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ALONE IN THE CITY

Nora is 26 years old. She moves to a new city for a new job.

The city is very big and crowded. There are tall buildings, busy streets, and many cars. People walk fast. Everything feels new and different. Nora feels nervous and a little scared. She does not know anyone in the city.

She misses her family and her old friends. She misses her old room and her favorite café.

Her apartment is small but comfortable. There is a bed, a small sofa, a table, and a kitchen. There are two windows with a city view. At night, the apartment is very quiet. Sometimes she feels lonely and tired.

On Monday, Nora starts her new job. She wakes up early and drinks coffee. She looks in the mirror and says,

“You can do this.”

At work, she is shy but polite. She says,

“Hello, I’m Nora. Nice to meet you.”

Her coworkers smile and welcome her. One coworker, Lisa, talks to her during lunch. Lisa asks,

“Where are you from?”

Nora tells her about her hometown. They talk about food, hobbies, and movies. Nora laughs for the first time that day.

After work, Nora walks around her neighborhood. She sees a small café with warm lights. She goes inside and orders tea. The café is quiet and cozy. She sits by the window and watches people. Some people talk. Some people work on their laptops. She feels calm.

She writes in her notebook:

“Today was not perfect, but it was a good day. I am stronger than I think.”

Nora smiles. She still feels a little alone, but she also feels brave and hopeful. Maybe this big city can become her home.

📚 Vocabulary (Kelime Listesi)

English	Turkish
move	taşınmak
crowded	kalabalık
nervous	gergin
scared	korkmuş
miss	özlemek
apartment	daire
comfortable	rahat
coworker	iş arkadaşı
neighborhood	mahalle
café	kafe
cozy	sıcak ve rahat
calm	sakin
notebook	defter
brave	cesur
hopeful	umutlu

✅ Exercise 1: True or False

Write True or False.

1. Nora moves to a new city for a new job. _____
2. Nora knows many people in the city. _____
3. Lisa talks to Nora during lunch. _____
4. Nora goes to a restaurant after work. _____
5. Nora writes in her notebook. _____

💬 Exercise 3: Answer the Questions

1. Why does Nora move to a new city?
2. Who talks to Nora during lunch?
3. What does Nora order at the café?
4. What does Nora write in her notebook?
5. How does Nora feel at the end of the story?

🗣️ Discussion Questions

1. Have you ever moved to a new place?
2. How do you feel when you meet new people?
3. What do you do when you feel lonely?