Maria moved to a new city for her job last year. She left behind her family and many good friends. At first, Maria felt very lonely in the new place. She missed talking to her best friend Anna every day. She also missed her parents and her younger brother. Maria decided she needed to stay connected with everyone. She created a schedule for calling her loved ones. Every Sunday evening, she calls her parents. They talk about their week and share news from the family. Her mother always asks if she is eating well. Maria laughs and sends photos of her dinners. On Wednesday nights, Maria has a video call with Anna. They have been friends since they were children. They know everything about each other. Anna tells Maria about her problems at work. Maria gives her advice and listens carefully. Sometimes they watch the same movie together online. They press play at the same time and chat while watching. It feels like they are sitting in the same room. Maria also uses social media to stay connected. She posts photos from her new city. Her friends comment and share their reactions. This way, everyone knows what she is doing. Her younger brother sends her funny messages every day. He shares memes and videos that make her laugh. Maria always responds with emojis and voice messages. Last month, Maria had a difficult week at work. She felt stressed and needed to talk to someone. She called Anna on a Tuesday night instead of Wednesday. Anna answered immediately and listened to her problems. They talked for two hours that night. After the call, Maria felt much better. True friends are always there when you need them. In the summer, Maria planned a visit back home. She bought a train ticket for the long weekend. Her family was excited to see her. Her mother cooked all of her favorite dishes. Maria hugged everyone tightly when she arrived. She spent the whole weekend with her family. They went to their favorite restaurant for dinner. Maria also met Anna for coffee one afternoon. They sat in their old favorite cafe and talked for hours. It was wonderful to see Anna in person again. Video calls are great, but nothing beats a real hug. When Maria went back to her new city, she felt happy. She knew her family and friends were just a call away. Distance does not have to mean losing people you love. Technology helps us stay close to our loved ones. Maria learned that keeping in touch takes effort. But the effort is always worth it. Now Maria feels connected to her old life and her new one. She has the best of both worlds.
English Story (A2)Keeping in Touch
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About this story
Maria moves to a new city for work but stays connected with her family and best friend through regular calls, video chats, and visits. She learns that distance does not have to mean losing the people you love when you make the effort to keep in touch.
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Comprehension Questions
4 questions
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On which day does Maria have a video call with Anna?
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Why did Maria call Anna on Tuesday instead of Wednesday?
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What does Maria's mother always ask her about?
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What did Maria and Anna do when they met during Maria's visit home?
Vocabulary
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