Reading Practice: A1 Level – The Summer

Welcome to this sunny reading activity!

Today, we’re going to explore all the things that make summer so special.
From bright, sunny days to cool treats, summer is a season full of fun.
Let’s dive into the warmth of summer and practice our reading skills together! Listen to the story and repeat aloud to improve your pronunciation!

Story: The Summer

In summer, the sun shines bright. The days are warm and full of light.

We wear cool clothes to stay comfortable.

During summer, we spend time outside, playing in the park and splashing in the pool.

Ice cream is everyone’s favorite treat, and it tastes so yummy on a hot day!

We also like to have picnics in the shade, where we can eat sandwiches and drink lemonade.

The sounds of laughter fill the air as children play and run around.

Summer is a happy time, filled with sunshine, fun, and friends.

We love summer and all the memories it brings!

Vocabulary Boost

  • Summer: The warmest season of the year.
  • Shines: Gives off bright light.
  • Bright: Very strong and clear light.
  • Warm: Not too hot, not too cold.
  • Comfortable: Feeling good and relaxed.
  • Outside: Not inside a building.
  • Splash: Make water fly around by hitting it.
  • Pool: A place filled with water for swimming.
  • Treat: Something special to eat.
  • Yummy: Very tasty.
  • Shade: An area where there is no direct sunlight.
  • Lemonade: A drink made from lemons, water, and sugar.
  • Laughter: The sound of people laughing.
  • Memories: Things we remember from the past.
  • Sunshine: The light from the sun.

Reading Comprehension Exercises:

Exercise 1 – Choose the correct meaning

1. shines

2. comfortable

3. treat

4. shade

5. laughter

Exercise 2 – Choose the correct answer

1. What is everyone’s favourite treat in summer?

2. Where do people have picnics?

3. Where do we splash water?

4. What drink is mentioned with sandwiches?

5. What fills the air in summer?

Exercise 3 – Choose the correct word to complete each sentence

1. The story is about the season called ______.

2. Ice cream tastes ______ on a hot day.

3. Children love ______ in the pool.

4. At a picnic we eat ______.

5. Summer is full of ______ and fun.

Exercise 4 – True / False / Not in the story

1. In summer, the sun shines bright.

2. We wear heavy coats and scarves in summer.

3. The story talks about playing football on the beach.

4. Lemonade is mentioned as a summer drink.

5. The story describes summer as a sad time.

Exercise 5 – Choose the correct verb form

1. The sun ______ bright in summer.

2. Children ______ in the pool right now.

3. Ice cream ______ great on hot days.

4. Yesterday we ______ a picnic in the park.

5. Tomorrow we will ______ more summer fun.

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