Emma is on vacation in Barcelona. Today is her last day in the city. She wants to buy souvenirs for her family. Emma walks to the old town. There are many shops on the street. She sees a small souvenir shop. Emma goes inside the shop. The shop has many colorful items. A friendly woman works there. 'Hello! Can I help you?' she asks. 'Yes, please. I need gifts for my family,' Emma says. Emma looks at the postcards first. The postcards show beautiful pictures of Barcelona. She buys five postcards for her friends. Then she sees some ceramic plates. The plates have traditional Spanish designs. 'How much is this plate?' Emma asks. 'It is fifteen euros,' the woman answers. Emma thinks it is a good price. She buys a blue plate for her mother. Next, Emma needs a gift for her brother. She sees a shelf with small football shirts. Her brother loves football. She picks a red and blue shirt for him. Finally, Emma looks for something for her father. She finds a nice keychain with the city name. 'My father will like this,' she thinks. Emma takes all her items to the counter. 'That will be thirty-five euros, please,' the woman says. Emma pays with her credit card. The woman puts everything in a paper bag. 'Thank you! Have a nice trip home,' she says. 'Thank you very much!' Emma replies with a smile. Emma leaves the shop and walks back to her hotel. She is happy with her souvenirs. Her family will love the gifts from Barcelona.
English Story (A1)Buying Souvenirs
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Emma is on vacation in Barcelona and visits a souvenir shop on her last day. She buys postcards for her friends, a ceramic plate for her mother, a football shirt for her brother, and a keychain for her father. The friendly shopkeeper helps her, and Emma is happy with her purchases for her family.
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Comprehension Questions
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What does Emma buy for her mother?
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Why does Emma buy a football shirt?
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