Key Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Usage (Sentence) |
|---|---|---|
| birthday | The day in the year when a person was born. | We will have a party for my sister’s birthday. |
| present | Something that you give to someone; a gift. | I bought my friend a present for Christmas. |
| excited | Feeling very happy and enthusiastic. | The children were excited to go to the zoo. |
| camera | A device for taking photographs. | She used her camera to take a photo of the mountain. |
| garden | A piece of land next to a house with flowers and grass. | My mother grows vegetables in her garden. |
| beautiful | Very attractive or pleasing. | The sunset was beautiful last night. |
| flowers | The colorful part of a plant. | He gave her a bunch of flowers. |
| pictures | Photographs or drawings. | We have many pictures of our family on the wall. |
| red | The color of blood or a ripe strawberry. | She wore a red dress to the party. |
| yellow | The color of a lemon or the sun. | The taxi was bright yellow. |
| dog | A common animal kept as a pet. | Our dog loves to play fetch. |
| cat | A small furry animal that is often kept as a pet. | The black cat was sleeping on the sofa. |
| happy | Feeling or showing pleasure. | He was happy to see his friends. |
| family | A group of parents and children living together. | She loves spending time with her family. |
| photos | Pictures made using a camera. | I looked at old photos of my grandparents. |
| proud | Feeling pleased with something you have done. | She was proud of her good test results. |
| hobby | An activity you do for fun in your free time. | My hobby is collecting stamps. |
| learn | To get knowledge or a new skill. | I want to learn how to play the guitar. |
| weekend | Saturday and Sunday. | What are you doing this weekend? |
| park | A large public garden in a town. | The children are playing in the park. |
The Story
It was Leo’s tenth birthday, and he got a special present from his parents. He was very excited when he opened the box. Inside, there was a brand new blue camera. He always wanted one, and he couldn’t wait to use it.
Leo immediately ran outside into the garden. It was a beautiful day, and the sun was shining. The flowers in the garden looked lovely. He decided to take some pictures of them first. He wanted to capture all the pretty colors.
He took a picture of a big red rose and then some small yellow daisies. His family’s friendly dog, Buster, came running over to him, so Leo took a picture of him too. Then, he saw his neighbour’s lazy cat sleeping in the sun and took another picture.
After taking many pictures, Leo went back inside. He was very happy and wanted to show everyone. He showed his family all the photos on the camera’s little screen. “These are great, Leo!” his mother said. His father looked very proud.
Leo knew he found a new hobby. He wanted to learn more about taking good pictures. He decided that on the weekend, he would ask his dad to take him to the park. He wanted to take photos of the trees, the ducks on the pond, and everything else he could find.
Comprehension Quiz
Type the correct long-form answer (e.g., “Yes, it is” or “No, they are not”). You’ll get instant feedback!
Correct Answers Key
1. Yes, it was.
2. No, he did not.
3. No, he was not.
4. No, he did not.
5. No, they were not.
6. Yes, he did.
7. No, he did not.
8. No, they were not.
9. No, they were not.
10. No, he does not.
