HISTÓRIA COMPLETA EM INGLÊS - ALISSA - INGLÊS NÍVEL INICIANTE (A1)

Summary

Alyssa, a 12-year-old girl, is forced by her father to leave her village and work in the city after a stranger offers him money. She endures harsh conditions working for a cruel woman and later at a clothing shop, where she’s mistreated. Despite the hardships, Alyssa’s intelligence and honesty catch the attention of a kind, wealthy lady who offers her a better life. The tall lady takes Alyssa in, promising her a future where she will be able to attend school, marking the start of a hopeful new chapter in Alyssa’s life.

Takeaways

• 😀 Alyssa, a 12-year-old girl, is sent to the city against her will by her father to work for a man who offers money.
• 😀 Alyssa loves reading and wants to continue her education, but her father insists she must leave the village.
• 😀 In the city, Alyssa is forced to work long hours under the harsh treatment of her employer, a thin man and his wife.
• 😀 Despite working 15 hours a day, Alyssa remains passionate about reading, using her small earnings to buy a book.
• 😀 The shop owner, a large woman, eventually recognizes Alyssa's literacy skills and moves her from the back room to work directly with customers in the shop.
• 😀 Alyssa's honesty is tested when she returns a purse to a customer, but the shop owner scolds her for leaving the shop to do so.
• 😀 Despite being treated poorly and underpaid, Alyssa stands up for herself, expressing her desire for more than just food and a bed.
• 😀 A tall, kind customer notices Alyssa's situation and intervenes, helping her escape the abusive work environment.
• 😀 The tall lady offers Alyssa a new life, where she will be able to go to school and live without working as a servant.
• 😀 The story concludes with Alyssa leaving the shop and going to live with the tall lady, marking the start of a new chapter where she can pursue her education.

Q & A

What is the main conflict in Alyssa's story?

The main conflict in Alyssa's story revolves around her being forced to leave her village and work under harsh conditions in the city, which she does not want to do. She desires an education and a better life, but she is forced to work for a shop owner and later struggles with her rights and treatment.

Why does Alyssa’s father send her away with the fat man?

Alyssa’s father sends her away because there is no work in the village, and he believes it is in her best interest to go with the fat man to the city. The fat man promises there will be work for her, but it ultimately leads to her exploitation.

How does Alyssa feel about leaving her home and going to the city?

Alyssa feels angry and afraid about leaving her home. She does not want to go with the fat man and is unhappy with the idea of leaving school and the life she knows in the village.

What is the nature of Alyssa’s work once she arrives in the city?

Upon arriving in the city, Alyssa is made to work in a clothes shop under the supervision of the shop owner, where she works 12 hours a day in a small, dark room with other girls. She also has to perform heavy domestic chores under the harsh supervision of the thin man and his wife.

What does Alyssa do with the little money she receives from the shop owner?

Alyssa buys a book with the small amount of money she earns. She continues to read during her short breaks, which sets her apart from the other girls in the shop who cannot read.

How does Alyssa’s literacy affect her situation at the shop?

Alyssa’s ability to read, write, and count surprises the shop owner, who later asks her to work in the shop rather than the backroom with the other girls. This shift in work allows her to interact with the customers, which is a slight improvement in her situation.

What is Alyssa’s relationship with the tall lady?

The tall lady shows kindness to Alyssa. She notices Alyssa's honesty when Alyssa returns the purse she found, and later offers to take Alyssa into her home, where she will be able to go to school and no longer be forced to work.

What does the tall lady offer Alyssa that the shop owner does not?

The tall lady offers Alyssa a chance to escape the oppressive working conditions by providing her with a new home where she can go to school. Unlike the shop owner, who only provides food, a bed, and minimal pay in exchange for hard labor, the tall lady offers Alyssa the opportunity for a better life and education.

What is Alyssa’s reaction when she is told she must leave her new home to work?

Alyssa feels both anger and helplessness when told she must leave her new home to work. She protests that she is being treated like a slave, and her frustration grows as she is forced to comply with the shop owner's demands.

How does the ending of the story offer a sense of hope for Alyssa?

The story ends on a hopeful note as Alyssa is offered a new opportunity by the tall lady. She is taken to a new home where she will not have to work but can attend school and pursue her dreams, offering Alyssa a chance for a brighter future.