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    A Kind Word at the Station

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    Kai was standing on a railway platform one morning. He was waiting for his train. The platform was busy and noisy. Many people were walking fast. Some people were looking at their phones. Others were reading the information board. Kai looked at the big clock on the wall. His train was coming in ten minutes. He put his bag on the bench and sat down. Then he heard a sound. It was a quiet sound. Someone was crying near him. He turned his head and saw a young woman. She was sitting alone on the next bench. She had a small suitcase next to her.

    Kai felt worried about the woman. He wanted to help, but he was not sure what to do. He waited for a moment. Then he walked slowly to her bench. He said, "Excuse me, are you okay?" The woman looked up. Her eyes were red. She said, "I missed my train. It was the last one today. I do not know what to do now." Kai listened carefully. He sat down next to her. He said, "I am sorry to hear that. Let me help you." He took out his phone. He looked at the train times on the screen. He found another train going to the same place. It was leaving from a different platform in thirty minutes.

    Kai showed the woman his phone. He said, "Look, there is one more train. It leaves from platform six." The woman looked at the screen. She smiled a little. She said, "Really? Thank you so much! I did not see that one." Kai said, "You are welcome. Do you need help finding the platform?" The woman stood up and picked up her suitcase. She said, "No, I think I can find it. Thank you for being so kind." Kai smiled and said, "I hope you have a good trip." The woman waved and walked away. Kai went back to his bench. He felt happy because he helped someone. Soon, his own train arrived. He picked up his bag and got on the train with a smile.

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    Key Vocabulary

    platform
    /ˈplæt.fɔːm/
    noun

    the raised area at a train station where you wait for and get on a train

    "The train will arrive at platform three."

    bench
    /bentʃ/
    noun

    a long seat, usually made of wood or metal, for two or more people

    "They sat on the bench and waited for the bus."

    suitcase
    /ˈsuːt.keɪs/
    noun

    a large bag with a handle that you use to carry clothes when you travel

    "She packed her suitcase the night before the trip."

    miss
    /mɪs/
    verb

    to arrive too late to catch a bus, train, or other transport

    "I woke up late and missed the morning train."

    upset
    /ʌpˈset/
    adjective

    feeling sad, worried, or unhappy about something

    "He was upset because he lost his keys."

    kind
    /kaɪnd/
    adjective

    friendly, caring, and wanting to help other people

    "The kind woman helped the child cross the road."

    carefully
    /ˈkeə.fəl.i/
    adverb

    giving a lot of attention to what you are doing or hearing

    "She listened carefully to the teacher."

    wave
    /weɪv/
    verb

    to move your hand from side to side to say hello or goodbye

    "He waved to his friend from across the street."

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    Useful Phrases

    are you okay?

    a question you ask someone when you think they might be sad or hurt

    "You look worried. Are you okay?"

    I am sorry to hear that

    something you say to show you feel bad about someone's problem

    "You lost your wallet? I am sorry to hear that."

    let me help you

    an offer to give someone your help

    "That bag looks heavy. Let me help you."

    you are welcome

    a polite reply when someone thanks you

    ""Thank you for the water." "You are welcome.""

    I hope you have a good trip

    a kind thing you say to someone who is travelling

    "Goodbye! I hope you have a good trip."

    thank you so much

    a way to say thank you with a strong feeling

    "Thank you so much for waiting for me."

    I do not know what to do

    something you say when you feel confused and need help

    "I am lost and I do not know what to do."

    do you need help?

    a question to ask if someone wants your help

    "You look confused. Do you need help?"

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