Some people stood on the small pier. They saw a boat approach. The boat was approaching fast. The boat was approaching the small pier. Was the boat going to stop? People started running.
They started running off the pier. They were worried. They were worried about the boat. The boat kept coming. It didn't slow down. One man stood on the pier. He didn't run. He yelled at the boat.
He waved his arms. He yelled, "Stop! Stop! You're going to crash!" But the boat didn't stop. It kept coming. The man kept yelling. The boat kept coming. Is the driver drunk, the man wondered. He ran as fast as he could. He ran off the pier. The boat crashed into the pier.
✅ Vocabulary Words
| No. | Word | Definition | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | stood on the small pier | were waiting or standing on a narrow structure built out into the water | Some people **stood on the small pier**. |
| 02 | saw a boat approach | noticed a water vehicle getting closer to them | They **saw a boat approach**. |
| 03 | approaching fast | getting closer very quickly, indicating high speed | The boat was **approaching fast**. |
| 04 | kept coming | continued to move toward the pier without stopping or changing direction | The boat **kept coming**. |
| 05 | running off the pier | moving quickly away from the structure and onto the shore | They started **running off the pier**. |
| 06 | didn't slow down | maintained its high speed, making a stop impossible | It **didn't slow down**. |
| 07 | yelled at the boat | shouted loudly toward the approaching vessel | He **yelled at the boat**. |
| 08 | waved his arms | moved his hands and arms in the air to signal or attract attention | He **waved his arms**. |
| 09 | going to crash | about to hit the pier violently (an inevitable collision) | "You're **going to crash**!" |
| 10 | crashed into the pier | collided violently with the pier, causing damage | The boat **crashed into the pier**. |
❓ Comprehension Questions & Answers
| No. | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Where were the people standing? | On the **small pier**. |
| 02 | What did they see? | A **boat approach**. |
| 03 | How was the boat approaching? | It was approaching **fast**. |
| 04 | What did the people start doing out of worry? | They started **running off the pier**. |
| 05 | Did the boat slow down? | **No**, it didn't slow down; it kept coming. |
| 06 | Who remained standing on the pier for a moment? | **One man** stood on the pier. |
| 07 | What two actions did the man take to warn the boat? | He **yelled at the boat** and **waved his arms**. |
| 08 | What did the man yell at the driver? | "**Stop! Stop! You're going to crash!**" |
| 09 | What did the man do last? | He **ran as fast as he could off the pier**. |
| 10 | What was the final outcome of the event? | The boat **crashed into the pier**. |
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