Lesson 1

Jenny：Hi, Mum! Hi, Dad! Guess what! We’re learning about the Silk Road this month in school.

Mr. Smith：The Silk Road? That’s in China!

Jenny：Yes, it is! Mum and Dad, may I ask you a question?

Mrs. Smith：Sure, Jenny! What is it?

Jenny：My school is planning a trip around China with Li Ming’s school. Some students from my

class will go to China and travel on the Silk Road. May I go with them?

Mr. Smith：Who will lead the trip?

Jenny：Ms. Martin! Here is the note from my school.

（Jenny’s father and mother read the note.）

Mrs. Smith：Yes, you may go. This is a good chance for you. You will learn about China.

Jenny：Really? Great! Thanks, Mum and Dad! I’m so excited! I will send Li Ming an e-mail

and tell him the good news.