Chapter 1: The First Morning
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Story Vocabulary
| beside | 旁 |
| forest | 森林 |
| lake | 湖 |
| to frown | 皱眉 |
| to set up | 建立, 摆好 |
| tray | 托盘 |
Chapter 1
Listen to the Story
Maya opens her small café in Willow Park early on Monday morning. The sun is bright, and the lake is very blue. Her brother, Eric, helps her. He sets up the tables and puts fresh flowers on each one.
A woman walks in and smiles.
“Good morning,” Maya says.
Eric brings a tray with two hot coffees.
The woman says, “Thank you. My name is Anna.”
Maya answers, “I’m Maya, and this is my brother Eric.”
They talk about the town for a few minutes. Anna sits by the window and reads the menu. Maya feels happy; the café is warm and quiet. But then, Anna looks at the forest and frowns.
Grammar Focus: The Present Simple
We use the Present Simple to talk about facts, habits, and things that are true right now. In this chapter, we see it in:
- Facts: "The sun is bright."
- Habits/Actions: "Maya opens her café," "Eric brings a tray."
- Third Person: Remember to add an -s to the verb when the subject is He, She, or It (e.g., Maya says, Eric helps).
Examples
- The forest has many trees.
- He stands near a tree.
Negative sentences:
- He does not move.
- He The man is not there.
Reading Comprehension Exercises
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