Sophie wanted to plan a special weekend for her parents. Their wedding anniversary was in two weeks. She sat down at her computer and opened a browser. First, she needed to book a restaurant. Her parents loved Italian food. She found a nice restaurant called Bella Napoli. The reviews were excellent. Sophie clicked on the reservation button. She selected the date and time. 'Saturday at seven in the evening,' she typed. She requested a table for three people. In the notes, she wrote that it was a special occasion. The confirmation email arrived quickly. Next, Sophie wanted to book a hotel for her parents. She searched for hotels in the city center. Many options appeared on the screen. She compared prices and amenities. One hotel had a beautiful view of the river. It also included breakfast. Sophie decided to call the hotel directly. She picked up her phone and dialed the number. 'Good afternoon, Grand River Hotel,' said a friendly voice. 'Hello, I would like to make a reservation,' Sophie replied. 'Of course. For which dates?' asked the receptionist. 'From Saturday the fifteenth to Sunday the sixteenth,' said Sophie. The receptionist checked availability on the computer. 'We have a deluxe room with a river view available,' she said. 'That sounds perfect,' Sophie said happily. She gave her credit card details to complete the booking. The hotel sent a confirmation by email. Now Sophie needed one more thing. She wanted to buy tickets to a jazz concert. Her father was a big fan of jazz music. Sophie found a concert at the city hall that Saturday. The tickets were selling fast. She quickly added three tickets to her cart. The seats were in the front row. She completed the purchase and printed the tickets. Sophie smiled as she looked at everything. The restaurant, the hotel, and the concert were all booked. Two weeks later, the special day arrived. Sophie drove to her parents' house. 'Happy anniversary!' she said at the door. Her parents looked surprised and happy. She showed them the hotel reservation and the concert tickets. Her mother hugged her tightly. 'This is the best gift,' her father said. They drove to the hotel together. The room was exactly as beautiful as in the photos. That evening, they had dinner at Bella Napoli. The waiter brought them a special dessert for the anniversary. After dinner, they walked to the concert. The jazz band played all of her father's favorite songs. Sophie watched her parents dance together. The next morning, they enjoyed breakfast at the hotel. 'Thank you for this wonderful weekend,' her mother said. Sophie felt happy that all her reservations had worked out perfectly.
English Story (A2)Making a Reservation
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About this story
Sophie plans a surprise weekend for her parents' wedding anniversary. She books an Italian restaurant, a hotel with a river view, and jazz concert tickets. The weekend is a complete success, and her parents are deeply grateful.
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Comprehension Questions
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Why did Sophie plan a special weekend?
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What kind of food do Sophie's parents love?
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How did Sophie book the hotel?
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What did Sophie buy tickets for?
Vocabulary
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