Cover of New Roommates

Jun is sixteen years old. Today, he is going to move into his new dorm room. He feels a little nervous.

His parents help him carry his bags up the stairs. The dorm is bigger than he expected.

When Jun opens the door, he sees two boys already inside. They put posters on the wall.

"Hi! Are you Jun?" asks a tall boy. "I'm Marco. This is my friend, Aki."

"Nice to meet you both," Jun says. He puts his bags down and looks around the room.

The room has three beds, three desks, and one big window. It looks bright and clean.

"You can take the bed by the window," Marco says. "Aki and I already picked our spots."

Jun thanks him and starts to unpack his things. Aki helps him find a good spot for his books.

"So, where are you from?" Aki asks. Jun explains that he grew up in a small town nearby.

They talk about music and their classes for the new year. Jun starts to relax.

Later, Marco orders pizza because it is their first night together. They eat and laugh a lot.

By night, Jun does not feel like a stranger. He feels happy in his new home.

He calls his parents and tells them the good news. "My roommates are really nice," he says.

That night, Jun goes to sleep. He feels very happy. He knows this year is going to be great.

🧠 Check your understanding

  1. Who greets Jun first when he arrives?

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    Answer: Marco

    The tall boy who greets Jun says, "I'm Marco."

  2. Which bed does Jun get?

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    Answer: The bed by the window

    Marco tells Jun, "You can take the bed by the window."

  3. What does Marco order for their first night together?

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    Answer: Pizza

    The text says Marco orders pizza because it is their first night together.

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