James used to wake up early on Saturdays.
Usually he looked outside to check the weather.
Often he had seen that the weather was nice and sunny.
When it was, James usually decided to go to the beach.
The beach was about an hour away by car.
Each time he left, he first looked for his bathing suit.
But each time it was difficult to find his bathing suit.
Usually James finally found it in his closet.
Sometimes, by the time he was ready to leave, the weather had become cloudy!
Then he'd hoped to go to the beach the next day.
Now let's listen to James tell his own story.
I have been waking up early on Saturdays.
Usually, I look outside to check the weather.
Often, I have been seeing that the weather is nice and sunny.
When it is, I usually decide to go to the beach.
The beach is about an hour away by car.
Each time I leave, I first look for my bathing suit.
But each time it's difficult to find my bathing suit.
Usually I finally find it in my closet.
Sometimes, by the time I'm ready to leave, the weather has turned cloudy!
Then I hope to go to the beach the next day.
Now here are some questions, you can try to answer if you want, or simply listen to the answers.
One: James used to wake up early on Saturdays.
Did James use to wake up late on Saturdays?
No, James used to wake up early on Saturdays.
Two: James usually looked outside to check the weather.
What did James usually do to check the weather?
James usually looked outside to check the weather.
Three: The weather had often been nice and sunny.
Had the weather been sunny?
Yes, the weather had often been nice and sunny.
Four: James usually decided to go to the beach.
What did James usually decide to do?
James usually decided to go to the beach.
Five: The beach was about an hour away by car.
Where was the beach?
The beach was about an hour away by car.
Six: James first looks for his bathing suit.
What does James first look for?
James first looks for his bathing suit.
Seven: He often can't find his bathing suit.
Can he always find his bathing suit?
No, he often can't find his bathing suit.
Eight: Usually James finally finds his bathing suit in his closet.
Where does James finally find his bathing suit?
Usually James finally finds his bathing suit in his closet.
Nine: Sometimes, the weather has turned cloudy.
Is the weather always nice and sunny?
No, the weather is not always nice and sunny.
Sometimes, the weather has turned cloudy.
Ten: James hopes to go to the beach tomorrow.
When does James hope to go to the beach?
James hopes to go to the beach tomorrow.
