4 07 Listen again and answer the
questions.
1 Where is Laurie from?
She's from Canada.
2 When did the story happen?
3 Why was Laurie in the forest?
4 Why did they realise they were in danger?
5 What did they take with them?
6 Why did they start running?
7 How did they find the river?
8 How did they travel down the river?
9 Why was the torch useful?
10 How many hours were they in the river?

Millions of children throughout the world are learning English. Starting from a young age gives them a head start in life. People have different views on learning English from a young age. No doubt that learning English should be fun and stimulating for children. Many parents believe the earlier their kids get into school, the faster they catch up with friends and society and make them grow up fast and smarter. I personally that it is good for young children to attend school because they can learn at appropriate ages. Children who learn a language when they are very young have a much better chance of not having a “foreign” accent when speaking another language. For children English are an excellent and fun way of motivating children to learn English. Young children enjoy learning. At the same time learning depends upon how effective a teacher is at teaching and how quickly a child develops. In fact, language learning never ends!

Том: Отец, наш учитель не знает, что такое лошадь.
Отец: Почему ты так думаешь, Том?
Том: Знаете, я вчера нарисовал лошадь и показал ее учителю. Он спросил меня, что это такое.

Гарри: Разозлился бы ты на мальчика, если бы он что-то не сделал?
Отец: Конечно нет
Гарри: Это хорошо. Я не сделал домашнюю работу.

Отец: Боб, почему ты не моешь свое лицо? Я могу видеть то, что ты ел на завтрак этим утром.
Боб: И что это было?
Отец: Яйца, я думаю.
Боб: Нет, сир. Это я ел вчера! (вчерашнее).

Майк: Том, твой отец - учитель, а ты не умеешь читать и писать.
Том: Послушай, Майк, твой отец - доктор. А у твоего маленького братишки нет зубов.