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 cream and poured some in his hand. He spread
the shaving cream around 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 started getting ready for work.

2. Going to Sleep
She came back home from work. She looked at the clock and 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 back to 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 see what 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. Max ate it 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 was school?" Jim
asked. "It was nice," said Jim's sister. Her name was Nancy. Nancy was seven. She
had black hair. Her hair was 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 eat for 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 butter on the hot pan. She grabbed the bowl of eggs and threw them on 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 watch on 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
felt unattractive. 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 eating unhealthy 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 eating fattening 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 bit anybody. Spike liked playing catch. Spike
ran after the ball when 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 of Spike. 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 hands and 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 broken her
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 on protective
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 up every 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 lay 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 mom loved baking. She decided to have a bake sale. Tommy
loved the idea. They would sell cookies and pies. They planned the bake sale. It
would be next Saturday. Tommy needed to raise two 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 friend helped 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 graduate from 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 was strawberry 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 paints landscapes. 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 finished counting 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 contains whole 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 oatmeal into 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 downstairs watching
television. He went to the kitchen. He got a glass of water. He took it upstairs to
his sister's room. He did not know Kitty was asleep. He slammed the
door open. Kitty woke up and 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 saw different 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 saw another
couch. It was red. It looked soft. He sat on it. He rose to 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 it and 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
loved the 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 cooks other 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 to train 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 were people everywhere. Joe
saw many things. He saw a boy riding a bike. He saw a girl swinging on a
swing. He saw a family having 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 man handed 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 collection had
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 excited to 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 smiled and
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 sandals instead 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 up money. 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 on the 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 wore classy perfume. She put on pricey make-up. All
the other girls were 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
popular anymore. Nobody knew her name. Nobody liked her. No one was 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 popular anymore.

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 protected the 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 banished from 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 are many places in the world. We
live in the United States. The United States is famous for democracy. There
are many people living 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 life than
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 went outside. 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 landed on 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 were always people waiting. She sat in the waiting room. Kids
were running 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
made beautiful music. The music was catchy. Strangers noticed Jim and 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 clothes while 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 friends last 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
slammed through 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 had gone 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 just purchased it. He drove his
friends to the restaurant. There was no traffic on the way. They arrived in thirty
minutes. Everybody was 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 was with 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 ended and 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
barely Tuesday?" 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 pay for it all. They paid half. She was to
pay for the rest. She had to get a job. She learned to drive. She got a job. She
drove to work. She was an adult now. Lisa was responsible. Her parents were
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
not talk 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 fare was 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 reached the 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 was her 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 looked concentrated. 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
woman holding 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 lady crossing her legs. He
saw a fat man eating peanuts. No one looked familiar, except her. She sat in front
of him. He thought for 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 was finally
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
into the 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 ascended to 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 nervous anymore. 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 liked making friends. Every day he made new
friends. Alex was good at making friends. He was good at small talk. He was not
at all shy. Alex made friends everywhere he went. He made friends at 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
grew watermelons, 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 vegetables tasted 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 of unknown
places. Places that seemed bizarre. He dreamed of worldly 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 kept moving forward. It was a steep hill. He looked up
ahead. There were more hills. He was hiking up a canyon. There were
rocks everywhere. 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 of the 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 leaves on the ground. He
was safe inside his home. He turned on his television to watch the five o'clock
news. The weather man came 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 candles and 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 almost nine 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 along to the radio. They stopped to eat at
diners. They planned where 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 hung upside-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 walked inside
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 library and 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 was all 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
taught at 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 passed since he was in Boston. He brought
sweaters and jackets because 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 overjoyed to see his mother. His mom
gave him a big kiss. It was a good family 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 grabbed her 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
was someone inside. A girl was napping on the couch. He knocked on 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 package for
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 was nothing to do. He looked around the
house. He saw a Frisbee on 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 played Frisbee before. They
were excited to play. He had the Frisbee in 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 ate that 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 caused his stomachache. He did not drink
soda often. He blamed soda. The next day came. He did not have
stomachache anymore. 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
time to go home. Tomorrow he had to return. He was excited.
 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 were good students. They
were from Colorado. They went home together. 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 like sisters. 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 born on 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
happening in 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 party was 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 had wooden 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 was really 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 saw the 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
magicians performed 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 tiger went 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 time she 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
dentist gave 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 guitar on 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 lit a 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 to find people soon. Eventually, they
met somebody. He was another camper. He helped them find their way to
safety. It was a 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 him that 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 eggs around 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 lunch in 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 stars in 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 walked on 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 stars look like. They have different names. He saw the Big Dipper. He saw the
Little Dipper. He also could see Orion's Belt. It was an 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 up the 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 off the 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 building was 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 stop thinking 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 born there. 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 Angeles has
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
to live 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 sister had 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 went according to plan. The parade was amazing. They
saw marching 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 back again?" 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 festival to begin. It was not long before it started. The music
festival began. 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.