Sarah wakes up at six o'clock every morning. She works in an office in the city center. Her apartment is far from work. She takes a shower and gets dressed quickly. For breakfast, she eats toast and drinks coffee. She leaves her apartment at seven o'clock. First, she walks to the bus stop. The bus stop is five minutes from her apartment. She waits for the number 42 bus. The bus comes every ten minutes. Today, the bus is a little late. Sarah looks at her watch and waits. Finally, the bus arrives. She gets on the bus and shows her ticket. The bus is very crowded this morning. She cannot find a seat, so she stands. She holds the handrail and listens to music. The bus ride takes twenty minutes. She gets off at the train station. Now she needs to take the train. She buys a ticket from the machine. The train arrives on time. Sarah finds a seat next to the window. She reads the news on her phone during the ride. The train ride takes fifteen minutes. She gets off at the city center station. From there, she walks to her office. The walk takes only five minutes. Sarah arrives at the office at eight o'clock. She is on time for work today. Her colleagues are already at their desks. 'Good morning!' she says with a smile. She makes a cup of tea before she starts to work. The morning commute is long, but Sarah does not mind. She enjoys the time to read and listen to music.
English Story (A1)The Morning Commute
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Sarah takes a bus and train to work every day. The commute is long, but she enjoys reading and listening to music during the journey.
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Comprehension Questions
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How does Sarah get to the train station?
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What time does Sarah arrive at the office?
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