Anna needs to go to the bank today. She wants to open a new account. The bank is in the city center. Anna takes the bus to get there. She arrives at the bank at ten o'clock. Anna opens the door and walks inside. The bank is very busy today. There is a long queue of people. Anna takes a number from the machine. Her number is forty-seven. The screen shows number thirty-two. Anna has to wait for fifteen people. She looks for a place to sit. All the chairs are full. Anna stands near the window. She looks at her phone to pass the time. The minutes pass slowly. An old man sits down next to her. 'The queue is very long today,' he says. 'Yes, I have been waiting for twenty minutes,' Anna answers. The screen changes to number forty. Only seven more people before Anna. A woman with a baby comes into the bank. The baby is crying loudly. Everyone looks at the mother. She tries to calm the baby down. Finally, the screen shows number forty-seven. Anna walks to the counter. A friendly woman smiles at her. 'Hello! How can I help you today?' she asks. 'I would like to open a new account, please,' Anna says. 'Of course. Do you have your identity card?' the woman asks. Anna takes her identity card from her bag. She gives it to the bank worker. The woman types information into her computer. 'What kind of account do you want?' she asks. 'A savings account, please,' Anna answers. The woman gives Anna some papers to sign. Anna reads the papers carefully. She signs her name at the bottom. 'Your new account is ready,' the woman says. She gives Anna a new bank card. 'Thank you very much,' Anna says with a smile. 'You are welcome. Have a nice day,' the woman answers. Anna puts the card in her wallet. She leaves the bank feeling happy. The wait was long, but it was worth it. Now Anna has a new bank account.
English Story (A1)The Queue at the Bank
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Anna goes to the bank to open a new savings account. The bank is very busy and she has to wait in a long queue. After waiting for almost thirty minutes, it is finally her turn. The bank worker helps her open the account and gives her a new bank card. Anna leaves happy with her new account.
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Why does Anna go to the bank?
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What number does Anna get from the machine?
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What does Anna get at the end?
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