Key Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Usage (Sentence) |
|---|---|---|
| family | A group of parents and children. | My family likes to eat dinner together. |
| decided | To make a choice about something. | He decided to wear the blue shirt. |
| city | A large and important town. | Paris is a very famous city. |
| excited | Feeling very happy and enthusiastic. | The children were excited about the party. |
| morning | The first part of the day, before noon. | I drink coffee every morning. |
| station | A place where trains or buses stop. | We need to be at the station by 10 o’clock. |
| train | A vehicle that moves on a railway. | The train to London is often busy. |
| window | An opening with glass in a wall. | Please open the window to get some fresh air. |
| big | Large in size. | They live in a big house with a garden. |
| shops | Places where you buy things. | There are many nice shops on this street. |
| bought | Past tense of buy; to get something by paying money. | I bought a new coat yesterday. |
| toy | An object for a child to play with. | His favorite toy is a small, blue car. |
| ate | Past tense of eat. | We ate pasta for dinner last night. |
| delicious | Having a very good taste. | The chocolate cake was delicious. |
| park | A public area with grass and trees. | Let’s have a picnic in the park. |
| played | Past tense of play; to take part in a game or activity. | The children played outside all afternoon. |
| tired | Needing to rest or sleep. | After a long day of work, I feel very tired. |
| happy | Feeling or showing pleasure. | She was happy to see her best friend. |
| home | The place where you live. | It feels good to be home after a long trip. |
| wonderful | Extremely good. | We had a wonderful holiday. |
The Story
The Smith family decided to visit the big city. The two children, Emma and Sam, were very excited. They didn’t go to the city very often, so it was a special day for them. They woke up early and got ready for their trip.
On Saturday morning, they went to the train station. The train was long and red. They found good seats next to a big window. During the journey, Emma and Sam looked at all the houses and trees passing by.
When they arrived, they saw many big buildings and busy shops. Their parents bought them a new book from a bookstore. Sam was happy because he also got a small car toy that he wanted for a long time.
For lunch, they ate pizza at a small, friendly restaurant. Emma said it was very delicious. After lunch, they all went to a beautiful park. The children played on the swings and ran on the soft green grass.
In the evening, they were very tired but also very happy. They took the train back home. They talked about all the things they saw and did. It was a wonderful day for everyone in the family.
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. No, they were not.
2. No, they were not.
3. No, they did not.
4. No, they did not.
5. No, they did not.
6. No, they did not.
7. Yes, it was.
8. No, they did not.
9. No, they were not.
10. No, it was not.
