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A smiling young woman holding her driver’s license with a passed stamp, celebrating beside a car.

Keep Trying

Family Fear Hope Coming of Age Everyday Life Inspirational Life Lessons Courage Siblings New Beginnings

After two failed tests, Maria is ready to give up on the road for good — until her brother says four words that change everything.l

Explore different versions of Keep Trying by CEFR level, word count, and reading time. Listen to the audio and improve your English through graded short stories and reading comprehension exercises.

B1 level

level: B1

500 Words

5 min