English Level 2

1. Getting Ready for Work

He woke up. He got out of bed. He went to the restroom and took a shower. The water was
cold at first. He made it warm.He took ten minutes to shower. He stepped out of the
shower.The floor became wet. He grabbed a towel. He wrapped it all around him. He went to
his bathroom mirror. He saw his reflection. He looked handsome. He had grown facial hair. It
was time for him to shave it. He grabbed the shaving creamand poured some in his hand. He
spread the shaving creamaround his face. He grabbed the razor and started shaving. He cut
himself by accident. It started bleeding. He was not hurt. He washed his face and applied
aftershave. He put a band-aid on his cut. The cut stung him a little. He dried himself, and
startedgetting ready for work.

2. Going to Sleep

She came back home from work. She looked at the clockand yawned. It was nine o'clock. She
went to her bedroom and put on her pajamas. She got her blanket. She lay down on her
bed. The room was cold. She got up and went to her closet to get extra blankets. She lay down
again and covered herself.She fell asleep. She woke up in the middle of the night to get a
glass of water. She drank the glass of water. She walked backto her bedroom. She yawned and
fell asleep. Two hours passed. She woke up and went to the restroom. She heard a
noise outside her window. She looked out the window to seewhat it was. It was a black
cat climbing a tree. She hushed the cat. The cat ran away. She went back to bed. She closed
her eyes and fell asleep. She slept very little.

3. Walking the Dog

It was night time. He went out to walk his dog. His dog was big. The dog's name was
Max. "Let's go, Max!" he said to his dog. He walked past his neighbor's house. He saw there
were no lights in the house. His neighbor was not home. He walked past the market. There
were people shopping for groceries. He remembered he needed milk. He tied Max to a
pole. "Wait here, Max," he said. He walked inside the market. It took fifteen minutes to buy
the milk. He untied Max and continued walking. He walked back to his house. He let
Max inside the house. It was time to feed Max. He served Max a bowl of dog food quickly. It
was late. He took Max to the backyard. Max slept in a dog house. He said good night to
Max. Max barked.

4. Lemonade on a Hot Day

It was a hot day. The sun was shining in the sky. The air was sticky. It was a Sunday
afternoon. Jane was thirsty. She went to the kitchen to get a drink. She opened her
refrigerator. There was nothing to drink inside. Jane grabbed some lemons and a big
pitcher. She cut the lemons in two. She filled the large pitcher with water. She squeezed the
lemons into the pitcher of water. She opened her cabinet to get the sugar. She poured some
sugar into the pitcher of water and lemon juice. She had made lemonade. She took a sip of the
lemonade. It needed more sugar. She grabbed the bag of sugar and poured a little more. She
took another sip. The lemonade tasted sweet. All it needed now was ice. She opened the
refrigerator to grab some ice. There was no ice.

5. Coffee on a Cold Night

It was a cold night. The moon was bright and round. The wind blew cold through the
window. Jim got up from his couch and closed it. Jim was shivering because it was cold. He
rubbed his hands together. Jim went to the kitchen. He wanted to make coffee. He opened his
cabinet. He grabbed the can of coffee beans. He opened the lid. He held the can up to his
nose. He took a deep breath. It smelled like fresh coffee beans. Jim loved the smell of
coffee. He loved drinking coffee more. He poured the beans into the coffee maker. He
grabbed a pitcher and put it in under the machine. He pressed a button and it started
brewing. Jim started shivering again. He moved around to warm his body. The machine took
fifteen minutes to finish. Jim poured the coffee into a mug. He drank it all. The
coffee warmed his body. He stopped shivering.

6. Jim Picks Up His Little Sister

It was a cloudy day. It looked like it was going to rain. Jim put on his raincoat and rain
boots. He grabbed his umbrella and left his house. He had to walk to an elementary school to
pick up his sister. It was three o'clock. Jim's little sister was coming out of school. He
walked along the streets. He looked at his clothes. His rain boots were black. His raincoat was
green. His jeans were blue. His umbrella was red. Jim looked around as he walked. People
were dressed similarly. The clouds looked dark. They were heavy with rain. Jim walked
faster. Jim arrived at 3:20. The school bell would ring at 3:30. Jim needed to wait ten more
minutes. He was at the front gate. There were parents waiting alongside with Jim. The school
bell rang. Children were escorted to the front gate. Jim's sister ran up to him. They
hugged, and walked home together.

7. Jim Walks Nancy Home from School

Jim and his sister were walking home from school. "How wasschool?" Jim asked. "It was
nice," said Jim's sister. Her namewas Nancy. Nancy was seven. She had black hair. Her
hairwas short and straight. She also had braces. Jim forgot to bring an umbrella for
Nancy. Jim and Nancy huddled together under Jim's umbrella. The rain fell lightly. "Let's
hurry," Jim said. Jim and Nancy walked faster. Jim stepped on a puddle. The water
splashed. Nancy's pants got wet. "I'm sorry," Jim said. "It's okay," said Nancy. It
started raining more. They soon arrived home. Lightning struck across the sky. It sounded
loud. They were safe inside. Nancy's clothes were wet. She changed her clothes. Jim did the
same. Nancy looked out the window. It was raining hard. She was glad to be inside. Jim felt
the same.

8. Making a Sandwich

His stomach was growling. He had not eaten in five hours.He was starving. He went to his
kitchen. He took out a loaf of bread. The bread was made from wheat. It was his favorite
bread to eat. He grabbed two slices. He opened the fridge. He gathered all the ingredients. He
laid them out across the table.He opened the jar of mayonnaise. It was low-fat mayonnaise.He
spread it across the slice of bread. He used a knife to spread the mayonnaise. He unzipped the
container of ham.The ham was honey glazed. He grabbed four slices of ham. He put it on the
bread slice. He opened the cheese container. He grabbed a slice and put it on top of the
ham. He cut some tomatoes and lettuce. He put the vegetables on top of the cheese and
ham. He glazed it all with ketchup and mustard.The sandwich was ready for him to eat.

9. Making Scrambled Eggs

She woke up one morning and felt hungry. She did not eat anything last night. She got out of
bed, and walked into her kitchen. The kitchen was clean. She thought about what to eatfor
breakfast. She opened her refrigerator and took out a carton of eggs. She opened her
cabinet, and reached for a bowl. She cracked four eggs into the bowl. She stirred the
eggs with a spoon. She turned on the stove, and placed a pan on the stove. She turned the
knob on the stove. The fire was lit. She grabbed a stick of butter from the fridge. She tossed
the butteron the hot pan. She grabbed the bowl of eggs and threw themon the pan. She
scrambled them with a spatula. The eggs cooked in minutes. They smelled delicious.

10. John Loves to Read Books

Reading a book is fun. Books make you smarter. They also make you a better reader. John
loves to read books. He reads books on sunny days. He reads books on cloudy days, and he
reads books on rainy days. John has read many books. He read his first book in second
grade. His teachers were impressed. John was a good student. He had the highest grades in
class. John learned a lot by reading books. He learned new words. He learned new verbs. He
learned new adjectives. John reads every day. He has learned about the world. He has
learned about history. He has learned about animals. He has learned about people. John
loves to learn. He learns something new every day. John has many books. He has large
bookshelves. They are full of books. John collects books. He has bought books at
bookstores. John wants to read every book in the world.

11. Sam Loves Watching Television

Watching television is entertaining. Sam loved watching television. He watched it all the

time. He watched it in the morning. He watched it in the afternoon. He watched it in the
evening. He loved watching it late at night. The television was always on in Sam's
house. There's always something to watchon television. Sam watched cartoons. Sam watched
the news.Sam watched sports. Sam watched documentaries. Sam watched movies. Sam
watched sitcoms. Sitcoms were his favorite to watch. Watching television can be good for
you.Watching television is relaxing. Watching television is informing. Watching
television can bring people together. Sam liked watching television with friends. Sam
recorded television shows. He had a device that would record shows. Sam recorded all his
favorite shows. He re-watched them all the time. Sam had many recordings. Sam wants to
be an actor. He wants to appear on television. It is his dream.

12. Exercising

He exercised every day. He lifted weights. He ran on the track. He rode his

bicycle everywhere. He did pull-ups and push-ups. He did sit-ups and crunches. He
loved being in shape. It felt great. He felt powerful. He felt vital. He felt fast.He felt
attractive. It made him feel confident. People complimented his appearance. "Look at those
muscles," people said to him. "Thank you, I work out," he replied. He wasn't always in
shape. He used to be fat. He did not like being fat.He was made fun of. He had a low self-
esteem. He feltunattractive. His body felt tired and heavy. He had no energy.He knew he had
to change. He looked in the mirror one day.He promised himself to lose weight. He stopped
eatingunhealthy food. He started moving around more. He went jogging at night. He bought a
gym membership. He lost weight.

13. Her Love of Food

She ate a lot of food. She ate cheese burgers. She ate chips.She ate sweets. Every day she
ate these types of foods. She was always hungry. She did not like vegetables or fruits. She
never drank water. She only drank soda, or juice. She was big.She did not exercise. She was
happy about her appearance.People made fun of her. "Lose weight," people said to her."Stop
eating," people said to her. "No, thank you," she replied."I'm happy with how I look," she
said. She loved eatingfattening foods. Nothing could change her diet. She went to see a
doctor. The doctor told her to lose weight. She did not want to lose weight. Her doctor
explained why she had to lose weight. She could die. She became scared. She did not want to
die. She decided to lose weight.

14. Lost Dog

He saw a dog on the sidewalk. The dog looked lost. He approached the dog. He pats his
head. "Nice doggy," he said to the dog. The dog wagged his tail. The dog had a collar. He
looked at the collar. It read the dog's name. His name was Spike. Spike was a small dog. He
looked well-groomed. "Come on, Spike," he said to the dog. The dog followed him home. He
brought the dog upstairs to his room. He opened a jar of dog food. He used to have a dog. He
poured the dog food into a bowl. He placed it in front of Spike. Spike started eating. "I'll take
care of you, Spike," he said to the dog. He knew the dog did not belong to him. He
printed posters of Spike. The poster said "Found Dog". He went around hanging the
poster. Nobody came to find Spike.

15. Spike the Dog

Spike was a friendly dog. He was obedient. Spike did as he was told. He only barked when
threatened. He never bitanybody. Spike liked playing catch. Spike ran after the ballwhen it
was thrown. Spike returned the ball to his owner's hand. Spike had black fur. Spike was
abandoned by his previous owner. He was found by a boy. The boy took care ofSpike. The
boy loved Spike, and Spike loved him back. The boy walked Spike in the
afternoons. Strangers loved to pet Spike. Spike liked being a pet. He liked to lick people's
handsand faces. "Who's a good boy?" strangers said to Spike. Spike would get excited and
jump around. Spike was the perfect dog.The boy never thought of abandoning Spike. Spike
never ran away. Spike and the boy were friends for the rest of their lives.

16. Falling and Breaking an Arm

He was trying to catch a bus. The bus left without him. He was running. He tripped and
fell. He was lying on the sidewalk."Are you alright?" a girl asked. He was holding his
arm. His arm hurt. "I think I broke my arm," he said to the girl. The girl dialed 911. "Help
is on the way," the girl said. She helped him up. He sat down on a bench. He wondered why
he fell. He looked down at his shoes. His laces were untied. He always forgot to tie his
shoes. He never imagined breaking his arm. He started to tear. His arm was in terrible
pain. "The ambulance is coming soon," the girl said. She felt bad for the boy. She had
brokenher arm before. She knew how much it hurt. The ambulance arrived. The
paramedics took the boy. "Thank you," he said to the girl. "You're welcome," she replied.

17. Learning to Roller-Skate

It was three o'clock. She was learning how to roller-skate.She had always wanted to learn. She

could not afford to buy roller-skates before. Now, she was older. She had a job. She
bought her first pair of roller-skates yesterday. It is never too late to learn anything. She
was at the park. She put onprotective clothing. She wore a helmet and kneepads. "Always
safety first," she said to herself. She slipped on her roller-skates. She got on her feet and
skated away. She held on a railing at first. It was scary wearing roller-skates. With
practice,she improved. Days later, she was roller-skating naturally. It was so much fun. She
tripped and fell a few times. She got upevery time and tried again. She never got hurt. Her
helmet and kneepads protected her from injury. Roller-skating was so much fun.

18. Lying on the Beach

She was lying on the beach. It felt really calm. The sun was beaming down. It was not too
hot. The weather was perfect.She was lying on her stomach. She was in
paradise. Suddenly,something happened. Someone ran by. Sand was kicked on her back. She
was startled. She sat up to see who kicked it.There were a lot of people around. She did not
see who ran by.She felt angry. Someone had ruined her moment in the sun.She lied back
down. Minutes later, someone ran by again.Sand was kicked on her back. She
rose instantly. She saw a kid hiding. He was laughing. She stood up and walked towards the
kid. "Were you kicking sand on my back?" she asked the kid. The kid was scared. He started
crying. She felt guilty for making him cry. "Don't cry," she said. "I'm sorry," the kid said.She
never came back to that beach again.

19. Tommy has a Bake Sale

Tommy needed to raise money for his football team. The team needed new uniforms. Tommy
needed an idea. He asked his mom for help. His mom had a good idea. Tommy's momloved
baking. She decided to have a bake sale. Tommy lovedthe idea. They would sell cookies and
pies. They planned the bake sale. It would be next Saturday. Tommy needed to raisetwo
hundred dollars. Tommy and his mom got to work. Tommy baked different kinds of
cookies. He baked chocolate chip cookies. He baked oatmeal cookies. He baked sugar
cookies.Tommy tasted the cookies. The cookies were delicious. His mom baked different kind
of pies. She cooked cherry, apple, pecan, and blueberry pies. All the cookies and pies were
sold.Tommy raised a lot of money. He raised over two hundred dollars. The bake sale was a
success.

20. Math Test

The day of the math test was next Monday. He had three days to study. He did not like
math. It was his hardest subject.He had to study in order to pass. He locked himself in his
room.He turned off his phone. He shut off his computer. There could be no distractions. He
left his radio on. Music helped him study.Every day he studied for hours. After two days he
stopped. He needed help. He could not solve a math problem. He called his friend. His
friend was good at math. He asked his friend if he could help. His friend said yes and came
over. His friendhelped him study for three hours. He was ready to take the test. His
friend wished him good luck. The day of the test came.He took the test. He passed the
test. Studying had paid off.

21. Graduating from High School

She was graduating from high school. She was excited.Graduation was in one week. She had
to prepare for graduation. She went to the store. She bought make-up and hair products. She
wanted to look her best. Next, she had to buy her graduation gown at her school. The gown
was dark blue. It looked nice. She took it home. She hung it in her closet.Graduation
was three days away. She was proud of graduating.Her family was also proud. She was the
first one to graduatefrom high school in her family. It was a big accomplishment.She
planned to go to college. Graduation day came. She got dressed and ready. Soon, she was at
the event. Her family was there. They watched from a distance. They called her name.She
went to pick up her diploma. The audience cheered. Her family was happy. She was happier.
 22. Ice-cream and Yogurt

Yogurt tastes sweet. Ice-cream is also sweet. She likes to eat yogurt. Her friend likes to

eat ice-cream. Her friend is a guy.His favorite flavor of ice-cream is chocolate. He does
not like yogurt. Her favorite flavor of yogurt was strawberry. She did not like ice-cream. One
day, she asked him a question: "Have you tried chocolate flavored yogurt?" Her friend
decided to try it.They went to a yogurt shop together. He bought a cup of yogurt. It
was chocolate flavored. He sprinkled peanuts on his yogurt. He tasted the yogurt. He liked
it. He asked her a question: "Have you tried strawberry flavored ice-cream?" She said she
didn't, and wanted to try it. One night, they went to an ice-cream shop together. She bought an
ice-cream cone. It wasstrawberry flavored. She tasted the ice-cream. She liked it.They both
now liked ice-cream and yogurt.

23. Lisa the Artist

Lisa likes to draw. She also likes to paint. Drawing and painting are similar. She draws with a
pencil. She paints with a paintbrush. Lisa draws many things. She draws cats. She draws
vases. Lisa also draws people. Drawing is easy for Lisa.Lisa is a good drawer. Lisa is also a
good painter. She paintslandscapes. She paints sunsets. Lisa also paints people.Painting is
more difficult than drawing for Lisa. Painting requires patience. Drawing is fast for Lisa. Lisa
wants to be famous one day. Lisa paints every day. She draws every other day. Lisa paints in
her room. Her room is full of art supplies.Her clothes also have paint. Lisa does not mind. Her
favorite color is green. Green is the color of leaves. Lisa loves nature.She is painting a big
tree.

24. Closing the Store at Night

He heard his name. He turned around. "Hello, who is there?"he asked. He was working late. It

was his turn to close the store. He was alone. He was at the register counting money. It was
mid-night. He was sleepy. His feet were tired. He had been standing for eight hours. He was
almost finished. He turned around again. He heard footsteps. He was scared. He put the
money down. He started walking towards the footsteps. "Who is there?" he said. No one
replied. He saw movement. It was a person. "I see you!" he yelled. The person appeared. He
started laughing. It was his girlfriend. She surprised him. "What a nice surprise," he said. She
was laughing, too. He finishedcounting the money. They went home together.

25. Oatmeal for Breakfast

Oatmeal is good for you. It has fiber. Fiber is good for you. It keeps your colon clean and
healthy. Oatmeal also containswhole grain. Whole grain is also good for you. It reduces the
risk of heart diseases. It is recommended you eat 48 grams of whole grain every
day. Oatmeal is easy to make. First, you grab a clean bowl. Second, you pour one serving of
oatmealinto the bowl. Third, you pour a cup of milk into the bowl.Lastly, you put it in the
microwave for three minutes. You can also cook it on the stove. Milk is also good for you. It
contains calcium. Calcium is good for your bones. Oatmeal is a delicious breakfast.
 26. Sally and her Cat

Sally was petting her cat. Her cat's name is Kitty. Kitty is a large black cat. Sally ran her
finger down Kitty's back. She loved her cat. Her cat smelled like shampoo. She had been
washed that morning. Cats do not like water. Kitty, on the other hand, liked water. Kitty was a
friendly cat. Sally was on her bed.Kitty fell asleep. Sally was thirsty. She did not want
to wake up Kitty. She picked up her cell phone. She called her little brother.She
whispered into the phone and said, "Get me a glass of water, please." Her brother said
okay. He was downstairswatching television. He went to the kitchen. He got a glass of
water. He took it upstairs to his sister's room. He did not knowKitty was asleep. He slammed
the door open. Kitty woke upand ran away.

27. Buying a Couch

He went to the furniture store. He needed a new couch. His old couch had broken. He
walked around the store. He sawdifferent couches. There were a lot of couches. He did not
know which to buy. He saw a blue couch. It looked comfortable.He sat down on it. He stood
up. He did not like it. He sawanother couch. It was red. It looked soft. He sat on it. He roseto
his feet. He did not like it. A person walked up to him. The person was a salesman. "Can I
help you, sir?" asked the salesman. He told him he needed a couch that was comfortable. The
salesman showed him a couch. The man tested it. He liked it. The couch passed the test. He
bought itand took it home.

28. Tom's Fourth of July

It was the Fourth of July. It came once a year. It is a day of celebration. It was Tom's favorite
holiday. Tom bought many fireworks. His family had gathered together. They were all on his
front yard. His nephew was excited. He was six years old.He wanted to light the
fireworks. Tom handed him a sparkler."Be careful with that," Tom said to his nephew. "I
will, Uncle Tom," his nephew said. The fireworks started lighting up the sky. Tom and his
family saw different colors of fireworks in the sky. They saw blue fireworks. They saw red
fireworks. The fireworks were loud. They exploded in the sky. Everybody lovedthe
fireworks. Tom was cooking hot dogs and hamburgers. He went inside his house, and came
back with Coke and plastic cups. Everybody ate and drank soda. The fourth of July is a fun
holiday.

29. Mark's Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a national holiday. It is celebrated once a year. Mark loved Thanksgiving. It

is his favorite holiday. Every year, he cooks a turkey. Mark's wife helps him. Mark
cooksother dishes, too. He makes stuffing, potato salad, and ham.Mark invites his family to
his Thanksgiving. Mark has a large family. Mark's wife also invites her family. She has a
small family. Everybody brings food to the table. There is always leftover food the next
day. The doorbell rings. Mark invites his family inside. "Happy Thanksgiving," everybody
says to each other. The food is cooked. They wait for Mark's in-laws to arrive. The doorbell
rings. Mark's in-laws come inside.Everybody sits at the table. The food is
served. Everybody is smiling and talking. Everybody begins to eat. Thanksgiving is a festive
holiday.

30. David Runs a Marathon

David ran a marathon. He could not believe it. It was a big achievement. Running a

marathon is not easy. David had totrain all year long. David woke up every morning. He
would put on his running shoes, drink a lot of water, and run out the door.David ran for
hours. He stopped only when he finished. David ran again at night. He had a lot of energy. He
never got tired.Running a marathon took a long time. David ran 26 miles and 385 yards. It
took 5 hours and 30 minutes to finish. David was exhausted when he finished. He was
really thirsty. He drank a gallon of water. He was still thirsty. David was happy. Running a
marathon had been his wish. He could not wait to run it again next year.

31. Joe's Walk in the Park

It was a beautiful day. Joe went to the park. There werepeople everywhere. Joe saw many

things. He saw a boy riding a bike. He saw a girl swinging on a swing. He saw a familyhaving
a picnic. He saw a man playing the guitar. It was a happy sight. Joe took a deep breath. The
air was fresh. The smell of flowers was in the air. The trees were swaying in the wind. Joe felt
so alive. Joe heard a bell. He looked around and saw the ice-cream man. He reached in his
pockets. He grabbed three dollars. "Hey, ice-cream man!" Joe yelled. The ice-cream man
stopped and turned around. He walked towards Joe. "One ice-cream, please," Joe said. The
ice-cream manhanded Joe an ice-cream bar. "Thank you," said the ice-cream man. Joe
paid and went on his way. It was a sunny day.Everything was perfect.

32. Meeting a Jazz Artist at a Record Store

She went inside the music store. The music store sold all kinds of things. It sold
records, compact disks, posters, and clothing. She loved listening to music. Her favorite kind
of music was Jazz. She collected old Jazz records. Her collectionhad hundreds of records. She
started collecting records at a young age. She was fifteen when she got her first Jazz
record.Her dad had given it to her. It was a birthday present. She fell in love with Jazz
music that day. There was a special guest at the music store. He was a famous Jazz artist. She
was excitedto see him. She owned all his records. His name was Miles Davis. He was a
musical genius. She brought one of his records. It was her favorite record. There was a line to
see the Jazz artist. She waited in line. She met Miles Davis. He smiledand signed her
record. She could not believe what had happened.

33. Old Man Crosses the Street

A man was crossing the street. He was an elderly man. He walked like a turtle. It took him a
long time to cross. Every day,he crossed the same street. Every time, he took a long time.The
cross lights turned green. He was still crossing the street.Cars would honk at him. The
man did not care. He could not cross any faster. "Where is that man going?" people would
ask.No one knew where he went. The man walked with a cane. He had white hair and
glasses. He crossed the street one day. A boy was standing on the corner. "Where are you
going?" the boy asked. "I don't know," replied the man. The old man was lost. Somehow, he
would find his way back home every day.

34. Waiting for a Friend in the Cold

It was a cold day. The wind was blowing. He was in his car.He was waiting for his friend. His
whole body was shivering. He turned on the car's heater. It started heating the car. Suddenly,it
stopped. He turned it on again, but the heater turned off again. It had stopped working. He
was really cold. He had a sweater on. But it was not enough. He forgot to wear his
jacket."How could I warm myself?" he thought to himself. He remembered he had
something in his trunk. He opened the car door and stepped out. It was even colder outside his
car. There was no one outside. He opened his car trunk. There was a jacket. The jacket was
old and smelly. He did not care. It was so cold. He put on the jacket. He went back inside his
car. His friend finally arrived.

35. Shopping at the Mall

He went to the mall. He needed clothes to wear. Summer was nearing. He brought a list. It
was a list of clothes to buy. He looked at the list. He needed t-shirts. He entered a store. The
name of the store was "Summer Shirts". He bought ten shirts.They were different
colors. Three of the shirts were blue.Another three were red. Two of the shirts were
white. The last two were black. He crossed shirts off his list. He needed pants.He walked into
a store. The name of the store was "Fancy Pants". He purchased five pairs of pants. Two
pants were blue jeans. Another two were tan slacks. The last ones were brown khakis. He
crossed pants off his list. He just needed shoes. He walked into a shoe store. He saw
sandals. He bought sandalsinstead of regular shoes. He was now ready for summer.

36. Buying a Laptop

He bought a computer. It was a laptop. The laptop was expensive. It cost him several hundred

dollars. He saved upmoney. It took him four months to save enough. He earned his
money. He worked at a restaurant after school. The job was hard. He was determined to buy a
computer. He never quit his job. He went to the Best Buy to purchase it. He walked in with
the money in his hand. He knew which computer he wanted already. He paid for the
computer, and took it home right away.He opened the box. He lifted the computer gently from
the box."It's beautiful," he said. The laptop was sleek. It looked nice. It was the happiest
day in his life. He turned it on. He logged onthe Internet.

37. The Popular Girl at School

She was popular. Everybody at school knew her name. She liked the attention. She was

pretty. She had blonde hair. It was long and straight. She wore expensive clothes. She
woreclassy perfume. She put on pricey make-up. All the other girlswere jealous of her. All the
guys liked her. She was not interested in being a relationship with anybody. One day, her
parents told her a surprise. They said they were moving. She was devastated. She moved the
next week. They drove to Colorado. She went to a new school. She was not
popularanymore. Nobody knew her name. Nobody liked her. No onewas jealous of her. She
was just an ordinary girl now. She was sad at first. She soon felt happy. It was a nice
change. It was nice being a regular person. She did not miss being popularanymore.

38. He Was the King

He was the king. He was a kind ruler. He gave to the poor.He fed the hungry. He healed the
sick. The people loved their king. Their king had an army. His army was vast. It protectedthe
kingdom. Invaders would attack. The king's army was strong. They battled with swords and
shields. They never lost a battle. The king was proud of his army. He was proud of his
kingdom. The king was rich. He had all the gold in the world.Gold made the king greedy. He
wanted more. He searched for gold in the world. His army brought him silver. He did
not want silver. He wanted gold. The king grew mad. His people revolted. The king was
overthrown. The king was banishedfrom his kingdom. He left this world.

39. Talking

She liked to talk. Talking was easy for her. She talked to friends: "Hello, how are you?" Her
friends replied: "I am fine."She was always polite. "Bless you," she would say when someone
sneezed. "Have a nice day," she would say after saying goodbye. She was a good talker. She
was skilled at talking. She talked all the time. She talked over the phone. She talked during
class. She talked at work. Her job was to talk.She helped customers buy things. "Can I help
you, sir?" she would ask. Every day she talked to customers. She was always helpful. "Thank
you for taking the time to talk to me," a customer said one day. "You are very welcome," she
said and smiled. Talking is a good skill to have. She practiced it every day.

40. It's a Big World

The world is a big place. There are hundreds of millions of people in the world. People live all
around the world. There aremany places in the world. We live in the United States. The
United States is famous for democracy. There are many peopleliving in the United
States. People from the United States come from different places in the world. Canada
is another place in the world. Canada is known for its clean air. England is another place in
the world. People speak English in England. People in England have accents. England has a
queen. Africa is another place in the world. Africa has wild life. Africa has more wild lifethan
other places. Lions and elephants live in Africa. Africa is a beautiful place. There is beauty in
every place in the world.

41. Having Lunch

She walked into a restaurant. It was lunch time. She was hungry. She sat down at a table. The
waiter handed her a menu. "What would you like to drink?" the waiter asked. She asked for
water. She was on a budget. She stopped buying drinks. Water was always free. She
liked eating fish. She looked at the menu. There was no fish. She called the waiter."Do you
serve fish?" she asked. "No, I am sorry," the waiter said. She was disappointed. She looked
at the menu again.She needed time to think. The waiter left. She did like chicken.She did
not like beef. She did not even like pork. She was a picky eater. She made up her mind. The
waiter came back. She ordered lamb. The waiter wrote it down. He smiled and left.She ate
lamb for lunch.

42. The Cat Tom

Tom was a black cat. He was a house cat. He never wentoutside. He was kept well fed. Tom
always got attention. He was a spoiled cat. Tom was sleeping. He heard a sound. It came from
the window. He stood on his four legs. He meowed.He went to the window. He looked
outside. There was another cat. The cat was white. Tom jumped out the window. He landedon
his feet. Cats always land on their feet. The white cat saw Tom. The white cat was a girl. Tom
walked towards the white cat. She ran away. Tom chased her. They ran around the
house. Tom was having fun. The white cat ran away. Tom did not catch her. It was getting
dark. Tom climbed back inside his window. It was a fun day for Tom.

43. Suzan Has the Flu

She coughed. She was sick. She had the flu. She did not know how she caught it. She went to
see her doctor. She did not like the clinic. The clinic was small and damp. There werealways
people waiting. She sat in the waiting room. Kids wererunning around. People were
sitting next to her. They were coughing and sneezing. She was coughing and sneezing,
too.She felt terrible. She waited for hours. They finally called her name. She quickly went to
the nurse. "The doctor will see you now," the nurse said. She went into a small room. She sat
down on a bed. The doctor walked in. "Hello, Suzan," the doctor said. She told him she had
the flu. The doctor checked her symptoms. He gave her a prescription. "Feel better," the
doctor said. "Thank you, doctor," she said.

44. John and Jim Play Country Music

John sat on the porch playing his electric bass. He had a brother called James. James played
guitar. He played it every day. He played the guitar well. Sometimes John and Jim made
music together. John sang the melody. Jim sang harmony.They both played their
instruments together. They madebeautiful music. The music was catchy. Strangers noticed
Jimand John playing music. They would walk closer to the porch to listen to the music. John
sang country music. Everybody in the neighborhood loved it. Country music was
their favorite kind of music. Jim and John lived in Texas. Texans love country music.John and
Jim were talented. When they grew older, they did not stop making music. They
recorded their songs. The songs were heard on the radio. Jim and John became country music
stars.
 45. She Sings Pop Music

She turned on the radio. She tuned in her favorite radio station. The station played pop
music. She loved pop music.She sang along to the radio. She sang in the shower every
morning. She jumped in the shower. She sang her heart out.She stepped out the shower. She
grabbed the radio. She took it to the room. She turned it on again. She put on her clotheswhile
listening to the radio. She did not stop singing. Her brother did not like her singing. "Be
quiet!" he would yell. She could not hear him because the radio was too loud. She wanted to
be a pop singer. It was her dream. She wanted to make her dream come true. She
entered singing contests. She won first place. She was a great singer.

46. The Camping Trip (1)

It was the time for the camping trip. He was scared. He was scared of bears. He did not want
to be eaten. He was also scared of bugs, ghosts, and poison ivy. His family packed a bug
spray, and a first aid kit. His brother told him ghosts were not real. He was still scared of
everything. It was his first time camping. He was also excited. He brought his journal. He
wrote in the journal. "Dear Journal, I hope I do not get eaten by a bear." It was his worst fear.
Bears were huge. He saw one on television. They had sharp teeth. They had big claws. They
roared loudly. It was the night before the trip. He could not go to sleep. He could not stop
thinking about the bear. He went to sleep. He dreamed about bears. It was not a nice dream.

47. The Camping Trip (2)

He woke up. He was tired. He had a hard time going to sleep. He tossed and turned all night.
He was scared. He had bad dreams. He dreamed about bears. It was the first day of the
camping trip. It was early morning. He hid in his blankets. His family called his name.
"Henry, it's time to get ready," called the family. He ignored his family. He did not want to
go. He stayed in bed. He was excited about going camping before. But now he was too scared.
"I do not want to go anymore," he said. His dad came in his room. He took off Henry's
blankets. He picked him up. He put his clothes on. He put him in the car. "Do not be scared,"
he said to Henry. Henry was still scared. The camping trip lasted three days. Henry was not
scared. There was nothing to be scared about. There were no bears. It was a nice camping trip.

48. He Likes Her (1)

He liked her. He liked her smile. He liked her voice. He liked her hair. He liked her nature.
She did not know that he liked her. She did not know him. He was a stranger to her. It did not
matter for him. He wanted to talk to her. He waited for the right time. She was always with
her friends. He waited until she was alone. She was walking down the street. She was going
home. She was alone. He was driving to the store. He saw her. He drove up to her. She turned
around. She saw him in the car. "Hello, what is your name," he said. She ignored him. She did
not want to talk to strangers. "Would you like a ride home?" he asked her. "No, thank you,"
she replied. He parked his car. He got out of his car. He walked up to her.
 49. He Likes Her (2)

She was standing on the sidewalk. He stood in front of her. "I have to go home," she said. She
walked past him. He followed her. He wanted to talk to her. She did not know him. She did
not want to talk to strangers. "I know you," he said to her. She stopped walking. She looked at
him. She had a puzzled face. "We went to school together," he said. She tried remembering.
She could not remember him. It was such a long time ago. He told her more. He said he
always liked her. He liked her during school. He liked her after school. She was struck. She
did not know what to say. "Want to go out?" he asked her. She thought about it. She gave him
her phone number. She smiled and left. He was happy. He smiled.

50. Late to Work

He woke up late. His alarm rang, but he did not hear it. He was late to work. He jumped out of
bed. "I am so late," he said. He ran to the restroom. He quickly brushed his teeth. He hopped
in the shower. He took a five-minute shower. He dried his body. He quickly shaved. He cut
himself. He shaved too fast. He was not careful. He washed his cut. He covered it with a
band-aid. He ran to his closet. He grabbed his suit. He ironed it fast. He put on his suit. The
suit still had wrinkles. He got in his car and drove away. There was traffic on the road. He
honked his horn. He arrived at his company. He was one hour late.

51. Late to School

The bell rang. She was not at school. She was still at home.She was in bed sleeping. She
stayed up late with her friendslast night. They watched movies. Her school called her
parents:"Your child did not go to school." Mom was surprised. She was upset. She was at
work. She went back home. She slammedthrough the door. "Wake up!" she yelled at her
daughter. "You are late to school," mom said. She got up from bed. She changed quickly. She
was scared of her mom. She knew she was serious. Mom did not fool around. She drove
her to school."Do not be late to school again," Mom said. "Okay, mom," she said. She was
still sleepy.

52. All You Can Eat Restaurant

Today was a big day. Five friends had planned to go out. The plan was to go to a restaurant. It
was a good restaurant. It served all you can eat food. Everybody was excited. They hadgone
there before. It was their favorite restaurant. The restaurant was far. It took one hour to drive
there. It took two hours on the bus. One of the friends drove a car. He had justpurchased it. He
drove his friends to the restaurant. There was no traffic on the way. They arrived in thirty
minutes. Everybodywas starving. They ordered their food. The restaurant was full of
customers. The restaurant was special. It served raw food.You had to cook your own
food. There was a grill on the table.It was fun. Everybody ate a lot of food. The bill was
expensive.
 53. A night at the Theater

It was their one-year anniversary. They went to the theater.He met her at the theater. She
was with her friends. He waswith his friends. They watched the same movie. They met after
the movie. He asked her out on a date. They became good friends. The theater was empty
today. They walked to the counter. They looked up at the screen. The screen listed the movies
playing. He wanted to watch an action movie. She wanted to watch a comedy. The two
talked to each other. They were deciding what movie to watch. They chose to watch a
comedy. They bought their tickets. They went to their seats.The movie started. They
laughed throughout the movie. The movie was very funny. It lasted one hour and a half. It
endedand the credits started rolling. They got up from their seats.They went home laughing.

54. Waiting for Friday

Monday is the first day of the week. He did not like Mondays.He had to go to work. He
worked at the post office. The post office was far away. He drove to work. It was a thirty-
minute drive. Mondays were the worst. Tuesdays were just as bad. He did not like
Tuesdays. He complained at work. "It is barelyTuesday?" he would ask. He could not wait for
it to be Friday again. Wednesdays were better than Tuesdays. Wednesdays were far
better than Mondays. Wednesday is known as "hump day". This means it is the midpoint of
the week. Wednesday is the day after Tuesday. He still did not like Wednesdays.Thursdays
were better. He liked Thursdays. Thursday is the unofficial start of the weekend. Thursday
is the day after Wednesday. More importantly, it is the day before Friday.Friday is his favorite
day of the week.

55. Lisa Got a Car

Lisa bought a car. It was her first car. She was happy when she bought it. It was a birthday
present. Her parents bought it for her. She was thankful. She deserved the car. She was a good
girl. She was a good student. She listened to her parents.She never got in trouble. She was a
good daughter. The car was pink. Pink is her favorite color. Pink is a girl's color. She was a
nice girl. Her car was not cheap. Her parents did not payfor it all. They paid half. She was to
pay for the rest. She had toget a job. She learned to drive. She got a job. She drove to
work. She was an adult now. Lisa was responsible. Her parentswere proud of her. She was
not their little girl anymore.

56. Party

He was getting ready for the party. The party was at night. It was going to be a big party. All
his friends were going. He never went to parties. This was his first time going to one. He was
nervous. He was excited. He was a shy guy. He did nottalk a lot. He had only five friends. His
friends were shy, too. He did not want to be shy anymore. He got ready for the party. He
dressed himself nicely. He combed his hair. He brushed his teeth twice. He trimmed his
mustache. He looked in the mirror.He looked good. He spoke to himself. "Hey, good
looking," he said to the mirror. He was ready. The party was in thirty minutes. He left
early. He drove to the party. He had a blast. He made new friends. He met a girl. He kissed
her. It was a fun party.

57. Riding the Bus

It was early morning. The sun was just over the horizon. She got on the bus. The bus was
smelly. It smelled foul. Bus farewas one fifty. She paid her fare. "Good morning," said the bus
driver. "Good morning," she said back. The bus driver was friendly. This was odd. She mostly
met mean bus drivers. She wondered why. The bus was full. She looked around for
seats.There were no seats in the front. She looked to the back. There was one seat
available. She made her way to the back. There were a lot of people. "Excuse me," she
said. She touched elbows with people. The people let her through. She reachedthe back of the
bus. Her seat had been taken. She held on to a pole and stood. It was a brand new day. She
was happy. It washer first day of university. The bus rode on.

58. Diving Off a Cliff

He took a deep breath. He looked down. The water looked cold. He was nervous. "Come on,
Jump!" said his friends. He was on a ledge of a cliff. It was a big drop. All his friends had
jumped. They were swimming in the water. His friends waited for him. Fifteen minutes had
gone by. He had not jumped."What are you, chicken?" teased one of his friends. He was
scared indeed. He imagined bad things. He imagined breaking his bones. He imagined
drowning. He imagined being eaten by a fish. "I don't think this is a good idea," he said to his
friends.His friends then told him not to do it. They were worried. He stepped off the ledge. He
climbed down. He safely got in the water. He was safe. He was relieved.

59. A Familiar Face

They were on a train. He sat across her. He looked at her.She looked familiar. She was
writing on her iPad. She lookedconcentrated. The train sped along its tracks. It made large
sounds. There were many passengers on board. He looked to his right. He saw a man with
long hair. He saw a womanholding a dog. He saw a kid with food on his face. He looked to
his left. He saw an old man with a cane. He saw a young ladycrossing her legs. He saw a fat
man eating peanuts. No onelooked familiar, except her. She sat in front of him. He thoughtfor
a minute. He could not remember. The train came to a stop.It had reached its
destination. Passengers were exiting the train. He lost sight of her. He looked around to see
where she went. She was nowhere in sight.

60. Home Again

It had been a long train ride. Her bottom was sore. She stretched her legs and neck. She
grabbed her luggage. She got off the train. She headed towards the street. She called a
cab. She entered the vehicle. "Welcome to San Francisco,"said the cab driver. She smiled and
said, "thank you". She wasfinally home. It had been a while since she left home. The cab
arrived at her house. She paid him the fare. "Thank you very much," he said. He drove
away. She entered her house. Her house looked pleasant. Nothing had changed. She walked
intothe living room. Her family awaited her in the living room. They were excited to see
her. "Welcome home, Becky!" her family yelled. She hugged and greeted everybody. It was
nice to be back home.

61. Roller Coaster Ride

He tried the roller coaster ride the first time. He did not like it.He tried it a second time. He
still did not like it. They say third time's the charm. He went back in line. The lines for roller
coasters were long. Everybody he knew loved riding roller coasters. Everybody loved
them except him. He thought roller coasters were terrifying. He did not know what the big
deal was. Why risk your life, he thought. He was waiting in line.People in line were
impatient, but he was not. The line moved forward. His turn for the ride came. He was
strapped on the roller coaster. "Please keep you hands and legs together," he was told. The
roller coaster began moving. It slowly ascendedto the top. It plummeted to the bottom. He
vomited all over himself.

62. Ready for the Race

The big race was tomorrow. He would be competing with people from other schools. It was
his first big race. He was worried, but he was also excited. He was the fastest boy in his
school, and he had been training for months. He had been running for a long time. He joined
track when he was in middle school. He loved running. He ran everywhere. He ran to the
market to pick up groceries. He ran to school in the mornings.He ran back home after
school. He ran to his friends' house.His friends lived far away. He did not
mind running. Running was his passion. It was the night before the race. He had a good night
sleep. In the morning he woke up ready. The race was in a couple of hours. He got ready. He
was not nervousanymore. He was prepared to race.

63. Alex's Friends

Everybody has friends. Some people have many friends.Others have only a few. Alex

had many friends. He likedmaking friends. Every day he made new friends. Alex was goodat
making friends. He was good at small talk. He was not at all shy. Alex made
friends everywhere he went. He made friendsat the store. "Shopping for food?" he asked a
stranger. "I sure am," the stranger said. Alex continued talking to the person. He had made a
new friend. He made friends at the bank. "Making a deposit?" he asked another
stranger. "Yes, sir," the stranger replied. A conversation followed. Making friends was easy
for Alex. He was a friendly guy. Everybody who knew Alex liked him. Everybody that Alex
knew was his friend. Alex did not know any strangers. If he met one, they quickly became
friends. Alex wanted to have all the friends in the world.

64. Suzan's Garden

Suzan had a garden. She planted fruits and vegetables. The garden was in her backyard. Her
backyard was wide and long.She had plenty of space. Suzan's garden took up most of the
space. Her garden grew several kinds of fruits. It
grewwatermelons, grapes, strawberries, avocados, oranges, and papaya. Some fruits
grew from the ground. Others grew on trees. Suzan's garden also grew several kinds of
vegetables. It grew tomatoes, potatoes, squash, carrots, and eggplants.Suzan was proud of her
garden. She worked hard to maintain it. Every day she watered her garden. Her fruits and
vegetablestasted great. It was because of her care and love. Everybody in her
neighborhood ate from her garden. Suzan sold the fruits and vegetables at low prices. She
made good profit. Suzan did not sell it all. She always kept enough for herself. She knew
that fruits and vegetables were good for her health.

65. Dreams

He dreamed a lot. He had good dreams. He had bad dreams. Sometimes, he had strange

dreams. He dreamed he was a cowboy. He rode a horse and gunned down bandits. He
dreamed of being an astronaut. He orbited the earth in a spaceship with zero gravity. These
were good dreams. He dreamed he was in a room full of people. In the dream he was
naked. Everybody in the room laughed at him. He dreamed he was on a boat in the middle of
the ocean. He was lost at sea.The boat was sinking. These were bad dreams. He dreamed
ofunknown places. Places that seemed bizarre. He dreamed ofworldly creatures that looked
like humans. These were weird dreams. His dreams were fascinating. He wondered what they
meant. He wrote down his dreams in journal. He kept it safe in a box.

66. Hiking

Sweat poured down his face. The sun beat down his back.Every step he took was tiring. He
was worn out. He keptmoving forward. It was a steep hill. He looked up ahead. There
were more hills. He was hiking up a canyon. There were rockseverywhere. He saw a stream
below. There were plants all around. He had been hiking for over an hour. He was high
up.The view was wonderful. He could see for miles and miles. He saw wildlife in the
distance. He had not reached the very top.He needed to hike for one more hours. He took a
drink from his canteen. He reached into his backpack. He pulled out a banana and ate it. He
pressed on. The hills were slippery. He almost slid a couple of times. He got to the top. He
looked around. It was breathtaking!

67. Storm
Rain water dripped down the window. Lightning flashed from the sky. There was no one
outside. There was a storm coming.He had a plan for tonight. The plan was canceled because
ofthe coming storm. Outside looked gloomy. The sidewalks were wet and looked gray. The
trees swayed back and fourth. The wind was blowing hard. There were tree branches and
leaveson the ground. He was safe inside his home. He turned on his television to watch the
five o'clock news. The weather mancame on. He warned everyone to stay inside. The storm
was to last all through the night. It was cold inside his home. He turned on his heater. Thunder
roared from outside. Suddenly, the light went out. There was no more electricity. He lit some
candlesand grabbed a flashlight. The storm was going on. He fell asleep on the couch. He
woke up in the morning. The storm had ended.

68. Road Trip

It was a sunny day. There were five of them. They were good friends. "What time is it?" one

of them asked. It was almostnine o'clock. They all looked at each other. It was time to
leave.They were all excited. They entered the car. One of them drove. Everybody put on their
seatbelts. The radio was turned on. Rock music blared loudly. The car drove off into the
distance. It was a road trip to San Francisco. It was everybody's first road trip. It was going to
be a long trip. They brought snacks and drinks. They planned to stay for a week in San
Francisco. It was a fun trip. They laughed and sang alongto the radio. They stopped to eat at
diners. They plannedwhere to go next on a road trip.

69. Bicycle Shop

He went to a bicycle shop. He wanted to buy a bike. His old bike was too old. It had
stopped working. He entered the bike shop. There were bikes all around. There were bikes on
the walls. There were bikes in aisles. Some bikes were even hungupside-down from the
ceiling. He knew what bike he wanted.He approached the sales man. He told him what bike
he wanted. The sales man took him to a room. There were more bikes in the room. He
liked what he saw. He quickly chose a bike to buy. It was a small black bike. He paid for
it and rode it home. It cost him five hundred dollars. It was worth the price.He used the
bike for tricks and stunts. He never fell. He was a professional bike rider.

70. Library Visit

She went to the library. It was close to home. The library was quite small, but it was a nice
library. She needed to check out a book. It was a book for her school. She did not want to buy
it. It is free to check out books at the library. The library is open to public. Libraries provide
access to knowledge. She walkedinside the library. It was nice and quiet inside. The
library was also cool. She went to the front desk. She asked for her book.A librarian helped
her find it. She was thankful for the help. The librarian was happy to help. She talked to the
librarian. They spoke about libraries and librarians. It was an interesting conversation. She
learned a lot of things. She left the libraryand went back home. The librarian had inspired
her. She wanted to be a librarian one day.
 71. Wandering Man

He was from Tennessee, but he did not want to stay there.He traveled all around. He left at the
age of eighteen. He had no money. He had no car. He hitch-hiked to California. His
family could not stop him because he was an adult. It was his dream to wander. He was a
good-looking man. He did many odd jobs. He met many people. California is a big
state. There are a lot of people in California. He lived in different places. He never stayed in
one place. He kept traveling. He did not think about the future. He lived his life one day at a
time. He did not have many belongings. He had a small backpack. It held his clothes. He had
a guitar and a picture of his parents. This wasall he carried. One day he would go back home.

72. Flight to Boston

He drove to the airport. He waited for his flight. He waited for an hour. His flight was

ready. He boarded the airplane. The airplane was huge. It was going to Boston. He had
family in Boston. He lived in Los Angeles. He was a teacher. He taughtat a community
college. He loved his job. His family was proud of him. He was going to see them. It was a
family reunion. He looked forward to seeing everybody. Five years had passedsince he was in
Boston. He brought sweaters and jacketsbecause Boston was cold at this time of the year. The
airplane took off. His ears popped. He put on his head phones. The flight lasted six hours. He
arrived safely in Boston.

73. Family Reunion

He got off the airplane. He stepped on the ground. It was a long flight. There was a
baby crying on the flight. He could not sleep. He exited the airport. He called a taxi. It drove
him home. He paid the taxi driver and thanked him. He looked at his house. He was glad to be
home. The lights were on inside.He saw shadows through the window. His family reunion had
started. He knocked on the door. His father opened the door."Welcome back home, Greg!" he
said smiling. He went inside.He greeted everybody. He said hello to cousin Alex. He hugged
and kissed his grandmother. He shook the hand of his brother-in-law. He hugged his
sisters and brothers. He was overjoyedto see his mother. His mom gave him a big kiss. It was
a goodfamily reunion. He did not want to go back to California.

74. The Interview

She put on her best shoes. She put on her nicest shirt. She got into her dress pants. She
brushed and straightened her hair. She applied her make-up. She sprayed perfume on
herself. She was ready for her job interview. She looked in the mirror one more time. She
looked professional. She grabbedher purse and walked out the door. She entered her car and
drove away. The interview was on the sixth floor of a building.She took the elevator. She
entered the interview room. She was greeted by four people. They were dressed in suits. The
interview began. They asked her hard questions. She answered the best she could. She was
confident and friendly.They liked her, she got the job. She was overjoyed.
 75. Package in the Mail

The mailman knocked on the door. No one answered the door. He had a package to

deliver. He needed the person's signature. It was a heavy package. He rang the
doorbell. Still,no one answered. He looked through the window. There wassomeone inside. A
girl was napping on the couch. He knockedon the window. The girl was sound asleep. He
used his voice.He called her name. She woke up. She saw the man through the window. She
opened the door. She asked who he was and what he wanted. "I'm the mailman. Can't you
tell?" he said and pointed to his uniform. She was half asleep. "I have a packagefor you," the
mailman said. She asked how he knew her name.He said her name was on the package. She
signed for it. She took the package inside./span> It was heavy.

76. Frisbee

It was a nice sunny day. He was at his aunt's house. His cousins were there, too. He was
feeling bored. There wasnothing to do. He looked around the house. He saw a Frisbeeon the
floor. He picked it up. He loved playing Frisbee. It was a fun and simple game to play. He had
played it all the time. He needed some one else to play with. He asked his cousins: "Do you
guys want to play Frisbee with me?" They said yes right away. They asked their parents for
permission. They were given two hours to play. They went to the park to play. He told his
cousins to spread out. His cousins had never playedFrisbee before. They were excited to
play. He had the Frisbeein his hand. "Catch!" he yelled at one of his cousins. He tossed the
Frisbee at him. The Frisbee flew in the air. It looked like a flying saucer. His cousin caught
it. He tossed it back. They played Frisbee for two hours. It was fun.

77. Stomachache

He had a stomachache. He did not know why. Was it something he ate? He wondered. He

remembered what he atethat day. He ate eggs in the morning. He also had toast and
milk. Later he had a snack. The snack was a cookie. It was a chocolate chip cookie. Then he
ate lunch. For Lunch he ate a sandwich. It was a turkey sandwich with cheese. He drank
soda. Later, he had another snack. The snack was a popsicle.Then he ate dinner. For dinner he
had steak. On the side he had vegetables and mashed potatoes. He drank soda again.That
was all he ate for the day. He wondered what had causedhis stomachache. He did not drink
soda often. He blamed soda. The next day came. He did not have stomachacheanymore. He
never drank soda again.

78. First Day of College

It was the first day of college. He needed to get ready soon.He jumped out of bed, and put
on his clothes. He brushed his teeth and grabbed his backpack. He soon went out the door.His
school was not far. He rode his bike. He arrived in twenty minutes. The school was huge. He
got lost. His first class was at eight. He asked for directions. Someone gave him a map.He
followed the map to his class. He was five minutes late. The class ended. He had another
class. He used the map to find it.He was not late this time. His second class ended. It was
timeto go home. Tomorrow he had to return. He was excited.

79. Walking After Midnight

She crossed the street. The street was empty. There were no people. There were no cars. It

was after midnight. She walkeddown the street. She was not afraid. It was dangerous at
night.It was especially dangerous for a girl. She did not care. She was a fighter. She
knew how to defend herself. She carried pepper spray. She was ready for anything. The
streets were deserted. She walked around for an hour. She took in the night air. She gazed
at the stars. She looked at the closed stores.She saw the dirty curbs. She walked back
home. She fell on her bed. It had been another night. She went to sleep like a baby.

80. Haircut at the Salon

His hair was long. It was getting too long. It bothered himsometimes. The hair would get in
his mouth. It would get on his food. It sometimes made him itchy. He thought about cutting
it.He asked his friends. His friends told him not to. He asked them why. His friends said he
looked fine. He did not care what his friends said. He decided to get a haircut. It was the
middle of the day. He was not doing anything. He went to the salon.He walked in and sat
down. He waited for the hair stylist. She was with another customer. She finished shortly. She
greeted him. She cut his hair. It took twenty minutes. He looked in the mirror. He looked
good. He was glad he got a haircut. He paidand thanked the hair stylist. He went on his way.

81. Best Friends

They were best friends. People thought they were sisters.They did everything together. They

shared everything with each other. They met in middle school. They were in the same
college now. Sometimes they argued, but soon they made up.College can be tough. They took
classes together. They studied together. They always helped each other. They weregood
students. They were from Colorado. They went hometogether. They lived in the same
town. They knew the same people. Their family knew each other. They went back to college
together. They shared one room. They acted likesisters. It is nice having a best
friend. Everybody should have a best friend.

82. Sixteenth Birthday

It was her birthday. She was turning sixteen. She was bornon the fifth of August. She was
having a birthday party.Everybody was coming. She invited her friends. She had a lot of
friends. She also had a lot of aunts and uncles. This made her happy, because it meant more
presents for her. She was getting ready for her party. She dressed up in her best outfit.Her
mom prepared the food. Her dad went to pick up the cake.Her brother set the tables and
chairs. The party was happeningin the backyard. The party was in four hours. They
were almost ready. Dad brought back chocolate cake. Mom cooked all the food. Her
brother got the backyard ready. The birthday partywas a success.

83. A Nice House

He lived in a big house. It was white. The rooftop was blue. It had a white fence. There were
plants in the front. There was a tall tree in the backyard. The house had a fireplace. He lit it on
cold nights. He lived with his wife. They were grateful for what they had. They had to work
hard. Hard work pays off. The house had three floors. It also had a basement. There were five
bedrooms. They planned to have a family. The house was big enough for a family. The house
had brown carpet. It also hadwooden floors. There were a lot of windows. The house had nice
views. The house had a reading room. They had a big library. The house had a music
room, too. There was a piano inside. There was also an art room. It was a perfect house.

84. Break-in

He woke up suddenly. He heard glass shattering. It wasreally loud. He sat up on his bed. He
listened for noise. He heard footsteps. There was someone downstairs. It was a break-in. He
went to his closet and grabbed his bat. He was not afraid. He slowly went downstairs. He
sneaked his way to the stairs. He looked down the staircase. It was really dark. He sawthe
shadow of a man. He was dressed in black. There was no light. He walked down the stairs. He
did not make a sound. The shadow was going through drawers. It was a robbery. He got
closer to the shadow. His heart was racing. He took a deep breath. He ran at top speed. He hit
the shadow over the head.The shadow fell to the ground. He called the police.

85. Death of a Grandmother

He was sad. His grandma had died. He loved his grandmother. She raised him. She took care
of him. She had seen him grow into a man. She was the sweetest woman. She was kind to
all. Everybody loved her. She departed at the age of seventy-six. She had lived a long life. He
was happy for her.But he was also sad. His grandma was no longer here. He could not believe
it. He remembered the last words he said to her: "I love you grandma. I'll come to see you
soon." He hugged and kissed her goodbye. She died a few days later. He cried. Her
funeral was held shortly. All her family was there.Friends had also gathered. He helped carry
the coffin. It was a hard thing to do. He would never forget his grandmother.

86. Circus

The circus was in town. It was a big attraction. Everybody in town went. The circus was a lot

of fun. They had clowns. The clowns juggled pin balls and danced around. The kids liked the
clowns. The circus also had magicians. The magiciansperformed magic tricks. The
teenagers liked seeing the magician perform. The circus had animals. The animals had
handlers. The handlers made the animals do tricks. A tigerwent through a hula-hoop. A
monkey rode a tricycle. An elephant stood on two legs. Everybody liked the animal
show.There were also rides. The circus stayed in town for three days.It went from town to
town. It was fun to go to a circus.

87. Henry the Strong Man

Henry was a strong man. He could carry heavy things. He had no problem helping you
move. Mary asked Henry if he could help her. He said sure. Mary owned a lot of
furniture.Henry carried it all. He put it in the moving van. He did not struggle. He was
strong and able. "Thank you, Henry," Mary said. "Not a problem," Henry said. He was
happy to help. Henry was walking down the street. He saw something as he was
walking. There was a man in a car. The car would not start.There were other cars behind
him. He was blocking the road.Henry took action. He went behind the car. He pushed with all
his might. He moved the car. It was out of the way. The man thanked Henry. "You are
strong," said the man. Henry agreed.He waved goodbye.

88. A Family Visit to the Zoo

It was a family trip. They drove to the zoo. The zoo was far away. The children were
excited. They had never seen wild animals before. They had only seen cats and dogs. They
wanted to see bears and gorillas. The older sibling was not excited. He had been to the zoo
before. He had been there too many times. It was now his tenth time. He did not want to go
there anymore. Mom and dad liked the zoo. It was a good learning experience. Grandpa was
also going. He was sound asleep. They arrived at the zoo. They saw all the animals. They
heard a bear roar. They touched the starfishes. They saw the gorillas. It was a long day. The
family got tired. They sat and ate food. They went back to their car. They drove back home.

89. A Toothache

Her tooth was aching. She could not eat. It hurt every timeshe chewed. She could not even
swallow. She knew what she had to do. She was scared. He had not gone to the dentist in
years. It was time to make an appointment. She called their number. She set an
appointment. It was for Friday at five o'clock. She was not looking forward to it. She
hated going to the dentist. She was afraid of the pain, but she had no choice.She was
already in pain. The tooth had to come out. The dentist told her the same. She sat back in the
chair. The dentistgave her a pain killer. She still felt some pain. It was soon over.The tooth
was removed. It no longer hurt to chew. It was a relief. She could now eat and chew without
pain.

90. Guitar Man

He played the guitar. He sang the blues. It was his hobby. He was talented. Everybody told

him that. He practiced all day long. His practice paid off. He was the best guitar player in
town. His friends were impressed. He always carried his guitar.He carried it behind his
back. He took it to the park. He sat down on a bench. He began to play. People walked
by. They noticed his music. He would get tips. It was fun for him.Performing in front of
others is great. He sometimes felt nervous. The feeling of excitement was greater. People
called him the Guitar Man. He was known all around. It was his nickname. He played his
guitar at school. He played his guitaron the train. Playing the guitar was his passion. He
played until his fingers hurt. He stopped for a minute. He would start to play again.

91. Lost in the Woods

They camped out in the woods last night. They were alone in the woods. When they woke
up in the morning, they did not know where they were at. They were lost. There was no one
else around. It was just two of them. They panicked at first.They calmed themselves
down. "Everything will be okay," they said to each other. They left their cell phones at
home. They lita smoke signal. No one saw it. They decided to walk back.They retraced their
footsteps. It took a long time. They had walked a long distance. They got thirsty. They
stopped at a stream. They drank from the stream. They continued walking.There were no
signs of life. It was getting dark. They had tofind people soon. Eventually, they met
somebody. He wasanother camper. He helped them find their way to safety. It wasa scary
camping trip.

92. A Broken Cell Phone

She dropped her phone. She picked it up. She looked at the screen. She gasped! The

screen was cracked. She was upset.Her phone was important. She texted on her
phone regularly.She frequently made phone calls. She had Internet access on her phone. It
was her world. The phone was not cheap, but she had to buy a new one. She did not have
enough money. She went to the store, and talked to the salesperson. She told himthat she
had dropped her phone. He asked to look at the phone. She handed it to him. "Can you fix
it?" she asked. He said yes he can. She paid to repair it. It cost less than a new phone. Her cell
phone was repaired. She was very happy. She bought a protective case for it.

93. Easter

It was Easter. Her family celebrated Easter. They did it for the kids. They got together at her
house. They hired a costumed man to act as the Easter Bunny. The family hid eggsaround the
house. The kids had to find them. The Easter Bunny helped the children find the
eggs. Everybody had fun.The children found treats inside the eggs. The adults had lunchin the
yard. They watched over the kids. No one would get hurt.It was a safe and
fun celebration. The Easter Bunny was great with kids. He played and danced around with
them. Easter is a tradition. Her family celebrates it every year. Easter is a holiday.Many
people celebrate Easter. It is a fun holiday.

94. Night Sky

He looked up. He saw the night sky. There were many starsin the sky. He looked for a
while. The stars were beautiful. They were shining brightly. They looked like diamonds. He
remembered a song. He looked at the moon. The moon was in the night sky. It gave the
moonlight. The moon looked white. It looked like cheese. He wondered about it. A man had
walkedon the moon. He imagined walking on the moon. He imagined the moon being
cold. He looked at the constellations. There were many of them. Constellations are what
groups of starslook like. They have different names. He saw the Big Dipper.He saw the Little
Dipper. He also could see Orion's Belt. It wasan amazing sight. He looked up every night. He
believed in aliens. He hoped to see one. The night sky is full of wonders.

95. Late Night Caller

The house phone was ringing. She went downstairs. It was dark. She watched her steps and

slowly went down the stairs."Who is calling?" she wondered. She got downstairs. The phone
was in the kitchen. She reached for the light switch. She turned on the lights. She squint her
eyes. The light was bright.She was blinded by the lights. The phone was still ringing. She
walked to the kitchen barefoot. She stepped on a toy. She jumped in pain. She looked at the
floor. She had stepped on a Lego toy. She had a son. He never picked up his toys. She
reached the kitchen. The phone was still ringing. She picked upthe phone. She looked at the
caller ID. It was an unknown number. She answered the phone: "Hello." There was no
reply.The phone clicked. It was a wrong number.

96. Comic Books

Comic books are illustrated stories. He loved comic books.He had many comic books. They

were all on a shelf. His friends collected comic books, too. He sometimes traded comic
books with them. He read comic books all night. He turned offthe lights. He grabbed a
flashlight. He sat up in bed. He wrapped a blanket around him. He stayed up reading his
comic books. He had a fun time. He went to the comic book store. He went each Friday after
school. The comic book store was great.It had new issues of comics. His favorite comic book
hero was Spiderman. He bought all his issues. He stayed at the comic book store. There was a
couch inside. He did not always have money. He read the new comic book issues in the
store. He saved his allowance for comic books.

97. Skyscraper

He was on the highest floor of a tall building. The buildingwas a skyscraper. He was with his
dad. His dad worked on the building. He met his dad's co-workers. They were all kind. He
asked his dad a question: "Is it not scary working so high up?"Dad answered no. He said it
was not noticeable. His son noticed. He kept thinking about it. They were so high in the
sky.He imagined the building falling down. He was scared of heights. His dad told him not to
think about it. He could not stopthinking about it. It was time to go home. They went
down the elevator. It was a long ride. He did not want to come back. It was too frightening for
him.
 98. Jane from LA

Her name was Jane. She lived in Los Angeles. She was bornthere. She loved Los

Angeles. She went to work in downtown Los Angeles. There are many people in Los
Angeles. She drove to work every day. She looked out her window. There were
people walking down the street. Some were white, some were black, and others were
brown. This did not matter. They were all natives of Los Angeles. She went out with
friends.They went to restaurants and shows. Los Angeles has many restaurants. Her favorite
were Indian restaurants. Los Angeleshas many performers. She saw famous artists and
bands. It was fun going out in Los Angeles. She often came back home late. She was always
safe. She never spoke to strangers. She avoided walking on streets that were not safe. Jane did
want tolive in Los Angeles. It was her home.

99. Parade

It was fun going to the parade. He went to the parade every year. He never missed going. The
parade was tomorrow. He was going with his girlfriend. His girlfriend's name was Mary.This
year, he planned on bringing his little sister. His little sisterhad not gone to a parade. It was
her first time going. She was excited. It was the day before the parade. They made their
plan. They had to wake up early. They had to bring snacks and water. They also had to
wear comfortable shoes. The parade lasted all day. The day of the parade came. Everything
wentaccording to plan. The parade was amazing. They sawmarching bands. They saw parade
floats. Some of them were big. The parade ended in the afternoon. They were tired, but they
were happy. They went back home. "Can we come backagain?" his little sister asked. He
smiled at her. She knew the answer already.

100. Music Festival

The music festival was today. He was ready to go. His favorite singer was performing. He
packed his autograph book.He hoped to get close enough. He wanted his autograph. He was
determined to get it. He left early to the music festival. He arrived in one hour. He had a hard
time finding parking. He parked far from the festival. It was the closest parking he could
find. He walked half a mile. He got to the festival. He found a seat near the front of the
stage. He waited for the music festivalto begin. It was not long before it started. The music
festivalbegan. He looked around. There were hundreds of people.Everybody was moving and
jumping. The music started playing. His favorite singer went on stage. He wanted his
autograph. He got onto the stage. He got his autograph.

101. Playing in the Snow

It was winter time. The snow was coming. She was excited.She waited for the snow to start
falling. She looked out her window every day. The snow had not come. She asked her
brother why. Her brother said it was coming. She had to wait.She waited for a few weeks. She
was giving up hope. One dayshe woke up. She went to her window. She did not believe it. It
was finally snowing. She jumped for joy. The snow looked beautiful. She ran to her
closet. She put on her winter clothes.She ran outside. She played in the snow. It was so much
fun.She played all day in the snow. She made snowmen and igloos. Tomorrow she would play
again. She loved the snow.

102. Late to Class

He stood in the hall. He looked around him. There weremany doors. He did not know which
door was the right door to enter. He was lost at school. It was going to be twelve. He was
going to be late. It was his first day of college. His class was in Room 190. He looked at all
the doors. They each had a number, but there were no rooms numbered 190. He did not
know what to do. He asked a stranger: "Where is Room 190?"The stranger did not know. He
asked another stranger. She also did not know. No one knew where Room 190 was. He
checked his notebook, where He wrote down his classroom number. It was not Room 190. It
was Room 140. Room 190 did not exist. He ran to Room 140. He was one minute late.

103. Class Time

He entered his classroom. He quickly took a seat. He was a minute late. The professor was

calling names. It was his first day of college. He was sweating. He had been running
aroundlooking for his classroom. It took him some time to find the classroom. "David?" the
professor called. He raised his hand.He was out of breath. He took out his inhaler. He took a
pufffrom his inhaler. It gave him breath. He took out his notebookand a pen. The
professor started talking. He took notes. He always took notes in class. It was a good habit. He
studied his notes after class. He was a good student. He wanted only good grades.

104. Question for the Teacher

Class ended at two o'clock. The teacher dismissed the students. Ana rose from her seat. She
grabbed her things. She had a backpack and a sweater. She had a question to ask. She
waited for the teacher. Some students also had questions to ask. There was a line to see the
teacher. She got in line. She had a question about an assignment. The teacher spoke to
students one at a time. She waited a while. It was finally her turn to ask. "How can I help
you?" the teacher asked. She asked her question. The teacher gave her the answer. She was
glad to hear it. She thanked the teacher, who smiled and said,"No problem." She went on her
way.

105. A Hot Day

It was a hot day. The sun was shining brightly. There were no clouds in the sky. He

walked along the street. He was going home. He was hot and tired. He could not wait to get
home. He was almost there. It was nearly one hundred degrees. There was not another soul in
sight. Everybody was at home. His carwas not working. He had to walk to his bank. He did
not know it was so hot. The bank was not too far. The heat made it seemfar away. His throat
was dry. He was thirsty for water. He walked with sweat on his back. He arrived home. He
went straight to the kitchen. He drank a big cup of water. He took offhis clothes. He went to
the bathroom. He took a cold bath. It was so refreshing. He stayed in the bath.

106. Making Friends

"What is your name?" he asked her. "My name is Linda," she answered. "What is your

name?" Linda asked. "My name is Brian," he answered. They knew each other's names. They
became friends. Brian was tall and skinny. Linda was a little shorter than Brian. She was also
skinny. Brian and Linda had black hair. Brian asked Linda if she was busy. She told Brianshe
was not. "Want to go to the coffee shop?" Brian then asked. Linda said sure. They walked to
the coffee shop. It was nearby. Brian opened the door for Linda. Linda said thank you.They
bought their coffee. They sat down to drink it. They talkedto each other. Brian learned about
Linda. Linda learned about Brian. The two were alike. Brian walked Linda home. "It was
nice meeting you," Linda said to Brian. "Likewise," Brian replied.

107. Summer Day at the Pool

It was a hot Summer day. She was in her room. The fan was on, but it blew hot air. She did
not want to be home. It was too hot. She thought of what to do. Her cell phone vibrated. She
picked it up. She received a text message. It was from her friend. The text read: "Let's go to
the pool" She replied with yes. She got ready immediately. She grabbed her towel,sunscreen,
sunglasses, and shampoo. She also packed her bathing suit. She went to the pool. Her
friends were in the pool.She went to the lockers. She changed into her bathing suit.She
applied her sunscreen. She jumped in the pool. The water was cool and refreshing. She
splashed around with her friends.She no longer felt hot. She stayed in the pool all day.

108. Ice Skating

It was winter. The streets were covered with snow. The air was cold outside. She was at a

friend's house. They did not know what to do. She sat in the living room. Her friend sat beside
her. They put on a movie. The movie was boring. They stopped playing the movie. She got
out a board game. They started playing. The board game was missing pieces. They stopped
playing. "What do we do now?" she asked her friend."Let's go ice skating," the friend
said. They went to an ice skating rink. They left in a car together. They arrived at the
place. There were a lot of people skating. They bought their pass. They put on their figure
skates. They skated on the ice.She slid a couple of times. They ice skated for hours. It was so
much fun. They left around eight o'clock. They went back the next day.

109. Scary Movie

It was night time. He was home using his computer. His friend messaged him. The

message was an invitation. He was invited to the theaters. He said yes to the invitation. He
shut down his computer. He got ready to leave. He grabbed his wallet and drove to the
theaters. His friends were waiting for him. "What movies are we watching?" he asked his
friends.They were going to watch a scary movie. He did not like scary movies. He was a big
chicken when it came to watching scary movies. He watched the movie anyway. They bought
their tickets and went inside. They took their seats. The moviestarted to play. It was the
scariest he had ever seen. Everybody went home. After he got home, he was too scared to
sleep. He turned on all his lights. He regretted watching that movie.

110. Mowing the Lawn

It was the middle of the day. He looked out his window. He saw his lawn. The grass looked
long. He decided to mow the lawn. He stepped into his garage. His mower was in there. He
got his lawn mower. He turned it on. It started moving. The engine made a loud noise. The
engine sputtered and stopped.He got off his lawn mower. He inspected the engine. It had
broken. He took it back inside the garage. He opened his tool box. He repaired his lawn
mower. He turned it on again. It was working. He mowed his lawn. It took him half an hour to
finish.He took his lawn mower back inside. He went back into his house. He looked out the
window. The lawn looked nice. He loved his lawn.