Jake used to drive his car to work every day. He sat in traffic for almost an hour, feeling tired and bored before the day even began. One day, his car broke down, and he had to take the bus. At first, he was nervous. He had never used public transportation before.
To his surprise, the bus ride was easy and comfortable. He didn’t have to worry about traffic, parking, or gas. He could relax, read a book, or check his phone during the ride. After just a few days, Jake started to enjoy his commute. He noticed the people around him — students, workers, tourists — all sharing the same space, all heading somewhere.
Soon, Jake made the bus part of his daily routine. He even started walking to the bus stop instead of driving. The extra walk helped him feel more awake and healthy. He also began talking to the same people each morning. They shared stories, laughed, and sometimes even had coffee together after the ride.
Jake now saves money and time. He also feels more connected to his city and the people in it. What started as a problem — a broken car — became a positive change in his life.
New Words to Remember:
- traffic – many cars on the road, often moving slowly
- comfortable – feeling relaxed and at ease
- commute – travel from home to work and back
- routine – something done regularly, a usual way of doing things
- connected – feeling close or linked to people or places
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