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Reading & Comprehension · beginner

Reading: The Little Shop

Read a short story about a young shopkeeper.

12 minBusiness context

Learn

  • Ravi is 17 years old. He helps his father in a small shop in Bilaspur.
  • Every morning, Ravi opens the shop at 8 o'clock. He cleans the shelves and arranges the biscuits and soaps.
  • Customers come to buy small things like sugar, tea, and pens. Ravi speaks kindly to every customer.
  • In the evening, Ravi studies for two hours. He wants to start his own shop one day.

Examples

  • Ravi opens the shop at 8 o'clock.
  • He arranges biscuits and soaps.
  • He wants to start his own shop.

Practice

1. At what time does Ravi open the shop?

2. What is Ravi's dream?

Summary

  • Read the passage twice.
  • Underline new words.
  • Answer the questions below.
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