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Level: A1

The Rainy Day

The power goes out during a video game, and an old box saves the day.

CEFR A1 · 155 words · ~1 min read · US English

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Words to know

racing
about going fast and trying to finish first
race
a game to see who can go the fastest
click
a quick short sound, like when you turn a light on or off
flashlight
a small lamp that you can hold in your hand
dice
small square blocks with dots, used to play games
rent
money that you pay to live in or use a place that is not yours

On Saturday, it rained and rained. Jack and his big sister Kate could not go to the park. So they played video games in the living room.

They played a racing game. Kate won the first race. Jack won the second. โ€œOne more race!โ€ they shouted together.

Then โ€” click. The lights went off. The TV went black. The power was out!

โ€œOh no,โ€ Jack said. โ€œNow what?โ€

Kate found a flashlight. Then she found an old box under the sofa. Inside was a board game with dice and little houses.

โ€œMom and I played this when I was small,โ€ Kate said.

They played at the kitchen table by flashlight. Jack bought little streets and houses. Kate had to pay him rent. They laughed a lot.

After an hour, the lights came back on. The TV worked again.

โ€œDo you want to play the racing game?โ€ Jack asked.

โ€œNo,โ€ Kate said. โ€œOne more board game!โ€

Check your understanding

  1. Why did Jack and Kate stay home?

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    It rained all day โ€” It rained and rained, so they could not go to the park.

  2. What happened during the video game?

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    The power went out โ€” The lights went off. The TV went black. The power was out!

  3. Where did Kate find the board game?

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    Under the sofa โ€” She found an old box under the sofa with a board game inside.

  4. After the lights came back, Kate wanted to play the racing game.

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    False โ€” Kate said, 'No. One more board game!'

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