Story Three: Karen Gets a Cat
Karen is bored at work and at home.
She does the same thing every day.
She wants a new hobby.
First, she tries to cook.
But her food does not taste good.
Then, she tries to swim.
But she is afraid of water.
Karen walks home and sees a pet store.
In the pet store, she sees a cat!
Karen buys the cat and is now very happy.
Here is the same story told in a different way.
I am bored at work and at home.
I do the same thing every day.
I want a new hobby.
First, I try to cook.
But my food does not taste good.
Then, I try to swim.
But I am afraid of water.
I walk home and see a pet store.
In the pet store, I see a cat!
I buy the cat and am now very happy.
Questions:
One: Karen is bored at work, and at home.
Is Karen happy at work?
No, Karen is not happy at work.
She is bored at work, and at home.
Two: Karen does the same thing every day.
Does Karen do many new things?
No, Karen does the same thing every day.
Three: Karen wants a new hobby.
Does Karen want a new hobby?
Yes, Karen wants a new hobby.
Four: Karen's food does not taste good.
Is Karen a good cook?
No, Karen is not a good cook.
Her food does not taste good.
Five: Karen is afraid of water.
Does Karen like swimming?
No, Karen does not like swimming.
She is afraid of water.
Six: Karen sees a cat in a pet store.
Does Karen see a cat in a store?
Yes, Karen sees a cat in a pet store.
Seven: Karen buys the cat from the pet store.
Does Karen buy the cat?
Yes, Karen buys the cat from the pet store.
Eight: Karen is now very happy because she has a cat.
Is Karen bored now?
No, Karen is not bored.
She is now very happy because she has a cat.
