Tom drives his car on the highway. He looks at the fuel gauge. The tank is almost empty. Tom needs to find a gas station. He sees a sign on the road. The sign says 'Gas Station - 2 km'. Tom drives to the gas station. He stops his car at a pump. Tom gets out of the car. He opens the fuel cap. Tom picks up the fuel nozzle. He puts it in the tank. Tom presses the button for regular gas. The pump starts to work. Tom watches the numbers on the screen. The liters go up slowly. The price goes up too. Tom fills the tank completely. The pump stops automatically. Tom puts the nozzle back. He closes the fuel cap. Tom walks to the shop inside the station. A cashier stands behind the counter. 'Hello,' Tom says. 'I need to pay for pump three.' The cashier looks at the computer. 'That is forty-five euros,' he says. Tom takes out his wallet. He pays with his credit card. The machine beeps. 'Do you need a receipt?' the cashier asks. 'Yes, please,' Tom says. The cashier gives him the receipt. 'Thank you. Have a safe trip!' the cashier says. Tom walks back to his car. He gets in and starts the engine. The fuel gauge now shows a full tank. Tom smiles and drives away. He continues his trip on the highway.
English Story (A1)At the Gas Station
This A1 English story is designed for beginner learners. Click any word for instant translation and build your vocabulary as you read.
aboutStory
Tom is driving on the highway when he notices his car is almost out of gas. He finds a gas station and fills up his tank. Tom pays the cashier with his credit card and gets a receipt. With a full tank, he continues his journey.
1 / 38
🇬🇧English→🇬🇧English
Linked wordUnderlined wordOther words
Comprehension Questions
3 questions
1
Why does Tom stop at the gas station?
2
How much does Tom pay for the gas?
3
What does the cashier give Tom at the end?
Vocabulary
20 words from this story
