Рассказы на английском для старшеклассников. Словарь, диалоги и полезные задания

Nikita sat at his desk staring at the career brochure. College, university, vocational school… there were so many choices.

«I have no idea what I want to do,» he sighed.

His mother peeked in. «Have you thought about what you enjoy?»

«I like computers… but I also love music. And sports. And maybe languages…» Nikita said, overwhelmed.

The next day at school, his teacher, Mr. Petrov, asked the class to write down their dream jobs.

«I want to be a software engineer,» one student said. «I want to be a doctor,» another added.

When it was Nikita’s turn, he hesitated. «I… I’m not sure,» he admitted.

After class, he talked to his friend Alina. «You’re good at so many things. How do you pick just one?»

Alina smiled. «Maybe you don’t have to decide right now. You can try different things before choosing. Life isn’t only one path.»

That evening, Nikita tried coding a small game. It was fun. Then he played guitar for a while and felt happy. Later, he read a short story in English and enjoyed it too.

He realized something important: «I don’t have to decide everything today. I can explore and find what I love the most.»

Nikita’s parents noticed his smile that night. «Looks like you found a plan,» his father said.

«Not a plan yet,» Nikita laughed. «But a start.»

Словарь

career – карьера; He is thinking about his future career.

brochure – брошюра; The college brochure has many courses.

college – колледж, вуз; He wants to study in college.

university – университет; Many students dream of university.

vocational school – профессиональное училище; Some people choose vocational schools.

choice – выбор; It’s difficult to make a choice.

overwhelmed – подавленный, растерянный; He felt overwhelmed by all the options.

enjoy – наслаждаться; He enjoys computers, music, and sports.

dream job – работа мечты; Everyone has a dream job.

hesitate – колебаться; He hesitated to answer the question.

admit – признаться; He admitted he wasn’t sure.

explore – исследовать, пробовать; He wants to explore different options.

path – путь; Life isn’t only one path.

coding – программирование; He tried coding a small game.

guitar – гитара; He played the guitar for a while.

short story – рассказ; He read a short story in English.

plan – план; He doesn’t have a plan yet.

start – начало; He found a start for his future.

teacher – учитель; Mr. Petrov is their teacher.

student – ученик; Many students shared their dream jobs.

friend – друг; Alina is his friend.

laugh – смеяться; He laughed after talking to his friend.

notice – замечать; His parents noticed his smile.

realize – осознавать; He realized he doesn’t need to decide everything today.

fun – весело, увлекательно; Coding a game was fun.

happy – счастливый; He felt happy playing guitar.

try – пробовать; He wants to try different activities.

enjoyment – удовольствие; He found enjoyment in music and reading.

future – будущее; He thinks about his future.

option – вариант; There are many options to choose from.

decision – решение; Making a decision is hard sometimes.

Вопросы

На понимание текста

Who is the main character?

What problems does Nikita face when thinking about the future?

What advice does Alina give him?

Which activities did Nikita try to explore his interests?

What important lesson did Nikita learn?

How did Nikita’s parents react at the end of the story?

What was Nikita’s attitude toward making a final decision?

Name three fields Nikita is interested in.

Для обсуждения

Have you ever been unsure about your future? How did you feel?

Do you think it is important to explore different interests before choosing a career? Why?

How would you help a friend who cannot decide what to do in the future?

Can people change their career paths later in life? Give examples.

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На понимание текста

The main character is Nikita.

Nikita is confused because there are many career options, and he enjoys different activities: computers, music, and sports.

Alina advises him that he doesn’t need to decide immediately and can explore different interests before choosing a path.

Nikita tried coding a small game, playing guitar, and reading English short stories to explore his interests.

He learned that it’s okay not to make a final decision right away; exploring is part of finding what he loves.

His parents noticed his smile and felt he had made progress toward thinking about his future.

Nikita’s attitude is relaxed and positive; he sees it as a start, not a complete plan.

Nikita is interested in computers (software), music, and languages.

Sofia had never been curious about her older brother’s things… until she found a small, locked diary on his desk.

«What’s this?» she whispered, holding it in her hands. The lock was tiny but strong.

Her brother, Ivan, walked in. «Hey! That’s private,» he said quickly, snatching it.

«I just wanted to see why you’re always smiling or frowning alone,» Sofia replied.

Ivan hesitated. «It’s nothing important. Just some thoughts.»

But Sofia was determined. That night, she tried to remember her mother teaching her about puzzle locks from an old book. After several attempts, the lock clicked open.

Inside, she found pages full of notes, sketches, and dreams. Ivan wrote about wanting to become an artist, about his fears of failing school, and even a secret plan to organize a small art exhibition.

Sofia realized how much she hadn’t known about her brother’s inner world. She decided not to tell anyone she had opened it but instead left it on his desk with a note:

«Your secrets are safe with me. I believe in you.»

The next day, Ivan looked surprised but smiled. «How did you know?» he asked.

Sofia just shrugged. «I didn’t open it… I just know you.»

Ivan laughed, and for the first time in a while, they felt truly close.

Словарь

diary – дневник; She found her brother’s diary.

locked – запертый; The diary was locked.

curious – любопытный; Sofia was curious about her brother.

snatch – выхватить; He snatched the diary quickly.

private – личный; It’s private, Ivan said.

thoughts – мысли; He wrote down his thoughts.

determined – решительный; Sofia was determined to open the diary.

puzzle lock – сложный замок; She tried to open the puzzle lock.

click – щелчок; The lock clicked open.

sketch – рисунок, эскиз; There were sketches in the diary.

dream – мечта; Ivan wrote about his dreams.

fear – страх; He had fears about failing school.

art exhibition – выставка искусства; He planned an art exhibition.

realize – осознать; Sofia realized she didn’t know much about him.

inner world – внутренний мир; The diary revealed Ivan’s inner world.

note – записка; She left a note on the desk.

secret – секрет; His secret plan was to organize an exhibition.

believe – верить; She wrote: I believe in you.

shrug – пожимать плечами; Sofia shrugged and smiled.

close – близкий, душевный; They felt close for the first time.

whisper – шептать; Sofia whispered to herself.

hesitate – колебаться; Ivan hesitated before replying.

open – открывать; She opened the diary.

reveal – раскрывать; The diary revealed his dreams.

plan – план; He had a plan for the exhibition.

inner thoughts – внутренние мысли; The diary contained his inner thoughts.

laugh – смеяться; Ivan laughed at Sofia’s joke.

surprised – удивлённый; Ivan looked surprised.

belong – принадлежать; The diary belonged to Ivan.

respect – уважать; She respected his privacy.

Вопросы

На понимание текста

What did Sofia find on her brother’s desk?

How did Ivan react when she touched the diary?

How did Sofia manage to open the diary?

What did she find inside?

What decision did Sofia make about the diary?

How did Ivan react the next day?

What did the diary reveal about Ivan’s feelings and dreams?

How did this experience change their relationship?

Для обсуждения

Is it ever okay to look at someone else’s diary or personal items? Why or why not?

How can keeping a diary help a person understand themselves?

Have you ever discovered something surprising about a friend or family member? How did it affect your relationship?

What would you do if you found a secret diary?

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На понимание текста

Sofia found a small, locked diary on her brother Ivan’s desk.

Ivan reacted quickly, telling her it was private and snatching it.

Sofia opened the diary using knowledge from puzzle locks she remembered from a book.

Inside, she found notes, sketches, dreams, fears, and a secret plan for an art exhibition.

Sofia decided not to tell anyone and left a note to show support and respect.

Ivan was surprised the next day but smiled, appreciating her understanding.

The diary revealed Ivan’s inner world, including his fears, dreams, and ambitions.

This experience brought Sofia and Ivan closer, helping them understand and respect each other better.

It was almost midnight when Max’s phone rang. He jumped from the bed – it was an unknown number.

«Hello?» he whispered.

«Max, it’s urgent! Please help me!» a voice said, shaky and scared.

Max recognized the voice immediately. It was his classmate Yulia. «What’s happening? Are you okay?» he asked, concerned.

«I… I locked myself out of my apartment. My keys are inside, and I’m scared,» Yulia replied.

Max grabbed his jacket. «Don’t worry. I’ll come over.»

The streets were empty, and the wind was cold. Max ran to Yulia’s building. When he arrived, he saw Yulia pacing nervously in front of her door.

«It’s okay. I’ll try to pick the lock,» Max said.

After a few tense minutes, the door clicked open. Yulia hugged him. «Thank you so much! I didn’t know what to do.»

Max smiled. «Next time, keep a spare key somewhere safe.»

«I will,» Yulia laughed. «I promise.»

They walked back together, talking quietly about school, friends, and plans. Max realized that sometimes helping a friend isn’t just about big actions – it’s also about being there when it really matters.

Словарь

unknown number – неизвестный номер; The phone rang from an unknown number.

jump – вскочить; He jumped from the bed when he saw the call.

whisper – шептать; He whispered «Hello?»

shaky – дрожащий, нервный; Yulia’s voice sounded shaky.

concerned – обеспокоенный; Max was concerned about Yulia.

locked out – остаться снаружи, не попасть внутрь; She locked herself out of her apartment.

keys – ключи; Her keys were inside the apartment.

grab – схватить; Max grabbed his jacket.

pacing – ходить взад-вперёд; Yulia was pacing nervously.

tense – напряжённый; The minutes were tense while picking the lock.

hug – обнимать; Yulia hugged Max.

promise – обещание; She promised to keep a spare key.

spare key – запасной ключ; It’s good to have a spare key.

quietly – тихо; They walked quietly.

action – действие; Helping a friend is more than just big actions.

matter – иметь значение; Being there matters.

arrive – прибыть; He arrived at Yulia’s building.

building – здание; Her apartment building was quiet.

night – ночь; It was almost midnight.

realize – осознать; Max realized the importance of being there.

friend – друг; Max helped his friend.

school – школа; They talked about school.

plan – план; They discussed their plans.

walk back – возвращаться пешком; They walked back together.

cold – холодный; The wind was cold.

run – бежать; Max ran to her building.

help – помогать; He wanted to help Yulia.

action – поступок; Sometimes helping is about small actions.

care – забота; Showing care is important.

emergency – чрезвычайная ситуация; The call was an emergency.

phone call – звонок; He answered the phone call.

Вопросы

На понимание текста

Who called Max late at night?

Why was Yulia scared?

How did Max help Yulia?

What advice did Max give for the future?

How did they feel after the door was opened?

What lesson did Max learn about helping friends?

Where was Yulia when Max arrived?

How did the streets look when Max went to help?

Для обсуждения

Have you ever helped a friend in an emergency? How did you feel?

What small actions can make a big difference for a friend?

How would you handle a situation if a friend called you at night needing help?

Why is it important to be trustworthy and available to friends?

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На понимание текста

Max received a late night call from his classmate Yulia.

Yulia was scared because she had locked herself out of her apartment and her keys were inside.

Max helped by coming to her building and picking the lock to open the door.

Max advised Yulia to keep a spare key somewhere safe in the future.

They felt relieved and happy after the door was opened.

Max realized that helping a friend is not only about big actions but also being there when it matters.

Yulia was pacing nervously in front of her apartment when Max arrived.

The streets were empty and cold, making the situation feel tense.

It was a quiet Saturday evening. Anna was reading a book in the living room when she heard the doorbell ring.

«Who could it be?» she wondered.

She opened the door and was surprised to see Leo, her classmate from school, standing there with a small suitcase.

«Hi, Anna! I’m sorry for coming without warning,» Leo said. «My parents are away, and I needed a place to stay for the night. Could I stay here?»

Anna was shocked. «Uh… I don’t know. My parents aren’t home either.»

Leo smiled nervously. «I promise I’ll be quiet and won’t make trouble.»

Anna thought for a moment. She trusted Leo but wasn’t sure what to do. «Okay… just for tonight,» she said finally.

They spent the evening quietly. Leo helped make dinner, and they talked about school, music, and summer plans.

Later, Anna realized that sometimes unexpected events can bring new experiences. She laughed quietly to herself, thinking that this unexpected guest had turned an ordinary Saturday into a small adventure.

Словарь

quiet – тихий; It was a quiet evening.

doorbell – дверной звонок; She heard the doorbell ring.

wonder – удивляться, думать; She wondered who it could be.

surprised – удивлённый; Anna was surprised to see Leo.

classmate – одноклассник; Leo is her classmate from school.

suitcase – чемодан; Leo carried a small suitcase.

without warning – без предупреждения; He came without warning.

stay – оставаться, ночевать; He needed a place to stay.

trust – доверять; She trusted Leo.

nervous – нервный, смущённый; Leo smiled nervously.

make trouble – создавать проблемы; He promised not to make trouble.

finally – наконец; She said yes finally.

experience – опыт; Unexpected events can bring new experiences.

adventure – приключение; The evening turned into a small adventure.

help – помогать; Leo helped make dinner.

talk – разговаривать; They talked about school.

ordinary – обычный; It was an ordinary Saturday.

event – событие; Unexpected events can be exciting.

plan – план; They discussed summer plans.

parents – родители; Her parents weren’t home.

evening – вечер; They spent the evening quietly.

quietly – тихо; She laughed quietly.

home – дом; Her parents were not home.

promise – обещание; He promised to be quiet.

laugh – смеяться; She laughed quietly.

trustworthy – надежный; Leo seemed trustworthy.

decision – решение; Anna had to make a decision.

helpful – полезный; Leo was helpful around the house.

unexpected – неожиданный; He was an unexpected guest.

turn into – превращаться в; The evening turned into a small adventure.

Вопросы

На понимание текста

Who came to Anna’s house unexpectedly?

Why did Leo need a place to stay?

Were Anna’s parents at home?

How did Anna feel when she saw Leo?

What did they do during the evening?

How did Anna feel about the experience at the end?

Did Leo promise to make trouble?

How did the ordinary Saturday change?

Для обсуждения

Have you ever had an unexpected guest? How did you react?

Would you let a classmate stay at your home if your parents were away? Why or why not?

Can unexpected events sometimes be fun or educational? Give examples.

How can you make someone feel welcome when they visit unexpectedly?

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На понимание текста

Leo, Anna’s classmate, came to her house unexpectedly.

Leo needed a place to stay because his parents were away.

Anna’s parents were not home.

Anna was surprised and unsure at first but decided to let him stay for one night.

During the evening, they talked, made dinner together, and shared stories about school, music, and summer plans.

Anna felt that the evening was a small adventure and appreciated the experience.

Leo promised to be quiet and not make trouble.

The ordinary Saturday turned into an unexpected adventure because of the guest.

It was Monday morning, and Ivan woke up with a racing heart. Today was the big history exam.

«I can’t remember anything!» he whispered, looking at his notes.

His best friend, Sofia, came into the room. «Relax, Ivan. You studied, right?»

«I studied a little… but what if I forget everything in the exam hall?» Ivan asked, panicking.

«Okay, deep breaths. Let’s review together for a few minutes,» Sofia said.

They sat at the kitchen table, flipping through the notes quickly. Ivan tried to memorize dates, names, and events, but the words kept mixing in his head.

«Stop panicking,» Sofia reminded him. «You know more than you think.»

By the time they reached the school, Ivan felt nervous but a little calmer. The exam started, and he took a deep breath.

As he read the questions, he realized that he remembered more than he expected. Some answers came naturally.

After the exam, Ivan met Sofia outside. «I survived!» he laughed.

«I knew you would,» Sofia said. «Panicking never helps, but reviewing calmly does.»

Ivan smiled. He learned that a little nervousness is normal, but staying focused is the best way to succeed.

Словарь

racing heart – сильно бьющееся сердце; Ivan woke up with a racing heart.

history exam – экзамен по истории; Today is the history exam.

whisper – шептать; He whispered, «I can’t remember anything!»

study – учить, готовиться к урокам; He studied a little.

panic – паника; Ivan was panicking before the exam.

review – повторять материал; They reviewed the notes together.

memorize – запоминать; He tried to memorize dates and names.

mix up – путать; The words kept mixing in his head.

deep breath – глубокий вдох; He took a deep breath before the exam.

nervous – нервный; He felt nervous at school.

calm – спокойный; Sofia helped him stay calm.

exam hall – аудитория для экзамена; He was worried about the exam hall.

naturally – естественно; Some answers came naturally.

survive – выжить, справиться; Ivan said, «I survived!»

focus – сосредоточиться; Staying focused is important.

succeed – преуспеть; He learned how to succeed.

prepare – готовиться; He prepared for the exam the night before.

best friend – лучший друг; Sofia is his best friend.

laugh – смеяться; He laughed after the exam.

remind – напоминать; Sofia reminded him to stop panicking.

expect – ожидать; He remembered more than he expected.

normal – нормальный; A little nervousness is normal.

seat – место в аудитории; He sat in his exam seat.

question – вопрос; He read the questions carefully.

answer – ответ; He wrote the answers on the sheet.

calmly – спокойно; Reviewing calmly helps more than panicking.

material – материал; He reviewed the study material.

note – заметка, конспект; He looked at his notes quickly.

lesson – урок; He remembered some lessons from class.

encourage – поддерживать, подбадривать; Sofia encouraged him.

relax – расслабиться; Sofia told him to relax.

Вопросы

На понимание текста

Who was panicking before the exam?

What subject was the exam in?

How did Sofia help Ivan?

What strategies did Ivan use to calm down?

How did Ivan feel during the exam?

What did Ivan learn from this experience?

Where did Ivan and Sofia review their notes?

How did Ivan react after finishing the exam?

Для обсуждения

How do you feel before important exams?

What techniques help you stay calm during tests?

Is it better to study a lot the night before or review calmly? Why?

Have you ever panicked before an exam? How did you handle it?

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На понимание текста

Ivan was panicking before the history exam.

Sofia helped him stay calm and reviewed notes with him.

Ivan tried to memorize important dates, names, and events, and took deep breaths to manage his nerves.

Reviewing calmly and focusing helped him remember more than he expected.

During the exam, he felt nervous at first but gradually became more confident.

Ivan learned that nervousness is normal, but staying focused and reviewing calmly helps success.

They reviewed the notes together at home, before going to school.

After finishing the exam, Ivan laughed and felt relieved, saying, «I survived!»

Olga was walking home from school when she noticed a smartphone lying on the pavement.