Joe just couldn't find his car keys - Lesson Package (A2)

Key Vocabulary

Word	Definition	Usage (Sentence)
pocket	A small bag inside a piece of clothing.	My phone is in my pocket.
worried	Feeling unhappy and thinking about problems.	She was worried about the test.
find	To discover something you are looking for.	I can’t find my shoes.
kitchen	A room where you cook food.	My mother is cooking in the kitchen.
window	A glass opening in a wall.	Please open the window, it’s hot.
problem	A situation that is difficult.	I have a problem with my computer.
sad	Feeling unhappy.	He was sad because his friend moved away.
night	The time when it is dark outside.	I sleep at night.
sofa	A long, comfortable seat for two or more people.	We watch TV on the sofa.
chair	A seat for one person.	This chair is not very comfortable.
late	After the correct or expected time.	Don’t be late for school.
remember	To keep information in your mind.	Did you remember to buy milk?
usually	In the way that is normal or happens most of the time.	I usually walk to work.
tired	Feeling that you want to sleep or rest.	I was tired after a long day.
bedroom	A room for sleeping in.	My bed is in my bedroom.
runs	Moves with your legs at a speed faster than walking.	He runs in the park every morning.
jacket	A short coat.	It’s cold, you should wear a jacket.
happy	Feeling pleased or glad.	She was happy to see her family.
quickly	At a fast speed.	He finished his homework quickly.
house	A building where people live.	They live in a small house.

The Story

Joe wanted to go to work. He needed his car keys. He looked in his pocket, but the keys were not there. He started to feel worried because he couldn’t see them anywhere. He knew he had to find them soon.

First, he looked in the kitchen. He looked on the table and near the window. He did not see his keys. This was a big problem for him. He started to feel a little sad because he could not find them.

Then, he went to the living room. He remembered watching television last night. He looked on the sofa and under a big chair. He still could not find the keys. He started to think he would be late for his job.

He tried very hard to remember. “Where did I put my jacket?” he thought. He usually puts his jacket near the front door. But yesterday, he was very tired. He remembered he put his jacket on a chair in his bedroom.

He runs to the bedroom and picks up the jacket. He put his hand in the pocket, and the keys were there! He felt very happy. He took the keys and quickly left the house for work.

Comprehension Quiz

Type the correct long-form answer (e.g., “Yes, it is” or “No, they are not”). You’ll get instant feedback!

Was Joe looking for his wallet?
Did Joe feel happy when he couldn’t find his keys?
Did he look for the keys in the kitchen?
Did he watch TV last night?
Did he look under the sofa?
Was he worried about being early for work?
Does Joe usually put his jacket in the bedroom?
Was Joe tired yesterday?
Did he find the keys in his trousers?
Did he leave the house slowly?

Correct Answers Key

1. No, he was not.

2. No, he did not.

3. Yes, he did.

4. Yes, he did.

5. Yes, he did.

6. No, he was not.

7. No, he does not.

8. Yes, he was.

9. No, he did not.

10. No, he did not.