It is Saturday morning. Maria walks to the bakery near her house. The bakery is small but very nice. Maria opens the door and goes inside. The smell of fresh bread is wonderful. There are many things to buy. Maria sees bread, rolls, and croissants. She also sees cakes and cookies. The baker stands behind the counter. He is a friendly man with a white apron. 'Good morning!' says the baker with a smile. 'Good morning!' Maria answers. 'What would you like today?' the baker asks. Maria looks at all the bread. 'I would like one loaf of bread, please,' she says. The baker takes a big loaf from the shelf. 'This bread is very fresh,' he says. 'I made it this morning.' 'Would you like anything else?' he asks. Maria thinks for a moment. The croissants look delicious. 'Yes, I would like two croissants, please,' she says. The baker puts the croissants in a paper bag. 'That will be four euros and fifty cents,' he says. Maria opens her wallet. She gives the baker a five euro note. The baker gives her fifty cents back. 'Thank you very much,' says Maria. 'Have a nice day!' says the baker. 'You too!' Maria answers with a smile. Maria walks home with her bread and croissants. The sun is warm and the sky is blue. It is a perfect Saturday morning. At home, Maria makes coffee. She eats a croissant with butter and jam. The bread is perfect for lunch. Maria loves her Saturday mornings at the bakery.
English Story (A1)At the Bakery
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About this story
Maria visits her local bakery on a Saturday morning. The friendly baker greets her warmly as she admires the fresh bread and pastries. She buys a loaf of bread and two delicious croissants. After paying, she walks home under the warm sun to enjoy her breakfast with coffee. It is her favorite Saturday morning tradition.
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Comprehension Questions
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Where does Maria go on Saturday morning?
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What does Maria buy at the bakery?
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How much does Maria pay for the bread and croissants?
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