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Chapter 1.
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Is there a motel?
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Kenny is going across America by bus.
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One evening, in summer, his bus arrives in a little town in California.
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I want to stop here tonight,
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says Kenny to the bus driver.
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Is there a motel, do you know?
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Yes, says the bus driver.
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There's a nice motel across the river.
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It's not expensive.
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Is there a bus to San Francisco tomorrow, asks Kenny.
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Yes, says the bus driver.
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There's a bus every day.
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Kenny gets off the bus with his bag.
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Chapter 2 Give Me the Money In a street in Los Angeles,
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somebody is robbing a security guard outside a supermarket.
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The robber is sitting on a motorcycle and has a gun.
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Give me the money, the robber tells the security guard.
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Okay, okay, says the security guard and gives the robber the money.
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Then the robber rides away,
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but a camera is taking pictures.
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After the robbery, the supermarket manager phones the police.
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Yes, he says, a robbery.
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Yes, long blonde hair and with a motorcycle.
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A man or woman?
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We don't know.
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Yes, we have some pictures.
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Okay, quickly.
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Chapter 3 Room 23 In the little town,
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50 kilometers away from Los Angeles,
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Kenny goes into the motel and asks for a room.
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Room 23, says the man at the desk.
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He gives Kenny a key.
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Thank you, says Kenny.
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and he goes up to his room.
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An hour later, Kenny comes down to eat.
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I'm hungry, he thinks.
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He sees a girl arrive on a motorcycle.
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She walks to the front desk and the woman gives her a key.
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Room 17, says the woman at the desk.
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I think I know her face, thinks Kenny.
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Is she somebody famous?
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Chapter 4 Is it her?
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Early the next morning, Kenny puts on the TV in his room.
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A newsreader is talking about the supermarket robbery.
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There are some pictures from the supermarket camera.
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Kenny watches the news.
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The robber is somebody with long blonde hair and with a motorcycle,
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says the news reader.
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Suddenly, Kenny remembers the girl at the motel desk.
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Is it her?
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He thinks.
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Is she the robber?
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Chapter 5 Can I Sit Here?
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He goes for breakfast.
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The girl is eating her breakfast at a table near the window.
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Kenny looks at her.
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Is it her? he thinks.
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I think I know her, but...
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He walks across to her table.
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Can I sit here?
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He asks.
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The girl looks up.
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Well, okay, she says.
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Kenny sits down.
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My name's Kenny, he says.
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Pleased to meet you, she says.
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I'm Mel.
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Where are you from?
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Asks Kenny.
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San Francisco, says Mel.
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I'm going there later this morning.
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Where are you from?
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Boston, says Kenny.
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I'm going across America by bus.
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and I'm going to San Francisco later this morning too.
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Are you, the girl says.
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I don't like buses.
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I like motorcycles.
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Look, excuse me.
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I need to make a phone call.
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She gets up and leaves the room.
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Chapter 6 Not the Police A young man near the door is watching Mel.
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Why is he watching her?
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thinks Kenny.
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Does he know her face too?
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Is he thinking she's the girl from the robbery too?
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Kenny goes to sit next to the young man.
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Hi, he says.
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My name's Kenny Muir.
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Hi, says the young man.
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I'm Ned.
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They begin talking.
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Kenny tells Ned about the news of the robbery on TV.
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He looks across at Mel.
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Are you thinking that's the same girl?
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He asks Ned.
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Ned looks across at her.
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I don't know, he says.
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Perhaps it is.
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What can we do, says Kenny.
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She's leaving soon.
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Let's phone the police.
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I think it's her.
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No, Ned says quickly.
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Not the police.
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Wait.
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Kenny looks carefully at him.
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What's the matter?
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Are you afraid of something?
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He asks.
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No, but perhaps she's got a gun, says Ned.
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Chapter 7 Perhaps I'm Wrong Is it her?
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thinks Kenny.
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I want to know.
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Perhaps the money from the robbery is in her room.
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Kenny goes upstairs.
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Suddenly, he sees the girl again.
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She is coming out of room 17.
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Kenny watches her.
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She locks her door and goes downstairs.
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How can I get into her room, he thinks.
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Then Kenny sees a woman working in the motel Excuse me,
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says Kenny Can you open the door of my room?
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My key's in the car It's room 17 Yes,
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of course, she says And opens the door of room 17
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thank you says Kenny and he goes into the room Kenny searches the room
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but he cannot find the money from the robbery perhaps I'm
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wrong about her he thinks then he hears somebody opening the door with a key.
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It's Mel.
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Chapter 8.
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I Must Get Away.
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Kenny runs into the bathroom.
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A minute later, he hears Mel talking into the phone.
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Hi, Fran, says Mel.
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No, I'm at the motel.
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No, I'm leaving in an hour.
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Yes, okay.
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Kenny looks out carefully from the bathroom.
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He cannot get to the door,
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but he can get to the window.
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He moves quickly.
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Mel puts down the phone.
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Kenny watches her through the window.
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I must get away from here, he thinks.
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Kenny cannot go back into room 17,
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but he can open the window to room 18.
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Chapter 9 You're the Robber Kenny climbs into room 18.
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There is nobody there.
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He goes across to the door,
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but then he sees something.
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What's that? he thinks.
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Is it a wig?
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It is.
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It's a blonde wig.
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Kenny searches the room.
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Here's a black motorcycle coat, he says to himself.
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And what's this in this bag?
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The money from the robbery.
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Kenny hears somebody coming.
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He wants to get out of the room, but he cannot.
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Ned comes into the room.
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He sees Kenny.
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What are you doing in my room?
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Says Ned.
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Then he sees the blonde wig and the money.
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He looks at Kenny again.
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You know, says Ned.
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Yes, I know, says Kenny.
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You're the Los Angeles supermarket robber.
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Suddenly, Ned takes a gun from his coat.
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Don't move, he says.
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And he takes the bag from Kenny.
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You can't get away, says Kenny.
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Yes, I can, says Ned.
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He hits Kenny on the head.
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Then he locks him in Room 18.
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Chapter 10 I Can't Swim A minute later,
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Mel is looking across at the river from her room.
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Suddenly, she sees a man running.
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What's the matter with him? she thinks.
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Why is he running?
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Then she sees Kenny come out of the next room That man,
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says Kenny He's the Los Angeles supermarket robber Stop him,
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somebody Ned hears him and looks up Then he gets on his motorcycle and drives off quickly
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I can stop him, says Mel.
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She climbs down from her room.
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She runs around the motel,
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gets on her motorcycle, and goes after Ned.
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Mel rides her motorcycle quickly towards the river.
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When she gets to the river,
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she jumps across the river on the motorcycle and stops in front of Ned.
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He cannot stop, and his motorcycle goes into the river.
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Help!
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Help!
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He cries.
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I can't swim!
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Chapter 11 Can We Go Slowly, Please?
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Some people help Ned out of the water.
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More people are coming from the motel.
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Kenny runs across to Mel.
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Are you okay?
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He asks her.
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yes I'm okay she says are you all right yes says Kenny I'm all right
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soon after the police arrive and take Ned away Kenny tells a policeman his story then Mel tells the policewoman her story
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Do I know your face?
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The policewoman asks Mel.
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Are you famous?
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Mel laughs.
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Perhaps you do, she says.
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I'm on TV sometimes.
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Now I remember you, Kenny says to Mel.
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You're Mel Palmer, the famous stunt girl.
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I see you on Stunt Girls USA, on TV sometimes.
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Mel smiles.
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Yes, that's me, she says.
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Now, do you want to come to San Francisco on my motorcycle,
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or do you want to go on the bus?
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I'm coming with you, says Kenny, laughing.
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But can we go slowly, please?
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About This Lesson
This lesson focuses on enhancing your English speaking and listening skills through the intriguing narrative of "Girl on a Motorcycle." By practicing with this engaging story, you will not only improve your comprehension but also gain confidence in your speaking abilities. The lesson is designed for learners at the beginner level, specifically tailored to help you improve your English pronunciation and fluency through a technique known as shadowing.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Motel - A roadside hotel designed for travelers.
- Robber - A person who steals or commits robbery.
- Security guard - A person hired to protect property and maintain safety.
- Motorcycle - A two-wheeled motor vehicle.
- Give me the money - A phrase commonly used in robbery contexts.
- Camera - A device used to capture images or videos.
- Famous - Known about by many people; recognized.
- Police - The civil force that enforces laws, prevents crime, and maintains order.
Practice Tips
To maximize your learning experience with this lesson, consider using the shadow speech technique where you "shadow" the speaker by mimicking their speech. This practice is particularly effective with the dynamic dialogues and narration in the video.
Here are some specific tips to make the most of your practice:
- Listen carefully: Pay close attention to the intonation and rhythm of the sentences as you listen to the narration. The pace is moderate, making it suitable for beginners.
- Repeat after the speaker: Use the shadowspeaks method; after hearing a sentence, try to repeat it immediately. This technique will help you internalize the structure and improve your pronunciation.
- Focus on key vocabulary: Incorporate the key vocabulary listed above into your shadowing practice. Try creating your own sentences with these words after you’ve shadowed to reinforce understanding.
- Record yourself: Listening to your own voice can help identify areas for improvement in your pronunciation and fluency.
- Practice regularly: Consistency is key. Make shadowing a daily part of your English practice routine using this shadowing site or similar resources.
By following these tips, you'll gain greater fluency and confidence in your English speaking skills, making it easier to understand and participate in conversations related to crime, mystery, and everyday situations!
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.
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