A Brave Fireman The fire had spread to other houses. The heat was so intense that the firemen could not even approach the burning houses. Large sprays of water …
The Caretaker There was an old man who was lame and walked with a limp. He worked as a caretaker in a village school. The children in the school …
The Honest Taxi Driver There have been numerous complaints in the newspapers about taxi drivers being rude and dishonest. However, there are also honest ones among them. There have …
Our New Maid “Let me show you how to use the garden hose,” Mr. Thomas told his new maid, Rosy. Rosy nodded and watched attentively. Mr. Thomas showed her …
The Clever Chef Mr. Gordon was a chef in a newly opened bistro. Many people patronized the bistro because of the delectable food that Mr. Gordon cooked. He often …
My Mother’s Job My mother is a pastry chef in a bakery. She makes the tastiest pastries and cakes I have ever eaten. Every morning, she leaves for work …
An Ice-skating Show Cheryl squeezed through the throngs of people at the entrance to the hall. She held her mother’s hand tightly. They were going to watch ‘Disney on …
A Charity Concert Show “Our seats are here!” Winnie shouted excitedly to her parents. They were at the Mediacorp studio. They were going to watch a charity concert to …
A Car Race David stood between two other boys. He gripped the remote control in his hands. There were three colourful cars on the ground in front of them. …
The Dragon Boat Race “Hurry up, Mum!” Peter shouted as he raced towards the Singapore River. His mother rushed after him. They were going to watch the Dragon Boat …
