Key Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Usage (Sentence) |
|---|---|---|
| job | Work that you do to get money. | She is looking for a new job. |
| money | What you use to buy things. | I need to save money for a holiday. |
| local | In the area where you live. | We buy our bread from the local bakery. |
| café | A place where you can buy drinks and small meals. | Let’s meet at the café for lunch. |
| nervous | Feeling a little worried or afraid. | He was nervous before his exam. |
| manager | The person in charge of a shop or business. | You should speak to the manager. |
| kind | Being friendly and nice to other people. | It was kind of you to help me. |
| tables | Furniture with a flat top to put things on. | The waiter cleaned the empty tables. |
| dishes | Plates, bowls, cups, etc. | I will wash the dishes after dinner. |
| work | The things you do in your job. | The work was hard, but interesting. |
| learns | Gets new knowledge or a new skill. | My brother learns French at school. |
| coffee | A hot, brown drink that gives you energy. | I drink a cup of coffee every morning. |
| customer | A person who buys something from a shop. | The customer wanted a glass of water. |
| happy | Feeling pleased and good. | She was happy with her test score. |
| people | More than one person. | Many people go to the park on Sundays. |
| smiled | To make a happy face. | The little girl smiled at the funny dog. |
| proud | Feeling happy about something you did. | He was proud of the picture he painted. |
| first | Coming before all others. | January is the first month of the year. |
| pay | The money you get for doing your job. | I get my pay at the end of every week. |
| bought | To get something by paying money for it. | I bought a new shirt at the shop. |
The Story
My friend Tom is seventeen years old. He wanted to find a job to make some money for a new bike. He looked for a place near his house and found a small, local café that needed help.
On his first day, he was very nervous. But the manager, a woman named Sarah, was very kind and helpful. His first tasks were to clean the tables after people left and wash the dishes in the kitchen.
The work was difficult sometimes, especially when the café was busy. But Tom learns many new things. After a few days, Sarah taught him how to make good coffee for each customer. He really enjoyed doing that.
One day, a friendly man left some extra money on the table just for him. Tom felt very happy. He liked his job because he enjoyed talking to different people. He smiled all day and felt very proud of his work.
At the end of his first week, he got his pay. He was so excited. He went to a shop and bought a new video game he wanted. He learned that having a job was hard work, but it also felt great.
Comprehension Quiz
Type the correct long-form answer (e.g., “Yes, it is” or “No, they are not”). You’ll get instant feedback!
Correct Answers Key
1. No, he was not.
2. No, he did not.
3. No, she was not.
4. No, it did not.
5. No, it was not.
6. Yes, she did.
7. No, he did not.
8. No, he did not.
9. No, he did not.
10. No, he did not.
