Lisa had been saving money for two years. She wanted to buy her first car. Every day, she took the bus to work. The bus was often late and crowded. Lisa dreamed of having her own car. Finally, she had enough money saved. Her father offered to help her find a good car. 'I know a lot about cars,' he said. On Saturday morning, they went to a car dealership. There were many cars in the parking lot. Lisa felt excited but also a little nervous. A salesman came to meet them. 'Hello! Are you looking for a new or used car?' he asked. 'A used car would be better for my budget,' Lisa answered. The salesman showed them several options. Lisa liked a small blue car. 'This one is three years old,' the salesman explained. 'It has low mileage and is in excellent condition.' Lisa's father looked at the engine carefully. 'The engine looks good,' he said. 'Can we take it for a test drive?' Lisa asked. The salesman gave her the keys. Lisa sat in the driver's seat and took a deep breath. She started the car and it ran smoothly. They drove around the neighborhood for fifteen minutes. 'I really like this car,' Lisa said with a smile. Her father agreed that it was a good choice. Back at the dealership, Lisa asked about the price. 'The price is eight thousand euros,' the salesman said. Lisa thought for a moment. 'That is a bit more than I planned to spend,' she said. The salesman offered a small discount. 'I can give you five percent off,' he said. Lisa was happy with this offer. She signed the papers and paid the deposit. 'You can pick up the car on Monday,' the salesman told her. Lisa could not wait for Monday to come. She told all her friends about her new car. On Monday morning, Lisa arrived at the dealership early. The salesman handed her the keys. 'Congratulations on your new car!' he said. Lisa held the keys tightly in her hand. She walked to her car with a big smile. For the first time, she drove to work in her own car. The journey was comfortable and fast. She arrived at work fifteen minutes early. Her coworkers came to see her new car. 'It is beautiful!' her friend Anna said. That evening, Lisa drove to visit her parents. Her mother made her favorite dinner to celebrate. 'We are so proud of you,' her father said. Lisa smiled and felt grateful for her family. Her hard work had finally paid off. Now she had the freedom to go anywhere she wanted.
English Story (A2)Buying a Car
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About this story
Lisa saves money for two years to buy her first car. With her father's help, she visits a car dealership and finds a blue used car that she loves. After a test drive and some negotiation, she buys the car and feels proud of achieving her goal through hard work.
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Comprehension Questions
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How long had Lisa been saving money before buying the car?
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What color was the car that Lisa liked?
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What was the original price of the car?
4
Who came to see Lisa's new car at work?
Vocabulary
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