Key Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Usage (Sentence) |
|---|---|---|
| confused | Unable to think clearly or to understand something. | The instructions were complicated, and I felt very confused. |
| identity | Who a person is, or the qualities of a person. | The police are trying to discover the identity of the victim. |
| wallet | A small case for carrying money, credit cards, and identification. | He realized he had left his wallet at home. |
| belongings | The things that a person owns. | She packed all her personal belongings into a suitcase. |
| recognize | To know someone or something because you have seen them before. | I didn’t recognize you with your new glasses. |
| anxious | Feeling worried, nervous, or uneasy. | He was anxious about his job interview. |
| stranger | Someone you do not know. | My mother always told me not to talk to a stranger. |
| familiar | Easy to recognize because of being seen or heard before. | The voice on the phone sounded familiar. |
| address | The details of the place where someone lives or an organization is situated. | Can you give me your email address? |
| immediately | At once; instantly. | You need to call the doctor immediately. |
| relief | A feeling of happiness that something unpleasant has not happened. | It was a great relief to find my lost keys. |
| owner | A person who owns something. | The owner of the dog is responsible for its actions. |
| passion | A very strong feeling of enthusiasm or love for something. | He has a great passion for football. |
| explain | To make something clear or easy to understand. | Can you explain how this machine works? |
| details | Individual facts or items of information. | The police asked for all the details of the accident. |
| notebook | A small book with blank pages for writing notes in. | She wrote down the phone number in her notebook. |
| gradually | Slowly over a period of time. | The weather gradually improved during the day. |
| journey | The act of traveling from one place to another. | I wish you a safe journey to London. |
| grateful | Feeling or showing thanks. | I’m very grateful for all your help. |
| hopeful | Feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event. | The doctors are hopeful that he will make a full recovery. |
The Story
A man woke up on a park bench, feeling completely confused. The sun was warm on his face, but his mind was a cold, empty space. He didn’t know his name, where he was from, or how he got there. He had no memory, no sense of identity. He checked his pockets and found a set of keys and a worn leather wallet, but there was no identification inside, just a small amount of cash. These were his only belongings.
He started walking through the city, but he didn’t recognize any of the streets or buildings. A deep feeling of being anxious began to grow inside him. He felt like a complete stranger in a world that should have been familiar. He felt lost and alone. The faces of the people passing by were all unknown to him.
Inside his wallet, he found a small piece of paper with the address of a place called “The Cozy Corner Café”. With nothing else to do, he decided to go there. When he walked in, an old woman behind the counter looked up and smiled. “Samuel, you’re early today!” she said. The sound of a name that might be his filled him with immediately relief.
The woman, who was the café owner, saw the confusion on his face. He tried to explain his situation. She listened carefully and then told him that his name was Samuel and that he was a writer. She said his greatest passion was creating stories. She then gave him a small notebook she had found under his usual table. She shared a few other details about him that he didn’t remember.
Samuel opened the notebook. It was full of his own handwriting, telling stories and describing characters. As he read, pieces of his memory gradually began to return. It wasn’t everything, but it was a start. He knew he had a long journey ahead to rediscover himself, but he felt incredibly grateful to the kind café owner. For the first time all day, he felt hopeful.
Comprehension Quiz
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Correct Answers Key
1. No, he did not.
2. No, he did not.
3. No, he did not.
4. Yes, he did.
5. No, she was not.
6. Yes, she did.
7. No, she did not.
8. No, it was not.
9. No, it did not.
10. Yes, he did.
