A Story of Change: From Layoff to Laughter

A man named Ricci had a big change in his life. A few years ago, in the year 2022, Ricci worked at a big company. One day, the company said he did not need to come to work anymore. This is called being laid off.

Ricci was scared at first. He had to think about what to do next. Ricci loved to make people laugh. He liked to tell jokes on a stage. This is called being a comedian. He decided to use this change as a chance. He would try to be a comedian all the time! He used some money from the company to help start his new dream.

It was not always easy. Ricci sometimes worked at a store to help pay for his home and food. Sometimes he felt worried. He wondered if he made the right choice. But he kept trying. He practiced telling jokes. He made videos. He asked other funny people for advice. He learned a lot.

Now, Ricci travels to different places to tell his jokes. He is very happy he tried. He says that even when something scary happens, like losing a job, it can lead to something good. He followed his dream to make people smile. Ricci says it is important to try hard and not give up, even when you are afraid.

Reading Comprehension Questions

What happened to Ricci in 2022?
A. He started a new job at a store.
B. He became a famous comedian.
C. He was laid off from his company job.
D. He moved to a new city.
What did Ricci decide to do after he was laid off?
A. Go back to school.
B. Try to be a comedian.
C. Find another company job right away.
D. Stop working completely.
How did Ricci feel about the change at first?
A. He was excited and not scared at all.
B. He was angry at the company.
C. He was scared but thought it was a sign.
D. He was bored and wanted something new.
What did Ricci do to help pay his bills while being a comedian?
A. He sold his car.
B. He worked at a retail store.
C. He asked his family for money.
D. He stopped paying his bills.
What is the main lesson from Ricci’s story?
A. Company jobs are not good.
B. It is easy to become a comedian.
C. A scary change can lead to a happy new dream.
D. You should never try new things.

Vocabulary Words

Laid off: When a company tells a worker they do not have a job anymore.
Comedian: A person whose job is to tell jokes and make people laugh.
Dream: Something you very much want to do or be.
Scared: A feeling of being afraid or nervous.
Advice: Helpful ideas given by one person to another.