The Garage Sale

    A garage sale is also known as a yard sale. It's the sale of used and unwanted things.

    The best time to have a garage sale is on the weekend. Many families enjoy going to garage sales on Sunday.

    The sale should start in the morning. Most people will be ready to go very early. It often starts at 8 or 9 in the morning and finishes around 11 or 12.

    Almost anything will sell at a garage sale. It may include old books, tapes, and toys. Some things that usually sell well are tools, musical records, CDs and tapes, movie videotapes and books. Clothing is also a big seller. The better it is, the higher price you will get.

A. You should wash any clothing you want to sell.

B. Sunday is the best day.

C. Some people may come to your house before the time.

D. One way to attract buyers is to advertise on newspaper.

E. It may also include bikes, tables and even boats and cars.

— Yes. _______

    It was Sunday. Susan, Jack and Tom were excited, 1 they were going to have a picnic with their parents. Everything was ready. They 2 into the car and started.

    "Are we going to the 3?" asked Susan. "Not the park," their mother said. "We are going to the forest." "Great!" They 4 together.

    The forest was not very 5. Soon they arrived. Then their parents prepared the 6. The children ran in the forest.

    "Slow down!" Tom shouted. "I'm 7!"

    "Look!" Jack said. "There is a cave." He looked into the 8 and heard a strange sound. "Run!" Jack shouted.

    Then the children 9 quickly back to their parents.

    Their father was drinking and their 10 was making some sandwiches. All the family enjoyed themselves.