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Tariq was at the train early in the morning. He was waiting for his friend Sana. The was busy and noisy. Many people walked past him quickly. Some people carried big bags. Others held cups of coffee. Tariq looked at the large board on the wall. It showed the times of the trains. He checked his phone again. There was no message from Sana yet. He sat down on a metal bench. He felt and . He had something very important to tell her. He smiled to himself and waited. After twenty minutes, Tariq saw Sana. She walked through the main door of the .
She wore a blue jacket and carried a small bag. Tariq stood up and at her. "Sana! Over here!" he called. She saw him and walked over quickly. "Hello, Tariq! It is nice to see you," she said. "How are you?" Tariq smiled. "I am great. I have some news for you," he said. Sana looked . "What is it?" she asked. "Tell me now!" Tariq laughed. "You got the job!" he said. "The manager called me yesterday and told me. They want you to start next week."
Sana's eyes opened wide. "Really? Are you ?" she asked. "Yes! I am completely ," Tariq said. Sana put her hands over her mouth. She was very happy. "I cannot believe it!" she said. "Thank you so much for telling me, Tariq." Tariq smiled at his friend. "You worked very hard for this," he said. "You it." Sana laughed and looked around the busy . "This is the best morning I have had in a long time," she said. A train arrived at the with a loud sound. "That is my train," Sana said. "I have to go, but I am so happy right now." She goodbye and walked towards the . Tariq watched her go and felt of his friend.
a place where trains stop so people can get on and off
"We arrived at the station ten minutes early."
feeling worried or a little afraid about something
"She felt nervous before the big meeting."
feeling very happy and full of energy about something
"The children were excited about the trip."
moved your hand in the air to say hello or goodbye
"He waved at his friends across the street."
feeling shocked because something was not expected
"I was surprised to see her at the party."
extremely good or pleasant
"We had a wonderful time together."
not joking; really meaning what you say
"Are you serious about leaving your job?"
to have earned something because of your actions or qualities
"You studied hard, so you deserve good results."
feeling happy about something you or someone else has done well
"Her parents were proud of her success."
the raised area at a train station where you wait for a train
"The train is arriving at platform three."
Over here!
Used to tell someone where you are so they can find you.
""Over here!" she shouted from across the room."
I cannot believe it!
Used to express great surprise or shock about something.
""I cannot believe it! I passed the exam!""
Thank you so much
A strong way to say thank you when you are very grateful.
""Thank you so much for helping me today.""
You worked very hard for this
Used to tell someone they earned something through their effort.
""You worked very hard for this, and now you can enjoy the result.""
in a long time
Used to say that something has not happened for many weeks, months, or years.
""This is the best meal I have had in a long time.""
I have to go
A polite way to say you need to leave now.
""Sorry, I have to go. My bus is coming.""
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