The Lost Phone

I searched for my mobile phone for over twenty minutes. I looked under the sofa, in the kitchen, and even the car. I decided to call my number using my sister’s phone. Suddenly, I felt something vibrating in my own right pocket. I realized I was holding the phone the entire time I searched. بحثت […]

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The Talking Parrot

My aunt has a parrot that repeats everything people say. I told the parrot that he was a very silly bird. The parrot looked at me and said my name very clearly. Then he started laughing exactly like my uncle does at dinner. I was so surprised that I almost dropped my glass of juice. […]

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The Surprise Rain

The weather forecast said it would be a very sunny day. I decided to wash all my clothes and hang them outside. Suddenly, dark clouds appeared and it started raining very heavily. All my clean clothes were soaked and covered in wet grass. I think the weatherman needs to buy a new umbrella today. قالت […]

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The Wet Paint

I saw a beautiful blue bench in the city park. I sat down to enjoy the warm sun and read my book. After five minutes, I felt my jacket sticking to the wood. I stood up and saw a small sign that said “Wet Paint.” Now my favorite grey jacket has bright blue stripes on […]

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The Exercise Plan

I bought a new pair of expensive running shoes yesterday. I planned to run five miles early every single morning. This morning, it was very cold and my bed felt so warm. I decided to stay in bed and watch a video about running instead. Maybe I will start my new exercise routine next Monday. […]

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The Noisy Neighbor

My neighbor decided to fix his wooden fence at midnight. He started hammering very loudly while I was trying to sleep. I opened my window and asked him if he knew what time it was. He smiled and said he worked better in the moonlight. I decided to wear earplugs and dream about a quiet […]

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The Sticky Key

I couldn’t open my front door because the key was stuck. I pulled and pushed as hard as I possibly could. Suddenly, the key snapped in half and I was left holding the handle. I had to wait outside in the rain for the locksmith. Now I have a very expensive new lock on my […]

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The Shopping List

My wife gave me a short list of three items to buy. I went to the supermarket and spent an hour looking at everything. I bought fresh fruit, some bread, and a new coffee mug. When I got home, I realized I forgot all three things on the list. We had to go back together […]

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The Wrong Bus

My friend Sarah was very tired after a long day at work. She jumped on the first bus she saw near the station. After thirty minutes, she realized the scenery looked very strange and unfamiliar. She had taken a bus going in the opposite direction of her house. She had to call a taxi to […]

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The Salt and Pepper Mix-up

I was eating a bowl of hot soup at lunch. I wanted to add some pepper for a bit of spice. Suddenly, the lid fell off and all the pepper went into the bowl. My soup turned black and I started sneezing immediately. I think I will just eat a plain sandwich tomorrow. كنت أتناول […]

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