It is Saturday morning. Anna goes to the market. She takes a big bag with her. The market is in the center of the city. There are many people today. Anna looks at the fruit stand. The apples look very fresh. 'How much are the apples?' Anna asks. 'Two euros per kilo,' the seller says. Anna buys one kilo of apples. She also sees oranges and bananas. Anna buys three bananas. Next, she walks to the vegetable stand. There are tomatoes, carrots, and onions. Anna needs tomatoes for her salad. She buys four big tomatoes. 'Would you like anything else?' the woman asks. 'Yes, I also need some carrots,' Anna says. The woman puts the carrots in a bag. 'That is three euros and fifty cents,' she says. Anna pays with a five euro note. She gets one euro and fifty cents back. Now Anna wants to buy some bread. She finds the bakery stand. The bread smells very good. Anna buys one loaf of fresh bread. Her bag is now full. Anna walks home slowly. She is happy with her shopping. Anna loves going to the market every Saturday.
English Story (A1)At the Market
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Anna goes to the market on Saturday morning. She buys apples, bananas, tomatoes, carrots, and fresh bread. She talks to the sellers and pays for her shopping. Anna is happy with her purchases and loves going to the market every week.
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Comprehension Questions
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What does Anna buy first at the market?
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How much does Anna pay for the vegetables?
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Why does Anna need tomatoes?
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