Lesson 17:Pancakes

More documents

Recommendations

Info

Ari returned home with a single goal in her mind—to share the wonder of pancakes. The upcoming Mondayholiday would provide the perfect opportunity.Late Sunday, Ari persuaded Leda and Drey to comeover for an early morning study session the next day. Sheinvited Nikko, too. She told Grandma Neila to expect asurprise but asked her not to rise too early. And she toldTempo to wake her at 0500 hours, which he did, eventhough—as he pointed out—it wasn’t a school day.By seven o’clock, Ari had laid out her equipment inthe galley and set up her stove. She felt an element of suspense.This would be her first time ever cooking food. Asshe began opening ingredients, she heard a familiar voice.“Good morning, Ari. I’m concerned about yourhealth,” the nutrient condenser said. “Last week you ateonly half the recommended amount of high-density, highnutrientpellets. The latest research shows that food pelletsare highly effective in the fight against malnutrition.”“Oh, hi, N.C.,” Ari said distractedly as she continuedwith her preparations. “Yes, I’m, uh, no—I’m fine. Nopellet this morning.”15
The yellow liquid’s jar was hard to open... and then, as Ariused all her strength, the lid suddenly turned. The bottle slidfrom her hand, and some of the slippery contents spilled on thefloor. Ari stepped in it as she moved to grab a towel and suddenlyfound herself on the floor—covered with flour from theopen box she’d hit as she fell.“Ari, you’re discovering what you should have learned inschool—real food is hazardous,” N.C. continued. “There’sdanger from germs. Possible vitamin deficiencies. Problemswith allergies. Scrapes. Sprains. Not to mention fire danger,if you try to cook.”Ari was barely back on her feet when she heard a beep fromthe portal. She saw that it was Nikko and buzzed him in.“I decided to come early in case you needed a little help,”he said, smiling at his flour-covered friend.“Good timing,” she replied. “How about wiping the galleyfloor while I go clean up?”“Ari, I’d like a word with you,” said the nutrient condenserwith a worried look.“What is it now?” Ari replied testily.“You know, Ari, that the great majority of normal peoplenow use high-density pellets to meet all their daily nutritionalneeds. Do you really want to be so different from all yourfriends and neighbors?”“Look, N.C.,” Ari said crossly. “I don’t mean to be rude,but you’re a service-provider robot. You’re not supposed tospeak unless spoken to, much less try to pressure me.”16
Page 4 and 5: “Good morning, Ari,” Grandma Ne
Page 6: “People there are so backward!”
Page 9 and 10: The next morning, Tempo’s sensors
Page 11 and 12: Just then, Ari felt someone tap the
Page 13 and 14: Next Uncle Robertus produced someth
Page 15: “What a nice compliment!” Uncle
Page 19 and 20: When Leda and Drey arrived, they we
Page 21 and 22: TARGET VOCABULARYadmittedcollectedc

Lesson 17:Pancakes

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?