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Anya worked in a small on a quiet street. She liked her job very much. Every day, people brought old things to the shop. The shop sold clothes, books, toys, and bags. Anya always smiled at the customers. She helped them find what they needed. One morning, Anya arrived at work early. She opened the door and turned on the lights. She looked around the shop. Everything was clean and tidy. Then she noticed something. There was a big box of new near the door. Someone left it there the night before. Anya was excited to see what was inside. She started to the box carefully.
Anya's , Tom, also worked on the same street. He had a small food near the . Tom was a friendly man. He often visited Anya during his breaks. That day, Tom came into the shop at lunchtime. He looked worried. "Anya, I need your help," he said. "I have a problem." Anya stopped sorting clothes and looked at him. "What is wrong, Tom?" she asked. Tom explained his situation. "I need a large bag for my ," he said. "I want to carry my things home today, but my bag is broken." He looked around the shop. "Can I a bag from here?" he asked. Anya thought for a moment. Anya looked at the in the box.
She found a large, strong bag at the bottom. It was blue and in very good . "You can this one," she said to Tom. "But please bring it back tomorrow." Tom was very happy. "Thank you so much, Anya!" he said. "You are a great ." He took the bag and went back to his . Anya felt good about helping him. The next morning, Tom returned the bag. It was clean and looked like new. He also brought Anya some fresh fruit from his . "This is for you," he said with a big smile. "Thank you for me the bag." Anya laughed and accepted the fruit. "You are welcome, Tom," she said. "That is what good do." They both smiled and started their day.
a shop that sells used items to raise money for people in need
"I bought a nice coat from the charity shop."
something you give to help others, usually for free
"We received a large donation of books today."
to take something from someone and give it back later
"Can I borrow your pen for a minute?"
to give something to someone for a short time
"She agreed to lend me her umbrella."
a person who lives or works near you
"My neighbor is very kind and helpful."
a small open shop, often in a market or on a street
"He sells vegetables at his stall every morning."
to take things out of a box or bag
"Please help me unpack these boxes."
the state that something is in
"The old table was still in good condition."
turn on the lights
to switch the lights so they start working
"It was dark, so I turned on the lights."
I need your help
a polite way to ask someone for assistance
""I need your help with this heavy box," she said."
What is wrong?
asking someone about their problem
"You look sad. What is wrong?"
in good condition
something that is not broken or damaged
"The second-hand phone was in good condition."
bring it back
to return something to the place or person
"You can take my book, but please bring it back next week."
Thank you so much
a strong way to show you are grateful
""Thank you so much for your help!" he said."
You are welcome
a polite reply when someone thanks you
""You are welcome," she said with a smile."
thought for a moment
stopped to think before deciding or answering
"She thought for a moment before she answered the question."
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