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Lost in Manhattan: Ella's Big Challenge
Perdu à Manhattan : le grand défi d'Ella
Ella was ecstatic as she soared above the clouds, heading to New York for her long-awaited dream trip. Ella était ravie alors qu'elle s'envolait au-dessus des nuages, se dirigeant vers New York pour son voyage de rêve tant attendu.

How does Ella feel as she heads to New York?

  • A) Nervous
  • B) Ecstatic
  • C) Bored
  • D) Scared
Young girl with brown hair, blue eyes on her flight, anticipating her grand adventure in New York.
After arriving, she eagerly explored Manhattan, her heart racing with excitement and awe at the towering skyscrapers. Après son arrivée, elle a exploré Manhattan avec impatience, son cœur battant la chamade avec enthousiasme et admiration devant les gratte-ciel imposants.

What captivated Ella's attention the most in Manhattan?

  • A) The parks
  • B) The skyscrapers
  • C) The shops
  • D) The people
Young girl with brown hair, blue eyes in Manhattan, surrounded by skyscrapers, feeling thrilled.
As the day turned to evening, Ella decided to head back to her hotel. She hopped on the subway confidently. Alors que la journée se transformait en soirée, Ella décida de retourner à son hôtel. Elle a sauté dans le métro avec confiance.

What does Ella do as evening approaches?

  • A) Continues exploring
  • B) Hops on the subway
  • C) Calls a cab
  • D) Goes shopping
Young girl with brown hair, blue eyes on the subway, planning to return to her hotel.
However, Ella got off at the wrong station and found herself in a neighborhood she didn't recognize. Cependant, Ella descendit à la mauvaise station et se retrouva dans un quartier qu'elle ne reconnaissait pas.

What mistake did Ella make on the subway?

  • A) Missed the subway
  • B) Stayed too long
  • C) Got off at the wrong station
  • D) Took the wrong train
Young girl with brown hair, blue eyes at an unfamiliar subway station, feeling lost.
As she wandered, trying to get her bearings, she noticed a man following her closely. Alors qu'elle errait, essayant de se repérer, elle remarqua un homme qui la suivait de près.

What unsettling situation does Ella realize?

  • A) She lost her wallet
  • B) She lost her phone
  • C) A man is following her
  • D) She's late to her hotel
Young girl with brown hair, blue eyes walking in an unknown neighborhood, with a man trailing her menacingly.
Nervously, she tried to call her friend, but her mobile phone had run out of battery. Nerveusement, elle a essayé d'appeler son amie, mais son téléphone portable était à court de batterie.

What problem does Ella encounter with her phone?

  • A) Poor signal
  • B) No contacts saved
  • C) Out of battery
  • D) Phone stolen
Young girl with brown hair, blue eyes tries to call her friend, realizing her phone is dead.
Panic surged through her, but she knew she had to stay calm. She scanned the streets and spotted a small shop. La panique l'envahit, mais elle savait qu'elle devait rester calme. Elle scruta les rues et repéra un petit magasin.

How does Ella react to her situation?

  • A) Panics completely
  • B) Runs aimlessly
  • C) Stays calm and looks for help
  • D) Calls the police
Young girl with brown hair, blue eyes spotting a shop, seeking help.
Ducking inside, she explained her predicament to the shopkeeper, hoping for some assistance. En pénétrant à l'intérieur, elle expliqua sa situation difficile au commerçant, espérant obtenir de l'aide.

What does Ella do inside the shop?

  • A) Buys food
  • B) Explains her problem
  • C) Uses the restroom
  • D) Buys a drink
Young girl with brown hair, blue eyes talking to the shopkeeper, asking for help.
The shopkeeper, a kind elderly woman with warm eyes, immediately understood her situation. La commerçante, une gentille femme âgée au regard chaleureux, a tout de suite compris sa situation.

Who is the shopkeeper?

  • A) A young boy
  • B) An elderly woman
  • C) A middle-aged man
  • D) A teenage girl
The shopkeeper listening to Young girl with brown hair, blue eyes with a kind expression.
She offered Ella a seat and a glass of water, then called a taxi to safely take her back to the hotel. Elle a offert à Ella un siège et un verre d'eau, puis a appelé un taxi pour la ramener en toute sécurité à l'hôtel.

How does the shopkeeper help Ella?

  • A) Gives directions
  • B) Calls a taxi
  • C) Gives her money
  • D) Calls the police
Elderly woman with warm eyes, gray hair calling a taxi for Young girl with brown hair, blue eyes, offering safety and kindness.
Relieved, Ella thanked the shopkeeper profusely and waited for the taxi to arrive. Soulagée, Ella remercia chaleureusement le commerçant et attendit l'arrivée du taxi.

What does Ella do after receiving help?

  • A) Runs out
  • B) Pays the shopkeeper
  • C) Thanks the shopkeeper
  • D) Buys items
Young girl with brown hair, blue eyes expressing gratitude, feeling relieved.
Soon, the taxi arrived, and Ella climbed in, finally feeling safe as she headed back to her hotel, grateful for the kindness of strangers. Bientôt, le taxi est arrivé et Ella est montée à bord, se sentant enfin en sécurité alors qu'elle retournait à son hôtel, reconnaissante de la gentillesse des étrangers.

How does Ella feel on her way back to the hotel?

  • A) Angry
  • B) Safe and relieved
  • C) Confused
  • D) Indifferent
Young girl with brown hair, blue eyes in the taxi, relieved and headed back to the hotel.

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