The Lesson of Hard Work | Slow English Story for Beginners

I got an A+, I'm so excited! I only got a C, I'm really nervous. Come on, Lucas! Race you home! Wait up... Mom! Dad! We got our exam results! Yeah... we did. Oh, wonderful! Let me see, Anna. Here... 98? That's amazing, Anna! Wow, great job! Thanks, Mom and Dad. Lucas, what about you? I... I got 75. Only 75? Only 75? Lucas, that's not good. You need to work harder. Look at your sister! Yes, Dad. Anna, we have something for you. Really? Yes. A reward for your hard work. Thank you so much! You earned it. I wonder what's inside. Wow, whoa! This is the best gift ever! Lucas, look! A new smartphone! It was in this box. The screen is so bright. I can't wait to use it. Lucas, can you clean the living room? Of course, Mom. Thank you, Lucas. That's very helpful. You're welcome. I'll just watch one more video. Anna, do you want to help? Maybe later. Come on, Anna. It will be quick. Maybe later. I said not now. Maybe later. Okay, I will clean the living room alone. Oh wow, this is amazing! I can't believe it! This is the best! Yes! This game is so fun! I need to review this lesson again. Anna, aren't you going to study? Relax, Lucas. I already got 98 last time. Things can change. Anna, did you prepare for the exam? I'll be fine, Mom. Lucas? I've been studying every day. Hey, you did great! I got a C. I'm so disappointed. You'll do better next time. Mom, Dad, here's my result. 91? Lucas, this is excellent! We're so proud of you! Thank you. Anna, your turn. Here. 49? 49? Anna, what happened? I didn't study. We made a mistake. We focused too much on rewards and not enough on responsibility. And we didn't see Lucas's effort. Anna, we're taking the phone for now. I understand. I can help you study, Anna. Thank you, Lucas. Lucas, Anna, can you both clean the house? Sure! I'll help too. Let's do it together. This window is getting so shiny! Great! The shelves are almost done. Teamwork makes it fun! Looking good! Thanks! Almost done. Me too. Teamwork! Yeah! Lucas, I don't understand this question. Let me explain. I get it now. See? You can do it. Look at them working together. This is what we wanted all along. This part is really interesting. Yeah, we can summarize it together. Not just good grades, but good habits. And a strong bond. This looks wonderful, doesn't it? It smells so good! It's all for my favorite people. I can't wait to try the chicken! Of course, sweetie. Dig in!