Tom is a young boy. He is seven years old. He goes to school every day. His teacher is Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Brown is very nice. She has brown hair like Tom's mother. Today is Monday. Tom feels sleepy in class. Mrs. Brown asks a question. 'Tom, what is two plus three?' Tom looks up quickly. He knows the answer. 'Five, Mom!' he says loudly. The class is silent. Then everyone laughs. Tom's face turns red. He called his teacher 'Mom'! Tom wants to hide under his desk. Mrs. Brown smiles kindly. 'That is correct, Tom,' she says. 'And I am happy to be your school mom.' The other children stop laughing. Tom feels a little better. After class, his friend Lisa talks to him. 'I called my teacher Dad once,' she says. 'Really?' Tom asks. 'Yes! It happens to everyone,' Lisa says. Tom smiles and feels okay.
English Story (A1)Called the Teacher Mom
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A boy named Tom accidentally calls his teacher 'Mom' in class. Everyone laughs, but the teacher responds kindly, and Tom learns that this mistake happens to everyone.
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Comprehension Questions
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What did Tom call his teacher by mistake?
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How did the teacher react when Tom called her Mom?
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