Here’s you can read a short, humorous story for an A1 English level:
Title: The Lost Key
Tom is a young man. He is 25 years old. Tom has a small red car. One day, Tom wants to go to the shop. But Tom has a problem. He cannot find his key.
Tom looks in the kitchen. The key is not there. Tom looks in the bedroom. The key is not there. Tom looks in the bathroom. The key is not there.
Tom is sad. He sits on the sofa. Suddenly, he feels something in his pocket. It is the key! Tom laughs and says, "The key was with me all the time!"
Tom drives to the shop and buys some ice cream. Now Tom is happy.
Vocabulary:
1. Key
2. Car
3. Shop
4. Kitchen
5. Bedroom
6. Bathroom
7. Pocket
8. Sofa
9. Ice cream
10. Laugh
This story is simple, with easy vocabulary and a funny twist at the end, making it perfect for adult beginners.