Some boys were playing near the pond, and they found __________. They started throwing stones at the frogs, just for __________. Sadly, some of the frogs were　__________. Bravely, one of the frogs lifted his head from the water, and said: “Please __________. You may have fun __________ at us, but your stones can kill us.” Your pleasure can become __________.

An Ass was wearing a ________________, and having fun ________________ animals he came across when he was ________________ in the forest. The Ass saw a Fox, and tried to frighten him. But the Fox found that he was ________________, not a lion, because the ASS made the loud ________________ typical of an ass. A lion would never give such a cry.
________________ might fool people, but what you utter reveals what you are.

A Cat found a house full of ________________, and went into the house to catch them.
The Mice noticed the Cat. They thought they might be ________________, and they kept themselves in their ________________. The Cat really wanted to ________________the Mice. So it pretended to be ________________by suspending herself from a peg on the wall. But the Mice didn’t come near the Cat, being more ________________ than before.

In Japan, a common way to obtain what you want is to go to a store. In the US, however, people often make purchases informally among themselves. For example, if you want a pet or a used car, you can probably find many classified ads in your local newspaper. The prices are often much lower than those at stores. It is important to communicate well with the owners, as these ads often do not have any kind of guarantees. On the bright side, the prices are often negotiable. If you are someone who doesn’t like secondhand products, or need a warranty when you buy something, you should probably shop at a store. But if you’re adventurous enough to explore the market yourself, you might find it fun to “shop” through these ads.

Legal ages in Japan differ from those in America. In America, legal ages vary from state to state. In California, you take your first step into adulthood on your 16th birthday. At 16, you can get a driver’s license, which is almost a necessity in California, unless you live in big cities like Los Angeles or San Francisco. At 18, you have the right to vote, a right that allows you to experience the full benefit of US democracy. At 21, you are officially considered an adult, with the right to drink alcohol in public. In Japan, there’s an official day to celebrate the “coming” of 20, the day you become an adult. In America, young people receive adult responsibilities one at a time, while in Japan, young people are pronounced “adults” all at once.”