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Nadia went to the local park on a sunny morning. She wanted to ride her bicycle around the park. She was very excited because it was a beautiful day. She put on her and started to ride. The was and easy at first. She rode past the tall trees and the green grass. She saw other people walking and jogging. Some children were playing near the fountain. Nadia smiled and felt happy. Then she rode over a big stone on the . Her bicycle made a loud noise. She stopped and looked at the front wheel. The tire was . She did not know how to fix it.
She felt and looked around for someone to help. Nadia saw an older woman sitting on a nearby. The woman was reading a book. Nadia walked over to her slowly. She said, "Excuse me, can you help me please?" The woman looked up and smiled. "Of course, what is the problem?" she asked. Nadia pointed to her bicycle and said, "My tire is and I do not know how to fix it." The woman closed her book and stood up. She said, "My name is Rosa. I fixed many bicycle tires before." Rosa walked to the bicycle and looked at the tire carefully. She checked her bag and found a small kit inside. Nadia was surprised and very . Rosa showed Nadia the tools in the kit. "First, we need to find the hole," Rosa said. Nadia watched closely and paid attention to every step.
Rosa removed the tire and found a small hole in it. She used a from her kit to cover the hole. Then she put the tire back on the wheel. She pumped air into the tire with a small pump. "There you go, it is fixed now," Rosa said with a smile. Nadia was so happy and thanked Rosa many times. "Thank you so much for your help," Nadia said. Rosa replied, "You are welcome. It is always good to help others." Nadia learned something important that day. She learned that it is okay to ask for help. She also learned how to fix a tire. Before she left, she said, "Next time, I can fix it myself because you taught me." Rosa laughed and said, "That is the best thing I heard today." Nadia rode home feeling and thankful. She decided to always help others too.
a hard hat that protects your head
"Always wear a helmet when you ride a bicycle."
a way or track for walking or riding
"The path in the park goes around the lake."
having an even surface with no bumps
"The road was smooth and easy to ride on."
having no air inside (for a tire)
"I cannot ride my bicycle because the tire is flat."
feeling nervous or afraid about something
"She was worried because she lost her keys."
a long seat for two or more people, often in a park
"They sat on the bench and talked for a long time."
to fix something that is broken or damaged
"He needed to repair his phone after he dropped it."
a small piece of material used to cover a hole
"She put a patch on the hole in the tire."
feeling thankful for something
"I am grateful for your kind help."
feeling good about something you did or learned
"She felt proud after she finished the race."
Excuse me
a polite way to get someone's attention
""Excuse me, do you know what time it is?""
Can you help me?
asking someone for assistance
""Can you help me carry this box?""
Of course
a way to say yes happily or willingly
""Can I sit here?" "Of course!""
Thank you so much
a strong way to show you are grateful
""Thank you so much for waiting for me.""
You are welcome
a polite reply when someone thanks you
""You are welcome. I was happy to help.""
There you go
said when you finish something for someone
""There you go, your coffee is ready.""
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