Живой английский в рассказах. Рассказы и задания для уровней A2–B1
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© Джимми Теллинг, 2026
ISBN 978-5-0071-3035-6
Создано в интеллектуальной издательской системе Ridero
Предисловие
Дорогие читатели!
Книга предназначена для читателей уровня A2—B1. Тексты написаны доступным языком, но постепенно становятся сложнее. В каждой истории встречаются полезные слова, разговорные выражения и грамматические конструкции, которые можно применять в реальном общении.
После каждого рассказа вы найдёте объяснение новой лексики и грамматики, вопросы по содержанию, задания True or False, упражнения на выбор и подстановку слов, перевод предложений, а также темы для устной и письменной практики. В конце урока приведены ответы, поэтому заниматься по книге можно как вместе с преподавателем, так и самостоятельно.
Не стремитесь сразу понять и запомнить каждое слово. Сначала прочитайте рассказ полностью и постарайтесь уловить его общий смысл. Затем изучите новую лексику, перечитайте текст и выполните упражнения. Полезно читать истории вслух, пересказывать их своими словами и отвечать на вопросы полными предложениями.
Для лучшего результата занимайтесь регулярно. Даже один урок в неделю поможет расширить словарный запас и почувствовать себя увереннее. Возвращайтесь к пройденным историям, повторяйте выражения и пробуйте использовать их, рассказывая о собственной жизни.
Пусть английский станет не только учебным предметом, но и естественной частью вашего дня. Не бойтесь ошибок: каждая из них помогает сделать ещё один шаг вперёд.
Желаю вам приятного чтения, интересных занятий и уверенности в английском языке!
Lesson 1. A Busy Morning
Уровень: A2—B1
Тема: утренние дела и распорядок дня
Грамматика: Present Simple и Present Continuous
Before You Read
Ответьте на вопросы:
What time do you usually wake up?
What do you do first in the morning?
Are you often in a hurry?
What can make you late for work or class?
A Busy Morning
Anna usually wakes up at seven o’clock. She turns off her alarm, opens the curtains, and makes a cup of coffee. Then she takes a shower, gets dressed, and has breakfast. She normally leaves home at eight o’clock because her working day begins at nine.
But today is different.
It is already half past seven, and Anna is still sleeping. Her alarm clock is lying on the floor. Her cat, Oscar, knocked it off the bedside table during the night.
Suddenly, Anna wakes up and looks at the time.
«Oh no! I’m late!» she cries.
She jumps out of bed and runs to the bathroom. While she is brushing her teeth, she is also trying to find something to wear. Her white shirt is clean, but she cannot find her black trousers. They are not in the wardrobe or on the chair.
Finally, Anna sees them under the bed. Oscar is sleeping on them.
«Oscar, this is not helpful!» she says.
Anna quickly gets dressed and goes to the kitchen. She does not have time to make breakfast, so she puts an apple in her bag. She pours some coffee into a travel cup, but her hand slips and some coffee lands on her white shirt.
Anna looks at the brown mark and takes a deep breath. She wants to change her shirt, but there is no time.
At eight fifteen, she finally leaves the flat. She is walking quickly towards the bus stop when she sees her bus driving away.
«Wait!» she shouts, but the driver does not see her.
Anna checks the bus timetable on her phone. The next bus arrives in twenty minutes. She thinks for a moment and orders a taxi.
While she is waiting, her manager calls.
«Good morning, Anna. Are you coming to the office today?»
«Yes, of course,» Anna replies. «I’m on my way. I’m having a slightly difficult morning.»
A few minutes later, the taxi arrives. Fortunately, there is not much traffic, and Anna reaches the office at five minutes to nine.
Her colleague Daniel looks at her shirt, her untidy hair, and the apple in her hand.
«Busy morning?» he asks.
«You have no idea,» Anna says.
Then she notices something on her desk. There is a cup of hot coffee and a cheese sandwich.
«I thought you might need breakfast,» Daniel explains.
Anna smiles. Her morning has been terrible, but perhaps the rest of the day will be better.
New Words and Expressions
to wake up — просыпаться
to turn off an alarm — выключать будильник
to get dressed — одеваться
to be in a hurry — спешить
to knock something off — столкнуть что-либо
bedside table — прикроватная тумбочка
wardrobe — шкаф для одежды
helpful — готовый помочь; полезный
to pour — наливать
to slip — выскользнуть; поскользнуться
mark — пятно, след
to take a deep breath — глубоко вдохнуть
bus stop — автобусная остановка
timetable — расписание
to be on one’s way — быть в пути
slightly — немного, слегка
to reach — добраться до
untidy — неопрятный, растрёпанный
You have no idea. — Ты даже не представляешь.
Exercise 1. Answer the Questions
Ответьте на вопросы полными предложениями.
What time does Anna usually wake up?
Why does she wake up late today?
Where does Anna find her black trousers?
Why does she not eat breakfast at home?
What happens to her white shirt?
Why does Anna order a taxi?
What time does she arrive at the office?
What does Daniel prepare for Anna?
Exercise 2. True or False
Определите, верны ли утверждения. Исправьте неверные.
Anna usually gets up at half past seven.
Oscar knocks the alarm clock onto the floor.
Anna finds her trousers in the wardrobe.
She takes an apple with her.
Anna catches her usual bus.
There is heavy traffic on the road.
Anna arrives before nine o’clock.
Daniel brings her breakfast.
Exercise 3. Choose the Correct Form
Выберите Present Simple или Present Continuous.
Anna usually wakes up / is waking up at seven o’clock.
Today she wears / is wearing a white shirt.
Oscar often sleeps / is sleeping on Anna’s clothes.
Anna walks / is walking towards the bus stop now.
Her working day usually begins / is beginning at nine.
Daniel makes / is making coffee for Anna at the moment.
Anna normally takes / is taking the bus to work.
Today she travels / is travelling by taxi.
Exercise 4. Complete the Sentences
Вставьте подходящие слова и выражения:
alarm, bus stop, gets dressed, in a hurry, on her way, pours, timetable, wakes up
Anna usually ______ at seven o’clock.
She turns off her ______.
After taking a shower, she ______.
Anna is ______ because she is late.
She ______ coffee into a travel cup.
She runs towards the ______.
Anna checks the bus ______ on her phone.
She tells her manager that she is ______ to the office.
Exercise 5. Put the Events in the Correct Order
Расположите события в правильном порядке.
a. Anna orders a taxi.
b. Daniel gives Anna some breakfast.
c. Anna finds her trousers under the bed.
d. Oscar knocks the alarm clock onto the floor.
e. Anna spills coffee on her shirt.
f. Anna misses the bus.
g. Anna wakes up late.
h. Anna arrives at the office.
Exercise 6. Translate into English
Обычно Анна выходит из дома в восемь часов.
Сегодня она спешит.
Кот спит на её брюках.
Сейчас Анна чистит зубы.
Она не успевает приготовить завтрак.
Автобус уезжает без неё.
Я уже в пути.
Ты даже не представляешь, какое у меня было утро!
Speaking Practice
Ответьте на вопросы устно:
Have you ever woken up late?
What do you do when you are in a hurry?
Do you usually eat breakfast?
How do you normally get to work or class?
Have you ever missed a bus or train?
What helps you have a good morning?
Writing Practice
Напишите 8—10 предложений на тему «My Usual Morning».
Используйте следующие фразы:
I usually wake up at…
The first thing I do is…
After that, I…
I normally have…
I leave home at…
I go to work / class by…
In the morning, I sometimes…
I never…
Затем добавьте 3—4 предложения о том, что происходит сегодня. Используйте Present Continuous:
Today I am…
At the moment, I am…
I am not…
My family is…
Answers
Exercise 1
Anna usually wakes up at seven o’clock.
She wakes up late because Oscar knocked her alarm clock off the bedside table.
She finds her trousers under the bed.
She does not eat breakfast at home because she does not have enough time.
She spills coffee on her white shirt.
She orders a taxi because she misses her bus.
She arrives at five minutes to nine.
Daniel prepares a cup of coffee and a cheese sandwich for her.
Exercise 2
False. She usually gets up at seven o’clock.
True.
False. She finds her trousers under the bed.
True.
False. She misses her bus.
False. There is not much traffic.
True.
True.
Exercise 3
wakes up
is wearing
sleeps
is walking
begins
is making
takes
is travelling
Exercise 4
wakes up
alarm
gets dressed
in a hurry
pours
bus stop
timetable
on her way
Exercise 5
d, g, c, e, f, a, h, b
Exercise 6
Anna usually leaves home at eight o’clock.
Today she is in a hurry.
The cat is sleeping on her trousers.
Anna is brushing her teeth now.
She does not have time to make breakfast.
The bus is driving away without her.
I’m already on my way.
You have no idea what kind of morning I’ve had!
Lesson 2. The Wrong Bus
Уровень: A2—B1
Тема: поездки по городу
Грамматика: Past Simple
Before You Read
Ответьте на вопросы:
How often do you use public transport?
Have you ever taken the wrong bus?
What do you usually do when you get lost?
Do you ask strangers for help?
The Wrong Bus
Last Saturday, Ben decided to visit a new shopping centre on the other side of the city. He wanted to buy a birthday present for his sister. He checked the route on his phone before leaving home. According to the map, he needed to take bus number 24.
Ben arrived at the bus stop at eleven o’clock. A few minutes later, he saw a bus coming. There were many people at the stop, and everyone hurried to get on. Ben followed them without looking carefully at the bus number.
He found a seat near the window, put on his headphones, and started listening to music. He did not notice that the bus was travelling in the wrong direction.
About twenty minutes later, Ben looked out of the window. He expected to see tall buildings and busy streets, but instead he saw small houses, quiet roads, and a large park.
«That’s strange,» he thought. «I don’t remember seeing this park on the map.»
Ben took out his phone, but the battery was dead. He looked around and noticed an elderly woman sitting across from him.
«Excuse me,» he said. «Does this bus go to Riverside Shopping Centre?»
The woman smiled.
«No, it doesn’t. This is bus number 42. You’re going in the opposite direction.»
Ben felt embarrassed.
«Oh, no! Where should I get off?»
«Get off at the next stop,» she replied. «Then cross the road and take bus number 24. It will take you directly to the shopping centre.»
Ben thanked her and pressed the stop button. When he got off the bus, he found himself in an unfamiliar neighbourhood. He crossed the road and waited at another bus stop.
Ten minutes passed, but bus number 24 did not arrive. Then Ben noticed a small sign on the timetable: «No service on Saturdays.»
He did not know what to do. He could not check another route because his phone was not working.
At that moment, the elderly woman from the bus walked towards him.
«I thought you might need some more help,» she said. «The number 24 doesn’t run on Saturdays. But you can take the underground from the station near the park.»
She showed Ben the way to the station. It was only a five-minute walk.
«Thank you so much,» Ben said. «You’ve saved my day!»
Ben finally arrived at the shopping centre shortly after midday. It took him only fifteen minutes to find the perfect present: a beautiful blue bag that his sister had wanted for months.
Before going home, Ben bought a portable charger for himself. He also checked the bus number very carefully.
New Words and Expressions
the other side of the city — другой конец города
shopping centre — торговый центр
route — маршрут
according to — согласно; в соответствии с
to get on — садиться в транспорт
to look carefully — внимательно смотреть
direction — направление
to look out of the window — смотреть в окно
instead — вместо этого
battery — аккумулятор, батарея
The battery was dead. — Телефон разрядился.
elderly — пожилой
across from — напротив
opposite direction — противоположное направление
embarrassed — смущённый
to get off — выходить из транспорта
to press the stop button — нажать кнопку остановки
unfamiliar — незнакомый
timetable — расписание
No service — движения нет; маршрут не работает
underground — метро
portable charger — портативное зарядное устройство
to save someone’s day — спасти чей-либо день
Grammar Focus: Past Simple
Past Simple используется для завершённых действий в прошлом.
Утверждение:
Ben checked the route.
He arrived at the bus stop.
Отрицание:
Ben did not notice the bus number.
The bus did not arrive.
После did not используется начальная форма глагола:
did not arrive, а не did not arrived.
Вопрос:
Did Ben check the route?
Where did he get off?
После did глагол также используется в начальной форме.
Exercise 1. Answer the Questions
Ответьте полными предложениями.
Why did Ben want to visit the shopping centre?
Which bus did he need to take?
Why did Ben get on the wrong bus?
What did he do during the journey?
How did he realise that something was wrong?
Why could he not check the route on his phone?
Who helped Ben?
Why did bus number 24 not arrive?
How did Ben finally get to the shopping centre?
What did he buy for his sister and for himself?
Exercise 2. True or False
Определите, верны ли утверждения. Исправьте неверные.
Ben went shopping on Sunday.
He needed to take bus number 24.
He checked the bus number before getting on.
Ben listened to music during the journey.
His phone had a full battery.
The elderly woman told him to get off at the next stop.
Bus number 24 ran every Saturday.
The underground station was near the park.
Ben bought a blue bag for his sister.
He bought new headphones for himself.
Exercise 3. Complete the Sentences
Поставьте глаголы в Past Simple.
Ben ______ to visit a new shopping centre. (decide)
He ______ the route on his phone. (check)
He ______ at the bus stop at eleven o’clock. (arrive)
Ben ______ the people onto the bus. (follow)
He ______ a seat near the window. (find)
The bus ______ in the wrong direction. (travel)
An elderly woman ______ him what to do. (tell)
Ben ______ her for her help. (thank)
He ______ the road. (cross)
Ben ______ a portable charger. (buy)
Exercise 4. Make the Sentences Negative
Поставьте предложения в отрицательную форму.
Ben visited the shopping centre on Friday.
He looked at the bus number.
His phone worked at the bus stop.
Bus number 24 arrived ten minutes later.
Ben walked to the shopping centre.
He bought a red bag for his sister.
Exercise 5. Choose the Correct Word
Ben got on / off the bus at eleven o’clock.
The bus travelled in the wrong route / direction.
His phone battery was dead / lost.
The elderly woman sat across from / along Ben.
He got off at the next service / stop.
Ben waited for the bus according to the timetable / neighbourhood.
The woman showed him the way / travel to the station.
Ben bought a portable charger / battery phone.
Exercise 6. Put the Events in the Correct Order
a. Ben bought a portable charger.
b. An elderly woman offered to help him again.
c. Ben got on bus number 42.
d. He discovered that bus number 24 did not run on Saturdays.
e. Ben noticed a large park outside the window.
f. He arrived at the shopping centre.
g. Ben’s phone battery died.
h. He got off the bus.
Exercise 7. Translate into English
В прошлую субботу Бен решил поехать в торговый центр.
Он сел не на тот автобус.
Автобус ехал в противоположном направлении.
Бен не заметил номер автобуса.
Его телефон разрядился.
Где мне нужно выйти?
Пожилая женщина показала ему дорогу.
Бен купил сестре красивую синюю сумку.
Speaking Practice
Ответьте на вопросы:
Do you often travel by bus?
Have you ever got on the wrong bus or train?
How did you feel?
What did you do?
Is public transport convenient in your city?
Do you prefer using a map or asking people for directions?
What useful things do you carry when you travel around the city?
Writing Practice
Напишите 10—12 предложений о поездке, во время которой что-то пошло не по плану.
Можно использовать следующие фразы:
Last week/month/year, I decided to…
First, I…
Then something unexpected happened.
I missed…
I got on…
I did not know…
Fortunately, someone…
Finally, I…
I felt…
After that experience, I decided to…
Answers
Exercise 1
Ben wanted to buy a birthday present for his sister.
He needed to take bus number 24.
He followed the other passengers without looking carefully at the bus number.
He listened to music.
He saw small houses, quiet roads, and a large park instead of tall buildings and busy streets.
He could not check the route because his phone battery was dead.
An elderly woman helped him.
It did not run on Saturdays.
He walked to the underground station and took the underground.
He bought a blue bag for his sister and a portable charger for himself.
Exercise 2
False. He went shopping on Saturday.
True.
False. He did not check the bus number carefully.
True.
False. His phone battery was dead.
True.
False. It did not run on Saturdays.
True.
True.
False. He bought a portable charger.
Exercise 3
decided
checked
arrived
followed
found
travelled
told
thanked
crossed
bought
Exercise 4
Ben did not visit the shopping centre on Friday.
He did not look at the bus number.
His phone did not work at the bus stop.
Bus number 24 did not arrive ten minutes later.
Ben did not walk to the shopping centre.
He did not buy a red bag for his sister.
Exercise 5
on
direction
dead
across from
stop
timetable
way
charger
Exercise 6
c, e, g, h, d, b, f, a
Exercise 7
Last Saturday, Ben decided to go to the shopping centre.
He got on the wrong bus.
The bus travelled in the opposite direction.
Ben did not notice the bus number.
His phone battery died.
Where should I get off?
The elderly woman showed him the way.
Ben bought his sister a beautiful blue bag.
Lesson 3. A New Colleague
Уровень: A2—B1
Тема: знакомство и общение на работе
Грамматика: вопросы с to be и do/does
Before You Read
Ответьте на вопросы:
How do you feel when you start a new job?
Is it easy for you to talk to new people?