Maya notices a stranger with a camera. Read to discover why her first impression changes.
The idea
Follow Maya’s assumption, the stranger’s explanation and her response.
Read the text
Maya saw a stranger taking photographs outside the station. She assumed he was spying on the passengers. The stranger noticed her worried expression and introduced himself.
He explained that he was documenting the old building before its renovation. Maya learned that he was a local history volunteer. She apologized for jumping to conclusions and shared a story about the station.
Examples
- Maya saw a stranger taking photographs outside the station.
- She assumed he was spying on the passengers.
- The stranger noticed her worried expression and introduced himself.
- He explained that he was documenting the old building before its renovation.
- Maya learned that he was a local history volunteer.
- She apologized for jumping to conclusions and shared a story about the station.
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Watch out
Maya assumes he is spying; the story does not say that he actually is.
Try it yourself
What did Maya initially think the stranger was doing?
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spying on the passengers
spying on the passengers: Maya initially thinks he is watching the passengers in secret.
Why was the stranger taking photographs?
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to document the old building before its renovation / to document the building before renovation
to document the old building before its renovation / to document the building before renovation: His photographs record the old building before it changes.
How did Maya respond after learning the truth?
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she apologized and shared a story about the station / Maya apologized and shared a story about the station
she apologized and shared a story about the station / Maya apologized and shared a story about the station: She acknowledges her mistake and contributes a memory.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
What did Maya initially think the stranger was doing?
spying on the passengers
Why was the stranger taking photographs?
to document the old building before its renovation / to document the building before renovation
How did Maya respond after learning the truth?
she apologized and shared a story about the station / Maya apologized and shared a story about the station
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Explain how the new information changes Maya’s view.