A strange noise woke Emma in the middle of the night. She sat up in bed and listened carefully. The sound came from downstairs. It was a scratching noise, like something was moving across the floor. Emma's heart beat faster. She looked at her phone. It was three o'clock in the morning. Her parents were away for the weekend. She was home alone. The noise stopped suddenly. Emma waited and listened. The house was completely silent. Maybe she had imagined it. She lay back down and closed her eyes. Then the noise came again. This time it was louder. It sounded like it was coming from the kitchen. Emma grabbed her phone and turned on the flashlight. She slowly walked down the stairs. Each step made a small creak. She stopped at the bottom of the stairs and listened. The scratching noise continued. Emma walked toward the kitchen door. Her hands were shaking slightly. She pushed open the door and shined her light inside. At first, she saw nothing unusual. Then she heard a small meow. Emma looked down and saw two yellow eyes looking back at her. It was a small black cat. The cat was trying to open the cabinet where she kept the cat food. Emma laughed with relief. She had forgotten to close the window in the laundry room. The neighbor's cat must have come inside looking for food. She picked up the cat and scratched behind its ears. The cat purred happily. Emma gave it some food and water. Then she carried the cat back outside. She closed the window properly this time. Emma went back to bed feeling silly. The 'strange noise' was just a hungry cat. She fell asleep quickly and slept peacefully until morning.
English Story (A2)The Strange Noise
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Emma wakes up in the middle of the night to a strange scratching noise while home alone. After investigating, she discovers the mysterious sound is just her neighbor's cat looking for food.
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Comprehension Questions
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Why was Emma alone at home?
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Where did Emma think the noise was coming from?
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What was causing the strange noise?
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