There weren't many people in the streets. It was freezing cold and everything was hidden under the blanket of fresh snow. This city did not see so much snow for many many years. The traffic was dead because the roads were not cleared. There were no cars, no buses, no motorbikes on the roads. Only … Continue reading L-2: In a Quiet Coffee Shop
L-2: Bob Retired Last Year
Bob is an old man. He retired last year and now he lives only on his pension. He worked in a glass factory for thirty years. Last year, the management of the factory decided that they didn't need so many people. The factory wasn't getting many orders and so they couldn't make a lot of … Continue reading L-2: Bob Retired Last Year
L-2: A Billiard Game
There were three people in the room. A man was playing billiard. He was playing alone. Another man was standing by the window and he was looking at him. There was a sofa close to the billiard table. A woman was sitting on it with her legs up on the sofa. She was holding a … Continue reading L-2: A Billiard Game
L-2: Getting Through the Checkpoint
When he got out of the building, he stopped. He was standing there and thinking. He needed to find a way how to get out of the street. The police were everywhere. They closed the street on both ends and they were checking both every car which was coming in and every car which was … Continue reading L-2: Getting Through the Checkpoint
L-2: Forest Road
The car was moving fast along the road. The driver slowed down and came off the main road. He took the road going through the forest. He increased the speed and he was driving fast again. Twenty minutes later the car slowed down. They were in the middle of the forest, but now there was … Continue reading L-2: Forest Road
L-2: In the Boss’s Office
Joe and Terry walked into their boss's office. His secretary was typing something at her desk by the window. When she saw them, she raised her head and said: 'He's waiting for you.' Then she started typing again and she said no more. Joe knew that there was some trouble. Their boss always let people … Continue reading L-2: In the Boss’s Office
L-2: Rich Man’s Children
Gordon was an old man. He was a very old man. And he was very ill. He knew that he would die soon. He was also a very rich man. He had many houses and apartments and other investments. He was a billionaire. He had a big family because during his life, he was married … Continue reading L-2: Rich Man’s Children
L-2: Empty Corner
There were many people in the streets and, as usual, nobody stopped to ask about his day. Nobody wanted to know how he felt, or what his problems were. Derek sat on the corner of the street every single day. Some people knew him because they passed by him every day. But they rarely bought … Continue reading L-2: Empty Corner
L-2: Let it Be
'Will you please slow down a bit!?' Jackie raised her voice. It was the third time she asked her boyfriend to drive more carefully. She didn't like high speeds and she was also worried that they could have an accident. Jackie liked watching the news all the time. Her friends told her not to watch … Continue reading L-2: Let it Be
L-2: On This Planet, Everyone Can Speak English
Jerry got up early in the morning. He always does. He likes it when he gets out of his house and people in other houses are still sleeping. Everything is quiet. Just before the sun gets up. Just before the birds start singing. He goes to work early because it is far away from where … Continue reading L-2: On This Planet, Everyone Can Speak English
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