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Last Sunday, Albert and Jimmy went to the beach. There were hundreds of people there. Jimmy played volleyball and swam in the ocean. But Albert just sat on the beach and watched the girls. It was a hot day and Albert was very thirsty. He wanted a cold drink. Unfortunately, the only restaurant at the beach was closed. The temperature was 90 degrees and Albert was very uncomfortable. Finally, he saw a girl with a large picnic basket. It was Jane Garner, a friend from college. Albert carried the basket for her, and she gave him a drink. Five minutes later, Jimmy came and sat with them. They ate and drank and had a good time.

Story Questions:

1. Where did Albert and Jimmy go last Sunday?
2. How many people were there?
3. What did Jimmy do?
4. What did Albert do?
5. What was the weather like?
6. What did Albert want?
7. Were there any restaurants open?
8. Who did Albert see on the beach?
9. How did he help her?
10. Why did she give Albert a drink?
11. What happened five minutes later?

source: Danesi, M. Ph.D. Basic American Grammar and Usage: An ESL/EFL Handbook. Barron's Educational Series, Inc. New York. 2006. (pp.95-96)