Once upon a time, there was a man named Tom who lived in a small town. Tom was a hard worker and had a good job as a manager at a local factory. He lived in a nice house with his wife and two children and was happy with his life.
One day, the factory where Tom worked closed down, and many people in the town, including Tom, lost their jobs. This was a difficult time for the town because of the high unemployment rate and a weak economy.
Tom searched for a new job, but it was hard to find one with so many people looking for work. He worried about how he would pay his bills, especially his mortgage payment. A mortgage is a loan used to buy a house, and every month Tom had to pay the bank a certain amount of money to keep his home.
To make things even more challenging, Tom's landlord told him that he needed to pay more rent because the landlord's interest on the property had gone up. An interest is a percentage of the amount of money borrowed, charged by the lender.
Tom was feeling very stressed and didn't know what to do. He decided to take a temporary job, even though it paid less than his old job. He was grateful to have a job and was determined to make the best of the situation.
Over time, things got better for Tom and the town. The economy improved, and more jobs became available. Tom was able to find a better job, and his mortgage payment became more manageable. He also worked out a new agreement with his landlord that was more affordable for him.
In the end, Tom learned that sometimes things can be difficult, but with determination and hard work, everything can work out for the best. He was proud of himself for never giving up and for finding a way to provide for his family even during a challenging time.
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