Report Card – Book 1 for January – One Story A Day For Beginners (For children ages 5-7)

Report Card /rɪˈpɔːt kɑːd/

Pat stopped working and came out of his office. He wanted to see what others were doing in the next room.
/pæt stɒpt ˈwɜːkɪŋ ənd keɪm aʊt əv hɪz ˈɒfɪs/. /hiː ˈwɒntɪd tə siː wɒt ˈʌðəz wɜː ˈduːɪŋ ɪn ðə nekst ruːm/.

He told them that his 95-year-old mother still kept his kindergarten report card.
/hiː təʊld ðəm ðæt hɪz ˈnaɪntɪ faɪv jɪə əʊld ˈmʌðə stɪl kept hɪz ˈkɪndəˌgɑːtn rɪˈpɔːt kɑːd/.

“What did the report card say?” asked one of his friends.
/wɒt dɪd ðə rɪˈpɔːt kɑːd seɪ/? /ɑːskt wʌn əv hɪz frendz/.

“Stop visiting your neighbours!” said Pat. /stɒp ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ jə ˈneɪbəz sed pæt/.

📝 The sequence of events in the story:

🖥️ Pat was working in his office.
🚶‍♂️ He stopped working and went to the next room to see what his friends were doing.
🗣️ Pat told his friends a story about his mom.
👵 He said that his mom, who is now 95 years old, still has his report card from when he was in kindergarten.
❓ One of Pat’s friends asked, “What did the report card say?”
😆 Pat replied, “Stop visiting your neighbors!”

🧑‍🎤 Character Emotions:

🧐 Pat – Curious: Pat feels curious to see what his friends are doing, so he stops working and goes to the next room.
🥰 Pat – Nostalgic: Pat feels a bit nostalgic and proud when he shares the story about his mother keeping his kindergarten report card.
🤔 Friends – Interested: Pat’s friends are interested and curious to know more, so they ask what the report card says.
😆 Pat – Amused: Pat feels amused when he remembers the funny comment on his report card and shares it with his friends.

📝 Key Vocabulary and Their Meanings in the Story:

📄 Report Card (noun) /rɪˈpɔːt kɑːd/ – A document that shows a student’s grades and comments from their teacher.
Bảng báo cáo học tập – Một tài liệu cho biết điểm số và nhận xét của giáo viên về học sinh.
🖥️ Office (noun) /ˈɒfɪs/ – A place where people work, often with desks, computers, and phones.
Văn phòng – Nơi mọi người làm việc, thường có bàn, máy tính và điện thoại.
🏘️ Neighbour (noun) /ˈneɪbə(r)/ – A person who lives near or next to you.
Hàng xóm – Người sống gần hoặc bên cạnh bạn.
🎒 Kindergarten (noun) /ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːtn/ – A school or class for young children, before they start elementary school.
Mẫu giáo – Trường hoặc lớp cho trẻ nhỏ, trước khi bắt đầu tiểu học.
✋ Stopped (verb) /stɒpt/ – To cease or end an action, like pausing or taking a break.
Dừng lại – Ngừng làm một hành động nào đó.
👵 Mother (noun) /ˈmʌðə(r)/ – A female parent, often caring for and guiding her children.
Mẹ – Người phụ nữ nuôi dưỡng và chăm sóc con cái.
👫 Friends (noun) /frendz/ – People you like and spend time with, who make you feel happy.
Bạn bè – Những người bạn yêu quý và thích ở cùng.

📖 Summary:

The story is about Pat, who steps out of his office to see what his friends are doing in the next room. While chatting, Pat shares a memory about his mother, who, at 95 years old, still keeps his kindergarten report card. This report card humorously reminded young Pat to “stop visiting your neighbours,” showing that even as a child, he was quite social. This memory brings laughter and warmth among his friends.

🌍 Message:

The story conveys the joy of remembering simple, funny moments from our past and how even small memories can bring us closer to others. It shows that sometimes, our childhood habits and traits can be endearing and memorable, creating laughter and bonding even many years later.

🇻🇳 Bảng Báo Cáo Học Tập

Pat đang làm việc thì dừng lại và bước ra khỏi văn phòng để xem các bạn trong phòng bên cạnh đang làm gì.

Pat kể với mọi người rằng mẹ của anh, năm nay đã 95 tuổi, vẫn giữ bảng báo cáo học tập từ khi anh còn học mẫu giáo.

“Mẹ anh giữ lại để làm gì?” Một người bạn hỏi.

Pat cười và nói: “Bảng báo cáo ghi là: ‘Đừng sang nhà hàng xóm chơi nữa!’”

Mọi người cùng cười vui vẻ khi nghe câu chuyện hài hước về tuổi thơ của Pat!