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Sofia goes to the every week. She likes to look at all the things for sale. The is big and very busy. There are many people walking around. Sofia walks slowly and looks at the . She sees fruit, vegetables, clothes, and books. The colors are bright and beautiful. Sofia carries a big bag with her. She wants to buy some fruit today. She stops at a with oranges and apples. A woman is standing next to her. The woman has a face. She is also looking at the fruit. Sofia smiles at her. The woman smiles back. Sofia picks up an orange. She does not know how much it costs.
She looks for a price sign but she cannot find one. She feels a little . Then the woman next to her speaks. "Excuse me, do you need some help?" she says. Sofia is but happy. "Yes, please," says Sofia. "I want to buy some oranges but I don't know the price." The woman laughs softly. "I come here every week," she says. "The prices are on the back of the sign." Sofia turns the sign around. She sees the price. "Thank you so much!" says Sofia. The woman nods and smiles. "My name is Lena," she says. Sofia smiles back. "I'm Sofia. It's nice to meet you!" Sofia and Lena start to talk.
They both love coming to the . Lena tells Sofia about the best . She knows where to find the vegetables. She also knows where to find the cheapest bread. Sofia listens and feels excited. She asks Lena many questions. Lena is happy to answer them all. They walk through the together. Sofia buys oranges, apples, and some vegetables. Lena buys bread and a bunch of flowers. They stop at a small and buy two cups of tea. They sit on a near the . They talk and laugh for a long time. Before they leave, they share their contact details. "See you next week!" says Sofia. Lena waves and smiles. Sofia walks home feeling very happy.
a place where people buy and sell things, often outdoors
"Sofia goes to the market every week to buy fresh fruit."
a small table or stand where someone sells things
"There is a stall at the market that sells beautiful flowers."
kind and pleasant to other people
"The woman at the market had a very friendly face."
feeling worried or a little scared about something
"Sofia feels nervous because she does not know the price."
feeling something unexpected has happened
"Sofia is surprised when the woman speaks to her."
the most recently picked or made, and in the best condition
"Lena knows where to find the freshest vegetables at the market."
giving full attention to what you are doing
"Sofia listens carefully to everything Lena tells her."
a long seat made of wood or metal, often found outside
"They sit on a bench near the market and drink tea."
for sale
available to be bought
"There are many interesting things for sale at the market."
Excuse me
a polite way to get someone's attention
""Excuse me, do you know where the fruit stall is?""
do you need some help?
a friendly offer to help someone
""Do you need some help finding the right stall?""
Thank you so much
a warm and emphatic way to express gratitude
""Thank you so much for telling me about the price!""
It's nice to meet you
a polite greeting when you meet someone for the first time
""I'm Sofia. It's nice to meet you!""
a bunch of
a group of things tied or held together
"Lena buys a bunch of flowers from a stall at the market."
share their contact details
to give each other information such as a phone number so you can stay in touch
"Before they leave, Sofia and Lena share their contact details."
See you next week
a friendly way to say goodbye when you plan to meet again soon
""See you next week!" says Sofia as she walks away."
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