Story 6

The Missing Phone

Intermediate · Problem-solving, Honesty, Personal Responsibility

VOCABULARY

1. Panic – (PAN-ik) /ˈpæn.ɪk/
(verb / noun) – to feel sudden fear or anxiety
Synonyms: freak out, get scared, worry
Sample sentence: She started to panic when she could not find her phone.

2. Locate – (LOH-kayt) /ləʊˈkeɪt/
(verb) – to find the exact position of something
Synonyms: find, track, discover
Sample sentence: He used an app to locate his phone.

3. Anxious – (ANGK-shus) /ˈæŋk.ʃəs/
(adjective) – worried or nervous
Synonyms: uneasy, nervous, stressed
Sample sentence: She felt anxious while searching.

4. Honest – (ON-ist) /ˈɒn.ɪst/
(adjective) – always telling the truth
Synonyms: truthful, sincere, trustworthy
Sample sentence: An honest person returned the wallet.

5. Belongings – (buh-LONG-ingz) /bɪˈlɒŋ.ɪŋz/
(noun) – things that a person owns
Synonyms: possessions, property, items
Sample sentence: She checked her belongings before leaving.

STORY

The Missing Phone

Liam was sitting in a busy café, enjoying a cup of coffee. After leaving to meet a friend, he realized his phone was missing. He panicked because his phone contained important contacts, emails, and photos. He rushed back to the café and asked the staff for help, but no one had seen it. A woman nearby then showed him the phone she had found earlier. Liam felt relieved and thanked her for being honest. Before leaving, he checked his belongings carefully and later installed an app to help locate his phone.

KNOWLEDGE CHECK

1. Where was Liam before he lost his phone?

2. How did he feel when he noticed it was missing?

3. What did Liam do after discovering the problem?

4. Who found Liam’s phone?

5. How did the woman act?

6. What did Liam say to her?

7. What did Liam do after getting his phone back?

DISCUSSION

1. Have you ever lost your phone or another item?

2. How did you feel when it was missing?

3. What would you do if you found someone’s phone?

4. Why is honesty important?

5. How can people protect their belongings?

6. What apps help keep phones safe?

7. Do you think most people would return lost items?

8. How do you track your belongings?

9. Have you returned something you found?

10. Do you trust strangers in situations like this?

11. What can you learn from losing something important?

12. What would you do if you lost your phone while traveling?

13. How would you feel if someone returned something valuable?

14. What are your most important belongings?