Histoires en anglais pour le niveau A2
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A2The Missing StoryL’article disparuLarry started his first day at the Leader, a busy newspaper office in New York. His job was simple but important: when an editor shouted “Copy!”, Larry had to carry the pages to a pneumatic tube.2 minA2A Day by the SeaUne journée au bord de la merYesterday Mary went to the beach with her father, her brother Charles, and her sister Lucy. They took some food and decided to spend the whole day there.2 minA2CinderellaCendrillonThe story begins with a girl named Cinderella. She lives with her stepmother and two stepsisters. The stepmother is cruel and makes Cinderella work a lot. The girl does all the housework.1 minA2MowgliMowgliThe story begins with a small boy named Mowgli. He gets lost in the jungle and is alone. A family of wolves finds him. The wolves decide to accept him and raise him as one of their own.2 minA2Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s StoneHarry Potter à l’école des sorciersThe story begins with a boy named Harry Potter. He lives with his aunt and uncle and feels unwanted. His relatives treat Harry badly. They hide the truth about his parents.2 minA2The Lord of the RingsLe Seigneur des AnneauxThe story begins in a peaceful land of hobbits. A small hobbit named Frodo lives there. Frodo receives a magical Ring. This Ring is very dangerous and carries evil.1 minA2Gulliver’s TravelsLes Voyages de GulliverThe story begins with a man named Lemuel Gulliver. He likes to travel and works as a doctor on a ship. One day the ship is caught in a storm and sinks. Gulliver is alone and reaches an unknown shore.1 minA2The Picture of Dorian GrayLe Portrait de Dorian GrayThe story begins with a young and handsome man named Dorian Gray. He meets a painter called Basil. Basil paints a portrait of Dorian. The portrait is very beautiful.1 minA2Robinson CrusoeRobinson CrusoéThe story begins with a young man named Robinson Crusoe. He loves the sea and wants to travel. His parents do not want him to go to far countries. But Robinson does not listen to them.1 minA2The Little PrinceLe Petit PrinceThe story begins with a narrator who liked to draw when he was a child. Adults did not understand him. The narrator becomes a pilot. One day his plane breaks down in the desert.2 minA2Fahrenheit 451Fahrenheit 451The story begins in a world where books are forbidden. People do not read and do not think for themselves. The main character is Guy Montag. He works as a fireman, but his job is to burn books.1 minA2Of Mice and MenDes souris et des hommesThe story begins with two men named George and Lennie. They travel together and look for work on a farm.2 minA2The Catcher in the RyeL’Attrape-cœursThe story begins with a teenager named Holden Caulfield. He studies at school and feels lonely there.2 minA2A simple conversation that builds connectionsBloc 26 : Une conversation simple qui crée des liensOne evening, I meet friends in a café in the city center. The atmosphere is calm, and everyone wants to talk.2 minA2Tomorrow, maybe, differentlyBloc 25 : Demain, peut-être, autrementTomorrow I will leave the house early. I will take the train and travel to another city. I will think about everything I will do there.2 minA2Between the city and the countrysideBloc 24 : Entre la ville et la campagneIn the morning, I leave my apartment to go to work in the city center. I live in a quiet neighborhood, far from the noise.1 minA2A slightly noisy kitchenBloc 23 : Une cuisine un peu bruyanteIt is Sunday morning, and I am in the kitchen with my family. I want to prepare lunch, but everyone is talking at the same time.2 minA2A morning that starts calmlybloc 22: Une matinée qui commence doucementThe alarm goes off, and I wake up without opening my eyes right away. I stay in bed for a moment and tell myself that I need to get up.2 minA2Between the sky and the plateBloc 21: Entre le ciel et l’assietteIn the morning, the weather changes quickly. First it is nice, then it becomes cloudy. The sky is not gray yet, but the sun slowly disappears.2 minA2My body during the dayBloc 20 : Mon corps pendant la journéeIn the morning, I wake up and open my eyes. My head still feels a bit heavy, but I’m okay. I check the time with one half-closed eye.2 minA2One house, three momentsBloc 19 : Une maison, trois momentsNow I live in a big house. My house is beautiful and blue. There is a small kitchen and a large living room.3 minA2A normal day at homeBLOC 18 : Une journée normale à la maisonIn the morning, I wake up in my room. My bed is near the window and my phone is on the table.2 minA2A day with the familyBLOC 17 : Une journée en familleMy name is Anna and I live in Bordeaux with my family. I have a husband, a daughter, and a son. We live in a modern and quite big house.2 minA234. All English Tenses in One Day34. Tous les temps de l’anglais en une journéeAnna wakes up early every morning. She eats breakfast at the same time every day. Today she is sitting at the table. She is eating breakfast right now.2 minA233. Perfect Continuous Tenses33. Les temps Perfect ContinuousAnna is sitting at her desk in the evening. She looks tired but satisfied. She has been working on her computer for several hours. Her eyes feel tired now.2 minA232. Either, Neither, Both32. Either, Neither, BothAfter work, Anna meets Tom at home. They want to make plans for the evening together. Tom talks about two movies at the cinema. Both movies start at the same time.2 minA231. So, Such, Too, Enough31. So, Such, Too, EnoughAnna meets her friend Tom in a quiet café after work. The café is so comfortable that Anna feels relaxed at once. They sit near the window and look at the street.2 minA230. Conditionals in Everyday Life30. Les phrases conditionnelles dans la vie quotidienneAnna is at home in the morning and looks out of the window. If it rains, she stays at home and works there. If the weather is good, she goes for a walk in the park.2 minA229. Ever, Never, Already, Yet29. Ever, Never, Already, YetAnna is talking with her friend Tom in the evening. They are sitting at home and drinking tea. Tom asks a question about travel. He says Have you ever been to another country.1 minA228. Lesson Story: Perfect Tenses in Everyday Life28. Histoire de la leçon : Les temps Perfect dans la vie quotidienneAnna is at home in the morning. She feels calm and ready for the day. She has already had breakfast and has drunk a cup of coffee. She has checked her phone and has read a few messages.2 minA227. Verb Forms – Meet V327. Formes du verbe – Découverte de VAnna studies English every day. Today she learns a new verb form. She already knows V1 and V2. She knows go and went. She writes them in her notebook and reads them again.2 minA226. Making Plans and Daily Routines26. Faire des projets et routines quotidiennesAnna usually wakes up at seven in the morning. She gets up, brushes her teeth, and takes a shower.2 minA225. Talking About Places in the City25. Parler des lieux dans la villeAnna walks in her city in the morning. She likes this place. There is a park near her house. She goes there often. There are many trees in the park. There are people too.2 minA224. USED TO / USE TO / BE USED TO / GET USED TO24. USED TO / USE TO / BE USED TO / GET USED TOAnna lives in a small town now. Her life is different today. She used to live in a big city. She used to work in an office. She used to wake up early and take the bus every day.2 minA223. Lesson Story: Object and Possessive Pronouns23. Histoire de la leçon: Pronoms compléments et possessifsAnna meets Tom and Sarah in the park. She sees them and smiles. Tom calls Anna and waves to her. She walks to him. Tom has a book. He shows it to her. Anna likes the book and thanks him for it.2 minA222. Clothes and shopping in daily life22. Les vêtements et le shopping dans la vie quotidienneIn the morning a person opens the wardrobe and says I wear a shirt today. He looks at a sweater and says This is a warm sweater.2 minA221. Parts of the body in daily life21. Les parties du corps dans la vie quotidienneIn the morning a person wakes up and opens his eyes. He hears a sound with his ears and smells coffee with his nose. He opens his mouth and speaks softly.2 minA220. This that these those in daily life20. This that these those dans la vie quotidienneA person stands in a room and points to an object near him and says This is my phone. He holds it in his hand and repeats This is my phone.2 minA219. Weather and nature around us19. La météo et la nature autour de nousIn the morning a traveler looks at the sky and sees the sun shining. The weather is sunny and warm and the air feels nice. He walks outside and sees green grass and a big tree near the road.1 minA218. Past Continuous and Future Continuous in one story18. Past Continuous et Future Continuous dans une seule histoireYesterday evening a traveler was sitting at home and was reading a message. At 7 p.m. he was cooking dinner while music was playing in the room. He was cutting vegetables when his phone rang.2 minA2New Year in GreeceLe Nouvel An en GrèceIn Greece, New Year feels different from many other countries. It is not only a loud night but a careful start for the home and the family.3 minA2Winter Holidays and New Year in MexicoLes fêtes d’hiver et le Nouvel An au MexiqueIn Mexico, winter holidays are not only about one night. They are a long period with many traditions and public events.3 minA2Chinese New Year and Western New Year in ChinaLe Nouvel An chinois et le Nouvel An occidental en ChineIn China, the main New Year is not on January first. The most important celebration is the Chinese New Year.3 minA2New Year and Christmas in the United StatesLe Nouvel An et Noël aux États UnisIn the United States, Christmas and New Year are part of one long holiday season. It usually starts right after Thanksgiving at the end of November.6 minA2New Year in DenmarkLe Nouvel An au DanemarkDenmark celebrates the New Year in a way that feels strange and surprising to many people. Some traditions look noisy, messy, and even a little aggressive.3 minA2Unusual New Year Traditions in JapanTraditions du Nouvel An peu communes au JaponIn Japan, New Year is one of the most important holidays of the year. It is calm and strongly based on tradition.3 minA2Winter Holidays in ArgentinaLes fêtes d’hiver en ArgentineIn Argentina, winter holidays happen during the hottest time of the year. In December it is summer, and this strongly shapes the atmosphere.4 minA2Winter Holidays in the UAE and DubaiLes fêtes d’hiver aux Émirats arabes unis et à DubaïIn the United Arab Emirates, winter holidays look different from many other countries. Christmas is not a national holiday, but it is visible.3 minA2Winter Holidays in FranceLes fêtes d’hiver en FranceIn France, Christmas is the main winter holiday. New Year is also important, but it is less family centered.3 minA2Winter Holidays in SpainLes fêtes d’hiver en EspagneIn Spain, Christmas is the main winter holiday. New Year is also important and very social. In December, cities and towns become bright. Streets have lights, and shops decorate their windows.3 minA2Winter Holidays in RussiaLes fêtes d’hiver en RussieIn Russia, New Year is the main winter holiday. Christmas is also important, but it comes later and is more calm.3 minA2Working as a Frontend DeveloperLe travail d’un développeur frontendMark works as a frontend developer in an IT company. He creates interfaces that users see every day. He works with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. These tools help him build pages and layouts.2 minA2The Unexpected IT DecisionUne décision IT inattendueAlex works in IT and knows computers very well. He understands servers, code, and networks. He decides to learn technical terms in another language. He wants to use them at work.2 minA2Choosing a Programming LanguageChoisir un langage de programmationJohn wants to learn a programming language. He works with a computer every day. Now he thinks about learning something new. He thinks about programming languages.1 minA2A user works with a computer at homeL’utilisateur travaille avec un ordinateur à la maisonA user works with a computer at home. The computer is on the desk and the screen is on. The screen shows the desktop with icons and folders. The user uses the mouse to move the cursor.1 minA2Socotra IslandÎle de SocotraSocotra Island is in the Indian Ocean. It is a remote island with unusual nature. There are many rare plants and animals on it.1 minA2MexicoMexiqueMexico is in North America. This country has access to the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. The nature here is very diverse.1 minA2Sahara DesertDésert du SaharaThe Sahara Desert is in North Africa and covers a large area. It goes through several countries. It is the largest hot desert in the world.1 minA2Mount EtnaMont EtnaMount Etna is on the island of Sicily in Italy. It is one of the most active volcanoes in Europe. It erupts many times.1 minA2Lake BaikalLac BaïkalLake Baikal is in Russia in Siberia. It is a very large and deep lake. It is known all over the world.1 minA2The James Webb Telescope Shows Its First ImagesLe télescope James Webb montre ses premières imagesIn 2022 the James Webb Space Telescope sent its first images. The telescope was created by NASA together with scientists from Europe and Canada. It works in space far from Earth.1 minA2The First COVID 19 Vaccine Receives ApprovalLe premier vaccin contre la COVID 19 reçoit une autorisationIn 2020 the first COVID 19 vaccine received official approval. The vaccine was developed by Pfizer together with BioNTech. The vaccine was first used in the USA and Europe.1 minA2The First iPhone Is Presented to the WorldLe premier iPhone est présenté au mondeIn 2007 the company Apple presented the first iPhone. The presentation took place in the city of San Francisco in the USA. Steve Jobs spoke about the new device.1 minA2The First Photo of a Black HoleLa première photo d’un trou noirIn 2019 scientists shared the first real photo of a black hole. The photo showed a black hole in a galaxy far from Earth. This galaxy is called M87 and it is very large.1 minA2A Pancake Eating Championship Took Place in the USAUn championnat de dégustation de crêpes a eu lieu aux États UnisAn unusual pancake eating championship took place in the USA over the weekend. The competition was held in a small town in the state of Vermont. More than thirty people took part in the event.1 minA2A Cold and a Visit to the DoctorUn rhume et une visite chez le médecinTwo weeks ago I started to feel sick First I had a sore throat and a runny nose The next day I had a cough and a light fever I felt weak and had no energy It was hard for me to go to work2 minA2Last winter I had a problem with my healthL’hiver dernier j’ai eu un problème de santéI work in an office and I sit at my desk many hours every day One morning I woke up with strong pain in my lower back I tried to go to work but it was difficult to walk and sit2 minA2Hot air balloons in CappadociaMontgolfières en CappadoceCappadocia is located in the central part of Turkey This region is known for hot air balloon flights Flights take place almost every day in good weather Balloons fly early in the morning2 minA2Motorcycle travel through countriesVoyage à moto à travers des paysThis story is about a long journey by motorcycle The road starts in a big city The motorcycle is loaded with bags and maps The road goes far ahead at once Each day starts early in the morning2 minA2Travel without moneyVoyager sans argentThis is a story about traveling without money Such a journey is possible It starts with a simple idea A person decides to travel without a plan and without money2 minA2The Journey of Juan Sebastian ElcanoLe voyage de Juan Sebastián ElcanoJuan Sebastian Elcano was a Spanish sailor and traveler He was born in Spain and saw the sea from childhood He worked a lot on ships and knew the life of a sailor2 min
A2One Day in the Life of a Garbage CollectorUne journée dans la vie d’un éboueurOne Day in the Life of a Garbage Collector Alexey has been working as a garbage collector for ten years. He wakes up very early, when the city is still dark and quiet.3 min
A2The Postman Profession and Its ImportanceLe métier de facteur et son importanceThe Postman Profession and Its Importance A postman is a person who delivers letters, postcards, and parcels. This profession exists in many countries and is very important for society.2 min
A2The Librarian's Secret MissionLa mission secrète de la bibliothécaireThe Librarian's Secret Mission In a small town, there lived a librarian named Emilia. Every day she opened the doors of the old library and welcomed readers with a smile.2 min
A2Seven Soups for FriendsSept soupes pour les amisSeven Soups for Friends On Saturday, Pavel decided to invite his friends for lunch. He wanted to do something unusual and cooked seven different soups.1 min
A2Chicken Five WaysPoulet de cinq façonsChicken Five Ways On Sunday, Anna decided to cook chicken but couldn’t choose how. First, she thought about frying the chicken in a pan — then the meat would have a golden crust.1 min
A2The Dessert No One Wanted to TryLe dessert que personne ne voulait goûterThe Dessert No One Wanted to Try The school was preparing for a fair, and each class had to make its own dish. Kira decided to make rice pudding with coconut milk.1 min
A2The Soup That Saved the CelebrationLa soupe qui a sauvé la fêteThe Soup That Saved the Celebration In a small village, people were preparing for the spring festival. Anton was supposed to cook a big pot of vegetable soup for all the villagers.1 min
A2The Secret IngredientL’ingrédient secretThe Secret Ingredient In a small town, there is a cooking contest every year. This year, Maria decided to make pasta carbonara. It is a simple and well-known dish, but she wanted to make it special.1 min
A2Ratatouille Recipe from the Movie “Ratatouille”Recette de ratatouille du film “Ratatouille”Ratatouille Recipe from the Movie “Ratatouille” Ratatouille is a traditional French vegetable dish that became especially popular after the animated movie of the same name. Ingredients for 4 servings:2 min
A2Classic American Burger: RecipeBurger américain classique : recetteClassic American Burger: Recipe The burger is one of the most popular dishes in the USA, served in cafes, restaurants, and made at home. Ingredients for 2 servings: - 2 burger buns2 min
A2Spanish cuisine: traditions and main dishesCuisine espagnole : traditions et plats principauxSpanish Cuisine: Traditions and Main Dishes Spanish cuisine is famous for its variety and the use of fresh ingredients.1 min
A2The Life of Marie CurieLa vie de Marie CurieThe Life of Marie Curie Marie Curie was born in Poland in 1867. Since childhood, she loved studying and dreamed of becoming a scientist.1 min
A2Life of a Grocery StoreLa vie d’une épicerieLife of a Grocery Store My grocery store is on the corner of the main street. Every morning I open the doors at eight o’clock. The shelves are full of bread, milk, fruits, vegetables, and sweets.1 min
A2Life with Ten Animals on the FarmVivre avec dix animaux à la fermeLife with Ten Animals on the Farm My farm is located outside the village, not far from a big forest. Ten animals live on the farm, and each has its own character.1 min
A2Life Next to a VolcanoVivre près d’un volcanLife Next to a Volcano Our town stands at the foot of a big volcano. Every morning we see its peak covered with smoke. Living next to a volcano is not scary if you know safety rules.1 min
A2Natalie Portman and the Power of LanguagesNatalie Portman et la force des languesNatalie Portman and the Power of Languages Natalie Portman was born in Jerusalem, into a family with Israeli and American roots.2 min
A2The City That Wakes Up Only at NightLa ville qui ne s’éveille que la nuitThe City That Wakes Up Only at Night Imagine a city where during the day it is quiet and the windows are dark, but at night thousands of soft lights turn on.3 min
A2Life in MoscowLa vie à MoscouLife in Moscow Moscow is a huge and busy city where life never stops, day or night. In the morning, the streets fill with cars, and the metro becomes a real river of people.1 min
A2City on the WaterVille sur l’eauCity on the Water Imagine a city with no streets, only canals with clear water. Here, people travel in small boats, and each house has its own dock.1 min
A2Life in ParisVida en ParísLife in Paris1 min
A2Life on MarsLa vie sur MarsLife on Mars Imagine that we live on Mars. Earth is far away, and outside the window there is red dust and strange rocks. We live in a big transparent dome that protects us from cold and wind.1 min
A2A Warehouse in a Small TownUn entrepôt dans une petite villeA Warehouse in a Small Town In a small American town, there is a large warehouse. It is located near the railway so that trucks and trains can deliver goods quickly.1 min
A2The Baker from a Small TownLe boulanger d’une petite villeThe Baker from a Small Town In a small French town lived a baker named Jean. His bakery was on the corner of an old street and opened at five in the morning.1 min
A2Albert EinsteinAlbert EinsteinAlbert Einstein Albert Einstein was born in 1879 in the city of Ulm, Germany. As a child, he was quiet and started speaking later than other kids. He liked to ask questions and look at the stars.1 min
A2Neighbors in a Big HouseVoisins dans une grande maisonNeighbors in a Big House In a big house on the edge of the city lived many neighbors. On the ground floor lived Maria. She always baked pies and shared them with everyone.1 min
A2The Old Park and the BenchLe vieux parc et le bancThe Old Park and the Bench In a small town, there was an old park. People loved to come there to walk and rest. In the center of the park stood a wooden bench. This bench was very old but strong.1 min
A2One Day in the Life of a Garbage CollectorUne journée dans la vie d’un éboueurOne Day in the Life of a Garbage Collector Alexey has been working as a garbage collector for ten years. He wakes up very early, when the city is still dark and quiet.3 minA2The Postman Profession and Its ImportanceLe métier de facteur et son importanceThe Postman Profession and Its Importance A postman is a person who delivers letters, postcards, and parcels. This profession exists in many countries and is very important for society.2 minA2The Librarian's Secret MissionLa mission secrète de la bibliothécaireThe Librarian's Secret Mission In a small town, there lived a librarian named Emilia. Every day she opened the doors of the old library and welcomed readers with a smile.2 minA2Seven Soups for FriendsSept soupes pour les amisSeven Soups for Friends On Saturday, Pavel decided to invite his friends for lunch. He wanted to do something unusual and cooked seven different soups.1 minA2Chicken Five WaysPoulet de cinq façonsChicken Five Ways On Sunday, Anna decided to cook chicken but couldn’t choose how. First, she thought about frying the chicken in a pan — then the meat would have a golden crust.1 minA2The Dessert No One Wanted to TryLe dessert que personne ne voulait goûterThe Dessert No One Wanted to Try The school was preparing for a fair, and each class had to make its own dish. Kira decided to make rice pudding with coconut milk.1 minA2The Soup That Saved the CelebrationLa soupe qui a sauvé la fêteThe Soup That Saved the Celebration In a small village, people were preparing for the spring festival. Anton was supposed to cook a big pot of vegetable soup for all the villagers.1 minA2The Secret IngredientL’ingrédient secretThe Secret Ingredient In a small town, there is a cooking contest every year. This year, Maria decided to make pasta carbonara. It is a simple and well-known dish, but she wanted to make it special.1 minA2Ratatouille Recipe from the Movie “Ratatouille”Recette de ratatouille du film “Ratatouille”Ratatouille Recipe from the Movie “Ratatouille” Ratatouille is a traditional French vegetable dish that became especially popular after the animated movie of the same name. Ingredients for 4 servings:2 minA2Classic American Burger: RecipeBurger américain classique : recetteClassic American Burger: Recipe The burger is one of the most popular dishes in the USA, served in cafes, restaurants, and made at home. Ingredients for 2 servings: - 2 burger buns2 minA2Spanish cuisine: traditions and main dishesCuisine espagnole : traditions et plats principauxSpanish Cuisine: Traditions and Main Dishes Spanish cuisine is famous for its variety and the use of fresh ingredients.1 minA2The Life of Marie CurieLa vie de Marie CurieThe Life of Marie Curie Marie Curie was born in Poland in 1867. Since childhood, she loved studying and dreamed of becoming a scientist.1 minA2Life of a Grocery StoreLa vie d’une épicerieLife of a Grocery Store My grocery store is on the corner of the main street. Every morning I open the doors at eight o’clock. The shelves are full of bread, milk, fruits, vegetables, and sweets.1 minA2Life with Ten Animals on the FarmVivre avec dix animaux à la fermeLife with Ten Animals on the Farm My farm is located outside the village, not far from a big forest. Ten animals live on the farm, and each has its own character.1 minA2Life Next to a VolcanoVivre près d’un volcanLife Next to a Volcano Our town stands at the foot of a big volcano. Every morning we see its peak covered with smoke. Living next to a volcano is not scary if you know safety rules.1 minA2Natalie Portman and the Power of LanguagesNatalie Portman et la force des languesNatalie Portman and the Power of Languages Natalie Portman was born in Jerusalem, into a family with Israeli and American roots.2 minA2The City That Wakes Up Only at NightLa ville qui ne s’éveille que la nuitThe City That Wakes Up Only at Night Imagine a city where during the day it is quiet and the windows are dark, but at night thousands of soft lights turn on.3 minA2Life in MoscowLa vie à MoscouLife in Moscow Moscow is a huge and busy city where life never stops, day or night. In the morning, the streets fill with cars, and the metro becomes a real river of people.1 minA2City on the WaterVille sur l’eauCity on the Water Imagine a city with no streets, only canals with clear water. Here, people travel in small boats, and each house has its own dock.1 minA2Life in ParisVida en ParísLife in Paris1 minA2Life on MarsLa vie sur MarsLife on Mars Imagine that we live on Mars. Earth is far away, and outside the window there is red dust and strange rocks. We live in a big transparent dome that protects us from cold and wind.1 minA2A Warehouse in a Small TownUn entrepôt dans une petite villeA Warehouse in a Small Town In a small American town, there is a large warehouse. It is located near the railway so that trucks and trains can deliver goods quickly.1 minA2The Baker from a Small TownLe boulanger d’une petite villeThe Baker from a Small Town In a small French town lived a baker named Jean. His bakery was on the corner of an old street and opened at five in the morning.1 minA2Albert EinsteinAlbert EinsteinAlbert Einstein Albert Einstein was born in 1879 in the city of Ulm, Germany. As a child, he was quiet and started speaking later than other kids. He liked to ask questions and look at the stars.1 minA2Neighbors in a Big HouseVoisins dans une grande maisonNeighbors in a Big House In a big house on the edge of the city lived many neighbors. On the ground floor lived Maria. She always baked pies and shared them with everyone.1 minA2The Old Park and the BenchLe vieux parc et le bancThe Old Park and the Bench In a small town, there was an old park. People loved to come there to walk and rest. In the center of the park stood a wooden bench. This bench was very old but strong.1 min