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Lookout Mountain Mini-Story Lesson

Hello. This is AJ Hoge and this is the mini-story for “Lookout Mountain.” Let’s get started.

There was a guy. There was a guy named Lance.

What was his name?

Lance, his name was Lance.

There was a girl.

Was there a girl?

Yes, there was. There was a girl.

And what was her name?

Her name was Gina. Lance loved Gina. Lance wanted to kiss Gina.

Did Lance want to kiss Gina or did Lance want to talk to Gina?

Lance wanted to kiss Gina.

Did Gina want to kiss Lance?

No, no, she didn’t.

Gina didn’t want to kiss Lance. She said, “No, I won’t kiss you.” But Lance loved Gina. He said, “I love you. I want to kiss you.”

What did he say?

He said, “I love you. I want to kiss you.” Who said, “I love you. I want to kiss you”?

Lance said that. Lance said, “I love you. I want to kiss you.” Who did he say it to?

He said it to Gina. Lance said, “I love you.. I want to kiss you” to Gina.

Gina said, “No way.”

No way means absolutely no. Absolutely not. No way. Gina said, “No way.” Did Gina want to kiss Lance?

No, no way. She didn’t. She said, “No way.” Lance said, “Please, please, please Gina. I love you.” Gina looked at Lance. She thought “Hm.” Then she said, “Okay, I’ll make a bet with you. We run to San Francisco from New York. If I get there first, you give me $28,250. But if you win, I’ll kiss you.” Did Gina want to make a bet with Lance?

Yes, she wanted to make a bet with Lance.

Who did she want to make a bet with?

With Lance, she wanted to make a bet with Lance.

Who wanted to make a bet with Lance?

Gina, Gina wanted to make a bet with Lance.

What did she want to make?

A bet, she wanted to make a bet with Lance.

Did she want to swim?

No, no, no, she didn’t want to swim. She wanted to run. She wanted to make a bet… run from New York to San Francisco.

What was the bet?

The bet was to run from New York to San Francisco.

If Gina won, what would she get?

Twenty-eight thousand, two hundred and fifty dollars, if Gina won, she would get $28,250.

Who would get $28,250 if she won?

Well, of course, Gina. Gina would get $28,250 if she won the bet… if she won the race.

Would she get $28,279 if she won the race?

No, no, no, no, no, $28,250. She would get $28,250 if she won.

If Lance won, what would Gina do?

If Lance won, she would kiss him.

Would she kiss Lance if Lance won?

Yes, she would. She would kiss Lance if he won.

Would she kiss Lance if he lost the bet?

No, no, no, she wouldn’t kiss him if he lost. She would only kiss him if he won.

Who would she kiss if he won the bet?

Lance, she would kiss Lance if he won the bet.

If Lance won the bet, who would kiss him?

Gina, Gina would kiss him if he won the bet.

What did Lance have to win?

He had to win the bet. He had to win the race from New York to San Francisco. If he won the race Gina would kiss him.

Lance said, “That’s too far. That’s crazy.” Gina laughed, “It’ll be more fun than a barrel of monkeys.” Did Gina think the race would be fun?

Oh, yes. She though the race would be very, very fun. She thought the race would be more fun than a barrel of monkeys. Super fun.

Who thought the race would be more fun than a barrel of monkeys?

Gina, Gina thought the race would be more fun than a barrel of monkeys.

Did Lance think the race would be more fun than a barrel of monkeys?

No, no, no, no, no, Lance didn’t think the race would be more fun than a barrel of monkeys. He thought it was crazy. Gina thought the race would be more fun than a barrel of monkeys.

Did she think the race would be super fun or a little fun?

She thought the race would be super fun. She said, “It’ll be more fun than a barrel of monkeys.” And so they started the race. They started running from New York City. After 42 days, Lance arrived in Denver. Denver, Colorado. He was ahead of Gina. But he was starting to drag.

When he arrived in Denver, was Lance ahead of Gina or behind Gina?

Well, he was ahead of Gina when he arrived in Denver.

Who was he ahead of when he arrived in Denver?

He was ahead of Gina when he arrived in Denver.

When he arrived where?

Denver, when he arrived in Denver he was ahead of Gina.

When he arrived in Denver, how did Lance feel?

Tired, he felt tired. He was starting to drag. Starting to feel tired. He was starting to get tired. Lance was starting to drag.

When was Lance starting to drag?

When he arrived in Denver.

Who was starting to drag?

Lance, Lance was starting to drag.

He was starting to what?

To drag, he was starting to drag. He was starting to feel tired.

Where was Lance starting to drag? Where was he?

In Denver, when he was in Denver he was starting to drag.

And so Lance stopped to rest, “I’m starting to drag.” And then Gina was behind him and she passed him. Gina passed Lance and she laughed, “Ha, ha, ha, see you in San Francisco.” Who passed Lance?

Gina, Gina passed Lance.

What did she do?

She passed Lance.

Did she cry when she passed Lance?

No, she didn’t cry when she passed Lance. She laughed when she passed Lance.

Well, finally they got near San Francisco. Gina was winning. She was two miles ahead of Lance. But she was also starting to drag. Both of them were dragging. Both of them were tired. Gina was ahead. But then Lance remembered his love. He ran faster. He ran faster and faster and faster. And he remembered that he loved Gina. And suddenly he passed Gina and arrived in San Francisco.

Lance won the race. After he won, Lance said to Gina, “I’ll get on my soapbox a minute and say you can’t beat love.”

Okay, did he get on his soapbox?

Yes, he got on his soapbox.

Did he give a short speech about his opinion?

Yes, yes, he talked about his strong opinion. He gave a short little speech about his opinion.

What was his opinion?

His opinion was, “You can’t beat love.” He said I’ll get on my soapbox and say you can’t beat love.

Who got on his soapbox?

Lance, Lance got on his soapbox. Lance said a strong opinion.

Did Gina get on her soapbox?

No, she didn’t. She did not get on her soapbox. Gina did not say a strong opinion. She was quiet. Lance got on his soapbox. Lance said I’ll get on my soapbox a minute and I’ll say you can’t beat love. So Lance got on his soapbox.

Gina said, “Well, I guess you’re right.” And she kissed Lance. Lance was very, very happy. He won the race. He won the bet. And he finally kissed Gina. The end.

Okay. As always, listen to this mini-story every day. Every day for seven days or more. Good luck. Enjoy the story. Enjoy your English learning.

See you next time. Bye bye.