Лексика английского языка для начинающих (A2). Практическое чтение и закрепление словарного запаса

Story

John has a very busy day today. He wakes up at 6:00 in the morning because he has many things to do. He quickly gets up, takes a shower, and gets dressed. He does not have much time, so he eats a simple breakfast: a banana and a cup of coffee.

At 7:00, John leaves his apartment and goes to work. He takes the bus because it is faster than walking. On the bus, he checks his emails and reads messages from his colleagues.

John works in an office. When he arrives, he starts his work immediately. First, he has a meeting with his team. They discuss a new project and make a plan. After the meeting, John writes reports and answers emails.

At 12:30, he has lunch with his coworkers. They go to a small café near the office. John orders a sandwich and some juice. He enjoys the food, but he does not have much time to relax.

In the afternoon, John has more tasks. He talks to his manager, works on the computer, and makes phone calls. Sometimes he feels tired, but he continues working.

At 6:00 in the evening, John finishes work and leaves the office. He goes to the supermarket to buy some food. After that, he returns home.

In the evening, John cooks dinner and watches a short program on TV. He feels very tired after such a busy day. At 10:30, he goes to bed and quickly falls asleep.

Useful Words and Expressions

busy day — занятый день

wake up — просыпаться

quickly — быстро

get dressed — одеваться

not much time — мало времени

simple breakfast — простой завтрак

leave (home) — выходить из дома

take the bus — ехать на автобусе

check emails — проверять электронную почту

message — сообщение

colleague — коллега

office — офис

arrive — прибывать

immediately — сразу

meeting — встреча

team — команда

project — проект

make a plan — составлять план

report — отчёт

answer emails — отвечать на письма

coworker — коллега

order (food) — заказывать

task — задача

manager — менеджер

make phone calls — звонить

finish work — заканчивать работу

supermarket — супермаркет

fall asleep — засыпать

Exercises

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks

John wakes up at ______.

He eats a ______ breakfast.

He goes to work by ______.

On the bus, he checks his ______.

He has a ______ with his team.

At lunch, he orders a ______.

In the afternoon, he has many ______.

He talks to his ______.

After work, he goes to the ______.

At night, he quickly falls ______.

Exercise 2: Multiple Choice

What time does John wake up?

a) 6:00

b) 7:00

c) 8:00

What does he eat for breakfast?

a) Eggs

b) A banana

c) A sandwich

Where does John work?

a) At a school

b) In an office

c) In a hospital

What does he do at lunch?

a) Goes home

b) Skips lunch

c) Eats at a café

How does John feel in the evening?

a) Energetic

b) Tired

c) Excited

Exercise 3: Answer the questions

What does John do in the morning before work?

What happens during the meeting?

What does John do during lunch?

What does he do in the afternoon at work?

How does John end his day?

Answer Key

Exercise 1

6:00

simple

bus

emails

meeting

sandwich

tasks

manager

supermarket

asleep

Exercise 2

a) 6:00

b) A banana

b) In an office

c) Eats at a café

b) Tired

Exercise 3

In the morning, John wakes up, takes a shower, and gets dressed. He also eats a simple breakfast before leaving home.

During the meeting, John and his team discuss a new project. They also make a plan for their work.

During lunch, John goes to a café with his coworkers. He orders a sandwich and some juice.

In the afternoon, John works on different tasks. He talks to his manager, uses the computer, and makes phone calls.

John ends his day by going home, cooking dinner, and watching TV. He then goes to bed and falls asleep.

Story

It is Friday evening, and Maria is thinking about her weekend plans. She feels happy because she does not have to work for two days. She wants to relax but also do something interesting.

On Saturday morning, Maria plans to wake up a little later than usual. She wants to sleep until 9:00 and enjoy a slow morning. After she gets up, she will make a nice breakfast with pancakes and coffee.

Later, Maria wants to meet her friend Julia. They plan to go shopping in the city center. Maria needs a new jacket, and Julia wants to buy shoes. They like shopping together because they can help each other choose good things.

In the afternoon, they decide to go to a café. They will drink tea and eat a piece of cake. They also want to talk about their lives and share news.

In the evening, Maria plans to stay at home. She wants to watch a movie and relax. She may also read a book before going to bed.

On Sunday, Maria wants to have a quiet day. In the morning, she plans to clean her apartment and do some housework. After that, she wants to go for a walk in the park. She enjoys fresh air and nature.

In the afternoon, Maria plans to call her parents. She likes to talk to them every week. In the evening, she will prepare food for the next week.

Maria thinks her weekend will be perfect. It is a good mix of rest and activity.

Useful Words and Expressions

weekend — выходные

plan — план

Friday evening — вечер пятницы

relax — отдыхать

interesting — интересный

wake up later — просыпаться позже

usual — обычный

enjoy — наслаждаться

slow morning — спокойное утро

pancakes — блинчики

meet a friend — встречаться с другом

go shopping — идти за покупками

city center — центр города

choose — выбирать

decide — решать

café — кафе

piece of cake — кусок торта

share news — делиться новостями

stay at home — оставаться дома