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A wallet on the bus
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Follow a story about an honest choice.
Listen to each sentence and write what you hear.
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Words to know
- wallet
- A small flat case for money and cards.
- honesty
- Telling the truth and not stealing.
- envelope
- A paper cover for a letter.
Answer key
- On the crowded bus, Ben noticed a wallet lying under the seat.The -ed of “noticed” is a t sound.
- Inside were several cards, some cash and a small family photo.The stress in “several” is on “sev”.
- He got off at the next stop and took it to the police station.“Got off at” links: “go-dof-at”.
- A week later, a letter arrived thanking him for his honesty.“Honesty” has a silent h.
- Inside the envelope was a ticket to see his favorite football team.British “favourite” is also accepted.