Anna is at the supermarket. She has many bags. The bags are heavy. A man sees Anna. His name is Tom. 'Do you need help?' Tom asks. 'Yes, please!' Anna says. Tom takes two bags. 'Thank you very much!' Anna says. 'You are welcome!' Tom says. They walk to the parking lot. Anna's car is blue. Tom puts the bags in the car. 'That is very kind of you,' Anna says. 'It is no problem,' Tom says. 'I like to help people,' he adds. Anna smiles at Tom. 'Have a nice day!' she says. 'Thank you! You too!' Tom says. The next day, Anna is at a cafe. She wants to order coffee. The waiter brings her coffee. 'Here is your coffee,' he says. 'Thanks a lot!' Anna says. The waiter also brings cake. 'This cake is a gift,' he says. 'Oh, how nice! Thank you so much!' Anna says. 'It is my pleasure,' the waiter says. Anna eats the cake. It is very good. Later, Anna pays for her coffee. 'I appreciate your help today,' she tells the waiter. She gives him a tip. 'Thank you for the tip!' the waiter says. Anna goes home happy.
English Story (A1)Thanking Someone
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About this story
Anna receives help from a kind stranger at the supermarket and learns different ways to say thank you. Later, she practices gratitude again at a café when a waiter is helpful.
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Comprehension Questions
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Where was Anna at the beginning of the story?
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What did Tom do to help Anna?
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What did the waiter give Anna as a gift at the cafe?
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