It was Saturday night and Lisa was excited. Her friends had invited her to karaoke. Lisa had never sung in public before. She was a little nervous but also curious. Lisa put on her favorite blue dress. She looked at herself in the mirror and smiled. Her friend Maria picked her up at eight o'clock. They drove to the karaoke bar downtown. The bar was called 'Sing Your Heart Out.' When they arrived, the place was already full of people. Colorful lights were flashing on the stage. Their other friends, Tom and Emma, were already waiting. 'Finally, you are here!' Tom shouted over the music. They all hugged and found a table near the stage. A man was singing a rock song on stage. He was not very good, but everyone cheered for him. 'That is what I love about karaoke,' Maria said. 'Nobody judges you here.' The waitress came to take their order. They ordered some drinks and snacks. Tom looked through the song book. 'I am going to sing first!' he announced. Tom chose a popular pop song from the list. He went up to the stage with confidence. The music started and Tom grabbed the microphone. He sang with great energy and danced on stage. His friends clapped and sang along. When Tom finished, everyone cheered loudly. 'That was amazing!' Emma said. Tom came back to the table with a big smile. 'Who is next?' he asked. Maria and Emma decided to sing together. They picked a duet from the eighties. The two girls walked to the stage arm in arm. They held their microphones and looked at each other. The song started and they began to sing. Their voices sounded beautiful together. The crowd loved their performance. Lisa watched them and felt inspired. Maybe she could do this too. When Maria and Emma returned, everyone applauded. 'Lisa, now it is your turn!' Maria said with a smile. Lisa's heart started to beat faster. 'I do not know if I can do it,' she said nervously. 'You will be great!' Tom encouraged her. Lisa looked at the song list for a long time. Finally, she found a song she knew well. It was her favorite song from her childhood. Lisa took a deep breath and stood up. Her legs were shaking as she walked to the stage. She held the microphone tightly in her hands. The music started to play. Lisa looked at the screen with the lyrics. At first, her voice was quiet and shaky. But then she remembered the words of the song. The melody brought back happy memories. Lisa closed her eyes and started to sing louder. Her voice grew stronger with every word. She forgot about being nervous. She was just enjoying the music. When the song ended, there was silence. Then the whole bar started clapping. People were cheering and whistling. Lisa opened her eyes and smiled widely. She could not believe what had just happened. Her friends were standing and clapping for her. Lisa walked back to the table feeling happy. 'You were incredible!' Emma hugged her. 'I want to sing again!' Lisa laughed. They spent the rest of the night singing together. Lisa discovered that she loved karaoke. It was not about singing perfectly. It was about having fun with friends. 'We should do this every month!' Maria suggested. Everyone agreed enthusiastically. When Lisa got home, she was still smiling. She had conquered her fear and found a new passion. From that night on, Lisa became a karaoke regular.
English Story (A2)Karaoke Night
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About this story
Lisa, who has never sung in public, is invited by her friends to a karaoke night. Despite being nervous, she goes to the bar with Maria and meets Tom and Emma there. After watching her friends perform confidently, Lisa finally takes the stage. She chooses her favorite childhood song and overcomes her fear. The crowd loves her performance, and Lisa discovers a new passion for karaoke. From that night on, she becomes a regular at the karaoke bar.
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Comprehension Questions
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What color dress did Lisa wear to karaoke?
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Who sang first at the karaoke bar?
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What type of song did Maria and Emma sing together?
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What kind of song did Lisa choose to sing?
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