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3 - Karen Gets a Cat

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Karen is bored at work and at home.

She does the same thing every day.

She wants a new hobby.

First, she tries to cook.

But her food doesn't taste good.

Then, she tries to swim.

But she is afraid of water.

Karen walks home and sees a pet store.

In the pet store, she sees a cat!

Karen buys the cat, and is now very happy.

Now the same story told by Karen.

I am bored at work and at home.

I do the same thing every day.

I want a new hobby.

First, I try to cook.

But my food does not taste good.

Then, I try to swim.

But I am afraid of water.

I walk home and see a pet store.

In the pet store, I see a cat!

I buy the cat, and now I'm very happy.

Now some questions about the story.

I will say the answer after the question.

One: Karen is bored at work, and at home.

Is Karen happy at work?

No, Karen is not happy at work.

She is bored at work, and at home.

Two: Karen does the same thing every day.

Does Karen do many new things?

No, Karen does the same thing every day.

Three: Karen wants a new hobby.

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Does Karen want a new hobby?

Yes, Karen wants a new hobby.

Four: Karen's food does not taste good.

Is Karen a good cook?

No, Karen is not a good cook.

Her food does not taste good.

Five: Karen is afraid of water.

Does Karen like swimming?

No, Karen does not like swimming.

She is afraid of water.

Six: Karen sees a cat in a pet store.

Does Karen see a cat in a store?

Yes, Karen sees a cat in a pet store.

Seven: Karen buys the cat from the pet store.

Does Karen buy the cat?

Yes, Karen buys the cat from the pet store.

Eight: Karen is now very happy because she has a cat.

Is Karen bored now?

No, Karen is not bored.

She is now very happy because she has a cat.

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