Lisa wakes up and looks at her clock. It is already eight o'clock! Her bus comes at half past eight. 'Oh no!' Lisa says. She jumps out of bed. Lisa runs to the bathroom. She brushes her teeth very fast. Then she washes her face. Lisa opens her closet. She takes a blue shirt and black pants. She puts on her clothes quickly. Lisa goes to the kitchen. She has no time for breakfast. She takes an apple from the table. Lisa grabs her bag and keys. She opens the door and runs outside. The bus stop is near her house. Lisa walks fast down the street. She sees other people at the bus stop. Good, the bus is not here yet. Lisa waits with the other people. She eats her apple while she waits. After five minutes, the bus comes. It is a big blue bus. The bus stops and the doors open. Lisa gets on the bus. She shows her bus pass to the driver. 'Good morning,' the driver says. 'Good morning,' Lisa answers. Lisa finds a seat by the window. She sits down and looks outside. The bus drives through the city. Lisa sees shops and cars. After twenty minutes, the bus stops. This is Lisa's stop. She stands up and walks to the door. 'Thank you,' she says to the driver. Lisa gets off the bus. Her office is across the street. Lisa is happy. She is not late for work today!
English Story (A1)Catching the Bus
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Lisa needs to catch the bus to work. She wakes up late and must hurry. Will she make it on time?
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Comprehension Questions
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What time does Lisa wake up?
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What does Lisa eat while waiting for the bus?
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