It is evening. Maria sits on a bench in the park. The sun is going down. The sky is orange and pink. Maria looks at the beautiful colors. The clouds are red and yellow. A bird flies across the sky. Maria smiles. She likes sunsets very much. The air is warm. There are many trees in the park. The leaves are green. A small dog runs on the grass. Two children play near the fountain. Maria can hear the water. The sound is nice. An old man walks slowly on the path. He stops and looks at the sky. 'Beautiful,' he says. Maria agrees. The sun is very low now. The sky has purple and blue colors now. Maria takes a photo with her phone. She wants to remember this moment. The first star appears in the sky. Maria makes a wish. The park is getting darker. The lamps turn on. Maria stands up from the bench. It is time to go home. She walks slowly through the park. Maria feels happy and calm. The sunset was perfect today. She will come back tomorrow.
English Story (A1)The Beautiful Sunset
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About this story
Maria sits on a bench in the park and watches the beautiful sunset. The sky changes from orange and pink to purple and blue. She sees birds, children playing, and an old man who also enjoys the view. Maria takes a photo and makes a wish on the first star. As the park gets darker and the lamps turn on, she walks home feeling happy and calm.
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Comprehension Questions
3 questions
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Where is Maria sitting?
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What does Maria do when the first star appears?
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What colors does the sky have during the sunset?
Vocabulary
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