Morning Subway

小郭每天早上七点起床。Xiao Guo wakes up at seven every morning.他在公司上班,住在地铁站附近。He works at a company and lives near the subway station.今天他起得有点晚。Today he got up a little late.
他赶紧刷牙、洗脸、吃面包。He quickly brushes his teeth, washes his face, and eats some bread.出门的时候,他看到外面下雨了。When he goes out, he sees it’s raining outside.他没带伞,只好跑去地铁站。He didn’t bring an umbrella, so he has to run to the subway station.地铁里人很多,他站在门口。There are many people in the subway; he stands by the door.
一个女孩在看书,旁边的老人听音乐。A girl is reading a book, and an old man nearby is listening to music.小郭想着:“今天一定要早点到公司。”Xiao Guo thinks, “I must get to the office early today.”
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