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B1 · Finding your flow 54 words · 1 min

Polly Takes the Bus

Polly boards the bus downtown for the first time, with a patient capybara at the wheel and one nervous question per stop.

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Does this bus go downtown? I need the main square.

One ticket, please. It is my first time on this line.

One ticket, please. It is my first time on this line.

How much is it? I only have coins today.

How much is it? I only have coins today.

Where do I get off for the main square?

Where do I get off for the main square?

The next stop! Perfect, I am ready.

The next stop! Perfect, I am ready.

Thank you for your patience! See you later!

Thank you for your patience! See you later!

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