Повседневный английский для жизни, работы и общения
Слова, фразы и ситуации для уверенного общения
Джуди Грэммер

© Джуди Грэммер, 2026

ISBN 978-5-0069-4346-9

Создано в интеллектуальной издательской системе Ridero

Предисловие

Изучение языка – это многогранный процесс, который сочетает в себе усвоение новых слов, грамматических конструкций и устойчивых выражений с формированием навыков практического использования языка в повседневной жизни. В своей работе я стараюсь строить материал таким образом, чтобы учащиеся постепенно осваивали лексику, понимали структуру предложений и развивали уверенность в общении.

Книга организована по темам, отражающим реальные жизненные ситуации: от повседневной рутины и семьи до путешествий, работы, развлечений и общения с природой и животными. Такой подход позволяет не только изучать отдельные слова и выражения, но и видеть, как они функционируют в контексте, что способствует более глубокому усвоению материала и формирует естественные навыки речи.

Каждая глава построена системно: сначала вводятся ключевые слова и фразовые выражения, затем предлагается текст для чтения, содержащий изучаемую лексику, вопросы на понимание, упражнения на закрепление и персонализированные задания. Последние позволяют учащимся использовать слова и выражения в своих собственных примерах, что делает процесс обучения более живым и индивидуальным.

Особое внимание уделено упражнениям с несколькими вариантами ответов, в которых иногда есть один лишний вариант. Это сделано для того, чтобы ученики могли самостоятельно оценивать различные возможности, сопоставлять значения слов и развивать навыки критического мышления. Такой подход помогает не только запоминать лексику, но и учиться осознанно принимать решения при выборе слов, что особенно важно для реальной коммуникации.

Основная цель этой книги – создать баланс между системным изучением языка и практикой, отражающей реальные жизненные ситуации. Надеюсь, что она станет надежным инструментом для всех, кто стремится не только выучить английский, но и научиться использовать его уверенно, гибко и осознанно.

Daily Routine

Word Power

wake up – просыпаться

I wake up at 7 a.m. every day. – Я просыпаюсь каждый день в 7 утра.

She wakes up early on weekends. – Она просыпается рано по выходным.

have breakfast – завтракать

I usually have breakfast at home. – Я обычно завтракаю дома.

He has breakfast with his family. – Он завтракает с семьей.

go to work / school – идти на работу / в школу

I go to work by bus. – Я еду на работу на автобусе.

My sister goes to school at 8 a.m. – Моя сестра идет в школу в 8 утра.

take a shower – принимать душ

I take a shower in the morning. – Я принимаю душ утром.

She takes a shower after jogging. – Она принимает душ после пробежки.

go to bed – ложиться спать

I go to bed at 10 p.m. – Я ложусь спать в 10 вечера.

He goes to bed after reading a book. – Он ложится спать после чтения книги.

do homework / chores – делать домашнюю работу / дела по дому

I do homework after school. – Я делаю домашнюю работу после школы.

We do chores every Saturday. – Мы делаем дела по дому каждую субботу.

Reading Text

Every day, I wake up at 7 a.m. and take a shower. After that, I have breakfast with my family. Sometimes I eat cereal, and sometimes I eat eggs. At 8 a.m., I go to work. I usually take the bus, but sometimes I walk.

At work, I have meetings and do my tasks. During lunch, I often eat sandwiches or salad. After work, I go home and sometimes do chores like cleaning or washing dishes. In the evening, I relax, watch TV, or read a book.

My sister has a different routine. She wakes up at 6:30 a.m., takes a shower, and has breakfast quickly. Then she goes to school. After school, she does homework and practices piano. In the evening, she likes to chat with friends online.

At night, we both go to bed at about 10 p.m. Sometimes we stay up later on weekends. This routine helps us stay healthy and organized. Every day is similar, but sometimes we try something new to make our day interesting.

Check Your Understanding

What time does the author usually wake up?

What does the author have for breakfast?

How does the author usually go to work?

What does the sister do after school?

At what time do they usually go to bed?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice

I usually ______ at 7 a.m.

a) take a shower

b) wake up

c) do homework

She ______ after school.

a) has breakfast

b) does homework

c) goes to bed

We ______ in the evening.

a) go to work

b) go to bed

c) wake up

Exercise 2 – Fill in the Gaps

I always ______ at 6:30 a.m.

After breakfast, I ______ to work.

On weekends, I like to ______.

My sister ______ her homework after school.

We usually ______ at 10 p.m.

Exercise 3 – Use It! (Personalized answers)

Today I woke up at ______ and then ______.

After work/school, I usually ______.

On weekends, I like to ______ before going to bed.

Answer Key

Check Your Understanding

7 a.m.

Cereal or eggs (можно любое правильное описание завтрака из текста)

By bus

Does homework and practices piano

About 10 p.m.

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1

1 – b) wake up

2 – b) does homework

3 – b) go to bed

Exercise 2

1 – wake up

2 – go

3 – do chores / relax / watch TV (любой логичный вариант)

4 – does

5 – go to bed

Exercise 3 – примеры для открытых ответов:

1 – Today I woke up at 7 a.m. and then took a shower.

2 – After work, I usually do chores.

3 – On weekends, I like to relax before going to bed.

Family & Friends

Word Power

get along with – ладить с кем-то

I get along with my sister very well. – Я очень хорошо лажу с сестрой.

Do you get along with your classmates? – Ты ладишь со своими одноклассниками?

spend time with – проводить время с

I like to spend time with my family on weekends. – Мне нравится проводить время с семьей по выходным.

She spends a lot of time with her friends. – Она много времени проводит с друзьями.

invite over – приглашать в гости

We invited our friends over for dinner. – Мы пригласили друзей на ужин.

He often invites his cousins over. – Он часто приглашает своих двоюродных братьев в гости.

call / text – звонить / писать (сообщения)

I usually call my parents in the evening. – Я обычно звоню родителям вечером.

She texts her best friend every day. – Она пишет своей лучшей подруге каждый день.

have fun – веселиться

We always have fun at family parties. – Мы всегда весело проводим время на семейных вечеринках.

They had fun at the park yesterday. – Они весело провели время в парке вчера.

celebrate – праздновать

We celebrate birthdays together. – Мы празднуем дни рождения вместе.

She celebrates New Year with her friends. – Она празднует Новый год с друзьями.

Reading Text

My family is very important to me. I get along with my parents and my sister. We often spend time with each other on weekends. Sometimes we watch movies, and sometimes we cook together.

I also have many friends. I like to invite them over to my house. Last Saturday, I invited over three friends. We played games and had fun. We laughed a lot and talked about school and hobbies.

Even when I cannot see my friends, I always call or text them. My best friend and I talk every day. Sometimes we plan trips or celebrate birthdays together.

Family and friends make life happy. I try to spend time with both, because they are very important. Every evening, I call my parents to tell them about my day. On weekends, I have fun with my sister or my friends. Life is better when you get along with people you love.

Check Your Understanding

Who does the author get along with in the family?

What do they often do on weekends?

How many friends did the author invite over last Saturday?

How does the author keep in touch with friends?

Why is it important to spend time with family and friends?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice

I like to ______ with my family on weekends.

a) call

b) spend time

c) celebrate

We always ______ at parties.

a) have fun

b) invite over

c) text

She ______ her best friend every day.

a) calls / texts

b) spends time

c) gets along

Exercise 2 – Fill in the Gaps

I always ______ my parents in the evening.

Last weekend, I ______ three friends over.

We like to ______ birthdays together.

I get along well with my ______.

On weekends, we ______ games and movies.

Exercise 3 – Use It! (Personalized answers)

Yesterday I spent time with ______ and we ______.

I like to invite ______ over to my house.

My best friend and I always ______ when we cannot meet.

Answer Key

Check Your Understanding

Parents and sister

Watch movies or cook together

Three friends

Calls or texts

Because family and friends are important / make life happy

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1

1 – b) spend time

2 – a) have fun

3 – a) calls / texts

Exercise 2

1 – call

2 – invited

3 – celebrate

4 – sister / family

5 – play / watch (любой логичный вариант)

Exercise 3 – примеры для открытых ответов:

1 – Yesterday I spent time with my sister and we played games.

2 – I like to invite my friends over to my house.

3 – My best friend and I always call or text when we cannot meet.

Talking About Yourself

Word Power

introduce yourself – представиться

Please introduce yourself to the class. – Пожалуйста, представьтесь классу.

I always introduce myself when I meet new people. – Я всегда представляюсь, когда встречаю новых людей.

talk about – говорить о

I like to talk about my hobbies. – Мне нравится говорить о моих хобби.

She talks about her family a lot. – Она много говорит о своей семье.

favorite – любимый

My favorite color is blue. – Мой любимый цвет – синий.

He told me his favorite movie is a comedy. – Он сказал, что его любимый фильм – комедия.

hobby / hobbies – хобби

My hobby is painting. – Моё хобби – рисование.

We share many hobbies like reading and sports. – У нас много общих хобби, например, чтение и спорт.

personality – личность, характер

I think my personality is friendly and helpful. – Я думаю, что у меня дружелюбный и отзывчивый характер.

She has a cheerful personality. – У неё жизнерадостный характер.

share – делиться

I like to share stories about my life. – Мне нравится делиться историями о своей жизни.

He shares his hobbies with his friends. – Он делится своими хобби с друзьями.

Reading Text

When you meet someone new, it is important to introduce yourself. I usually say, «Hi, my name is Anna. I am from London.» After that, I like to talk about my hobbies and interests. My favorite hobby is painting. Sometimes I also read books or play sports.

It is nice to share your thoughts and experiences. For example, I often talk about my family and friends. People like to know about your personality. I think I have a friendly and cheerful personality, and I like meeting new people.

My friends also share their interests. One friend’s favorite hobby is photography. Another likes playing the guitar. We often spend time together talking about our hobbies. Sharing your experiences is a good way to make friends and feel comfortable.

When I meet new people, I always try to introduce myself and talk about things I like. It helps others understand me and makes conversations more fun. Everyone has something special to share, so don’t be shy. Talking about yourself can be easy and enjoyable!

Check Your Understanding

What should you do first when you meet someone new?

What is the author’s favorite hobby?

What do people like to know about you?

How do the author’s friends share their interests?

Why is it good to talk about yourself?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice

When you meet someone new, you should ______.

a) share hobbies

b) introduce yourself

c) play sports

My ______ hobby is painting.

a) personality

b) favorite

c) talk about

We often ______ stories about our lives.

a) share

b) introduce

c) favorite

Exercise 2 – Fill in the Gaps

I like to ______ my thoughts with my friends.

When meeting new people, I always ______.

My ______ hobby is reading.

People like to know about your ______.

We often ______ our hobbies with each other.

Exercise 3 – Use It! (Personalized answers)

Today I introduced myself to ______ and we ______.

My favorite hobby is ______ because ______.

I like to share my ______ with friends.

Answer Key

Check Your Understanding

Introduce yourself

Painting

Personality

They share their hobbies and interests

It helps make friends and feel comfortable

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1

1 – b) introduce yourself

2 – b) favorite

3 – a) share

Exercise 2

1 – share

2 – introduce yourself

3 – favorite

4 – personality

5 – share

Exercise 3 – примеры для открытых ответов:

1 – Today I introduced myself to my classmate and we talked about hobbies.

2 – My favorite hobby is painting because it relaxes me.

3 – I like to share my stories with friends.

Asking for Directions

Word Power

turn left / right – повернуть налево / направо

At the next corner, turn left. – На следующем углу поверните налево.

Then, turn right after the traffic lights. – Затем поверните направо после светофора.

go straight – идти прямо

Go straight for two blocks. – Идите прямо два квартала.

After you go straight, you will see the park. – После того как вы пойдёте прямо, увидите парк.

cross the street – перейти улицу

Cross the street carefully. – Осторожно перейдите улицу.

After you cross the street, the shop is on your left. – После того как перейдёте улицу, магазин будет слева.

near / next to – рядом / возле

The bank is near the supermarket. – Банк рядом с супермаркетом.

The café is next to the library. – Кафе рядом с библиотекой.

ask for directions – спрашивать дорогу

I had to ask for directions to the museum. – Мне пришлось спросить дорогу к музею.

Tourists often ask for directions in a new city. – Туристы часто спрашивают дорогу в новом городе.

landmark – ориентир

Use the tall building as a landmark. – Используйте высокое здание как ориентир.

The church is an important landmark in this town. – Церковь – важный ориентир в этом городе.

Reading Text

When you are in a new city, you may need to ask for directions. Yesterday, I went to a museum. I did not know the way, so I stopped and asked a local man. He told me to go straight for two blocks, then turn left at the traffic lights.

After going straight, I saw a small park. I used it as a landmark. Then I turned right and walked until I reached the museum. It was easy because the building was tall and visible from far away.

Sometimes, it is helpful to cross the street carefully to find the right path. I noticed that the museum was next to a café and near the library. I thanked the man and continued walking.

Asking for directions can be simple if you know some phrases. Always look for landmarks, and don’t be afraid to ask for directions. People are usually happy to help. By the time I arrived, I was confident I could find my way anywhere in the city!

Check Your Understanding

Why did the author ask for directions?

What should you do after going straight for two blocks?

Which landmark did the author use to find the museum?

What is the museum next to?

Why is it helpful to ask for directions in a new city?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice

You should ______ at the next corner.

a) turn left / right

b) go straight

c) ask for directions

The café is ______ the library.

a) near / next to

b) cross the street

c) landmark

Tourists often ______ when they are in a new city.

a) go straight

b) ask for directions

c) turn right

Exercise 2 – Fill in the Gaps

At the traffic lights, you need to ______.

I used the tall building as a ______.

The museum is ______ a café.

Always be careful when you ______.

When lost, it is good to ______.

Exercise 3 – Use It! (Personalized answers)

Yesterday I was lost, so I asked ______ for directions.

I found the place by looking for ______.

Next time I will ______ to find the right way.

Answer Key

Check Your Understanding

Because he did not know the way to the museum

Turn left at the traffic lights

A small park (or the tall building)

Next to a café / near the library

Because people can help you find your way

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1

1 – a) turn left / right

2 – a) near / next to

3 – b) ask for directions

Exercise 2

1 – turn left / turn right (зависит от контекста)

2 – landmark

3 – next to

4 – cross the street

5 – ask for directions

Exercise 3 – примеры для открытых ответов:

1 – Yesterday I was lost, so I asked a local man for directions.

2 – I found the place by looking for the tall building as a landmark.

3 – Next time I will ask for directions to find the right way.

Shopping

Word Power

go shopping – ходить за покупками

I usually go shopping on weekends. – Я обычно хожу за покупками по выходным.

She likes to go shopping with her friends. – Ей нравится ходить за покупками с друзьями.

buy – покупать

I want to buy a new dress. – Я хочу купить новое платье.

He buys groceries every Saturday. – Он покупает продукты каждую субботу.

try on – примерять

I like to try on clothes before buying. – Мне нравится примерять одежду перед покупкой.

She tried on three jackets before choosing one. – Она примерила три куртки, прежде чем выбрать одну.

look for – искать

I am looking for a gift for my friend. – Я ищу подарок для друга.

He looks for new shoes in the store. – Он ищет новую обувь в магазине.

pay (for) – платить (за)

I need to pay for my groceries. – Мне нужно заплатить за продукты.

She paid for the coffee and left. – Она заплатила за кофе и ушла.

on sale – по скидке

These shoes are on sale today. – Эти туфли сегодня со скидкой.

I bought a jacket on sale last week. – Я купила куртку со скидкой на прошлой неделе.

Reading Text

On Saturday, I decided to go shopping. First, I looked for a new pair of shoes. I tried on three pairs, and finally, I found the perfect ones. They were also on sale, so I was happy with the price.

Next, I went to the store to buy some clothes. I tried on a jacket and a sweater. Both looked good, but I only bought the jacket because it was on sale.

After that, I needed to pay for my purchases. The cashier was friendly, and I paid for everything quickly.

Shopping is fun when you look for interesting things and try on different options. Sometimes it takes time, but finding something you like is worth it. Later, I went shopping for groceries. I bought fruits, vegetables, and bread. It is important to pay for everything at the end.

I enjoy going shopping with friends because we look for clothes together, try on new outfits, and sometimes buy things on sale. Shopping can be exciting and relaxing at the same time!

Check Your Understanding

What did the author look for first on Saturday?

How many pairs of shoes did the author try on?

Why was the author happy with the shoes?

What did the author buy in the clothes store?

Why does the author enjoy going shopping with friends?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice

I like to ______ clothes before buying.

a) try on

b) pay for

c) look for

These shoes are ______ today.

a) on sale

b) buy

c) go shopping

Don’t forget to ______ your groceries at the counter.

a) look for

b) pay for

c) try on

Exercise 2 – Fill in the Gaps

I am ______ a new dress for the party.

She ______ three jackets before choosing one.

These shoes are ______, so I bought them.

I need to ______ my purchases at the cashier.

On Saturdays, I like to ______ with my friends.

Exercise 3 – Use It! (Personalized answers)

Today I went shopping and tried on ______.

I bought ______ because it was ______.

I like to go shopping with ______ and we always ______.

Answer Key

Check Your Understanding

A new pair of shoes

Three pairs

They were on sale

A jacket

Because they look for clothes, try on outfits, and have fun together

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1

1 – a) try on

2 – a) on sale

3 – b) pay for

Exercise 2

1 – looking for

2 – tried on

3 – on sale

4 – pay for

5 – go shopping

Exercise 3 – примеры для открытых ответов:

1 – Today I went shopping and tried on a blue dress.

2 – I bought a jacket because it was on sale.

3 – I like to go shopping with my sister and we always have fun.

At the Supermarket

Word Power

grocery list – список покупок

I made a grocery list before going to the supermarket. – Я составил список покупок перед походом в супермаркет.

She always checks her grocery list to remember everything. – Она всегда проверяет свой список покупок, чтобы ничего не забыть.

pick up – взять, выбрать

I need to pick up some milk and bread. – Мне нужно взять молоко и хлеб.

She picked up fresh vegetables from the store. – Она взяла свежие овощи в магазине.

aisle – проход (в магазине)

The pasta is in the third aisle. – Паста находится в третьем проходе.

I walked down the aisle looking for cereal. – Я шёл по проходу в поисках хлопьев.

checkout – касса

I paid at the checkout quickly. – Я быстро заплатил на кассе.

The checkout was crowded with people. – На кассе было много людей.

on sale – по скидке

Apples are on sale today. – Сегодня яблоки со скидкой.

I bought some cheese because it was on sale. – Я купил сыр, потому что он был со скидкой.

fresh / frozen – свежий / замороженный

I bought fresh fruits and vegetables. – Я купил свежие фрукты и овощи.

She prefers frozen peas for cooking. – Она предпочитает замороженный горошек для готовки.

Reading Text

On Saturday morning, I went to the supermarket to buy groceries. First, I made a grocery list to remember everything I needed. I picked up milk, eggs, and bread. Then I went to the fruits section and chose fresh apples and bananas.

I walked down the aisle looking for pasta and rice. Some items were on sale, so I decided to buy extra. In the frozen food section, I picked up some frozen vegetables for dinner.

After I finished shopping, I went to the checkout. There were a few people, but the line moved quickly. I paid for all my items and packed them in a bag.

Shopping at the supermarket is easier when you have a plan. A grocery list helps to pick up everything you need. Looking for fresh products and checking what is on sale makes shopping both fun and efficient.

Later, I carried my groceries home and put fresh fruits in the fridge. I also stored the frozen vegetables in the freezer. By the end of the day, I was happy because I had everything I needed for the week!

Check Your Understanding

What did the author make before going shopping?

Which fresh fruits did the author buy?

Where did the author find frozen vegetables?

What is the checkout?

Why is a grocery list helpful?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice

I need to ______ some milk and bread.

a) pick up

b) aisle

c) checkout

Apples are ______ today.

a) fresh

b) on sale

c) frozen

I packed all my groceries after paying at the ______.

a) aisle

b) checkout

c) pick up

Exercise 2 – Fill in the Gaps

I made a ______ to remember what to buy.

I walked down the ______ looking for pasta.

I bought ______ vegetables for dinner.

Some items were ______, so I bought extra.

I paid for all items at the ______.

Exercise 3 – Use It! (Personalized answers)

Today I went to the supermarket and picked up ______.

I found some items on sale, including ______.

I always make a ______ before shopping to ______.

Answer Key

Check Your Understanding

A grocery list

Apples and bananas

In the frozen food section

The place where you pay for items

It helps to remember everything you need to buy

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1

1 – a) pick up

2 – b) on sale

3 – b) checkout

Exercise 2

1 – grocery list

2 – aisle

3 – frozen

4 – on sale

5 – checkout

Exercise 3 – примеры для открытых ответов:

1 – Today I went to the supermarket and picked up milk and eggs.

2 – I found some items on sale, including apples and cheese.

3 – I always make a grocery list before shopping to remember everything I need.

Eating Out

Word Power

make a reservation – забронировать столик

I need to make a reservation for two at 7 p.m. – Мне нужно забронировать столик на двоих на 7 вечера.

She always makes a reservation on weekends. – Она всегда бронирует столик на выходные.

order – заказывать

I would like to order a pizza, please. – Я хотел бы заказать пиццу, пожалуйста.

He ordered a salad and a drink. – Он заказал салат и напиток.

menu – меню

Can I see the menu, please? – Можно мне посмотреть меню, пожалуйста?

The menu has many vegetarian options. – В меню много вегетарианских блюд.

waiter / waitress – официант / официантка

The waiter brought our drinks quickly. – Официант принес наши напитки быстро.

The waitress was very friendly and helpful. – Официантка была очень дружелюбной и помогала нам.

bill / check – счёт

Can we have the bill, please? – Можно нам счёт, пожалуйста?

I paid the bill after dinner. – Я оплатил счёт после ужина.

tip – чаевые

We usually leave a tip for good service. – Мы обычно оставляем чаевые за хороший сервис.

The waiter was happy with the tip. – Официант был доволен чаевыми.

Reading Text

Last Friday, I decided to go eating out at a new restaurant. First, I called to make a reservation for 7 p.m. When I arrived, the waiter greeted me and showed me to a table.

I looked at the menu carefully. There were many dishes, but I decided to order a pasta and a salad. My friend ordered a pizza. The waitress was very friendly and answered all our questions.

While waiting for our food, we talked and enjoyed the atmosphere. The food arrived quickly, and it was delicious. After finishing, we asked for the bill. I paid and left a small tip for the good service.

Eating out is fun because you can try new foods and relax. It is always polite to make a reservation if the restaurant is busy. Remember to thank the waiter or waitress and leave a tip if the service is good. Next time, I want to order dessert too!

Check Your Understanding

What did the author do before going to the restaurant?

Who showed the author to the table?

What did the author order?

What should you do if the restaurant is busy?

Why did the author leave a tip?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice

I would like to ______ a pizza.

a) make a reservation

b) order

c) tip

Can we have the ______, please?

a) bill / check

b) menu

c) waiter

The ______ was very friendly and helpful.

a) waiter / waitress

b) tip

c) order

Exercise 2 – Fill in the Gaps

I called to ______ a table for two.

I looked at the ______ before choosing my food.

After dinner, we asked for the ______.

We left a small ______ for good service.

The ______ brought our drinks quickly.

Exercise 3 – Use It! (Personalized answers)

Last time I ate out, I ordered ______.

I usually leave a ______ because ______.

Next time I want to try ______ from the menu.

Answer Key

Check Your Understanding

Called to make a reservation

The waiter

Pasta and a salad

Make a reservation

Because the service was good

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1

1 – b) order

2 – a) bill / check

3 – a) waiter / waitress

Exercise 2

1 – make a reservation

2 – menu

3 – bill / check

4 – tip

5 – waiter / waitress

Exercise 3 – примеры для открытых ответов:

1 – Last time I ate out, I ordered spaghetti and a salad.

2 – I usually leave a tip because the service was good.

3 – Next time I want to try the dessert from the menu.

Cooking at Home

Word Power

prepare / make – готовить

I like to prepare dinner for my family. – Мне нравится готовить ужин для своей семьи.

She made a cake yesterday. – Она приготовила торт вчера.

recipe – рецепт

I followed a new recipe for pasta. – Я использовал новый рецепт пасты.

This recipe is easy and delicious. – Этот рецепт простой и вкусный.

ingredient / ingredients – ингредиент / ингредиенты

I need some fresh ingredients for the soup. – Мне нужны свежие ингредиенты для супа.

The main ingredient is chicken. – Основной ингредиент – курица.

boil / fry / bake – варить / жарить / печь

I usually boil eggs for breakfast. – Обычно я варю яйца на завтрак.

She fries vegetables in a pan. – Она жарит овощи на сковороде.

We bake bread every Sunday. – Мы печём хлеб каждое воскресенье.

stir / mix – мешать / смешивать

Stir the soup carefully. – Осторожно помешивайте суп.

I mix flour and eggs for the cake. – Я смешиваю муку и яйца для торта.

set the table – накрывать на стол

I usually set the table before dinner. – Я обычно накрываю на стол перед ужином.

She set the table with plates and glasses. – Она накрыла на стол тарелками и стаканами.

Reading Text

I enjoy cooking at home because it is relaxing and fun. First, I choose a recipe. Today, I decided to make pasta. I checked the ingredients and found everything I needed: pasta, tomatoes, cheese, and spices.

I started by boiling water and then boiled the pasta. While it cooked, I fried some vegetables in a pan. Then I mixed the pasta with the vegetables and added cheese. I stirred everything carefully so it would taste perfect.

Before eating, I set the table with plates, forks, and glasses. My family likes to eat together, so we always set the table nicely. After dinner, we washed the dishes and cleaned the kitchen.

Sometimes I try new recipes to learn new cooking techniques. I like to prepare both simple and more complicated dishes. Cooking at home helps me eat healthy food and save money. I enjoy making meals for my family because they always enjoy it.

Cooking is not just about food; it is also about sharing, tasting, and spending time together. Every day is an opportunity to prepare something new and delicious!

Check Your Understanding

What recipe did the author decide to make today?

Which ingredients were needed for the pasta?

What cooking methods did the author use?

Why does the author set the table before dinner?

Why does the author enjoy cooking at home?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice

I usually ______ eggs for breakfast.

a) fry

b) boil

c) bake

Before eating, I ______ with plates and glasses.

a) mix

b) set the table

c) stir

I like to follow a new ______ for dinner.

a) ingredient

b) recipe

c) pan

Exercise 2 – Fill in the Gaps

I need fresh ______ for the soup.

I ______ vegetables in a pan.

I always ______ everything carefully in the pot.

We like to ______ before dinner.

She ______ a cake yesterday.

Exercise 3 – Use It! (Personalized answers)

Today I prepared ______ for my family.

I like to try new ______ to cook something different.

Before dinner, I set the table with ______.

Answer Key

Check Your Understanding

Pasta

Pasta, tomatoes, cheese, and spices

Boil, fry, mix, stir

To eat together nicely

Because it is relaxing, fun, healthy, and they enjoy it

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1

1 – b) boil

2 – b) set the table

3 – b) recipe

Exercise 2

1 – ingredients

2 – fried

3 – stirred

4 – set the table

5 – made

Exercise 3 – примеры для открытых ответов:

1 – Today I prepared spaghetti for my family.

2 – I like to try new recipes to cook something different.

3 – Before dinner, I set the table with plates, forks, and glasses.

Ordering Food Online

Word Power

place an order – сделать заказ

I usually place an order online for dinner. – Я обычно делаю заказ онлайн на ужин.

She placed an order using a food delivery app. – Она сделала заказ через приложение для доставки еды.

delivery / takeout – доставка / еда навынос

I prefer delivery when I’m busy at home. – Я предпочитаю доставку, когда занят дома.

We ordered takeout from our favorite restaurant. – Мы заказали еду навынос из нашего любимого ресторана.

menu – меню

I looked at the online menu before ordering. – Я посмотрел онлайн-меню перед заказом.

The restaurant’s menu has many options for dinner. – В меню ресторана много вариантов на ужин.

special offer / discount – специальное предложение / скидка

I found a special offer for pizza today. – Сегодня я нашел специальное предложение на пиццу.

The app gave a discount for my first order. – Приложение дало скидку на мой первый заказ.

track your order – отслеживать заказ

You can track your order in the app. – Вы можете отслеживать заказ в приложении.

I tracked my order to see when it would arrive. – Я отслеживал заказ, чтобы узнать, когда он приедет.

review / rate – оставлять отзыв / оценивать

I like to review the food after eating. – Мне нравится оставлять отзыв о еде после того, как поел.

He rated the restaurant five stars. – Он оценил ресторан на пять звезд.

Reading Text

Nowadays, many people enjoy ordering food online. Last Friday, I wanted to eat pizza, so I opened a food delivery app. I looked at the menu and chose my favorite pizza and a salad. There was a special offer, so I got a discount on my order.

I placed an order and chose delivery because I didn’t want to leave home. The app allowed me to track my order, so I knew exactly when the food would arrive. While waiting, I set the table and got plates and drinks ready.

The food arrived on time. I checked it and thanked the delivery person. After eating, I liked the pizza and salad, so I decided to review the restaurant and rate it five stars.

Ordering food online is convenient and saves time. You can see the menu, choose what you like, use a special offer, and track your order until it arrives. It is also helpful to review your experience to help other customers.

Next time, I want to place an order for sushi or desserts and maybe try a new restaurant using a discount. Online ordering makes eating at home easy and enjoyable!

Check Your Understanding

What did the author want to eat last Friday?

How did the author place an order?

What kind of promotion was available for the order?

How could the author know when the food would arrive?

Why did the author review the restaurant?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice

I usually place an order for ______.

a) delivery or takeout

b) cooking at home

c) grocery shopping

The app shows a ______ for your order.

a) special offer / discount

b) recipe

c) ingredient

After eating, I like to ______ the food online.

a) track

b) review / rate

c) place an order

Exercise 2 – Fill in the Gaps

I looked at the ______ before choosing my food.

I wanted delivery, so I didn’t ______ home.

I could track my ______ in the app.

There was a special ______ on my order.

After eating, I decided to review / ______ the restaurant.

Exercise 3 – Use It! (Personalized answers)

Today I placed an order for ______ because ______.

I like to track my order so I know ______.

I usually review / rate restaurants when ______.

Answer Key

Check Your Understanding

Pizza and a salad

Using a food delivery app

Special offer / discount

By tracking the order in the app

To share feedback and help other customers

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1

1 – a) delivery or takeout

2 – a) special offer / discount

3 – b) review / rate

Exercise 2

1 – menu

2 – leave

3 – order

4 – offer

5 – rate

Exercise 3 – примеры для открытых ответов:

1 – Today I placed an order for sushi because I was hungry.

2 – I like to track my order so I know when it will arrive.

3 – I usually review / rate restaurants when the food is very good.

Health & Fitness

Word Power

exercise / workout – упражняться / тренировка

I exercise every morning to stay healthy. – Я занимаюсь спортом каждое утро, чтобы быть здоровым.

She does a workout at the gym three times a week. – Она делает тренировку в спортзале три раза в неделю.

healthy diet / balanced diet – здоровое питание / сбалансированная диета

I try to eat a healthy diet with vegetables and fruits. – Я стараюсь питаться здоровой едой с овощами и фруктами.

A balanced diet helps you feel energetic. – Сбалансированная диета помогает чувствовать себя энергичным.

stay hydrated – поддерживать водный баланс

It is important to stay hydrated during exercise. – Важно поддерживать водный баланс во время тренировки.

I always stay hydrated by drinking water throughout the day. – Я всегда пью воду в течение дня, чтобы поддерживать водный баланс.

rest / sleep well – отдыхать / хорошо спать

After a workout, it’s important to rest. – После тренировки важно отдохнуть.

I try to sleep well at night to recover. – Я стараюсь хорошо спать ночью, чтобы восстановиться.

stress relief / relax – снятие стресса / расслабляться

Yoga helps me with stress relief. – Йога помогает мне снять стресс.

I like to relax with music after work. – Мне нравится расслабляться под музыку после работы.

track progress – отслеживать прогресс

I track my progress in a fitness app. – Я отслеживаю свой прогресс в приложении для фитнеса.

Tracking your weight and workouts helps you track progress. – Отслеживание веса и тренировок помогает отслеживать прогресс.

Reading Text

Staying healthy is very important. I try to exercise every day, either by running, doing a workout at the gym, or practicing yoga. Exercise keeps my body strong and my mind active.

Eating a healthy diet is also essential. I include fruits, vegetables, and proteins in my meals. A balanced diet helps me have enough energy for work and workouts. I always try to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

After exercise, I make sure to rest and sleep well at night. Good rest helps my muscles recover and keeps me energetic the next day. To reduce stress, I like to relax with music or practice meditation. Yoga is excellent for stress relief.

I also track my progress to see improvements in my strength and endurance. Keeping a diary of workouts and meals motivates me to continue. Health is not just about exercise or diet – it is about a lifestyle. By eating well, staying active, resting enough, and managing stress, I can feel my best every day.

Taking care of your body and mind is fun and rewarding. Everyone can find ways to exercise, eat healthy, relax, and track progress to stay fit and happy.

Check Your Understanding

What kinds of exercise does the author do?

Why is a healthy diet important?

How does the author stay hydrated?

What does the author do for stress relief?

Why does the author track progress?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice

Yoga helps me with ______.

a) track progress

b) stress relief

c) healthy diet

I drink water to ______.

a) sleep well

b) stay hydrated

c) relax

After a workout, it is important to ______.

a) exercise

b) track progress

c) rest

Exercise 2 – Fill in the Gaps

I try to eat a ______ with fruits and vegetables.

Running and gym workouts help me ______.

I like to ______ with music after work.

Tracking workouts helps me ______.

Good ______ at night helps me recover.

Exercise 3 – Use It! (Personalized answers)

My favorite way to exercise is ______ because ______.

I usually relax by ______.

I track my progress by ______ to stay motivated.

Answer Key

Check Your Understanding

Running, gym workouts, yoga

It provides energy and supports a balanced lifestyle

By drinking plenty of water

Listening to music, yoga, meditation

To see improvements and stay motivated

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1

1 – b) stress relief

2 – b) stay hydrated

3 – c) rest

Exercise 2

1 – healthy diet / balanced diet

2 – exercise / workout

3 – relax

4 – track progress

5 – sleep well

Exercise 3 – примеры для открытых ответов:

1 – My favorite way to exercise is running because it helps me feel energetic.

2 – I usually relax by listening to music after work.

3 – I track my progress by writing down my workouts in a notebook.

Visiting the Doctor

Word Power

make an appointment – записаться на приём

I need to make an appointment with my doctor. – Мне нужно записаться на приём к врачу.

She made an appointment for a check-up next week. – Она записалась на обследование на следующей неделе.

symptom / symptoms – симптом / симптомы

I have a headache and other symptoms. – У меня головная боль и другие симптомы.

The doctor asked about my symptoms. – Врач спросил о моих симптомах.

prescription / medicine – рецепт / лекарство

The doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics. – Врач выписал мне рецепт на антибиотики.

I need to take my medicine three times a day. – Мне нужно принимать лекарство три раза в день.

check-up – обследование

I go for a yearly check-up to stay healthy. – Я прохожу ежегодное обследование, чтобы быть здоровым.

The doctor recommended a blood check-up. – Врач рекомендовал сдать анализ крови.

wait in the waiting room – ждать в приёмной

I had to wait in the waiting room for 20 minutes. – Мне пришлось ждать в приёмной 20 минут.

Patients often wait in the waiting room before seeing the doctor. – Пациенты часто ждут в приёмной перед приёмом.

follow advice / take care – следовать совету / заботиться о себе

I always follow the doctor’s advice. – Я всегда следую советам врача.

He promised to take care and rest at home. – Он пообещал заботиться о себе и отдыхать дома.

Reading Text

Last Monday, I had to visit the doctor because I felt unwell. First, I called the clinic to make an appointment. When I arrived, I had to wait in the waiting room for about 15 minutes.

The doctor asked me about my symptoms. I explained that I had a sore throat and a mild fever. She listened carefully and checked my temperature. Then she recommended a blood check-up to be sure everything was okay.

After the examination, the doctor gave me a prescription for medicine. She explained how to take the medicine and reminded me to follow her advice. I promised to rest and take care of myself.

Visiting the doctor is important for staying healthy. Even if you feel fine, a regular check-up can help prevent problems. It’s always good to follow advice, take medicine as prescribed, and rest when necessary. By taking care of yourself, you can feel better and avoid more serious health issues.

Check Your Understanding

Why did the author visit the doctor?

What did the author do before going to the clinic?

Where did the author wait before seeing the doctor?

What did the doctor give to help the author feel better?

Why is it important to follow the doctor’s advice?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice

I need to ______ for a check-up next week.

a) make an appointment

b) wait in the waiting room

c) take care

The doctor asked about my ______.

a) symptoms

b) prescription

c) check-up

I always ______ and rest when sick.

a) follow advice / take care

b) make an appointment

c) wait in the waiting room

Exercise 2 – Fill in the Gaps

I had to ______ at the clinic before seeing the doctor.

The doctor gave me a ______ for antibiotics.

I explained my ______, including fever and sore throat.

Regular ______ can help prevent health problems.

It’s important to ______ and take medicine as prescribed.

Exercise 3 – Use It! (Personalized answers)

Last time I visited the doctor, I ______ because ______.

I usually follow advice by ______.

I had to wait in the waiting room for ______.

Answer Key

Check Your Understanding

Because the author felt unwell

Called to make an appointment

In the waiting room

A prescription for medicine

To stay healthy and recover properly

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1

1 – a) make an appointment

2 – a) symptoms

3 – a) follow advice / take care

Exercise 2

1 – wait in the waiting room

2 – prescription

3 – symptoms

4 – check-up

5 – follow advice / take care

Exercise 3 – примеры для открытых ответов:

1 – Last time I visited the doctor, I had a headache because I was sick.

2 – I usually follow advice by taking medicine and resting.

3 – I had to wait in the waiting room for 20 minutes.

Travel & Transport

Word Power

book a ticket – забронировать билет

I need to book a ticket for the train to London. – Мне нужно забронировать билет на поезд до Лондона.

She booked a ticket online for her flight next week. – Она забронировала билет онлайн на свой рейс на следующей неделе.

departure / arrival – отправление / прибытие

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