Emma is six years old. She lives with her mom and dad. Every morning, Emma wakes up early. She goes to the bathroom. Emma looks at herself in the mirror. She smiles and sees her teeth. 'I need to brush my teeth,' she thinks. Emma takes her toothbrush. Her toothbrush is pink. It is her favorite color. Emma puts toothpaste on the brush. The toothpaste tastes like strawberry. She starts to brush. First, she brushes the front teeth. She moves the brush up and down. Then, she brushes the back teeth. She brushes in small circles. Emma does not forget the tongue. She brushes her tongue gently. Emma brushes for two minutes. Her mom says two minutes is important. After brushing, Emma spits out the toothpaste. She takes a cup of water. Emma rinses her mouth. She spits out the water. Emma looks in the mirror again. Her teeth are white and clean. She gives a big smile. 'My teeth feel so good!' Emma says. Her mom comes to check. 'Great job, Emma!' she says. Emma is happy. She brushes her teeth every morning and every night. Clean teeth make Emma smile.
English Story (A1)Brushing Teeth
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About this story
Emma is a six-year-old girl who learns to brush her teeth properly. Every morning she uses her pink toothbrush with strawberry toothpaste and brushes for two minutes. Her mom is proud of her clean, white teeth.
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Comprehension Questions
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What color is Emma's toothbrush?
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How long does Emma brush her teeth?
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What does Emma's toothpaste taste like?
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