Reader 21

The Late Bus

The bus is late today.
Mark stands at the bus stop.
He checks the time.
He is going to work.
He is not upset.

Mark takes out his phone.
He looks at the clock again.
He will call his manager if the bus is very late.
He is going to wait five more minutes.
Then he will decide what to do.

Mark looks down the street.
He sees no bus at first.
He takes a slow breath.
He keeps his bag beside him.
He stays calm while he waits.

After five minutes, the bus comes.
Mark gets on the bus.
He finds a seat near the window.
He is glad because he will get to work soon.
The late bus did not make Mark lose his calm.

SPEAK

Answer in complete sentences.

1. What is late today?

2. Where does Mark stand?

3. Where is Mark going?

4. What will Mark do if the bus is very late?

5. What happens after five minutes?

6. Do you think Mark stayed calm? Tell why.

WRITE

Write 5 complete sentences with will or going to.

Use words from the reading.

1. I am going to _________________.

2. I will ______________________.

3. I am going to _________________.

4. I will ______________________.

5. I am going to _________________.

LISTEN

Listen to the audio and answer the questions.

• What will you do if the bus is late?

• Have you had to wait for someone?

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