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LingQ Mini Stories - Scottish English, 51 - New phone – Text to read

LingQ Mini Stories - Scottish English, 51 - New phone

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Story Fifty-one - Kevin Has Been Looking for a New Phone

Kevin has been looking for a new phone.

He has looked in many stores in the area where he lives, yet he's been unable to find anything affordable.

So then Kevin decided to look online instead.

Even though he doesn't really trust online shopping, he hoped that online products would be more affordable.

After searching and scrolling for a few hours, Kevin found a phone that he liked.

It was about half the price of the others, so he bought it.

He hopes it will last a long time.

Here is the same story told in a different way.

My son has been looking for a new phone.

He has looked in many stores in the area where we live, but he hasn't been unable to find an affordable one.

He decided to look online instead.

Even though he doesn't really trust online shopping, he was hoping that the online stores would be more affordable.

After searching and scrolling for a few hours, he found a phone that he liked.

It was about half the price of the others, so he bought it.

I hope it'll last him a long time.

One: Kevin has been looking for a new phone.

What has Kevin been looking for?

Kevin has been looking for a new phone.

Two: He has looked in many stores in the area where he lives.

Where has he looked?

He has looked in many stores in the area where he lives.

Three: Nonetheless, he's been unable to find an affordable one.

Has he been able to find an affordable phone?

No, he's been unable to find an affordable one.

Four: Kevin has decided to look online instead.

Where has Kevin decided to look instead?

Kevin has decided to look online instead.

Five: Even though he doesn't really trust online shopping, he hopes online stores will be more affordable.

Does he trust online shopping?

No, he doesn't really trust online shopping.

Six: After searching and scrolling for a few hours, he found a phone that he likes.

How long did he search and scroll online?

A few hours. He found a phone that he liked after searching and scrolling for a few hours.

Seven: It's about half the price of the others, so he bought it.

Why did he buy it?

Because it's about half the price of the others.

Eight: He hopes it won't break easily, and that it will last a long time.

What does he hope won't happen?

He hopes it won't break easily.

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