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Tom looked out of the bus window and felt a little nervous. Today was his first day at a new school. His family moved to a new city last week, and everything was still strange for him.

«I hope I make some friends,» Tom thought.

The bus stopped in front of a big, modern building. There were many students outside. Some were talking and laughing, others were checking their phones. Tom took a deep breath and got off the bus.

Inside the school, the hall was loud and busy. Tom did not know where to go. He looked around and saw a teacher.

«Excuse me,» Tom said. «I’m new here. Where is Class 7B?»

The teacher smiled. «Welcome! Class 7B is on the second floor. Go straight and then turn left.»

«Thank you,» Tom said.

He walked slowly down the corridor. His heart was beating fast. When he found the classroom, he stopped at the door for a second and then walked in.

The classroom was already full. Students were sitting at their desks and talking. The teacher, a tall woman with glasses, looked at Tom.

«Hello. You must be Tom,» she said. «I’m Ms. Brown. Please come in.»

Tom nodded and walked to the front of the class.

«Class, this is Tom. He is new in our school,» Ms. Brown said. «Please be nice and help him.»

Some students smiled at him. Tom felt a little better.

«You can sit next to Anna,» Ms. Brown said.

Tom saw a girl with long brown hair. She smiled and moved her bag.

«Hi,» she said quietly. «You can sit here.»

«Thanks,» Tom said.

During the lesson, Tom tried to listen carefully, but it was not easy. Everything was new: the teacher, the students, the books. He wrote notes and looked at the board.

After the lesson, Anna turned to him.

«Do you like the school?» she asked.

«It’s okay,» Tom said. «But I feel a bit lost.»

«That’s normal,» Anna said. «I can show you around.»

«Really? Thank you!» Tom said.

At the break, they walked around the school together. Anna showed him the cafeteria, the library, and the gym.

«This is the cafeteria,» she said. «The food is good, but sometimes the lines are long.»

Tom laughed. «Good to know.»

Then they went to the school yard. Some students were playing football, others were sitting on benches.

«Do you play football?» Anna asked.

«Yes, I do,» Tom said. «I love it.»

«You can join them later,» Anna said.

After school, Tom waited for the bus again. This time, he felt different. He was still a little nervous, but also happy.

Anna came to him.

«See you tomorrow!» she said.

«See you,» Tom said. «And thank you for your help.»

«No problem,» Anna said. «Welcome to your new school.»

Tom smiled. Maybe this school was not so scary after all.

Activities

1. Comprehension Questions

Answer the questions:

Why is Tom nervous at the beginning of the story?

Where does the bus stop?

Who helps Tom find his classroom?

What is the teacher’s name?

Who does Tom sit next to?

What does Anna show Tom?

How does Tom feel at the end of the day?

2. True or False

Write True or False:

Tom has lived in the city for many years.

The classroom is empty when Tom arrives.

Ms. Brown is Tom’s teacher.

Anna is unfriendly.

Tom likes football.

Tom feels better at the end of the day.

3. Fill in the Gaps (Prepositions)

Tom gets ___ the bus.

The classroom is ___ the second floor.

He sits ___ Anna.

The teacher is ___ the classroom.

Anna shows him ___ the school.

Tom looks ___ the window.

4. Vocabulary Match

Match the words with their meanings:

nervous

corridor

classroom

cafeteria

break

a) a place where students eat

b) a short rest time

c) a room where students learn

d) a long passage in a building

e) feeling worried

5. Speaking

Answer the questions:

Do you remember your first day at school?

Do you like meeting new people? Why / Why not?

What do you do at school during breaks?