Чтение на английском для школьников. Интересные рассказы с упражнениями для практики языка

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.

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!»

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.

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.