Emma wants to call her friend Lisa. She picks up her phone. She types the number quickly. The phone rings three times. A man answers the phone. 'Hello?' says the man. 'Hi Lisa! It is Emma!' she says happily. 'I am not Lisa,' says the man. Emma laughs nervously. 'Oh, I am sorry! Wrong number!' she says. She ends the call quickly. Emma looks at the phone number. She sees her mistake. She typed a seven, not a one. She tries again with the correct number. The phone rings two times. A different voice answers. 'Hello, this is Lisa!' says her friend. 'Lisa! It is Emma! Finally!' says Emma. 'What do you mean finally?' asks Lisa. Emma tells Lisa about the wrong call. Lisa laughs loudly. 'That is so funny!' says Lisa. 'The man was confused,' says Emma. 'Did you say sorry?' asks Lisa. 'Yes, I did!' says Emma. They both laugh together. 'Always check the number first,' says Lisa. 'Good advice,' says Emma. They talk for one hour after that.
English Story (A1)The Wrong Phone Call
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About this story
Emma accidentally calls the wrong phone number when trying to reach her friend Lisa. A confused man answers, and Emma realizes her mistake. After calling the correct number, she and Lisa laugh about the funny situation together.
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Comprehension Questions
3 questions
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Who did Emma want to call?
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What mistake did Emma make when dialing?
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What advice did Lisa give Emma?
Vocabulary
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