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Story

It was a Saturday afternoon, and Anna and her best friend Sarah were at the mall. They had been planning to go shopping for weeks, and today was the perfect day. The mall was crowded, with people walking everywhere, and music playing from the stores.

«I can’t wait to buy those new shoes!» Anna said, looking excited. «I saw them online, and they’re even better in person!»

«I’m going to look for a new jacket,» Sarah replied, smiling. «Let’s meet at the food court in an hour.»

They agreed to meet in an hour, and then they both headed in different directions. Anna walked toward the shoe store, and Sarah went to check out the clothing section.

At first, everything was fine. Anna found the shoes she wanted and picked out her size. But when she turned around to find Sarah, she realized something – she couldn’t see her anywhere.

«Sarah?» Anna called out. She looked around, but there were so many people. «Where is she?»

Anna started to walk through the mall, but the crowds made it hard to see clearly. She checked every store she passed, but there was no sign of Sarah.

Her heart started to race. What should she do? She had never been lost before.

Finally, she decided to go to the food court. Maybe Sarah was already waiting there. When she arrived, she looked around, but Sarah wasn’t there either.

Feeling a little scared, Anna went to the information desk. «Excuse me,» she said nervously. «I’m lost. I can’t find my friend. She was supposed to meet me here.»

The woman at the desk smiled kindly. «Don’t worry, dear. We can help you. We’ll make an announcement for your friend to meet you here.»

Anna felt a little better knowing someone was helping her. A few minutes later, Sarah appeared, looking a little worried but relieved. «I couldn’t find you either!» she said, hugging Anna. «I’m so glad you’re okay!»

«I’m just happy we’re back together,» Anna said, laughing. «Next time, we’ll stick together!»

The two friends spent the rest of the afternoon shopping and having fun. Even though it was a little scary at first, Anna knew that she had learned an important lesson: always stay close to your friends in crowded places.

Useful Phrases and Expressions

It was a Saturday afternoon – Это было в субботу днем

I can’t wait to – Не могу дождаться, чтобы…

Let’s meet at the food court – Давай встретимся в фудкорте

Everything was fine at first – Сначала все было в порядке

I can’t see her anywhere – Я не могу ее нигде найти

There were so many people – Было так много людей

Her heart started to race – Ее сердце начало биться быстрее

What should I do? – Что мне делать?

I’ve never been lost before – Я никогда не терялась раньше

Feeling a little scared – Чувствовать себя немного напуганной

I’m lost – Я потерялась

We’ll make an announcement – Мы сделаем объявление

I’m so glad you’re okay – Я так рада, что ты в порядке

Stick together – Держитесь вместе

I learned an important lesson – Я извлекла важный урок

Exercises

Exercise 1: Matching (Сопоставление фраз с переводами)

Match the English phrase with the correct Russian translation.

I can’t wait to

I’m lost

I’m so glad you’re okay

We’ll make an announcement

I learned an important lesson

A. Я извлекла важный урок

B. Я потерялась

C. Я так рада, что ты в порядке

D. Не могу дождаться, чтобы…

E. Мы сделаем объявление

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks (Заполнение пропусков)

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrase from the list below.

Anna was looking for Sarah but ______.

«I’m lost,» Anna said to the woman at the desk. «I can’t find my ______.»

«Let’s ______ at the food court,» Sarah said earlier.

«What should I ______?» Anna thought to herself.

Sarah was ______ when she found Anna.

List of phrases:

anywhere

friend

do

scared

meet

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions (Ответь на вопросы)

Answer the following questions based on the story.

What was Anna excited about when she first went to the mall?

Where did Anna and Sarah agree to meet after an hour?

How did Anna feel when she realized she couldn’t find Sarah?

What did Anna do when she couldn’t find Sarah at the food court?

What lesson did Anna learn by the end of the story?

Answer Key

Exercise 1: Matching

1 – D. Не могу дождаться, чтобы…

2 – B. Я потерялась

3 – C. Я так рада, что ты в порядке

4 – E. Мы сделаем объявление

5 – A. Я извлекла важный урок

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks

anywhere

friend

meet

do

scared

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions

Anna was excited about buying new shoes.

They agreed to meet at the food court.

Anna felt scared and nervous when she couldn’t find Sarah.

Anna went to the information desk to ask for help when she couldn’t find Sarah.

Anna learned to always stay close to her friends in crowded places.