Stolen Bicycle

 The Stolen Bicycle 

William: Hey, Henry! I heard about your bike. That's terrible! How did it happen?

Henry: Yeah, it's a ___1___. I had left it locked outside the cafe while I was ___2___ a coffee. When I came out, it was gone. 

William: Oh no, was it parked there for a long time?

Henry: Not really, maybe 20 minutes? I did have a cable ___3___ on it, but I guess someone ______ to cut through it.

William: That's awful. Did you report it to the police?

Henry: Yeah, I had filed a report yesterday. I also let the cafe ___4___ know in case they spot anything on their security cameras.

William: Good thinking. It's ___5___ checking out local online marketplaces too—sometimes stolen bikes show up for sale there.

Henry: That's a good idea. I'll start looking there. And maybe I'll post about it in some local ___6___ or groups as well.

William: Definitely. Let me know if you need help with anything. I can keep an eye out for any ___7___ listings too.

Henry: Thanks, William. I ___8___ it. It's frustrating, but I'm hoping for the best.

William: Anytime, Henry. Hang in there. We'll do what we can to get it back.

B) Quiz: Choose the correct option 

1. Why was Henry's bike stolen?

   - A) Sam forgot to lock it.

   - B) Someone cut through the cable lock.

   - C) A friend borrowed it and forgot to return it.

   - D) The cafe staff took it inside.

2. What did Henry do after discovering the bike was stolen?

   - A) He waited at the cafe.

   - B) He chased the thief.

   - C) He immediately bought a new bike.

   - D) He reported it to the police.

3. What suggestion did William offer to help find the bike?

   - A) Visit nearby shops.

   - B) Register a complaint with mall security.

   - C) Check online marketplaces and post in local forums.

   - D) Hire a private investigator.

4. True or False: Henry parked his bike for over an hour outside the cafe.

   

5. True or False: William informed the cafe staff about the stolen bike.

   

6. True or False: Henry had not reported the theft to the police at the time of their conversation.

C) Vocabulary Test

Match the words or phrases on the left with their correct meanings on the right.

1. Bummer

2. Filed

3. Marketplace

4. Frustrating

5. Cable lock

A) A platform where goods are bought and sold, often online.

B) A type of lock made with steel cables, used for securing bikes and other items.

C) To have submitted or recorded a document or report officially.

D) Disappointing or unfortunate situation.

E) Causing annoyance or upset because of difficulty or complication.

D) Answer These Questions

1. How long did Henry leave his bike outside the cafe?

2. What additional step did Henry take apart from filing a police report?

3. How does William propose to assist Henry in locating the bike?