Lisa looks at her phone. She sees a message. 'Your credit is low,' it says. Lisa needs to top up her phone. She goes to a small shop. The shop is near her house. 'Hello,' she says to the man. 'I need to top up my phone.' 'How much do you want?' asks the man. 'Ten euros, please,' says Lisa. The man types on his computer. 'What is your phone number?' he asks. Lisa tells him her number. She pays with a banknote. The man gives her a receipt. 'The credit is on your phone now,' he says. 'Thank you,' says Lisa. She leaves the shop. Lisa checks her phone. She has ten euros of credit now. She is happy. Now she can call her mother. Lisa calls her mother. 'Hello, Mom!' she says. They talk for a long time.
English Story (A1)Topping Up Mobile Credit
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Lisa needs to add credit to her phone. She goes to a shop and tops up her phone with ten euros. Now she can call her mother.
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Comprehension Questions
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Why does Lisa go to the shop?
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How much credit does Lisa add to her phone?
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Who does Lisa call after she tops up her phone?
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