wants less violence in the computer games. They want their games to not have women shown without much clothing.

Some people think that the violence in the games is like growing up. Some boys like to fight and they will use the computer to pretend to fight.

These games were made by young men. The violence and sex are put in the game for boys. But what about girls? Girls need to be comfortable with computers so they can use them when they grow up.

Most computer games are not violent. Playing computer games help kids to get involved with computers. The problem now is to get girls to learn computers while they are still young.


EXERCISE

1 .PICK OUT THE VERBS , NOUNS,ADJECTIVES,AND THE ADVERBS IN THE FOLLOWING STORY.
2. WRITE A COMPOSITIONS OF 700 WORDS ABOUT IT.
3. PREPARE 6 QUESTIONS FOR THE NEXT CLASS

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Holiday Traffic ( TEMA 17 - 18 BOOK II )
(before 2003)

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Many people go out of town for this long holiday weekend. Sometimes traffic can get very bad. Be ready for bad traffic if you are going to drive to the Lake Tahoe area.

Some are saying that people will have lots of time to look out their windows. Traffic will be very bad in the Lake Tahoe area. You will be sitting in your cars for a very long time.

Police officers will try to help. Many of them will go to the Lake Tahoe area. They hope to direct traffic and keep cars moving.

It is important for everyone to stay safe when they are on the road. Holidays usually bring more traffic. Everyone needs to be ready for longer waits and stay calm.


EXERCISE

1 .PICK OUT THE VERBS , NOUNS,ADJECTIVES,AND THE ADVERBS IN THE FOLLOWING STORY.
2. WRITE A COMPOSITIONS OF 700 WORDS ABOUT IT.
3. PREPARE 6 QUESTIONS FOR THE NEXT CLASS

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Mall Makeovers ( TEMA 19 - 20 BOOK II )
(4/25/2007)

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Lots of people love to shop in Los Angeles. Their malls have a great look and feel to them and are called "lifestyle centers". Owners of other malls in California want that look and feel too. They hope that the new look will make people want to shop even more.

One mall in Sacramento, California is getting a new look. It is located downtown. The city is working with the mall’s owner to open it up to the surrounding streets. They want to stay competitive with other malls.

They want to create a lifestyle center.” Lifestyle centers are not only about shopping but dining, working, and living as well. The first change they will be working on is to make the food court face the street instead of the interior of the mall.

The owner of the mall is spending a billion dollars to make similar changes to its malls in Southern California. People really seem to love these new lifestyle centers.

One man who recently moved from Los Angeles said that he thinks people love all of the flash. He says that they are drawn to the music and lights. He thinks that it all makes people want to go to the mall and spend money.

Other malls in the Sacramento area are also going to be undergoing facelifts soon too. Others will be updating their storefronts but are keeping the same layout. The city wants to maintain an assortment in the shopping experience. People will have choices for shopping. They will be able to choose between the new lifestyle centers and improved malls. They may even choose both!

One shopper said that it really doesn't matter to her what the lifestyle center or mall looks like. She just wants to make sure that they have the shops she wants to go to.

(This was adapted from an original story provided by News10 KXTV Sacramento.)


EXERCISE

1 .PICK OUT THE VERBS , NOUNS,ADJECTIVES,AND THE ADVERBS IN THE FOLLOWING STORY.
2. WRITE A COMPOSITIONS OF 800 WORDS ABOUT IT.
3. PREPARE 6 QUESTIONS FOR THE NEXT CLASS

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Hunting Whales ( TEMA 21 - 22 BOOK II )
(before 2003)

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There were many whales swimming in the ocean a long time ago. Then they were hunted and killed by Native American tribes. They used the whale for food, oil, and other items. Seventy years ago, they were told to stop killing them because the number of whales was so small.

Now the Native Americans were told that they could start hunting them again. The problem was that other people did not want the whales to be killed. They told the Native Americans that the whales should be left alone. Many people were upset.

During a celebration, guards were asked to protect the Native Americans. There were no problems. One Native American felt good about that. He just wanted to enjoy his celebration.

The Native Americans wanted to do what their ancestors had done for many years. They want to teach their children about their past. They think that it helps the group to stay together.

Other people are afraid to let the Native Americans kill the whales. They think that other countries will start killing them, too. If too many people start killing the whales, then there will soon be no more whales.

Some people will try to stop anyone from killing whales. They will sue the people who help to kill them. They will get in the way of those trying to kill a whale. Everyone will be watching to see what happens the first time the whales are hunted


EXERCISE

1 .PICK OUT THE VERBS , NOUNS,ADJECTIVES,AND THE ADVERBS IN THE FOLLOWING STORY.
2. WRITE A COMPOSITIONS OF 800 WORDS ABOUT IT.
3. PREPARE 6 QUESTIONS FOR THE NEXT CLASS

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Looking for a Job ( TEMA 23 - 24 BOOK II )
(before 2003)

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Are you looking for a job? More and more people are looking for work. Also, more people are changing jobs as job markets change. How do you find out about new jobs? Besides the local newspaper, there are many places to check for more information on possible jobs.

Public libraries in most towns and cities have information about jobs and different careers. This information includes lists of local, state, and federal government job opportunities. The information tells you how to apply for the jobs.

Government offices provide services in locating jobs. Federal, state, and local governments offer many civil service job opportunities. Civil service jobs are jobs with the federal, state, or local government like forest rangers, post office clerks, and highway workers.

Many businesses hire workers through employment agencies. Employment agencies handle both temporary and permanent jobs. Many employment agencies list jobs in the want ad section of newspapers. You can also find the names of employment agencies in the telephone directory. Employment agencies usually charge a fee.

Your friends and relatives who are working are another source to learn about jobs. They can tell you about job openings where they are working or about other jobs.

EXERCISE

1 .PICK OUT THE VERBS , NOUNS,ADJECTIVES,AND THE ADVERBS IN THE FOLLOWING STORY.
2. WRITE A COMPOSITIONS OF 1000 WORDS ABOUT IT.
3. PREPARE 6 QUESTIONS FOR THE NEXT CLASS

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Lawmakers Want to Ban Cell Phones ( TEMA 25 - 26 BOOK II )
(6/19/2006)

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People of California are arguing whether or not it should be legal to use handheld cell phones while driving. Some people think it should be okay. Other people do not think it is safe.

One man is trying for a law that would only allow drivers to use hands-free cell phones while driving. He thinks that the bill could save lives. Similar bills have been introduced in the past. They have never passed.

Other people do not think the bill should pass. They say that studies have not proven that hands-free cell phones make driving safer. They think that drivers can become distracted by other things too. Having pets in the car, putting makeup on, or brushing your hair can be distractions also.

The proposed bill would fine people $20 the first time they are caught talking on their handheld cell phone while driving. They would be fined $50 every time they are caught after that.

EXERCISE

1 .PICK OUT THE VERBS , NOUNS,ADJECTIVES,AND THE ADVERBS IN THE FOLLOWING STORY.
2. WRITE A COMPOSITIONS OF 1000 WORDS ABOUT IT.
3. PREPARE 6 QUESTIONS FOR THE NEXT CLASS