Arthur writes his book. He drinks cold coffee. He feels very nervous. Work is nearly ready. He likes the work. He finds one mistake. He looks for pens. The room is messy. He checks the desk. He finds a pen. He corrects the mistake. It is as good as done. Suddenly his cat jumps. Cat spills the coffee. Ink covers the pages. Arthur feels tired now. He starts again today. Life has many errors. Success is a dream. He writes more words.
📚 Story Vocabulary and Phrase
In this section, you will review five key words and phrases from the story. Learn the meaning, the part of speech, and see a simple example sentence for each item.
| Word / Phrase | Description | Example Sentence |
| nervous (adj.) | Feeling worried or afraid about something. | He felt very nervous before his big speech. |
| nearly (adv.) | Almost; not quite but very close to being finished. | My homework is nearly ready to hand in. |
| as good as done (idiom) | Almost finished; only very small things are left to do. | Don’t worry, the report is as good as done. |
| errors (n.) | Mistakes, especially in writing, computer work, or behavior. | I found three small errors on the first page. |
| success (n.) | The achievement of a goal or doing something very well. | Her hard work led to a great success at school. |
📝 Story Exercise: True or False?
Read the story carefully and decide if the following statements are True or False.
- Arthur is writing a long letter to his friend.
- Arthur drinks very hot coffee to stay awake.
- The room is messy, but Arthur finds a pen.
- Arthur’s book is nearly finished before the cat jumps.
- Arthur thinks that success is very easy to get.
Answers
- False. Arthur writes his book, not a letter.
- False. He drinks cold coffee.
- True. The room is messy, and he finds a pen after checking the desk.
- True. It is “as good as done” just before the cat spills the coffee.
- False. Arthur says “Success is a dream” and he must start again
🗣️ Let’s talk about it
Let’s discuss the story’s themes. Use the ” Answer Tip” to help you start your sentences.
Do you have a task or a project that is almost finished right now?
Simple Answer Tip: “Yes, my work for this week is as good as done.”
Do you feel worried when you have to do something new?
Simple Answer Tip: “Yes, I often feel nervous before an important meeting.”
What is one thing you want to achieve this year?
Simple Answer Tip: “My success for this year is to finish a full marathon.
