Бесплатный фрагмент - Рассказы на английском для начинающих

Введение

Эта книга предназначена для изучающих английский язык на уровне A2. Её цель — предоставить простые и практичные тексты, отражающие повседневную жизнь и типичные ситуации. Каждая глава содержит короткий рассказ, написанный ясным и доступным языком, словарик ключевых слов и выражений, а также вопросы для проверки понимания текста.

Истории сосредоточены на ежедневных делах, бытовых действиях, личном опыте и обычных социальных взаимодействиях. Они направлены на развитие навыков чтения, расширение словарного запаса и практику языка, актуального в реальных жизненных ситуациях.

Вопросы для понимания текста призваны стимулировать размышления над содержанием и закреплять усвоение материала. Такая структура позволяет учащимся активно работать с текстом, практиковать чтение в контексте и формировать уверенность в своих языковых навыках.

Подход, использованный в этой книге, систематичен. Каждый рассказ предоставляет возможность изучать язык, полезный для повседневного общения. Книга может использоваться для самостоятельного изучения, занятий в классе или работы с преподавателем.

Желаю успехов!

Making Tea in the Morning

Story

Anna wakes up at 7:00 in the morning. The room is quiet, and the light from the window is soft. She opens her eyes slowly and listens. She can hear a car outside and a bird on the tree. She feels a little sleepy, but she knows it is time to get up.

She sits on the bed for a minute and stretches her arms. Then she stands up and walks to the window. She looks outside. The sky is light blue, and the air looks cold. People are walking to work. Some of them are in a hurry. Anna smiles. She likes quiet mornings like this.

Anna puts on her slippers and goes to the kitchen. The floor is a little cold, but she does not mind. The kitchen is small but clean. There is a table, two chairs, and a little shelf with cups and plates. Everything is in the right place.

She goes to the shelf and takes her favorite mug. It is white with a small blue flower. She got it from her friend two years ago. She uses this mug every morning. It makes her feel comfortable.

Anna puts the mug on the table and turns to the sink. She takes the kettle and fills it with water. The water is very cold. She closes the kettle and puts it on the table. Then she presses the button. The kettle starts to work. It makes a quiet sound.

While she waits, Anna looks around the kitchen. The table is clean, but there is a book on it. She was reading it last night. She takes the book and puts it on the shelf. Then she opens the fridge. There is milk, some fruit, and a piece of cake. She smiles when she sees the cake.

The kettle is still working. Anna walks to the window and looks outside again. Now there are more people in the street. A man is talking on his phone. A woman is walking her dog. The dog is small and white. It is running and looks very happy.

Anna feels calm. She likes to watch people in the morning. It is a quiet time, and everything feels new.

The kettle makes a louder sound. The water is ready. Anna turns it off and takes a tea bag from a small box. She puts the tea bag into her mug. Then she carefully pours the hot water into the mug. The steam goes up, and the kitchen feels warm.

Anna sits down and watches the tea. The color changes slowly. It goes from light to dark. She waits for a few minutes. She does not hurry. This is her time.

After some time, she takes a spoon. She adds a little sugar and some milk. Then she mixes the tea slowly. The sound of the spoon in the mug is soft and nice.

Anna takes the tea bag out and puts it in a small plate. Then she takes her mug in both hands. The mug is warm. She likes this feeling.

She sits at the table and takes her first sip. The tea is hot, but very good. She closes her eyes for a second. Now she feels more awake.

Anna looks at the clock. It is 7:20. She still has time before work. She decides to sit and relax a little more. She takes her phone and checks her messages. There is a message from her friend. It says, «Good morning! Have a nice day!» Anna smiles and writes back, «Good morning! Thank you!»

She puts her phone down and drinks more tea. She thinks about her day. She has work, a meeting, and maybe a walk in the evening. She is not worried. Everything feels okay.

The sun is higher now, and the kitchen is brighter. The light comes through the window and falls on the table. Anna looks at her mug again. The blue flower is small, but beautiful. She is happy she has it.

She finishes her tea slowly. There is still a little warmth in the mug. She stands up, takes the mug, and walks to the sink. She washes it with warm water and puts it back on the shelf.

Anna looks around the kitchen one more time. Everything is clean. Everything is ready. She feels calm and ready for the day.

She turns off the light, takes her bag, and leaves the kitchen. The morning is over, but it was good. Tomorrow, she will do the same.

Vocabulary

wake up — просыпаться

quiet — тихий

light — свет

sleepy — сонный

stretch — тянуться

slippers — тапочки

shelf — полка

mug — кружка

kettle — чайник

fill — наполнять

press a button — нажимать кнопку

fridge — холодильник

piece — кусок

street — улица

pour — наливать

steam — пар

spoon — ложка

mix — размешивать

sip — глоток

message — сообщение

Questions

What time does Anna wake up?

What does she see outside the window?

What does her favorite mug look like?

What does Anna do while the kettle is working?

What does she add to her tea?

How does Anna feel at the end of the story?

I Can’t Find My Socks

Story

Tom wakes up early in the morning. He looks at the clock. It is 6:45. He has to go to work at 8:00. He feels tired, but he gets up quickly.

He goes to the bathroom, washes his face, and brushes his teeth. Then he goes back to his room. He opens his wardrobe and looks at his clothes.

He takes a shirt and a pair of trousers. Then he looks for his socks.

He looks in the wardrobe. No socks.

He looks on the chair. No socks.

He looks under the bed. Still no socks.

Tom is not happy. «Where are my socks?» he says.

He goes to the kitchen. Maybe the socks are there. Sometimes he takes off his socks in the evening and forgets about them.

He looks near the table. Nothing.

He looks next to the sofa. Nothing.

He checks the floor. No socks.

Tom starts to worry. He does not have much time.

He goes back to his room and opens a drawer. There are some old socks, but they are not clean. He does not want to wear them.

Tom sits on the bed and thinks. «Where were my socks last night?»

Then he remembers. Last night, he did the laundry.

He stands up quickly and goes to the bathroom. The washing machine is there. He opens it.

Yes! The socks are inside.

But there is a problem. They are still wet.

«Oh no,» Tom says.

He takes the socks and tries to dry them with a towel. It does not help much. The socks are still cold and wet.

Tom looks at the clock again. It is 7:20.

He needs to leave the house at 7:40.

He has an idea. He goes to the kitchen and turns on the heater. He puts the socks near the heater.

Then he waits.

He walks around the kitchen. He drinks some water. He looks at his phone. Time goes slowly.

After ten minutes, he checks the socks. They are a little dry, but not enough.

Tom is nervous now. «What can I do?» he thinks.

Then he has another idea. He goes to his bag. Maybe he has an extra pair of socks there.

He opens the bag and looks inside. There are papers, a book, and a bottle of water.

And… yes!

There is a pair of socks.

Tom smiles. «Great!» he says.

He quickly puts on the clean, dry socks. Then he gets dressed. Shirt, trousers, shoes. Everything is ready.

He takes his bag and looks at the clock. It is 7:38.

He runs to the door, opens it, and leaves the house.

Outside, the air is cold, but Tom feels good. He is a little late, but everything is okay.

As he walks to work, he smiles.

«Next time,» he thinks, «I will check my socks in the evening.»

Vocabulary

socks — носки

wardrobe — шкаф

look for — искать

chair — стул

under — под

worried — обеспокоенный

drawer — ящик

clean — чистый

laundry — стирка

washing machine — стиральная машина

wet — мокрый

dry — сушить / сухой

towel — полотенце

heater — обогреватель

wait — ждать

nervous — нервный

idea — идея

bag — сумка

pair — пара

leave the house — выходить из дома

Questions

What time does Tom wake up?

Where does he look for his socks?

Why are the socks in the washing machine?

What problem does Tom have with the socks?

Where does he find another pair of socks?

What does Tom decide to do next time?

Cleaning My Room

Story

Lisa wakes up late on Saturday morning. She looks at the clock. It is 10:30. She smiles and stays in bed for a few minutes. She does not have work today.

Then she looks around her room.

The room is not clean.

There are clothes on the chair and on the floor. Books are on the bed. There are cups on the table. Her bag is under the desk, and her shoes are near the door.

Lisa sits up and looks again. «Oh no,» she says. «This room is a mess.»

She gets out of bed and opens the window. Fresh air comes into the room. It feels nice.

Lisa decides to clean everything.

First, she makes her bed. She puts the pillows in the right place and fixes the blanket. Now the bed looks much better.

Then she picks up the clothes from the floor. Some clothes are clean, and some are dirty. She puts the dirty clothes in a laundry basket. She folds the clean clothes and puts them in the wardrobe.

Next, Lisa takes the cups from the table. There are two cups and one plate. She takes them to the kitchen and washes them with warm water and soap.

After that, she comes back to her room and looks at the desk. There are many things on it. Books, papers, pens, and her laptop.

She starts to organize everything.

She puts the books on the shelf. She puts the papers in a folder. She puts the pens in a small box. Now the desk looks clean and nice.

Lisa feels happy, but she is not finished.

She looks at the floor. It is a little dirty. She takes a broom and cleans the floor. Then she uses a cloth to clean the desk and the shelf.

There is some dust on the furniture. She cleans it carefully.

Then Lisa finds her bag under the desk. She opens it. Inside, there are old papers, a snack, and a bottle of water. She throws away the trash and keeps the important things.

She also checks her shoes. They are a little dirty, so she cleans them too.

Now Lisa looks around the room again.

Everything is clean.

The bed is nice. The desk is tidy. The floor is clean. The air is fresh.

Lisa smiles and sits on the bed. She feels a little tired, but very happy.

She takes her phone and sends a message to her friend. «I cleaned my room today!»

Her friend writes back, «Wow! Good job!»

Lisa laughs. She looks around one more time.

Now she can relax. She lies down on the bed and closes her eyes.

Her room is clean, and her mind is calm.

It is a good day.

Vocabulary

clean — чистый / убирать

mess — беспорядок

floor — пол

chair — стул

window — окно

fresh air — свежий воздух

make the bed — заправлять кровать

pillow — подушка

blanket — одеяло

laundry basket — корзина для белья

fold — складывать

wardrobe — шкаф

wash — мыть

desk — стол

shelf — полка

organize — организовывать

broom — веник / метла

dust — пыль

trash — мусор

tidy — аккуратный

Questions

What time does Lisa wake up?

What is wrong with her room?

What does she do first?

Where does she put the dirty clothes?

How does she clean the desk and the floor?

How does Lisa feel at the end?

What’s for Breakfast?

Story

Mark wakes up at 8:00 in the morning. He feels hungry. He sits up in bed and thinks about food.

«What’s for breakfast?» he asks himself.

He gets up and goes to the kitchen. The kitchen is quiet. The window is open, and the air is fresh.

Mark opens the fridge and looks inside. There are eggs, milk, some cheese, and a tomato.

«Okay,» he says. «This is good.»

He takes the eggs and puts them on the table. Then he takes a pan and puts it on the stove. He turns on the stove and waits.

Mark breaks two eggs into the pan. The eggs start to cook. He adds a little salt and watches them.

Then he cuts the tomato and puts it on a plate. He also takes some bread and puts it next to the tomato.

Mark looks at the eggs again. They are almost ready.

Suddenly, he smells something.

«Oh no!» he says.

The eggs are too hot. The bottom is a little black.

Mark quickly turns off the stove. He looks at the eggs. They are not perfect, but they are okay.

He puts the eggs on a plate with the tomato and bread.

Then he takes a cup and pours some milk. He sits down at the table.

Mark looks at his breakfast. Eggs, tomato, bread, and milk.

«Not bad,» he says.

He starts to eat. The eggs are a little dry, but the tomato is fresh and вкусный. The bread is soft.

Mark eats slowly. He is still a little sleepy, but now he feels better.

While he eats, he thinks about his day. He has a meeting at 10:00. He needs to send some emails. Maybe he will go for a walk later.

He finishes his breakfast and drinks the milk.

Mark stands up and takes his plate to the sink. He washes the pan and the plate with warm water.

Then he cleans the table and puts everything back in place.

He looks around the kitchen. Everything is clean again.

Mark smiles. «Next time, no black eggs,» he says.

He takes his phone and checks the time. It is 8:30.

«Good,» he says. «I still have time.»

Mark leaves the kitchen and gets ready for the day.

Breakfast is simple, but it is enough.

And tomorrow, maybe he will cook better eggs.

Vocabulary

breakfast — завтрак

hungry — голодный

fridge — холодильник

egg — яйцо

pan — сковорода

stove — плита

turn on — включать

cook — готовить

salt — соль

cut — резать

plate — тарелка

bread — хлеб

smell — запах / чувствовать запах

hot — горячий

black — чёрный

pour — наливать

dry — сухой

wash — мыть

clean — убирать / чистый

enough — достаточно

Questions

What time does Mark wake up?

What does he find in the fridge?

What does he cook for breakfast?

What problem does he have with the eggs?

What does Mark drink?

What does he want to do better next time?

My Phone Battery Is Dead

Story

Nina wakes up early in the morning. The room is quiet, and it is still a little dark. She turns to her phone to check the time.

The screen is black.

She presses the button. Nothing happens.

«Oh no,» Nina says. «My phone battery is dead.»

She sits up in bed and looks around. Her charger is usually on the small table next to her bed. But today, it is not there.

Nina stands up and looks more carefully. She checks under the table. She checks behind the bed. No charger.

«Where is it?» she says.

She goes to the kitchen. Maybe she took it there last night.

The kitchen is clean. There is a cup on the table and a plate in the sink. Nina looks at the table. No charger.

She opens her bag. There are books, a notebook, and a pen. No charger.

Now Nina starts to worry. She needs her phone today. She has to call her friend and check some messages for work.

She goes back to her room and sits on the bed. She tries to think.

«What did I do last night?» she asks herself.

She remembers: she was sitting on the sofa in the living room. She was watching videos and talking to her friend.

Nina stands up quickly and goes to the living room.

The sofa is near the window. There is a blanket and a pillow on it. Nina looks between the pillows.

Nothing.

She looks under the sofa.

Still nothing.

Nina crosses her arms. «This is not good,» she says.

Then she sees something on the floor near the wall.

It is her charger.

«Yes!» she says and smiles.

She quickly takes the charger and goes back to her room. She plugs it into the wall and connects it to her phone.

She presses the button again.

After a few seconds, the screen lights up. Nina feels happy.

«Finally,» she says.

She sits on the bed and watches the phone. The battery is very low, but it is charging now.

Nina decides to wait a little. She does not want the phone to turn off again.

After ten minutes, she turns the phone on. It works.

She checks her messages. There are two new messages from her friend and one email from work.

Nina writes a quick reply: «Good morning! My phone was dead. Sorry!»

Then she puts the phone on the table and lets it charge more.

Nina stands up and opens the window. Fresh air comes into the room. The day is starting.

She smiles. «Next time, I will charge my phone in the evening,» she says.

Now everything is okay.

Vocabulary

phone — телефон

battery — батарея

dead — разряженный

screen — экран

press — нажимать

charger — зарядка

next to — рядом с

under — под

behind — за

bag — сумка

worry — волноваться

remember — помнить

sofa — диван

living room — гостиная

wall — стена

plug in — включать в розетку

connect — подключать

light up — загораться

low — низкий

reply — отвечать

Questions

Why does Nina say «Oh no»?

Where does she look for the charger?

What did she do last night?

Where does she find the charger?

What does she do after the phone turns on?

What will Nina do next time?

Looking for My Charger

Story

Alex wakes up and takes his phone. He wants to check his messages.

The screen is dark.

He presses the button. The phone turns on for a second, and then it turns off again.

«The battery is low,» Alex says. «I need my charger.»

He looks at the table next to his bed. The charger is not there.

«That’s strange,» he says.

Alex stands up and looks around his room. The room is not very clean. There are clothes on the chair and a bag on the floor.

He looks on the chair. No charger.

He looks under the bed. No charger.

He checks his bag. Still no charger.

Alex feels a little nervous. He has an online class in one hour.

«I need my phone,» he says.

He goes to the kitchen. Maybe he left the charger there last night.

The kitchen is quiet. There is a cup and a plate on the table. Alex looks near the table. Nothing.

He opens a drawer. There are spoons and forks, but no charger.

He opens another drawer. There are some old papers and a small box. Still no charger.

Alex sighs.

Then he remembers something. Last night, he was sitting on the sofa and watching videos.

He goes to the living room.

The sofa is big and soft. There is a blanket on it. Alex looks under the blanket.

No charger.

He checks between the cushions. Nothing.

He looks under the sofa. It is a little dark there. He cannot see well.

Alex takes his phone and turns on the flashlight. The light is weak, but it helps.

He looks again under the sofa.

And there it is.

His charger.

«Oh, there you are!» Alex says and smiles.

He takes the charger and stands up. There is some dust on it, so he cleans it with his hand.

Then he goes back to his room. He plugs the charger into the wall and connects it to his phone.

The screen lights up. The battery is very low, but it is charging now.

Alex sits on the bed and watches his phone for a minute. He feels calm again.

«Good,» he says. «Now I have time.»

He puts the phone on the table and starts to get dressed.

After a few minutes, he comes back and checks the phone. The battery is better now.

He opens his messages. There is a message from his teacher: «Online class at 9:00. Don’t be late.»

Alex smiles. «I will not be late,» he says.

He puts the phone in his bag and looks around the room.

«Tonight, I will put my charger in the right place,» he says.

He takes his bag and leaves the room.

Now everything is ready.

Vocabulary

charger — зарядка

battery — батарея

low — низкий

screen — экран

turn on — включать

turn off — выключать

table — стол

chair — стул

bag — сумка

nervous — нервный

online class — онлайн занятие

drawer — ящик

spoon — ложка

fork — вилка

sofa — диван

blanket — одеяло

cushion — подушка

flashlight — фонарик

dust — пыль

plug in — включать в розетку

Questions

Why does Alex need his charger?

Where does he look first?

What does he remember about last night?

Where does he find the charger?

What does Alex have later that day?

What will he do with the charger next time?

I Am Late Again

Story

David wakes up and looks at the clock. It is 7:50.

«Oh no! I am late again!» he says.

He jumps out of bed and quickly puts on his clothes. He washes his face and brushes his teeth. Everything happens very fast.

He runs to the kitchen. He wants to take breakfast, but there is no time. He grabs an apple and a sandwich.

David checks his bag. His books are there, but he forgets his notebook. He puts it in the bag quickly.

He looks at the clock again. It is 8:05. His bus leaves at 8:10. He must hurry.

David runs to the door. He puts on his shoes and opens the door. The street is busy. People walk fast. Some are running too.

He sees the bus stop. The bus is there, but it is about to leave. He runs faster.

«Wait! Wait for me!» he shouts.

The bus driver sees him and stops the door. David jumps on the bus. He feels tired, but happy. He has not missed it.

David finds a seat and sits down. He takes a deep breath. He looks out of the window. The sun is bright, and the city is busy.

He eats the sandwich and apple while sitting. He thinks about his morning.

«I need to wake up earlier,» he says. «I cannot be late every day.»

The bus moves fast. David looks at the people walking on the street. Some are eating breakfast, some are talking on the phone, some are hurrying to work.

David feels a little better. He is on the bus now, and everything is okay.

When the bus arrives at school, David stands up and leaves quickly. He is still a little late, but not too much.

He runs to his classroom and sees his teacher. She smiles.

«Good morning, David,» she says.

«Good morning,» David replies. He sits down and opens his notebook.

He thinks, «Tomorrow I will wake up earlier. I do not want to be late again.»

David starts his lesson. The day begins.

Vocabulary

late — опаздывать / поздний

jump out of bed — вскочить с кровати

quickly — быстро

wash — умываться

brush — чистить

grab — схватить

sandwich — бутерброд

bag — сумка

hurry — торопиться

bus stop — автобусная остановка

bus driver — водитель автобуса

seat — место

deep breath — глубокий вдох

city — город

wake up — просыпаться

classroom — класс

teacher — учитель

notebook — тетрадь

breakfast — завтрак

hurrying — спешащий

Questions

What time does David wake up?

Why does he feel worried?

What does he take for breakfast?

How does he get to the bus?

Who does he see when he arrives at school?

What does David plan for tomorrow?

Waiting for the Bus

Story

Emma wakes up early. She looks at the clock. It is 7:10. She has to take the bus at 7:30 to go to school.

She gets dressed quickly and eats a small breakfast: a piece of bread and some fruit. Then she puts her bag on her shoulder and leaves the house.

Outside, the air is cold. Emma walks fast to the bus stop. The street is quiet. Only a few people are walking.

She arrives at the bus stop at 7:25. She looks at the street. The bus is not there yet.

Emma sits on the bench and waits. She sees other people waiting too. Some are reading newspapers, some are talking, some are looking at their phones.

Emma checks her watch. 7:28. Still no bus.

She starts to feel a little nervous. «I hope the bus comes on time,» she thinks.

A little boy is waiting near her. He drops his toy on the ground. Emma helps him pick it up. He thanks her and smiles.

Then Emma sees a woman running. She is late too. The woman sits next to Emma and sighs. «I hope the bus is coming soon,» she says.

Emma nods. «Yes, me too,» she replies.

At 7:32, a bus appears at the end of the street. Emma feels happy. The bus is coming!

The bus stops. People get on quickly. Emma gets on too and finds a seat near the window. She sits down and takes a deep breath.

The bus moves slowly. Emma looks outside. She sees trees, cars, and people walking to work or school. She feels calm now.

After a few minutes, the bus arrives at her school. Emma gets off, thanks the bus driver, and walks to her classroom. She feels ready for the day.

«I like the bus ride in the morning,» she thinks. «It is quiet and I can see many things.»

Emma opens the classroom door. The teacher smiles. «Good morning, Emma,» she says.

«Good morning,» Emma replies. She puts her bag on her chair and sits down.

She remembers the little boy at the bus stop and smiles. It was a simple morning, but it was nice.

Vocabulary

bus — автобус

bus stop — автобусная остановка

wait — ждать

bench — скамейка

street — улица

quiet — тихий

newspaper — газета

toy — игрушка

driver — водитель

move — двигаться

school — школа

classroom — класс

shoulder — плечо

fruit — фрукты

piece of bread — кусок хлеба

sigh — вздыхать

nod — кивать

deep breath — глубокий вдох

arrive — прибывать

ready — готовый

Questions

What time does Emma leave the house?

Who is waiting at the bus stop with her?

What does the little boy drop?

When does the bus finally arrive?

How does Emma feel on the bus?

What does she think about the morning?

Talking to a Shop Assistant

Story

Sophie goes to the small shop near her house. She needs to buy some fruit and bread.

She opens the door. A bell rings. The shop is quiet. A shop assistant is behind the counter.

«Good morning,» Sophie says.

«Good morning,» the shop assistant replies. «How can I help you?»

«I need some apples and a loaf of bread,» Sophie says.

«Of course,» the shop assistant says. «How many apples do you want?»

«Five, please,» Sophie answers.