Рассказы на английском для начинающих. Простые рассказы и вопросы для уровня A2

Story

Anna wakes up at 7:00 in the morning. The room is quiet, and the light from the window is soft. She opens her eyes slowly and listens. She can hear a car outside and a bird on the tree. She feels a little sleepy, but she knows it is time to get up.

She sits on the bed for a minute and stretches her arms. Then she stands up and walks to the window. She looks outside. The sky is light blue, and the air looks cold. People are walking to work. Some of them are in a hurry. Anna smiles. She likes quiet mornings like this.

Anna puts on her slippers and goes to the kitchen. The floor is a little cold, but she does not mind. The kitchen is small but clean. There is a table, two chairs, and a little shelf with cups and plates. Everything is in the right place.

She goes to the shelf and takes her favorite mug. It is white with a small blue flower. She got it from her friend two years ago. She uses this mug every morning. It makes her feel comfortable.

Anna puts the mug on the table and turns to the sink. She takes the kettle and fills it with water. The water is very cold. She closes the kettle and puts it on the table. Then she presses the button. The kettle starts to work. It makes a quiet sound.

While she waits, Anna looks around the kitchen. The table is clean, but there is a book on it. She was reading it last night. She takes the book and puts it on the shelf. Then she opens the fridge. There is milk, some fruit, and a piece of cake. She smiles when she sees the cake.

The kettle is still working. Anna walks to the window and looks outside again. Now there are more people in the street. A man is talking on his phone. A woman is walking her dog. The dog is small and white. It is running and looks very happy.

Anna feels calm. She likes to watch people in the morning. It is a quiet time, and everything feels new.

The kettle makes a louder sound. The water is ready. Anna turns it off and takes a tea bag from a small box. She puts the tea bag into her mug. Then she carefully pours the hot water into the mug. The steam goes up, and the kitchen feels warm.

Anna sits down and watches the tea. The color changes slowly. It goes from light to dark. She waits for a few minutes. She does not hurry. This is her time.

After some time, she takes a spoon. She adds a little sugar and some milk. Then she mixes the tea slowly. The sound of the spoon in the mug is soft and nice.

Anna takes the tea bag out and puts it in a small plate. Then she takes her mug in both hands. The mug is warm. She likes this feeling.

She sits at the table and takes her first sip. The tea is hot, but very good. She closes her eyes for a second. Now she feels more awake.

Anna looks at the clock. It is 7:20. She still has time before work. She decides to sit and relax a little more. She takes her phone and checks her messages. There is a message from her friend. It says, «Good morning! Have a nice day!» Anna smiles and writes back, «Good morning! Thank you!»

She puts her phone down and drinks more tea. She thinks about her day. She has work, a meeting, and maybe a walk in the evening. She is not worried. Everything feels okay.

The sun is higher now, and the kitchen is brighter. The light comes through the window and falls on the table. Anna looks at her mug again. The blue flower is small, but beautiful. She is happy she has it.

She finishes her tea slowly. There is still a little warmth in the mug. She stands up, takes the mug, and walks to the sink. She washes it with warm water and puts it back on the shelf.

Anna looks around the kitchen one more time. Everything is clean. Everything is ready. She feels calm and ready for the day.

She turns off the light, takes her bag, and leaves the kitchen. The morning is over, but it was good. Tomorrow, she will do the same.

Vocabulary

wake up — просыпаться

quiet — тихий

light — свет

sleepy — сонный

stretch — тянуться

slippers — тапочки

shelf — полка

mug — кружка

kettle — чайник

fill — наполнять

press a button — нажимать кнопку

fridge — холодильник

piece — кусок

street — улица

pour — наливать

steam — пар

spoon — ложка

mix — размешивать

sip — глоток

message — сообщение

Questions

What time does Anna wake up?

What does she see outside the window?

What does her favorite mug look like?

What does Anna do while the kettle is working?

What does she add to her tea?

How does Anna feel at the end of the story?

Story

Tom wakes up early in the morning. He looks at the clock. It is 6:45. He has to go to work at 8:00. He feels tired, but he gets up quickly.

He goes to the bathroom, washes his face, and brushes his teeth. Then he goes back to his room. He opens his wardrobe and looks at his clothes.

He takes a shirt and a pair of trousers. Then he looks for his socks.

He looks in the wardrobe. No socks.

He looks on the chair. No socks.

He looks under the bed. Still no socks.

Tom is not happy. «Where are my socks?» he says.

He goes to the kitchen. Maybe the socks are there. Sometimes he takes off his socks in the evening and forgets about them.

He looks near the table. Nothing.

He looks next to the sofa. Nothing.

He checks the floor. No socks.

Tom starts to worry. He does not have much time.

He goes back to his room and opens a drawer. There are some old socks, but they are not clean. He does not want to wear them.

Tom sits on the bed and thinks. «Where were my socks last night?»

Then he remembers. Last night, he did the laundry.

He stands up quickly and goes to the bathroom. The washing machine is there. He opens it.

Yes! The socks are inside.

But there is a problem. They are still wet.

«Oh no,» Tom says.

He takes the socks and tries to dry them with a towel. It does not help much. The socks are still cold and wet.

Tom looks at the clock again. It is 7:20.

He needs to leave the house at 7:40.

He has an idea. He goes to the kitchen and turns on the heater. He puts the socks near the heater.

Then he waits.

He walks around the kitchen. He drinks some water. He looks at his phone. Time goes slowly.

After ten minutes, he checks the socks. They are a little dry, but not enough.

Tom is nervous now. «What can I do?» he thinks.

Then he has another idea. He goes to his bag. Maybe he has an extra pair of socks there.

He opens the bag and looks inside. There are papers, a book, and a bottle of water.

And… yes!

There is a pair of socks.

Tom smiles. «Great!» he says.

He quickly puts on the clean, dry socks. Then he gets dressed. Shirt, trousers, shoes. Everything is ready.

He takes his bag and looks at the clock. It is 7:38.

He runs to the door, opens it, and leaves the house.

Outside, the air is cold, but Tom feels good. He is a little late, but everything is okay.

As he walks to work, he smiles.

«Next time,» he thinks, «I will check my socks in the evening.»

Vocabulary

socks — носки

wardrobe — шкаф

look for — искать

chair — стул

under — под

worried — обеспокоенный

drawer — ящик

clean — чистый

laundry — стирка

washing machine — стиральная машина

wet — мокрый

dry — сушить / сухой

towel — полотенце

heater — обогреватель

wait — ждать

nervous — нервный

idea — идея

bag — сумка

pair — пара

leave the house — выходить из дома

Questions

What time does Tom wake up?

Where does he look for his socks?

Why are the socks in the washing machine?

What problem does Tom have with the socks?

Where does he find another pair of socks?

What does Tom decide to do next time?

Story

Lisa wakes up late on Saturday morning. She looks at the clock. It is 10:30. She smiles and stays in bed for a few minutes. She does not have work today.

Then she looks around her room.

The room is not clean.

There are clothes on the chair and on the floor. Books are on the bed. There are cups on the table. Her bag is under the desk, and her shoes are near the door.

Lisa sits up and looks again. «Oh no,» she says. «This room is a mess.»

She gets out of bed and opens the window. Fresh air comes into the room. It feels nice.

Lisa decides to clean everything.

First, she makes her bed. She puts the pillows in the right place and fixes the blanket. Now the bed looks much better.

Then she picks up the clothes from the floor. Some clothes are clean, and some are dirty. She puts the dirty clothes in a laundry basket. She folds the clean clothes and puts them in the wardrobe.

Next, Lisa takes the cups from the table. There are two cups and one plate. She takes them to the kitchen and washes them with warm water and soap.

After that, she comes back to her room and looks at the desk. There are many things on it. Books, papers, pens, and her laptop.

She starts to organize everything.

She puts the books on the shelf. She puts the papers in a folder. She puts the pens in a small box. Now the desk looks clean and nice.

Lisa feels happy, but she is not finished.

She looks at the floor. It is a little dirty. She takes a broom and cleans the floor. Then she uses a cloth to clean the desk and the shelf.

There is some dust on the furniture. She cleans it carefully.

Then Lisa finds her bag under the desk. She opens it. Inside, there are old papers, a snack, and a bottle of water. She throws away the trash and keeps the important things.

She also checks her shoes. They are a little dirty, so she cleans them too.

Now Lisa looks around the room again.

Everything is clean.

The bed is nice. The desk is tidy. The floor is clean. The air is fresh.

Lisa smiles and sits on the bed. She feels a little tired, but very happy.

She takes her phone and sends a message to her friend. «I cleaned my room today!»

Her friend writes back, «Wow! Good job!»

Lisa laughs. She looks around one more time.

Now she can relax. She lies down on the bed and closes her eyes.

Her room is clean, and her mind is calm.

It is a good day.

Vocabulary

clean — чистый / убирать

mess — беспорядок

floor — пол

chair — стул

window — окно

fresh air — свежий воздух

make the bed — заправлять кровать

pillow — подушка

blanket — одеяло

laundry basket — корзина для белья

fold — складывать

wardrobe — шкаф

wash — мыть

desk — стол

shelf — полка

organize — организовывать

broom — веник / метла

dust — пыль

trash — мусор

tidy — аккуратный

Questions

What time does Lisa wake up?

What is wrong with her room?

What does she do first?

Where does she put the dirty clothes?

How does she clean the desk and the floor?

How does Lisa feel at the end?

Story

Mark wakes up at 8:00 in the morning. He feels hungry. He sits up in bed and thinks about food.

«What’s for breakfast?» he asks himself.

He gets up and goes to the kitchen. The kitchen is quiet. The window is open, and the air is fresh.

Mark opens the fridge and looks inside. There are eggs, milk, some cheese, and a tomato.

«Okay,» he says. «This is good.»

He takes the eggs and puts them on the table. Then he takes a pan and puts it on the stove. He turns on the stove and waits.

Mark breaks two eggs into the pan. The eggs start to cook. He adds a little salt and watches them.

Then he cuts the tomato and puts it on a plate. He also takes some bread and puts it next to the tomato.

Mark looks at the eggs again. They are almost ready.

Suddenly, he smells something.

«Oh no!» he says.

The eggs are too hot. The bottom is a little black.

Mark quickly turns off the stove. He looks at the eggs. They are not perfect, but they are okay.

He puts the eggs on a plate with the tomato and bread.

Then he takes a cup and pours some milk. He sits down at the table.

Mark looks at his breakfast. Eggs, tomato, bread, and milk.

«Not bad,» he says.

He starts to eat. The eggs are a little dry, but the tomato is fresh and вкусный. The bread is soft.

Mark eats slowly. He is still a little sleepy, but now he feels better.

While he eats, he thinks about his day. He has a meeting at 10:00. He needs to send some emails. Maybe he will go for a walk later.

He finishes his breakfast and drinks the milk.

Mark stands up and takes his plate to the sink. He washes the pan and the plate with warm water.

Then he cleans the table and puts everything back in place.

He looks around the kitchen. Everything is clean again.

Mark smiles. «Next time, no black eggs,» he says.

He takes his phone and checks the time. It is 8:30.

«Good,» he says. «I still have time.»

Mark leaves the kitchen and gets ready for the day.

Breakfast is simple, but it is enough.

And tomorrow, maybe he will cook better eggs.

Vocabulary

breakfast — завтрак

hungry — голодный

fridge — холодильник

egg — яйцо

pan — сковорода

stove — плита

turn on — включать

cook — готовить

salt — соль

cut — резать

plate — тарелка

bread — хлеб

smell — запах / чувствовать запах

hot — горячий

black — чёрный

pour — наливать

dry — сухой

wash — мыть

clean — убирать / чистый

enough — достаточно

Questions

What time does Mark wake up?

What does he find in the fridge?

What does he cook for breakfast?

What problem does he have with the eggs?

What does Mark drink?

What does he want to do better next time?

Story

Nina wakes up early in the morning. The room is quiet, and it is still a little dark. She turns to her phone to check the time.

The screen is black.

She presses the button. Nothing happens.

«Oh no,» Nina says. «My phone battery is dead.»

She sits up in bed and looks around. Her charger is usually on the small table next to her bed. But today, it is not there.

Nina stands up and looks more carefully. She checks under the table. She checks behind the bed. No charger.

«Where is it?» she says.

She goes to the kitchen. Maybe she took it there last night.

The kitchen is clean. There is a cup on the table and a plate in the sink. Nina looks at the table. No charger.

She opens her bag. There are books, a notebook, and a pen. No charger.

Now Nina starts to worry. She needs her phone today. She has to call her friend and check some messages for work.

She goes back to her room and sits on the bed. She tries to think.

«What did I do last night?» she asks herself.

She remembers: she was sitting on the sofa in the living room. She was watching videos and talking to her friend.

Nina stands up quickly and goes to the living room.

The sofa is near the window. There is a blanket and a pillow on it. Nina looks between the pillows.

Nothing.

She looks under the sofa.

Still nothing.

Nina crosses her arms. «This is not good,» she says.

Then she sees something on the floor near the wall.

It is her charger.

«Yes!» she says and smiles.

She quickly takes the charger and goes back to her room. She plugs it into the wall and connects it to her phone.

She presses the button again.

After a few seconds, the screen lights up. Nina feels happy.

«Finally,» she says.

She sits on the bed and watches the phone. The battery is very low, but it is charging now.

Nina decides to wait a little. She does not want the phone to turn off again.

After ten minutes, she turns the phone on. It works.

She checks her messages. There are two new messages from her friend and one email from work.

Nina writes a quick reply: «Good morning! My phone was dead. Sorry!»

Then she puts the phone on the table and lets it charge more.

Nina stands up and opens the window. Fresh air comes into the room. The day is starting.

She smiles. «Next time, I will charge my phone in the evening,» she says.

Now everything is okay.

Vocabulary

phone — телефон

battery — батарея

dead — разряженный

screen — экран

press — нажимать

charger — зарядка

next to — рядом с

under — под

behind — за

bag — сумка

worry — волноваться

remember — помнить

sofa — диван

living room — гостиная

wall — стена

plug in — включать в розетку

connect — подключать

light up — загораться

low — низкий

reply — отвечать

Questions

Why does Nina say «Oh no»?

Where does she look for the charger?

What did she do last night?

Where does she find the charger?

What does she do after the phone turns on?

What will Nina do next time?

Story

Alex wakes up and takes his phone. He wants to check his messages.

The screen is dark.

He presses the button. The phone turns on for a second, and then it turns off again.

«The battery is low,» Alex says. «I need my charger.»

He looks at the table next to his bed. The charger is not there.

«That’s strange,» he says.

Alex stands up and looks around his room. The room is not very clean. There are clothes on the chair and a bag on the floor.