Адаптированные тексты на английском языке для школьников уровня A2. Внеклассное чтение с заданиями и словарём

Tom looked out of the bus window and felt a little nervous. Today was his first day at a new school. His family moved to a new city last week, and everything was still strange for him.

«I hope I make some friends,» Tom thought.

The bus stopped in front of a big, modern building. There were many students outside. Some were talking and laughing, others were checking their phones. Tom took a deep breath and got off the bus.

Inside the school, the hall was loud and busy. Tom did not know where to go. He looked around and saw a teacher.

«Excuse me,» Tom said. «I’m new here. Where is Class 7B?»

The teacher smiled. «Welcome! Class 7B is on the second floor. Go straight and then turn left.»

«Thank you,» Tom said.

He walked slowly down the corridor. His heart was beating fast. When he found the classroom, he stopped at the door for a second and then walked in.

The classroom was already full. Students were sitting at their desks and talking. The teacher, a tall woman with glasses, looked at Tom.

«Hello. You must be Tom,» she said. «I’m Ms. Brown. Please come in.»

Tom nodded and walked to the front of the class.

«Class, this is Tom. He is new in our school,» Ms. Brown said. «Please be nice and help him.»

Some students smiled at him. Tom felt a little better.

«You can sit next to Anna,» Ms. Brown said.

Tom saw a girl with long brown hair. She smiled and moved her bag.

«Hi,» she said quietly. «You can sit here.»

«Thanks,» Tom said.

During the lesson, Tom tried to listen carefully, but it was not easy. Everything was new: the teacher, the students, the books. He wrote notes and looked at the board.

After the lesson, Anna turned to him.

«Do you like the school?» she asked.

«It’s okay,» Tom said. «But I feel a bit lost.»

«That’s normal,» Anna said. «I can show you around.»

«Really? Thank you!» Tom said.

At the break, they walked around the school together. Anna showed him the cafeteria, the library, and the gym.

«This is the cafeteria,» she said. «The food is good, but sometimes the lines are long.»

Tom laughed. «Good to know.»

Then they went to the school yard. Some students were playing football, others were sitting on benches.

«Do you play football?» Anna asked.

«Yes, I do,» Tom said. «I love it.»

«You can join them later,» Anna said.

After school, Tom waited for the bus again. This time, he felt different. He was still a little nervous, but also happy.

Anna came to him.

«See you tomorrow!» she said.

«See you,» Tom said. «And thank you for your help.»

«No problem,» Anna said. «Welcome to your new school.»

Tom smiled. Maybe this school was not so scary after all.

Activities

1. Comprehension Questions

Answer the questions:

Why is Tom nervous at the beginning of the story?

Where does the bus stop?

Who helps Tom find his classroom?

What is the teacher’s name?

Who does Tom sit next to?

What does Anna show Tom?

How does Tom feel at the end of the day?

2. True or False

Write True or False:

Tom has lived in the city for many years.

The classroom is empty when Tom arrives.

Ms. Brown is Tom’s teacher.

Anna is unfriendly.

Tom likes football.

Tom feels better at the end of the day.

3. Fill in the Gaps (Prepositions)

Tom gets ___ the bus.

The classroom is ___ the second floor.

He sits ___ Anna.

The teacher is ___ the classroom.

Anna shows him ___ the school.

Tom looks ___ the window.

4. Vocabulary Match

Match the words with their meanings:

nervous

corridor

classroom

cafeteria

break

a) a place where students eat

b) a short rest time

c) a room where students learn

d) a long passage in a building

e) feeling worried

5. Speaking

Answer the questions:

Do you remember your first day at school?

Do you like meeting new people? Why / Why not?

What do you do at school during breaks?

It was Monday morning, and Lisa woke up early. Today was the first day of classes after the holidays. She felt excited but also a little tired.

«Five more minutes,» she said and closed her eyes again.

«Lisa! Get up! You will be late!» her mom called from the kitchen.

Lisa jumped out of bed. «Oh no!» she said. She quickly got dressed, brushed her teeth, and ran to the kitchen.

«Eat your breakfast,» her mom said.

«I don’t have time,» Lisa answered.

«You always need time for breakfast,» her mom said строго.

Lisa took a piece of toast and a glass of milk. She ate quickly and looked at the clock.

«I have to go now!» she said.

«Have a good day!» her mom smiled.

Lisa ran to the bus stop. When she arrived, the bus was already there.

«Wait!» she shouted.

The driver saw her and opened the door. «Hurry up,» he said.

«Thank you!» Lisa said and got on the bus.

On the bus, she saw her friend Mia.

«Hi!» Mia said. «How was your holiday?»

«It was great!» Lisa said. «I visited my cousins.»

«That sounds fun,» Mia said. «I stayed at home and watched movies.»

When they arrived at school, many students were in the yard. Everyone was talking about their holidays.

«I don’t want the holidays to end,» Mia said.

«Me too,» Lisa laughed.

The bell rang, and students went to their classrooms.

In the classroom, their teacher, Mr. Davis, was waiting.

«Good morning, everyone,» he said. «Welcome back!»

«Good morning,» the class answered.

«Today we will talk about your holidays,» Mr. Davis said. «Who wants to start?»

Mia raised her hand.

«I watched many movies and read two books,» she said.

«Very good,» Mr. Davis said.

Then Lisa spoke.

«I visited my cousins in another city. We played games and went to the park every day.»

«That sounds nice,» the teacher said.

After that, they started their lessons. First, they had English. Lisa liked English, so she listened carefully and answered questions.

Then they had Math. It was more difficult.

«I don’t understand this,» Lisa whispered to Mia.

«I can help you later,» Mia said.

At break time, Lisa and Mia went to the cafeteria. It was very busy.

«I’m so hungry,» Lisa said.

They bought sandwiches and juice and sat at a table near the window.

«So, what is your favorite subject this year?» Mia asked.

«English,» Lisa said. «And you?»

«I like Art,» Mia said. «I love drawing.»

After the break, they had a new subject — Science.

«This year will be interesting,» Lisa thought.

At the end of the day, Lisa felt tired but happy.

«How was your first day?» her mom asked in the evening.

«It was good,» Lisa said. «I saw my friends, and the classes were interesting.»

«Are you ready for tomorrow?» her mom asked.

Lisa smiled. «Yes… but I want to sleep first.»

Activities

1. Comprehension Questions

Why does Lisa wake up early?

Why is she almost late?

Who does she meet on the bus?

What does Mia do during the holidays?

What subjects do they have at school?

Which subject is difficult for Lisa?

Where do Lisa and Mia go during the break?

How does Lisa feel at the end of the day?

2. True or False

Lisa wakes up late on purpose.

She eats a big breakfast.

The bus driver helps Lisa.

Mia traveled during the holidays.

Lisa likes English.

They have Science for the first time.

Lisa feels sad after school.

3. Fill in the Gaps (Prepositions)

Lisa wakes up ___ Monday morning.

She runs ___ the bus stop.

They arrive ___ school together.

Students go ___ their classrooms.

They talk ___ their holidays.

Lisa eats lunch ___ the cafeteria.

She goes home ___ school.

4. Vocabulary Match

holiday

tired

subject

break

hungry

a) wanting to eat

b) time without school

c) feeling you need rest

d) a short rest time

e) a school lesson

5. Speaking

What do you usually do after holidays?

What is your favorite school subject? Why?

Do you like the first day of school? Why / Why not?

It was a cold Tuesday morning, and Alex did not want to get out of bed. His alarm clock rang loudly.

«Beep! Beep! Beep!»

Alex opened one eye and looked at the clock.

«7:30? Oh no!» he said and jumped out of bed.

He was late.

Alex ran to the bathroom and brushed his teeth very fast. Then he looked for his clothes.

«Where is my T-shirt?» he asked.

He checked the chair, the bed, and the floor. Finally, he found it under his school bag.

«Why is everything always in the wrong place?» he said.

In the kitchen, his dad was drinking coffee.

«Good morning,» his dad said спокойно.

«I don’t have time!» Alex answered. «I’m late!»

«You should wake up earlier,» his dad said.

«I know, I know,» Alex said.

He took a banana and put it in his bag.

«Breakfast is important,» his dad said.

«I will eat it at school,» Alex said and ran to the door.

«Don’t forget your homework!» his dad called.

Alex stopped.

«My homework!» he said.

He ran back to his room, found his notebook, and put it in his bag.

«Okay, now I’m ready!»

He ran out of the house and down the street. The bus stop was not far, but Alex was very nervous.

«Please don’t go, please don’t go,» he said quietly.

When he arrived, he saw the bus at the stop.

«Wait!» he shouted.

But the doors closed.

«No!» Alex said.

The bus started to move.

Then suddenly, it stopped again. The driver opened the door.

«Next time, be on time,» the driver said.

«Thank you so much!» Alex said and got on the bus.

He sat down and tried to relax.

«That was close,» he thought.

At school, Alex ran to his classroom. The bell rang just as he opened the door.

Mr. Green looked at him.

«Good morning, Alex,» he said.

«Good morning,» Alex answered, breathing fast.

«Why are you late?» the teacher asked.

«I woke up late,» Alex said.

Mr. Green nodded. «Please sit down. Try to be on time tomorrow.»

«Yes, Mr. Green,» Alex said.

During the lesson, Alex felt tired. He did not listen carefully and missed some important information.

After class, his friend Ben came to him.

«You look tired,» Ben said.

«I had a busy morning,» Alex answered.

«I can see that,» Ben laughed. «You need to sleep more.»

«I know,» Alex said. «Tomorrow I will wake up earlier.»

«Good idea,» Ben said.

At lunch, Alex finally ate his banana.

«This is my breakfast,» he said.

Ben smiled. «Better late than never.»

At the end of the day, Alex felt better.

When he came home, his dad asked, «How was your day?»

«Very busy,» Alex said. «But tomorrow will be better.»

That evening, Alex set his alarm clock earlier.

«7:00,» he said. «Perfect.»

He went to bed and closed his eyes.

«Tomorrow, I will not be late,» he thought.

Activities

1. Comprehension Questions

Why does Alex wake up late?

Where does he find his T-shirt?

What does he take for breakfast?

What almost happens at the bus stop?

Who is his teacher?

Why is Alex tired in class?

Who talks to Alex after the lesson?

What does Alex decide to do in the evening?

2. True or False

Alex wakes up early.

His dad drinks coffee in the kitchen.

Alex eats breakfast at home.

He misses the bus completely.

Mr. Green is angry.

Alex listens carefully in class.

Alex sets his alarm earlier in the evening.

3. Fill in the Gaps (Prepositions)

Alex jumps ___ bed.

He runs ___ the bathroom.

The T-shirt is ___ his bag.

He goes ___ the bus stop.

He gets ___ the bus.

He runs ___ the classroom.

He comes home ___ school.

4. Vocabulary Match

alarm clock

late

nervous

relax

miss

a) to feel calm

b) not on time

c) to not catch something

d) a clock that wakes you up

e) worried or afraid

5. Speaking

What do you do when you are late?

Do you like mornings? Why / Why not?

What is your morning routine?

It was Wednesday afternoon, and Maria was excited. School was over, and she had many activities planned.

After the last lesson, she packed her bag quickly and said goodbye to her friends.

«See you tomorrow!» she shouted.

Maria’s first activity was swimming. She walked to the local sports center. Her coach, Mr. Lopez, greeted her.

«Hello, Maria! Are you ready?» he asked.

«Yes!» Maria said. She changed into her swimsuit and went to the pool.

She practiced swimming for one hour. She learned new techniques and swam very fast. After swimming, she took a shower and put on her clothes.

Then, Maria went to her music lesson. She played the piano. Her teacher, Ms. Carter, smiled.

«Very good, Maria! Your practice is helping a lot,» she said.

Maria played her favorite song and felt proud.

After music, Maria went home. She had a snack and started her homework. It was a lot of work, but she wanted to finish it.

While she worked, her little brother, Leo, played with his toys.

«Can you help me with this puzzle?» Leo asked.

«Of course,» Maria said. She helped him finish the puzzle.

After homework, Maria called her friend Anna.

«Do you want to go to the park?» Maria asked.

«Yes! I’m free,» Anna said.

They met in the park. They talked, laughed, and played basketball with other children.

When the sun began to set, Maria returned home. Her mom asked, «How was your afternoon?»

«Great! I swam, played the piano, did homework, helped Leo, and went to the park with Anna,» Maria said.

«That sounds like a busy day,» her mom said.

«Yes,» Maria said, «but I love it.»

Before bed, Maria prepared her bag for school and went to sleep. She dreamed about swimming, music, and playing with her friends.

Activities

1. Comprehension Questions

What is Maria’s first activity after school?

Who is her swimming coach?

What instrument does Maria play?

Who does Maria help with a puzzle?

Where does Maria meet her friend Anna?

What do Maria and Anna do in the park?

How does Maria feel at the end of the day?

2. True or False

Maria goes home immediately after school.

She practices swimming for one hour.

Maria plays the violin.

Leo asks for help with a puzzle.

Maria and Anna play basketball.

Maria feels tired but happy.

3. Fill in the Gaps (Prepositions)

Maria packs her bag quickly and says goodbye ___ her friends.

She changes ___ her swimsuit.

Maria practices swimming ___ one hour.

She plays the piano ___ her music teacher.

Maria helps Leo ___ a puzzle.

They play basketball ___ the park.

Maria goes home ___ the sun sets.

4. Vocabulary Match

activity

lesson

puzzle

coach

snack

a) a small meal between main meals

b) a person who trains someone in sports

c) something fun or interesting to do

d) a game or problem to solve

e) a period of learning

5. Speaking

What activities do you do after school?

Which activity do you like the most and why?

Do you prefer to do activities alone or with friends?

It was Saturday morning, and Daniel woke up early. He was excited because today he would spend the day with his friends.

First, he called his best friend, Tom.

«Hi Tom! Are you ready for today?» Daniel asked.

«Yes! I can’t wait,» Tom answered.

They decided to meet at the park at ten o’clock. Daniel quickly got dressed, ate breakfast, and packed his backpack. He put some sandwiches, a bottle of water, and a football inside.

When he arrived at the park, Tom was already there. Soon, their friends Mia and Sara joined them.

«Good morning, everyone!» Daniel said.

«Hi!» his friends shouted.

They decided to play football first. Daniel kicked the ball, ran, and scored a goal. Everyone laughed and had fun.