The Old Bicycle — книга для чтения (A2)

Kerem is a young boy. He is fifteen years old. He lives in a small town. Every day, he walks to school.

Kerem wants a bicycle. Many of his friends have bikes. They ride together after school. Kerem feels a little sad when he watches them.

One day, Kerem sees an old bicycle behind his house. It is dirty and broken. The wheels are flat, and the chain is rusty.

Kerem looks at it and thinks, “Maybe I can fix it.” He asks his father, “Can I repair this bike?” His father smiles and says, “Yes, but you must work hard.” Kerem feels excited. The next day, he starts to clean the bicycle. He washes the frame and removes the dirt.

After that, he checks the wheels. They need air. He uses a pump and fills them.

The chain is still a problem. It is old and dry. Kerem buys oil from a small shop. He puts oil on the chain and moves it slowly.