Бесплатный фрагмент - Чтение на английском для школьников

Предисловие

Дорогие читатели и родители,

Эта книга предназначена для школьников, которые хотят улучшить свои навыки чтения и понимания английского языка. Чтение — один из самых эффективных способов освоения языка, поскольку оно помогает не только расширить словарный запас, но и улучшить восприятие грамматики и структуры предложений. Основная цель этой книги — развить у учеников уверенность в чтении на английском и научить их понимать прочитанное в контексте повседневных ситуаций.

Каждая глава книги представляет собой простую, но интересную историю, в которой используются фразы и выражения, характерные для повседневного общения. Эти истории созданы с учетом возраста и уровня знаний учащихся, чтобы им было легко понять и усвоить материал. Важно, чтобы дети читали истории внимательно, уделяя внимание не только новым словам, но и контексту, в котором они употребляются.

Для эффективного изучения языка важно не просто читать, но и активно работать с текстом. Я рекомендую читать вслух, чтобы развивать правильное произношение и улучшать восприятие языка на слух. Это поможет не только лучше запомнить слова, но и научиться интонационно правильно строить предложения. Также полезно после прочтения каждой истории подготовить пересказ. Это упражнение помогает усвоить материал, научиться выражать мысли на английском и укрепляет навыки письма.

Кроме того, в конце каждой главы вы найдете упражнения, которые помогут закрепить усвоенные фразы и выражения. Эти задания нацелены на улучшение понимания текста и практическое использование языка. Они направлены на то, чтобы учащиеся могли не только понимать прочитанное, но и применять новые знания в реальных ситуациях.

Чтение и активная работа с текстом — это ключевые этапы в освоении языка. С каждой новой историей и упражнением вы будете становиться всё более уверенными в своем владении английским и готовыми использовать его в повседневной жизни.

Желаю вам успехов в обучении и надеюсь, что эта книга станет полезным инструментом на пути к улучшению ваших языковых навыков.

A Day at the Amusement Park

(День в парке аттракционов)

Story

It was a bright and sunny Saturday morning when Emily and her friends arrived at the amusement park. They had been planning this trip for weeks, and everyone was excited. As they entered the park, the sound of music, laughter, and screams from the roller coasters filled the air.

«Look at that huge Ferris wheel!» said Max, pointing to the giant wheel in the distance. «I want to go on that one first!»

Emily nodded. «It’s going to be so much fun! But let’s take a picture in front of it first.»

They stopped for a quick photo, and then headed toward the Ferris wheel. On the way, they passed a candy shop with colorful cotton candy and all kinds of sweet treats. «Yum!» said Lily. «Let’s get some cotton candy later.»

When they reached the Ferris wheel, the line was already long. «Looks like everyone had the same idea,» Max said with a laugh. After a few minutes of waiting, it was their turn.

As the Ferris wheel started moving, Emily felt a little nervous. «It’s higher than I thought!» she said, holding onto the bar in front of her. Max, sitting next to her, was already enjoying the view. «This is awesome!» he shouted.

After the Ferris wheel ride, they decided to go on the roller coaster. «This is going to be the best ride of the day!» Emily said. When the roller coaster started, they screamed in excitement as they went up and down the steep hills. «Whee!» shouted Lily. «This is amazing!»

Later, they went to the arcade and played some video games. Max won a big stuffed bear from one of the claw machines. «I can’t believe I won it!» he said, holding up the bear proudly.

By the end of the day, they were all tired but happy. «This was the best day ever!» Emily said as they walked toward the exit. «Let’s come back next weekend!»

As they left the park, Emily couldn’t stop smiling. She knew that this day would be one of the best memories of her summer.

Useful Phrases and Expressions

A bright and sunny day — Яркий и солнечный день

Had been planning this trip for weeks — Планировали эту поездку несколько недель

The sound of music, laughter, and screams — Звук музыки, смеха и криков

Look at that huge Ferris wheel! — Посмотри на это огромное колесо обозрения!

I want to go on that one first — Я хочу поехать на этом первым

Let’s take a picture in front of it — Давай сфотографируемся перед ним

Yum! — Вкусно!

Let’s get some cotton candy later — Давай купим сахарную вату позже

Looks like everyone had the same idea — Похоже, у всех была такая же идея

It’s higher than I thought — Это выше, чем я думала

This is awesome! — Это круто!

The best ride of the day — Лучшая аттракцион дня

Whee! — Ууу! (восклицание от восторга)

This is amazing! — Это потрясающе!

I can’t believe I won it! — Не могу поверить, что я выиграл это!

Best day ever! — Лучший день на свете!

Let’s come back next weekend — Давай вернемся в следующий уикенд

One of the best memories of my summer — Одно из лучших воспоминаний лета

Exercises

Exercise 1: Matching (Сопоставление фраз с переводами)

Match the English phrase with the correct Russian translation.

A bright and sunny day

Yum!

The best ride of the day

Let’s take a picture in front of it

Whee!

A. Вкусно!

B. Лучший аттракцион дня

C. Давай сфотографируемся перед ним

D. Яркий и солнечный день

E. Ууу!

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks (Заполнение пропусков)

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrase from the list below.

It was a ______ morning when we arrived at the park.

Max won a ______ from the claw machine.

«Let’s get some ______ later,» Lily said, pointing at the candy shop.

«This is going to be the ______ ride of the day!» Emily said.

After the roller coaster, they were all ______ but happy.

List of phrases:

cotton candy

stuffed bear

bright and sunny

tired

best

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions (Ответь на вопросы)

Answer the following questions based on the story.

What was the first ride that Emily and her friends wanted to go on?

What did Lily want to get later in the story?

How did Emily feel when she went on the Ferris wheel?

What did Max win at the arcade?

How did Emily feel at the end of the day?

Answer Key

Exercise 1: Matching

1 — D. Яркий и солнечный день

2 — A. Вкусно!

3 — B. Лучший аттракцион дня

4 — C. Давай сфотографируемся перед ним

5 — E. Ууу!

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks

bright and sunny

stuffed bear

cotton candy

best

tired

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions

The first ride they wanted to go on was the Ferris wheel.

Lily wanted to get some cotton candy.

Emily felt a little nervous when she went on the Ferris wheel.

Max won a big stuffed bear from the claw machine.

Emily felt happy at the end of the day and thought it was the best day ever.

The New Student

(Новый ученик)

Story

It was the first day of the new school year, and everyone was excited to see their friends again. But today was different. There was a new student in their class, and everyone was curious about him.

When the bell rang, the teacher, Mrs. Thompson, stood up and smiled. «Class, we have a new student with us today. His name is Tom, and he’s just moved here from another city. Let’s make him feel welcome!»

Tom stood up nervously. He was tall and had short brown hair. «Hi, everyone,» he said, waving a little. «I’m Tom, and I hope we can all be friends.»

The students smiled and waved back. Max, who sat at the front of the class, raised his hand. «Hi, Tom! Where are you from?» he asked.

«I’m from a city called Riverwood,» Tom replied. «It’s really different here. I hope I can learn all about this place.»

«Don’t worry,» said Lily, who sat next to Max. «We’ll show you around and help you get used to everything. It’s not so hard once you know where everything is!»

At lunch, Tom sat with Max and Lily. They showed him where the cafeteria was and what the best foods to try were. «You have to try the chocolate chip cookies,» Lily said. «They’re the best!»

During recess, Tom played soccer with the other kids. He was a little shy at first, but soon he was laughing and having fun. «This is great!» he said, kicking the ball toward the goal. «I love soccer!»

The next day, Tom came to school with a big smile on his face. He had made a lot of new friends already, and he felt like he was starting to belong. He waved to Max and Lily. «Thanks for everything,» he said. «I think I’m going to like it here!»

Max and Lily smiled back. «We’re glad you’re here, Tom,» Max said. «Welcome to our school!»

Useful Phrases and Expressions

The first day of school — Первый день в школе

Everyone was excited to see their friends again — Все были рады снова увидеть своих друзей

Let’s make him feel welcome — Давайте сделаем так, чтобы ему было комфортно

He was nervous — Он был нервничал

Waving a little — Немного помахал рукой

I hope we can all be friends — Надеюсь, мы все будем друзьями

Don’t worry — Не переживай

We’ll show you around — Мы тебе все покажем

It’s not so hard once you know where everything is — Это не так сложно, когда знаешь, где что находится

Try the chocolate chip cookies — Попробуй печенье с шоколадными кусочками

They’re the best — Они самые лучшие

A little shy at first — Сначала немного стеснительный

Laughing and having fun — Смех и веселье

I love soccer! — Я люблю футбол!

I think I’m going to like it here — Думаю, мне здесь понравится

I feel like I’m starting to belong — Я чувствую, что начинаю ощущать себя здесь своим

Welcome to our school! — Добро пожаловать в нашу школу!

Thanks for everything — Спасибо за все

Exercises

Exercise 1: Matching (Сопоставление фраз с переводами)

Match the English phrase with the correct Russian translation.

Let’s make him feel welcome

I’m a little shy at first

I think I’m going to like it here

Don’t worry

I hope we can all be friends

A. Надеюсь, мы все будем друзьями

B. Не переживай

C. Думаю, мне здесь понравится

D. Давайте сделаем так, чтобы ему было комфортно

E. Сначала немного стеснительный

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks (Заполнение пропусков)

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrase from the list below.

Tom was ______ when he stood up in front of the class.

Lily said, «You have to try the ______ cookies.»

Max said, «We’ll show you ______.»

Tom joined the soccer game, and soon he was laughing and ______.

Tom felt like he was ______ after just one day.

List of phrases:

chocolate chip

fun

a little shy

starting to belong

everything around

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions (Ответь на вопросы)

Answer the following questions based on the story.

What was Tom nervous about on his first day?

How did Max and Lily help Tom feel welcome?

What was the first thing Tom did with Max and Lily at lunch?

How did Tom feel after playing soccer with the other kids?

What did Tom say on the second day of school?

Answer Key

Exercise 1: Matching

1 — D. Давайте сделаем так, чтобы ему было комфортно

2 — E. Сначала немного стеснительный

3 — C. Думаю, мне здесь понравится

4 — B. Не переживай

5 — A. Надеюсь, мы все будем друзьями

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks

a little shy

chocolate chip

everything around

fun

starting to belong

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions

Tom was nervous about meeting everyone and speaking in front of the class.

Max and Lily showed Tom around, helped him find the cafeteria, and made him feel comfortable.

The first thing Tom did with Max and Lily was sit with them at lunch and try the food in the cafeteria.

After playing soccer, Tom felt happy and excited.

Tom said, «Thanks for everything. I think I’m going to like it here!»

Lost in the Mall

(Потеряться в торговом центре)

Story

It was a Saturday afternoon, and Anna and her best friend Sarah were at the mall. They had been planning to go shopping for weeks, and today was the perfect day. The mall was crowded, with people walking everywhere, and music playing from the stores.

«I can’t wait to buy those new shoes!» Anna said, looking excited. «I saw them online, and they’re even better in person!»

«I’m going to look for a new jacket,» Sarah replied, smiling. «Let’s meet at the food court in an hour.»

They agreed to meet in an hour, and then they both headed in different directions. Anna walked toward the shoe store, and Sarah went to check out the clothing section.

At first, everything was fine. Anna found the shoes she wanted and picked out her size. But when she turned around to find Sarah, she realized something — she couldn’t see her anywhere.

«Sarah?» Anna called out. She looked around, but there were so many people. «Where is she?»

Anna started to walk through the mall, but the crowds made it hard to see clearly. She checked every store she passed, but there was no sign of Sarah.

Her heart started to race. What should she do? She had never been lost before.

Finally, she decided to go to the food court. Maybe Sarah was already waiting there. When she arrived, she looked around, but Sarah wasn’t there either.

Feeling a little scared, Anna went to the information desk. «Excuse me,» she said nervously. «I’m lost. I can’t find my friend. She was supposed to meet me here.»

The woman at the desk smiled kindly. «Don’t worry, dear. We can help you. We’ll make an announcement for your friend to meet you here.»

Anna felt a little better knowing someone was helping her. A few minutes later, Sarah appeared, looking a little worried but relieved. «I couldn’t find you either!» she said, hugging Anna. «I’m so glad you’re okay!»

«I’m just happy we’re back together,» Anna said, laughing. «Next time, we’ll stick together!»

The two friends spent the rest of the afternoon shopping and having fun. Even though it was a little scary at first, Anna knew that she had learned an important lesson: always stay close to your friends in crowded places.

Useful Phrases and Expressions

It was a Saturday afternoon — Это было в субботу днем

I can’t wait to — Не могу дождаться, чтобы…

Let’s meet at the food court — Давай встретимся в фудкорте

Everything was fine at first — Сначала все было в порядке

I can’t see her anywhere — Я не могу ее нигде найти

There were so many people — Было так много людей

Her heart started to race — Ее сердце начало биться быстрее

What should I do? — Что мне делать?

I’ve never been lost before — Я никогда не терялась раньше

Feeling a little scared — Чувствовать себя немного напуганной

I’m lost — Я потерялась

We’ll make an announcement — Мы сделаем объявление

I’m so glad you’re okay — Я так рада, что ты в порядке

Stick together — Держитесь вместе

I learned an important lesson — Я извлекла важный урок

Exercises

Exercise 1: Matching (Сопоставление фраз с переводами)

Match the English phrase with the correct Russian translation.

I can’t wait to

I’m lost

I’m so glad you’re okay

We’ll make an announcement

I learned an important lesson

A. Я извлекла важный урок

B. Я потерялась

C. Я так рада, что ты в порядке

D. Не могу дождаться, чтобы…

E. Мы сделаем объявление

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks (Заполнение пропусков)

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrase from the list below.

Anna was looking for Sarah but ______.

«I’m lost,» Anna said to the woman at the desk. «I can’t find my ______.»

«Let’s ______ at the food court,» Sarah said earlier.

«What should I ______?» Anna thought to herself.

Sarah was ______ when she found Anna.

List of phrases:

anywhere

friend

do

scared

meet

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions (Ответь на вопросы)

Answer the following questions based on the story.

What was Anna excited about when she first went to the mall?

Where did Anna and Sarah agree to meet after an hour?

How did Anna feel when she realized she couldn’t find Sarah?

What did Anna do when she couldn’t find Sarah at the food court?

What lesson did Anna learn by the end of the story?

Answer Key

Exercise 1: Matching

1 — D. Не могу дождаться, чтобы…

2 — B. Я потерялась

3 — C. Я так рада, что ты в порядке

4 — E. Мы сделаем объявление

5 — A. Я извлекла важный урок

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks

anywhere

friend

meet

do

scared

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions

Anna was excited about buying new shoes.

They agreed to meet at the food court.

Anna felt scared and nervous when she couldn’t find Sarah.

Anna went to the information desk to ask for help when she couldn’t find Sarah.

Anna learned to always stay close to her friends in crowded places.

The Surprise Birthday Party

(Сюрприз на день рождения)

Story

It was Sarah’s birthday, and Anna was planning something very special for her. She wanted to throw Sarah a surprise birthday party, but it had to be a secret — Sarah couldn’t know a thing!

For the past few days, Anna had been talking to all their friends, making sure everyone could come. They decided to meet at the park in the afternoon. Anna had already planned everything — decorations, food, and even a birthday cake. She was a little nervous. Would Sarah be surprised? Would everything go smoothly?

On the day of the party, Anna woke up early to get everything ready. She had to decorate the picnic area with colorful balloons and banners. «This is going to be amazing!» she thought, as she tied the last balloon to the tree.

By the time Sarah was supposed to arrive, everyone was hiding behind the bushes, waiting for her to show up. «I hope she doesn’t figure it out,» Anna whispered to Lily, who was standing next to her.

Suddenly, they saw Sarah walking into the park, looking a little confused. «Where is everyone?» Sarah asked, looking around. Anna quickly waved to her from behind the bushes. «Surprise!» she shouted, jumping out from her hiding place.

Sarah gasped and covered her mouth. «Oh my gosh! You guys really tricked me!» she said, laughing. «I didn’t think anyone would remember!»

Everyone laughed and cheered, and then they started singing «Happy Birthday» to Sarah. The cake was brought out, and Sarah made a wish before blowing out the candles. «Thank you, everyone! This is the best birthday ever!» she said, smiling from ear to ear.

After the cake, they played games, danced to music, and enjoyed the rest of the afternoon. It was the perfect surprise birthday party, and Sarah would remember it for a long time.

As the party came to an end, Anna felt happy. «I’m so glad everything went perfectly,» she thought. It had been a lot of work, but seeing Sarah so happy made it all worth it.

Useful Phrases and Expressions

It was Sarah’s birthday — Это был день рождения Сары

She wanted to throw a surprise birthday party — Она хотела устроить сюрприз на день рождения

It had to be a secret — Это должно было быть секретом

Making sure everyone could come — Убедиться, что все смогут прийти

Would Sarah be surprised? — Будет ли Сара удивлена?

She woke up early to get everything ready — Она встала рано, чтобы все подготовить

Decorate the picnic area — Украшать место для пикника

I hope she doesn’t figure it out — Надеюсь, она не догадается

Where is everyone? — Где все?

Surprise! — Сюрприз!

You guys really tricked me! — Вы меня реально обманули!

The best birthday ever! — Лучший день рождения на свете!

Sing «Happy Birthday» — Петь «С Днем Рождения»

Make a wish before blowing out the candles — Загадать желание перед тем, как задуть свечи

It had been a lot of work, but worth it — Это была большая работа, но того стоило

Exercises

Exercise 1: Matching (Сопоставление фраз с переводами)

Match the English phrase with the correct Russian translation.

Surprise!

The best birthday ever!

Make a wish before blowing out the candles

Where is everyone?

It had to be a secret

A. Загадать желание перед тем, как задуть свечи

B. Где все?

C. Это должно было быть секретом

D. Лучший день рождения на свете!

E. Сюрприз!

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks (Заполнение пропусков)

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrase from the list below.

Anna was planning a ______ birthday party for Sarah.

«______!» Anna shouted, jumping out from behind the bushes.

«This is the ______ birthday ever!» Sarah said, smiling.

The party was a ______, and Sarah didn’t know anything about it.

Everyone sang "______" when Sarah cut the cake.

List of phrases:

secret

surprise

Happy Birthday

best

surprise

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions (Ответь на вопросы)

Answer the following questions based on the story.

Why was Anna planning a surprise birthday party for Sarah?

What did Anna have to do in the morning to get ready for the party?

How did Sarah react when she saw the surprise party?

What did Sarah say after blowing out the candles?

What did Anna think at the end of the party?

Answer Key

Exercise 1: Matching

1 — E. Сюрприз!

2 — D. Лучший день рождения на свете!

3 — A. Загадать желание перед тем, как задуть свечи

4 — B. Где все?

5 — C. Это должно было быть секретом

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks

surprise

Surprise

best

secret

Happy Birthday

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions

Anna was planning the surprise birthday party because it was Sarah’s birthday.

Anna had to decorate the picnic area with balloons and banners.

Sarah reacted by being surprised and saying, «You guys really tricked me!»

After blowing out the candles, Sarah said, «This is the best birthday ever!»

Anna thought that it had been a lot of work, but it was worth it because Sarah was so happy.

A Rainy Day Adventure

(Приключение в дождливый день)

Story

It was one of those days when the sky was filled with dark clouds, and the rain just wouldn’t stop. Emily and Max had been hoping for a sunny day so they could go to the park, but instead, they were stuck inside, staring out the window.

«This is so boring,» Emily said, watching the rain pour down. «What are we going to do all day?»

Max sighed and picked up his video game controller. «I guess we could play some video games… but it doesn’t feel the same when it’s raining outside.»

Just then, Emily’s little brother, Ben, ran into the room, holding a notebook. «I have an idea!» he said, excitedly. «Why don’t we make a treasure map and go on a treasure hunt around the house? It’ll be our rainy day adventure!»

Emily and Max looked at each other, and then they both smiled. «That’s actually a really cool idea!» Max said. «Let’s do it!»

They grabbed some paper, colored markers, and started drawing the map. They made their house into a jungle, with the living room as the «cave,» the kitchen as the «ocean,» and the hallway as the «mountain range.» Ben even added a big red X on the map to mark the «treasure spot.»

When the map was ready, the three of them put on their rain boots and started their adventure. Emily was the leader, holding the map and giving directions. «The first stop is the living room cave!» she said, pointing to the map.

They crawled around the couch and behind chairs, pretending to be explorers in a dark cave. They found their first «clue» — a shiny coin under the couch cushions. «Found it!» Ben shouted, jumping up and down.

Next, they moved to the kitchen, which was now the «ocean.» They had to cross the «sea» by stepping on towels that were spread out on the floor, avoiding the «sharks» (the chairs). They made it across safely and found another clue — a shiny rock in the pantry.

Finally, they reached the hallway, the «mountain range.» Emily led the way, climbing over the «rocks» (the scattered shoes and bags). At the end of the hallway, they found the treasure — a box of chocolate bars hidden behind the closet door.

«This was the best rainy day ever!» Max said, holding up a chocolate bar. «Who knew staying inside could be so much fun?»

Emily smiled and handed Max a piece of chocolate. «Sometimes the best adventures happen when you least expect them,» she said.

Useful Phrases and Expressions

It was one of those days — Это был один из тех дней

The sky was filled with dark clouds — Небо было покрыто темными облаками

The rain just wouldn’t stop — Дождь никак не прекращался

What are we going to do all day? — Что мы будем делать весь день?

This is so boring — Это так скучно

It doesn’t feel the same when it’s raining outside — Не так весело, когда на улице дождь

I have an idea! — У меня есть идея!

Let’s go on a treasure hunt — Давайте отправимся на охоту за сокровищами

It’ll be our rainy day adventure — Это будет наше приключение в дождливый день

That’s actually a really cool idea! — Это на самом деле отличная идея!

We made the house into a jungle — Мы превратили дом в джунгли

The first stop is the living room cave — Первая остановка — пещера в гостиной

Found it! — Нашел!

Cross the sea by stepping on towels — Перейти через море, наступая на полотенца

We reached the mountain range — Мы добрались до горного хребта

This was the best rainy day ever! — Это было лучшее приключение в дождливый день!

The best adventures happen when you least expect them — Лучшие приключения случаются, когда ты их меньше всего ожидаешь

Exercises

Exercise 1: Matching (Сопоставление фраз с переводами)

Match the English phrase with the correct Russian translation.

What are we going to do all day?

This is so boring

The best rainy day ever!

I have an idea!

We made the house into a jungle

A. Это было лучшее приключение в дождливый день!

B. У меня есть идея!

C. Мы превратили дом в джунгли

D. Что мы будем делать весь день?

E. Это так скучно

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks (Заполнение пропусков)

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrase from the list below.

Emily and Max were bored because the ______ wouldn’t stop.

Ben suggested they make a ______ and go on a treasure hunt.

The kitchen was the ______, and they had to cross the sea by stepping on towels.

After finding the treasure, Max said, «This was the ______ rainy day ever!»

The best adventures happen when you least ______ them.

List of phrases:

rain

jungle

expected

treasure map

best

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions (Ответь на вопросы)

Answer the following questions based on the story.

Why were Emily and Max bored at the beginning of the story?

What did Ben suggest they do to make the rainy day more fun?

How did they cross the «ocean» in the kitchen?

What was the treasure they found at the end of the adventure?

What lesson did Emily learn by the end of the story?

Answer Key

Exercise 1: Matching

1 — D. Что мы будем делать весь день?

2 — E. Это так скучно

3 — A. Это было лучшее приключение в дождливый день!

4 — B. У меня есть идея!

5 — C. Мы превратили дом в джунгли

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks

rain

treasure map

jungle

best

expected

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions

Emily and Max were bored because it was raining outside, and they couldn’t go to the park.

Ben suggested they make a treasure map and go on a treasure hunt around the house.

They crossed the «ocean» by stepping on towels spread out on the floor.

The treasure they found at the end of the adventure was a box of chocolate bars.

Emily learned that sometimes the best adventures happen when you least expect them.

Going on a School Trip

(Поездка на школьную экскурсию)

Story

It was a bright and sunny Friday morning, and the students of Class 7B were getting ready for their school trip. They had been looking forward to this day for weeks, and now it had finally arrived.

«Are you ready, Max?» Emily asked, adjusting her backpack.

«Almost,» Max replied, zipping up his bag. «I just hope we don’t get lost on the way.»

«Don’t worry, Max,» Emily said with a smile. «The teachers will make sure we get there safely.»

The students gathered outside the school building, where the buses were waiting. Everyone was excited and talking about the trip. They were going to a historical museum to learn more about the country’s history.

«Remember, no running around the bus!» Mrs. Thompson, their teacher, called out as she checked the list of students. «We need to stay together as a group.»

When everyone was on the bus, the ride began. Emily sat next to Max by the window. «I’ve never been to a museum before,» Emily said. «I’m really excited to see all the old artifacts!»

Max smiled. «Me too. I think I’ll learn a lot today.»

After about an hour, they arrived at the museum. Mrs. Thompson led the students into the building. The museum guide, Mr. Harris, greeted them at the entrance. «Welcome, students! I’m Mr. Harris, and I’ll be showing you around today. First, let’s visit the ancient history section.»

The students followed Mr. Harris as he showed them ancient pottery, weapons, and other artifacts. «This pottery is over 2,000 years old!» Mr. Harris said. «Can you imagine who might have used it?»

«I can’t believe these things are so old!» Max said, looking at a cracked pot carefully.

After the tour, they had some free time to explore the museum. Emily and Max went to the section about famous leaders. They learned about powerful kings and queens who had ruled the country in the past. Emily was especially interested in a painting of a queen who looked very strong and confident.

«It’s amazing to think how much history there is here,» Emily said.

Finally, after a fun day of learning, the students gathered outside the museum to head back to the buses. Mrs. Thompson made sure everyone was present and accounted for. «It was a great trip, don’t you think?» she asked as they boarded the buses.

«It was awesome!» Max said. «I learned so much today!»

On the way back to school, Emily and Max talked about their favorite parts of the trip. «I’m so glad we came,» Emily said. «It was the best school trip ever!»

Useful Phrases and Expressions

Getting ready for the school trip — Готовимся к школьной экскурсии

I’ve never been to a museum before — Я никогда не был в музее раньше

The teachers will make sure we get there safely — Учителя позаботятся о том, чтобы мы доехали безопасно

Stay together as a group — Оставайтесь вместе группой

No running around the bus! — Не бегать возле автобуса!

I’m really excited to see… — Я очень рад (а) увидеть…

I think I’ll learn a lot today — Думаю, я многому научусь сегодня

Can you imagine who might have used it? — Можешь ли ты представить, кто мог использовать это?

It’s amazing to think how much history there is here — Удивительно думать, сколько истории здесь

It was the best school trip ever! — Это была лучшая школьная экскурсия!

Let’s visit the ancient history section — Давайте посетим раздел о древней истории

I learned so much today — Я многому научился сегодня

I’m especially interested in… — Я особенно интересуюсь…

We need to stay together as a group — Нам нужно оставаться вместе группой

I can’t believe these things are so old! — Не могу поверить, что этим вещам так много лет!

Exercises

Exercise 1: Matching (Сопоставление фраз с переводами)

Match the English phrase with the correct Russian translation.

I’m really excited to see…

Stay together as a group

It’s amazing to think how much history there is here

We need to stay together as a group

I learned so much today

A. Нам нужно оставаться вместе группой

B. Я очень рад (а) увидеть…

C. Удивительно думать, сколько истории здесь

D. Я многому научился сегодня

E. Оставайтесь вместе группой

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks (Заполнение пропусков)

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrase from the list below.

Emily said, «I’ve never been to a ______ before.»

Mrs. Thompson reminded the students to ______.

Max said, «I think I’ll ______ today.»

Mr. Harris said, «This pottery is over ______ years old.»

«It was the ______ school trip ever!» said Max.

List of phrases:

museum

stay together

learn a lot

2,000

best

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions (Ответь на вопросы)

Answer the following questions based on the story.

What were Emily and Max excited about on the school trip?

What did the students learn about in the ancient history section?

What was Emily interested in when she visited the museum?

What did Max say about the trip at the end?

How did Mrs. Thompson make sure everyone was safe after the trip?

Answer Key

Exercise 1: Matching

1 — B. Я очень рад (а) увидеть…

2 — E. Оставайтесь вместе группой

3 — C. Удивительно думать, сколько истории здесь

4 — A. Нам нужно оставаться вместе группой

5 — D. Я многому научился сегодня

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks

museum

stay together

learn a lot

2,000

best

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions

Emily and Max were excited to visit the museum and learn about history.

In the ancient history section, the students learned about pottery, weapons, and other artifacts.

Emily was especially interested in a painting of a strong and confident queen.

Max said, «It was awesome! I learned so much today!»

Mrs. Thompson made sure everyone was present and accounted for before they got on the buses to go back to school.

Helping at the Animal Shelter

(Помощь в приюте для животных)

Story

One sunny Saturday, Lily and her friend Emma decided to spend the day helping at the local animal shelter. They had heard from their teacher that the shelter was looking for volunteers to help take care of the animals, and both girls thought it would be a great way to spend their free time.

When they arrived at the shelter, they were greeted by the manager, Mr. Scott. «Welcome, girls!» he said with a smile. «We’re so happy to have you here today. We have lots of animals that need your help.»

Lily and Emma nodded, eager to get started. «What can we do first?» Emma asked.

Mr. Scott explained that there were several tasks they could help with: feeding the animals, cleaning the cages, and walking the dogs. «Let’s start with feeding the cats,» he suggested. «I’ll show you where everything is.»

Lily and Emma followed Mr. Scott into the room where the cats were kept. There were several small cages, each with a cat inside. Some of the cats looked a little shy, while others were more curious.

«Look at this one!» Lily said, pointing to a fluffy white cat. «She looks so cute!»

«She’s one of our new arrivals,» Mr. Scott explained. «Her name is Snowball.»

The girls carefully filled the food bowls with fresh food and placed them in the cages. The cats immediately began eating, purring with happiness. It felt good to help the animals.

After feeding the cats, it was time to clean the dog kennels. Lily and Emma grabbed buckets and mops and headed to the dog area. There were several excited dogs wagging their tails, happy to see the girls.

«Hi there, boy!» Emma said to a friendly golden retriever. «You look like you’re ready for a walk!»

Mr. Scott showed them how to clean the kennels properly and explained that it was important to keep the dogs’ living spaces clean and comfortable. Lily and Emma worked together, washing the floors and changing the bedding in each kennel.

«Now it’s time for the fun part!» Mr. Scott said with a smile. «Let’s take the dogs for a walk in the park.»

Lily and Emma each grabbed a leash and led the dogs outside. The sun was shining, and the dogs ran happily around the park, enjoying their walk. Lily was walking Snowball, the cat’s namesake, who was now a playful puppy. «This is so much fun!» Lily said. «I love helping these animals.»

After a long day of work, Lily and Emma were tired but happy. Mr. Scott thanked them for their help. «You two did an amazing job today. These animals are lucky to have volunteers like you.»

Lily smiled and said, «It was such a rewarding day. I think I’ll come back next weekend.»

«I will, too,» Emma agreed. «I’m so glad we decided to help out.»

Useful Phrases and Expressions

Spend the day helping — Провести день, помогая

Take care of the animals — Заботиться о животных

We’re so happy to have you here — Мы так рады, что вы здесь

What can we do first? — Что нам делать первым?

Let’s start with feeding the cats — Давайте начнем с кормления кошек

Look at this one! — Посмотри на этого!

She’s one of our new arrivals — Она одна из наших новых постояльцев

The cats immediately began eating — Кошки сразу начали есть

It’s important to keep the dogs’ living spaces clean — Важно поддерживать чистоту в клетках для собак

Let’s take the dogs for a walk — Давайте выведем собак на прогулку

I love helping these animals — Мне нравится помогать этим животным

You did an amazing job today — Вы сделали потрясающую работу сегодня

These animals are lucky to have volunteers like you — Эти животные счастливы, что у них есть такие волонтеры, как вы

It was such a rewarding day — Это был такой полезный день

I think I’ll come back next weekend — Думаю, я вернусь в следующие выходные

Exercises

Exercise 1: Matching (Сопоставление фраз с переводами)

Match the English phrase with the correct Russian translation.

What can we do first?

She’s one of our new arrivals

It’s important to keep the dogs’ living spaces clean

I love helping these animals

You did an amazing job today

A. Это важно — поддерживать чистоту в клетках для собак

B. Я люблю помогать этим животным

C. Она одна из наших новых постояльцев

D. Что нам делать первым?

E. Вы сделали потрясающую работу сегодня

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks (Заполнение пропусков)

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrase from the list below.

Lily and Emma were excited to ______ at the animal shelter.

Mr. Scott showed them how to ______ the dog kennels.

The cats were eating their food and ______ with happiness.

After cleaning the kennels, the girls went to ______ the dogs for a walk.

Mr. Scott said, «You two did an ______ job today.»

List of phrases:

take care

clean

purring

take

amazing

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions (Ответь на вопросы)

Answer the following questions based on the story.

What did Lily and Emma decide to do on the weekend?

What were the first animals they helped?

Why was it important to keep the dogs’ living spaces clean?

What did the girls do after cleaning the dog kennels?

How did Lily and Emma feel at the end of the day?

Answer Key

Exercise 1: Matching

1 — D. Что нам делать первым?

2 — C. Она одна из наших новых постояльцев

3 — A. Это важно — поддерживать чистоту в клетках для собак

4 — B. Я люблю помогать этим животным

5 — E. Вы сделали потрясающую работу сегодня

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks

help

clean

purring

take

amazing

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions

Lily and Emma decided to spend the weekend helping at the animal shelter.

The first animals they helped were the cats.

It was important to keep the dogs’ living spaces clean so the dogs would be comfortable and healthy.

After cleaning the dog kennels, the girls took the dogs for a walk in the park.

Lily and Emma felt tired but happy at the end of the day because they had helped the animals.

The School Talent Show

(Школьное шоу талантов)

Story

The big day had finally arrived. It was the day of the annual school talent show, and everyone was excited. Some students had been practicing for weeks, while others were just starting to feel nervous.

Anna was sitting backstage with her best friend, Sarah. They were both nervous but excited. Anna was going to perform a dance routine she had practiced for a month, while Sarah was going to sing a song she had written herself.

«I’m so nervous,» Anna said, adjusting her costume. «What if I mess up?»

«You won’t mess up,» Sarah reassured her. «You’ve been practicing so hard. You’ll do great!»

Anna smiled, but she still felt a little unsure. «I just hope I remember all the steps.»

Meanwhile, in the audience, the other students were eagerly waiting for the show to begin. The lights dimmed, and the principal, Mr. Roberts, walked onto the stage to introduce the first act.

«Welcome, everyone, to the annual talent show!» Mr. Roberts announced. «We have a wonderful lineup of performers today. Let’s get started!»

The first act was a group of students who performed a funny skit. They made everyone laugh with their jokes and clever lines. After that, a student named Tim played the guitar and sang a beautiful song. The audience cheered, and Tim blushed, clearly proud of his performance.

As the show went on, more and more students took the stage. Some danced, some sang, and others performed magic tricks or acted out short scenes. Everyone was so talented, and the audience clapped and cheered after every performance.

Finally, it was Anna’s turn. She stood backstage, waiting for her name to be called. «You can do this!» Sarah said, giving her a thumbs up.

When Anna’s name was announced, she took a deep breath and walked onto the stage. The music started, and Anna began her dance routine. At first, she felt a little nervous, but soon she got into the rhythm of the music. The audience watched in awe as Anna moved with confidence, her routine smooth and energetic. By the end of her performance, she was smiling, proud of herself.

The crowd erupted into applause, and Anna waved to the audience. «You did it!» Sarah cheered from the front row.

Next, it was Sarah’s turn. She stepped onto the stage, holding her guitar. «This is my song,» Sarah said, her voice shaking a little. «It’s called „Believe in Yourself.“»

She started to play, and her voice filled the auditorium. It was a beautiful song about following your dreams and never giving up. The audience listened quietly, moved by the heartfelt lyrics. When Sarah finished, there was a moment of silence, and then the audience burst into applause.

«I can’t believe we did it!» Anna said, hugging Sarah after the show.

«It was amazing,» Sarah replied, smiling. «We both did great!»

At the end of the show, Mr. Roberts thanked all the performers for their hard work and talent. «You all did an incredible job today,» he said. «Everyone should be proud of themselves.»

Anna and Sarah left the stage feeling happy and proud. They had faced their fears, done their best, and had a fantastic time. «We should definitely sign up next year,» Anna said. «Talent show or not, I’m proud of what we did!»

Useful Phrases and Expressions

It was the day of the annual school talent show — Это был день ежегодного школьного шоу талантов

I’m so nervous — Я так нервничаю

What if I mess up? — Что если я все испорчу?

You’ve been practicing so hard — Ты так много тренировалась

You’ll do great — У тебя все получится

I just hope I remember all the steps — Я просто надеюсь, что не забуду все шаги

The lights dimmed — Свет потускнел

The audience cheered — Зрители аплодировали

The crowd erupted into applause — Толпа взорвалась аплодисментами

I can’t believe we did it! — Не могу поверить, что мы это сделали!

Believe in yourself — Верь в себя

You all did an incredible job today — Все вы проделали невероятную работу сегодня

I’m proud of myself — Я горжусь собой

I’m nervous but excited — Я нервничаю, но взволнована

I did my best — Я сделала все, что могла

Exercises

Exercise 1: Matching (Сопоставление фраз с переводами)

Match the English phrase with the correct Russian translation.

I just hope I remember all the steps

You did an incredible job today

The crowd erupted into applause

You’ve been practicing so hard

I’m proud of myself

A. Ты так много тренировалась

B. Я горжусь собой

C. Я просто надеюсь, что не забуду все шаги

D. Толпа взорвалась аплодисментами

E. Все вы проделали невероятную работу сегодня

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks (Заполнение пропусков)

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrase from the list below.

Sarah played her guitar and sang a ______ song.

Anna’s performance was ______, and the audience loved it.

Mr. Roberts introduced the first ______ of the show.

After Sarah’s performance, the audience ______ loudly.

The students were excited because it was the ______ of the school year.

List of phrases:

beautiful

applause

act

talent show

amazing

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions (Ответь на вопросы)

Answer the following questions based on the story.

What were Anna and Sarah nervous about before the talent show?

How did Anna feel during her dance performance?

What was the name of the song Sarah sang?

How did the audience react to Sarah’s performance?

What did Anna and Sarah do after the show?

Answer Key

Exercise 1: Matching

1 — C. Я просто надеюсь, что не забуду все шаги

2 — E. Все вы проделали невероятную работу сегодня

3 — D. Толпа взорвалась аплодисментами

4 — A. Ты так много тренировалась

5 — B. Я горжусь собой

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks

beautiful

amazing

act

applauded

talent show

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions

Anna and Sarah were nervous about performing in front of an audience and whether they would remember everything.

During her dance performance, Anna felt nervous at first but then gained confidence and enjoyed it.

The name of the song Sarah sang was «Believe in Yourself.»

The audience reacted with applause and cheers, clearly moved by the performance.

After the show, Anna and Sarah hugged each other, feeling proud of what they had accomplished.

The Big Game

(Большая игра)

Story

The day of the big game had finally arrived. It was the final match of the school’s soccer tournament, and the whole school was buzzing with excitement. The team, made up of both boys and girls from different grades, had been training hard for months, and now they were just one game away from winning the trophy.

Emily, one of the team’s star players, was feeling both nervous and excited. She sat in the locker room, tying her shoes. «I can’t believe it’s here,» she said, glancing at her teammates. «This is the game that will decide everything.»

«You’ve got this!» her friend Sarah said, giving her a thumbs up. «We’ve been practicing so hard, and we’re ready.»

«I know,» Emily said, but she still felt the butterflies in her stomach. «What if we don’t win?»

«Don’t think about that,» Sarah replied with a smile. «Let’s just focus on playing our best.»

Soon, the coach walked in, clapping his hands. «Alright, team, listen up!» he said. «This is it. We’ve trained for this moment, and I believe in each and every one of you. Now go out there and play like we know you can!»

The team cheered and put their hands together in a huddle. «Let’s do this!» they shouted in unison.

The game started, and the atmosphere was electric. The crowd cheered, and the sound of the ball being kicked and players calling out to each other filled the air. Emily quickly got into the flow of the game, passing the ball to Sarah, who made an amazing run down the field.

But the other team was tough. They scored the first goal, and for a moment, Emily and her teammates felt a bit discouraged. «We can still do this,» their coach shouted from the sidelines. «Stay focused, and keep working together!»

Emily looked at her team and nodded. «We’re not giving up,» she said. «Let’s do this for each other.»

The second half of the game began, and the team was determined. They worked together, communicating and supporting each other every step of the way. Finally, after a brilliant pass from Sarah, Emily had the ball near the goal. She took a deep breath and kicked it with all her might.

The ball soared through the air and — bam! — it hit the back of the net.

The crowd went wild, and Emily’s teammates rushed to her. «You did it!» Sarah yelled, giving her a big hug. «We’re tied!»

With only a few minutes left in the game, both teams were playing hard. The tension was high, but Emily and her team stayed focused. In the final moments, they got one last chance for a goal. Emily passed the ball to Sarah, who made a perfect shot at the goal.

It went in. Goal! The crowd erupted in cheers as the whistle blew, signaling the end of the game.

«We won!» Emily shouted, jumping up and down with her teammates. «We did it!»

The coach rushed onto the field, smiling from ear to ear. «I’m so proud of all of you. You worked together, and you never gave up. This is your victory.»

As they lifted the trophy, Emily felt a sense of pride and accomplishment. «We didn’t just win a game,» she said. «We won as a team.»

Useful Phrases and Expressions

The big game had finally arrived — Большая игра наконец-то наступила

This is the game that will decide everything — Это игра, которая решит всё

I can’t believe it’s here — Не могу поверить, что она здесь

We’ve been practicing so hard — Мы так усердно тренировались

Let’s focus on playing our best — Давайте сосредоточимся на том, чтобы сыграть наилучшим образом

This is it! — Вот она, наша последняя игра!

Stay focused, and keep working together — Оставайтесь сосредоточенными и продолжайте работать вместе

We’re not giving up — Мы не сдаемся

Let’s do this for each other — Давайте сделаем это друг для друга

You did it! — Ты это сделала!

We’re tied — Мы сравняли счёт

With only a few minutes left — Осталось всего несколько минут

It went in. Goal! — Это вошло в ворота. Гол!

We won as a team — Мы победили как команда

I’m so proud of all of you — Я так горжусь вами всеми

Exercises

Exercise 1: Matching (Сопоставление фраз с переводами)

Match the English phrase with the correct Russian translation.

We’ve been practicing so hard

We’re not giving up

Let’s do this for each other

You did it!

I’m so proud of all of you

A. Мы не сдаемся

B. Я так горжусь вами всеми

C. Мы так усердно тренировались

D. Давайте сделаем это друг для друга

E. Ты это сделала!

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks (Заполнение пропусков)

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrase from the list below.

Emily and Sarah felt nervous before the game, but they knew they had been ______ for months.

The coach reminded the team to stay ______ and work together.

The other team scored the first goal, but Emily and her team kept playing and didn’t ______.

Emily kicked the ball with all her ______, and it hit the back of the net.

After the final whistle, the team celebrated because they ______ the game.

List of phrases:

practicing

focused

give up

might

won

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions (Ответь на вопросы)

Answer the following questions based on the story.

What were Emily and her teammates preparing for?

How did Emily feel before the game?

What was the score when the coach told the team to stay focused?

What did Emily do when she got the ball near the goal?

How did the team celebrate after winning the game?

Answer Key

Exercise 1: Matching

1 — C. Мы так усердно тренировались

2 — A. Мы не сдаемся

3 — D. Давайте сделаем это друг для друга

4 — E. Ты это сделала!

5 — B. Я так горжусь вами всеми

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks

practicing

focused

give up

might

won

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions

Emily and her teammates were preparing for the final match of the school’s soccer tournament.

Before the game, Emily felt both nervous and excited.

The other team scored the first goal, but the score was still close, and the coach encouraged the team to stay focused.

When Emily got the ball near the goal, she kicked it with all her might, and it went into the net.

After winning the game, the team celebrated by lifting the trophy and shouting in joy.

My First Job

(Моя первая работа)

Story

It was the summer holidays, and 15-year-old Alex was looking for something exciting to do. His parents had always told him that it was important to gain some work experience before finishing school, and this year, Alex had decided to take their advice seriously. After weeks of searching, he finally landed his first job at a local coffee shop.

«I can’t believe it,» Alex said to his friend Ben, as he stood in front of the coffee shop. «Today’s my first day at work!»

«You’ll do great, Alex!» Ben replied. «You’ve always wanted to work in a coffee shop, right?»

Alex smiled nervously. «Yeah, but I’m a little scared. What if I mess up? What if I don’t know what to do?»

«Don’t worry,» Ben said. «You’ve got this. Just follow the instructions, and everything will be fine.»

Alex took a deep breath and walked inside the shop. He was greeted by his new boss, Maria, who was a friendly woman in her thirties. «Hi, Alex!» she said, shaking his hand. «Welcome to the team! Let me show you around.»

Maria introduced Alex to the other workers, including Lily, who was going to be his training buddy. Lily was a few years older and had been working at the coffee shop for a while. «Don’t worry, Alex. I’ll show you everything,» she said with a smile.

Alex was given his first task: to take orders at the counter and make simple drinks like coffee and tea. He watched Lily as she prepared drinks and learned how to use the coffee machine. At first, everything seemed complicated. There were so many different drinks to remember, and Alex felt nervous about making a mistake.

But with Lily’s help, Alex started to get the hang of it. «Can I have a large cappuccino?» a customer asked. Alex felt a little nervous but smiled and said, «Sure! One cappuccino coming right up.»

He carefully followed the steps: grind the coffee, steam the milk, and pour the perfect cappuccino. The customer smiled when Alex handed the drink to him. «This is great! Thank you!» the customer said.

By the end of the day, Alex had made several coffees, served pastries, and taken orders. He had even handled a few difficult customers, and although it was tiring, he felt proud of himself. «I can’t believe I did it,» Alex said to Lily as they cleaned up at the end of the shift. «I was so nervous this morning.»

«You did awesome,» Lily said. «It’s normal to feel nervous at first. But look at you now — you’re a pro!»

Alex smiled. «I think I’m starting to enjoy this. I feel like I’ve learned a lot today.»

The next day, Alex woke up excited for his second day at work. «I can’t wait to go back,» he thought. «I’m ready for whatever comes next.»

Useful Phrases and Expressions

It was the summer holidays — Было летнее каникулы

I landed my first job — Я получил свою первую работу

Today’s my first day at work! — Сегодня мой первый рабочий день!

You’ve always wanted to work in a coffee shop — Ты всегда хотел работать в кафе

What if I mess up? — Что если я все испорчу?

Follow the instructions — Следуй инструкциям

Take orders at the counter — Принимать заказы у прилавка

Make simple drinks like coffee and tea — Готовить простые напитки, такие как кофе и чай

I felt nervous about making a mistake — Я переживал, что сделаю ошибку

Can I have a large cappuccino? — Можно мне большой капучино?

Grind the coffee — Измельчить кофе

Steam the milk — Взбить молоко

Handed the drink to him — Передал напиток ему

I feel proud of myself — Я горжусь собой

I think I’m starting to enjoy this — Думаю, мне начинает это нравиться

Exercises

Exercise 1: Matching (Сопоставление фраз с переводами)

Match the English phrase with the correct Russian translation.

I landed my first job

Follow the instructions

I felt nervous about making a mistake

Take orders at the counter

I feel proud of myself

A. Я горжусь собой

B. Принимать заказы у прилавка

C. Я переживал, что сделаю ошибку

D. Я получил свою первую работу

E. Следуй инструкциям

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks (Заполнение пропусков)

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrase from the list below.

Alex was nervous about his first day at work because he didn’t want to ______.

At first, Alex found it difficult to ______.

Lily helped Alex learn how to ______.

After serving his first cappuccino, Alex felt ______.

At the end of the day, Alex said, «I feel ______ of myself.»

List of phrases:

mess up

take orders

proud

steam the milk

nervous

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions (Ответь на вопросы)

Answer the following questions based on the story.

Where did Alex get his first job?

What was Alex nervous about on his first day?

What task was Alex given on his first day?

How did Alex feel after serving his first cappuccino?

What did Lily say to Alex at the end of the day?

Answer Key

Exercise 1: Matching

1 — D. Я получил свою первую работу

2 — E. Следуй инструкциям

3 — C. Я переживал, что сделаю ошибку

4 — B. Принимать заказы у прилавка

5 — A. Я горжусь собой

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks

mess up

take orders

steam the milk

proud

nervous

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions

Alex got his first job at a local coffee shop.

Alex was nervous about making a mistake and not knowing what to do.

On his first day, Alex was given the task of taking orders and making simple drinks like coffee and tea.

After serving his first cappuccino, Alex felt proud of himself.

Lily said, «You did awesome. It’s normal to feel nervous at first.»

The Ice Cream Truck

(Мобильный киоск с мороженым)

Story

It was a hot summer afternoon, and the sun was shining brightly over the neighborhood. The streets were quiet, and the only sound was the chirping of birds in the trees. But suddenly, a familiar sound filled the air: the cheerful tune of the ice cream truck!

«Yay! The ice cream truck is here!» shouted Lucy, running outside with her younger brother, Ben. The ice cream truck, a colorful van with pictures of all kinds of delicious ice creams on its side, was driving slowly down the street, its bell ringing merrily.

Lucy and Ben ran towards the truck, excited to pick out their favorite treats. As they reached the truck, they saw their friend Mark already standing in line, holding his allowance money in his hand. «Hey, Lucy! Hey, Ben!» he greeted them. «I’m getting the chocolate fudge sundae today!»

«I think I’ll get the strawberry cone,» Lucy said, looking at the options on the menu. «What about you, Ben?»

Ben thought for a moment. «I want the rainbow popsicle,» he said, his eyes shining. «It looks so colorful!»

When it was their turn, Lucy and Ben stepped up to the window, where the friendly ice cream truck driver was waiting. «Hello, kids! What can I get for you today?» he asked with a smile.

Lucy smiled back. «I’ll have a strawberry cone, please.»

«And I’ll take the rainbow popsicle,» Ben added, excitedly.

The driver handed them their treats, and they both thanked him before walking over to a nearby bench to sit and enjoy their ice creams. The cool, creamy ice cream melted in the summer heat, and they laughed as they tried to eat it before it dripped all over their hands.

«This is the best part of summer,» Lucy said, taking a big bite of her strawberry cone. «What could be better than ice cream on a hot day?»

Ben nodded, his mouth full of popsicle. «It’s so yummy! I love the rainbow colors!»

Just then, another group of kids came running up to the truck, excited to buy their own ice cream. The driver waved at them, and they quickly lined up, ready to choose their treats.

Lucy looked around and smiled. «It’s great how something as simple as an ice cream truck can make everyone so happy.»

As the ice cream truck drove off down the street, Lucy and Ben finished their ice creams, feeling content and happy. It was a perfect summer day.

Useful Phrases and Expressions

It was a hot summer afternoon — Это был жаркий летний день

The sun was shining brightly — Солнце ярко светило

The ice cream truck is here! — Мобильный киоск с мороженым приехал!

A familiar sound filled the air — Знакомый звук наполнил воздух

I think I’ll get the strawberry cone — Думаю, я возьму клубничный рожок

It looks so colorful! — Он выглядит таким ярким!

What can I get for you today? — Что я могу вам предложить сегодня?

I’ll take the rainbow popsicle — Я возьму радужный эскимо

It’s the best part of summer — Это лучшая часть лета

It’s so yummy! — Это так вкусно!

I love the rainbow colors — Мне нравятся радужные цвета

It’s great how something as simple as an ice cream truck can make everyone so happy — Здорово, как что-то простое, как мобильный киоск с мороженым, может сделать всех такими счастливыми

A perfect summer day — Идеальный летний день

The cool, creamy ice cream melted in the summer heat — Холодное, кремовое мороженое таяло на летнем жаре

What could be better than ice cream on a hot day? — Что может быть лучше мороженого в жаркий день?

Exercises

Exercise 1: Matching (Сопоставление фраз с переводами)

Match the English phrase with the correct Russian translation.

It looks so colorful!

The ice cream truck is here!

What can I get for you today?

It’s so yummy!

A perfect summer day

A. Это лучшая часть лета

B. Мобильный киоск с мороженым приехал!

C. Он выглядит таким ярким!

D. Что я могу вам предложить сегодня?

E. Это так вкусно!

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks (Заполнение пропусков)

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrase from the list below.

«I think I’ll get the ______ cone,» said Lucy.

«I love the ______ colors,» Ben said with excitement.

«It’s great how something as simple as an ______ truck can make everyone happy.»

«What could be better than ______ on a hot day?»

The ice cream truck was playing its ______ song.

List of phrases:

rainbow

ice cream

strawberry

cheerful

ice cream

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions (Ответь на вопросы)

Answer the following questions based on the story.

What was the weather like when the ice cream truck arrived?

What did Lucy decide to order?

What treat did Ben want to get?

Why did Lucy say that ice cream was the best part of summer?

What did Lucy and Ben do after they finished their ice creams?

Answer Key

Exercise 1: Matching

1 — C. Он выглядит таким ярким!

2 — B. Мобильный киоск с мороженым приехал!

3 — D. Что я могу вам предложить сегодня?

4 — E. Это так вкусно!

5 — A. Это лучшая часть лета

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks

strawberry

rainbow

ice cream

ice cream

cheerful

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions

The weather was hot and sunny, with the sun shining brightly.

Lucy decided to order a strawberry cone.

Ben wanted to get the rainbow popsicle.

Lucy said ice cream was the best part of summer because it was refreshing and enjoyable on a hot day.

After finishing their ice creams, Lucy and Ben felt content and happy, and they watched the ice cream truck drive away.

Making a Movie with Friends

(Снимаем фильм с друзьями)

Story

It was a weekend afternoon, and Max and his friends were hanging out at the park. The sun was shining, and everyone was in a good mood. As they sat under a tree, Max had an idea.

«Hey, what if we made a movie?» Max said, his eyes lighting up with excitement.

«A movie?» asked his friend Sophie, raising an eyebrow. «What kind of movie?»

«I don’t know… something fun!» Max replied. «We could write the script, pick a theme, and film it with our phones. It would be awesome!»

Sophie and the other friends — Tom, Mia, and Jake — looked at each other, smiling. «That sounds like a great idea!» Mia said. «But what kind of movie should we make?»

«I think we should do an action movie,» Jake said. «Like a spy movie with cool gadgets and secret missions!»

Sophie laughed. «How about a comedy? We could make something funny, with a lot of silly moments.»

«Action and comedy!» Max said. «We’ll mix both. A funny spy movie. We could even dress up as secret agents!»

The friends agreed, and soon they were planning their movie. They spent the next few hours brainstorming ideas, writing a simple script, and figuring out who would play which role. Max decided to be the main character, a secret agent on a mission to save the world. Sophie would play the villain, and Jake, Tom, and Mia would be the agents helping him.

«Let’s start filming!» Max said, pulling out his phone. They found an empty spot in the park, and the movie began. At first, everything seemed perfect. The friends took turns acting out their scenes, and Max used his phone to record each shot. But as the day went on, things didn’t go quite as smoothly as they had imagined.

Tom tripped over a tree root while trying to run to a secret meeting spot. «Cut! Cut! We need that scene again!» Max shouted, laughing.

Mia couldn’t stop laughing during her serious scene. «I’m sorry! I just can’t stop laughing when I see Jake’s face,» she said, pointing at Jake, who was trying to look serious but had a big grin on his face.

And when it was Sophie’s turn to be the villain, she got so into character that she started making really dramatic gestures and shouting, «You’ll never stop me, secret agent!» But she accidentally knocked over a prop and hit Tom in the face. Everyone burst out laughing again.

After several hours of filming, they finally had enough footage for a movie. They went home to edit the video, using a simple app on Max’s phone. It was hard work, but they all worked together and helped each other. When the movie was finally ready, they sat down to watch it.