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A Busy Life in the Big City

A young person living in New York balances cleaning their room, riding their bicycle, playing soccer, visiting Bangkok, staying in a hotel, teaching French, studying English, talking on the phone, caring for their cat, and exploring the city.

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Cleaning his room, riding her bike,
Playing soccer and having such a nice time.
Visiting Bangkok, it was quite a sight,
So many colors, oh what a delight!

Been at the hotel, it was quite grand,
With room service at his command.
Taught French to some, and studied English too,
The more he learned, the more he grew.

Talking on the phone, with friends so dear,
Memories made that he holds so near.
And oh, how he loved his furry little cat,
With its purring sound, he felt just like that.

Lived in New York, what a busy place,
But still he found the time to keep up with his pace.
He played, he learned, he traveled and more,
Making memories that he'll treasure forevermore!

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Reflection

  1. What did the young person in the story enjoy doing the most?
  2. What city did they live in?
  3. What did they learn in school?
  4. Where did they go on vacation?
  5. What kind of pet did they have?
  6. What did they do at the hotel?
  7. How did they communicate with their friends?
  8. What was their favorite activity mentioned in the story?
  9. What do you think the young person wanted to do when they grew up?
  10. Can you relate to any part of the story? If so, what part?

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