A Promise for Tomorrow

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"I am tired today," says Mom. "The house is a mess." Her son, Tom, looks at her. "Don't worry, Mom. I will help you."

Mom smiles. "Really? That's very kind of you." "Yes," says Tom. "I will clean my room right now. I promise I won't make a mess again."

Later, Tom sees his father with heavy bags. "Dad, those look heavy. I'll carry them for you." His father says, "Thank you, son. You are a great help today. I think you will be a responsible adult."

Vocabulário Principal

  • Will help/wɪl hɛlp/Vou ajudar / Ajudarei
  • Promise/ˈprɒmɪs/Promessa, Prometer
  • Won't make (will not)/woʊnt meɪk/Não vou fazer / Não farei
  • Mess/mɛs/Bagunça
  • 'll carry (will carry)/aɪl ˈkæri/Vou carregar / Carregarei
  • Heavy/ˈhɛvi/Pesado(a)
  • Responsible/rɪˈspɒnsəbəl/Responsável
  • Adult/ˈædʌlt/Adulto

Exercícios de Compreensão

1. Why is Mom tired?

a) Because Tom is a mess.

b) Because the house is a mess.


2. What does Tom promise to do?

a) He promises he will clean his room.

b) He promises he will help his father.


3. What does Tom offer to do for his father?

a) To clean the house.

b) To carry the heavy bags.

Gabarito

1. b (Because the house is a mess.), 2. a (He promises he will clean his room.), 3. b (To carry the heavy bags.)