1000 basic English words: C 1 reading
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Lily's Caring Birthday Surprise
A little girl named Lily learns the importance of caring for others over baking a perfect cake for her friend's birthday.
Open full readingThe Careful Cat and the Careless Friend
A careful cat teaches a careless friend the importance of being careful and carrying things in "The Careful Cat and the Careless Friend.
Open full readingThe Adventure of the Careful Cake Carrier
The Adventure of the Careful Cake Carrier" is a funny and creative story about a careless boy named Timmy who learns the importance of being careful and responsible through a series of unexpected events at a birthday party.
Open full readingThe Little Girl's Fun-Filled Day
The poem tells the story of a little girl's playful day filled with a can, a car, a cake, a cap, a call, and a candle.
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