Reading Practice: A1 Level – A Picnic by the River

Today’s story is about a wonderful picnic by the river. It is a sunny day, and the river sparkles under the bright sky. Let’s read, learn new words, and enjoy this fun adventure!

Listen to the story and repeat aloud to improve your pronunciation!

Story: A Picnic by the River

It is a warm, sunny day. The river flows gently, and the water looks clear. I pack my basket with sandwiches, fruits, and juice. I also bring a soft blanket and a book to read.

I walk to the river with my best friend. We see many birds flying and hear the sounds of nature. We sit on the blanket under a big tree, and the cool shade makes us feel relaxed.

We eat our food and talk happily. We laugh and enjoy our picnic together. I share my sandwiches with my friend and drink fresh juice while smiling.

After eating, we play a simple game by the river. I skip a small stone across the water. The stone hops and makes little splashes. It is fun to watch!

We spend the whole day near the river. I listen to the birds sing and watch the water sparkle in the sunshine. I feel happy and calm.

As the sun begins to set, the sky turns orange and pink. The river reflects these beautiful colors. I take a quiet moment to enjoy the view and thank the day for its gifts. It is a perfect day at the river.

Vocabulary Boost

  • Picnic: A meal eaten outdoors, usually in nature.
  • River: A natural water flow, usually long and winding.
  • Basket: A container used for carrying food.
  • Blanket: A piece of soft cloth to sit on or keep warm.
  • Sandwich: Food made of two pieces of bread with a filling in between.
  • Fruit: Sweet and healthy food from plants, like apples.
  • Juice: A drink made from fruits.
  • Sunny: Bright with sunlight.
  • Bird: An animal that flies and sings.
  • Nature: The natural world around us.
  • Game: An activity for fun or play.
  • Stone: A small rock.
  • Calm: Feeling peaceful and relaxed.
  • View: The scene or landscape seen from a place.

Reading Comprehension Exercises:

Exercise 1 – Choose the correct meaning

1. picnic

2. river

3. basket

4. blanket

5. calm

Exercise 2 – Choose the correct answer

1. Which drink does the narrator bring?

2. Who goes on the picnic with the narrator?

3. What game does the narrator play?

4. Which colours appear in the sunset sky?

5. How does the narrator feel after the picnic?

Exercise 3 – Choose the correct word to complete each sentence

1. The ______ flows gently beside us.

2. We sit on a soft ______.

3. We eat ______ for lunch.

4. I skip a ______ across the water.

5. It is a ______ day at the river.

Exercise 4 – Decide if the statement is True, False, or Not in the story

1. It is a warm, sunny day.

2. The friends eat inside a boat.

3. They play football after eating.

4. The narrator skips a stone across the river.

5. The sky turns orange and pink at sunset.

Exercise 5 – Choose the correct verb form

1. The river ______ gently.

2. We ______ our sandwiches on the blanket.

3. Birds ______ above the river.

4. The stone ______ across the water.

5. I can’t wait to ______ another picnic soon.

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