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Bayo walks into the cinema with his friend Lena. The is big and bright. There are on every wall. Bayo looks at all the . He sees a for an action film. The film is called 'Storm Riders'. "I want to watch that one," he says. "It looks really exciting!" Lena looks at the . "Are you sure?" she asks. "It starts in five minutes." Bayo nods his head. "Yes, I am sure," he says. He walks to the ticket desk. The man at the desk smiles at him. "Two tickets for 'Storm Riders', please," says Bayo. He feels very happy about his . Bayo and Lena wait near the door to the screen. Bayo looks around the .
He sees another . This is for a film. The film is called 'The Wrong Suitcase'. There are funny pictures on the . People in the are laughing at it. Bayo reads the short next to the . "It sounds really funny," he says quietly. He looks at his tickets. He looks at the again. He thinks for a moment. "Lena, I think I made the wrong ," he says. Lena raises her eyebrows. "But you were so sure!" she says. Bayo his shoulders. "I know, but I really want to see the funny one now," he says. "I changed my mind." Lena laughs at Bayo.
"You are so funny!" she says. Bayo smiles and feels a little . He walks back to the ticket desk. "Excuse me," he says to the man. "Can I change my tickets, please?" The man at the desk looks at him. "Of course," the man says with a smile. "What film do you want?" "Two tickets for 'The Wrong Suitcase', please," says Bayo. He pays for the new tickets. He gives the old tickets back. Bayo and Lena walk to the new screen together. "I hope this film is good!" says Lena. "Me too!" says Bayo. They both laugh. Bayo is happy with his new . He learns that it is okay to change your mind. Sometimes a new idea is a better idea.
the entrance hall of a cinema, theater, or hotel
"We waited for our friends in the cinema foyer."
a large printed picture or sign put on a wall
"There was a big poster for the new film on the wall."
the act of picking one thing from two or more options
"He was happy with his choice of film."
a line of people waiting for something
"There was a long queue at the ticket desk."
words that tell you what something is like
"She read the description of the film before buying a ticket."
feeling shy or ashamed about something
"He felt embarrassed when he forgot his friend's name."
a film or show that is funny and makes people laugh
"She always enjoys a good comedy film."
to raise your shoulders briefly to show you are not sure or do not mind
"When I asked him what he wanted to eat, he just shrugged."
change your mind
to decide something different from what you decided before
"I was going to have tea, but I changed my mind and had coffee."
Are you sure?
used to check if someone is certain about their decision
""Are you sure you want to leave so early?" asked my friend."
I think I made the wrong choice
to feel that the thing you picked was not the best option
"After ordering the soup, I thought I made the wrong choice."
Excuse me
a polite phrase used to get someone's attention
""Excuse me, do you know where the toilets are?" she asked."
of course
used to say yes in a polite and willing way
""Can I sit here?" "Of course, please do!""
I hope
used to say you want something good to happen
"I hope the weather is nice tomorrow."
raise your eyebrows
to move your eyebrows up to show surprise or doubt
"She raised her eyebrows when she heard the strange news."
Me too!
used to say that you feel the same way as another person
""I love this song!" "Me too!""
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