Anna arrived at the airport in Barcelona. She was excited to start her vacation in Spain. Anna walked to the car rental area. There were many rental companies with colorful signs. She chose a company called EuroCar. Anna waited in line for ten minutes. A friendly employee named Carlos greeted her. 'Good morning! How can I help you today?' he asked. Anna showed him her booking confirmation. 'I reserved a small car for one week,' she said. Carlos typed on his computer and smiled. 'Yes, I found your reservation,' he said. 'May I see your driver's license and credit card?' Anna gave him both documents. Carlos explained the different insurance options. 'The basic insurance is included in your price.' 'For extra protection, you can pay twenty euros per day.' Anna thought about it carefully. 'I will take the extra insurance,' she decided. 'It is better to be safe.' Carlos nodded and continued typing. 'Now let me explain the fuel policy,' he said. 'You will receive the car with a full tank.' 'Please return it with a full tank too.' 'If you return it empty, we charge extra fees.' Anna understood and signed the contract. 'Your car is in parking spot B-15,' Carlos said. 'It is a blue Seat Ibiza.' He gave her the keys and a map. Anna thanked him and walked to the parking lot. She found the blue car easily. Anna checked the car for any scratches. She took photos with her phone just in case. Then she got inside and adjusted the mirrors. The car smelled new and clean. Anna connected her phone to the navigation system. She typed the address of her hotel. 'Turn left and follow the signs to the highway,' the GPS said. Anna started the car and drove slowly. The traffic near the airport was busy. She felt a bit nervous at first. But soon she relaxed and enjoyed the drive. The Spanish countryside was beautiful. After forty minutes, Anna arrived at her hotel. She parked the car and smiled happily.
English Story (A2)Renting a Car
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About this story
Anna rents a car at an airport in Spain. She learns about insurance options and fuel policies before driving to her hotel.
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Comprehension Questions
4 questions
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Which rental company did Anna choose?
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How much does the extra insurance cost per day?
3
What color is Anna's rental car?
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Why did Anna take photos of the car?
Vocabulary
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