
Предисловие
Настоящая книга предназначена для младших школьников, изучающих английский язык на уровне A1–A2. Основной целью является развитие навыков чтения, обогащение активного словарного запаса и формирование уверенности в использовании английской речи в повседневных ситуациях. Каждая глава построена вокруг привычных и интересных для ребёнка тем, таких как семья, школа, друзья, хобби и праздники, что способствует поддержанию мотивации и вовлечённости учащихся.
Структура материала тщательно продумана: каждый текст сопровождается подбором ключевых слов и выражений с объяснениями на родном языке, упражнениями на понимание и закрепление, а также заданиями на заполнение пропусков и работу с истинностью утверждений. Такой подход позволяет ребёнку не только читать и понимать тексты, но и активно использовать лексику в устной и письменной речи.
Особое внимание уделено повторению ключевых слов и фраз в контексте, что обеспечивает естественное усвоение языка. Дополнительно включён практический раздел «Build Your Vocabulary», позволяющий закреплять лексику через игровые и познавательные задания.
Цель книги — создать прочную основу для дальнейшего изучения английского языка, формируя у детей положительное отношение к обучению, развивая самостоятельность и навыки критического мышления через разнообразные тексты и упражнения.
My First School Day
Word Power
1. feel nervous
Значение: волноваться, нервничать.
I feel nervous on my first school day.
Я волнуюсь в мой первый школьный день.
She feels nervous before a test.
Она волнуется перед тестом.
2. make new friends
Значение: заводить новых друзей.
I want to make new friends.
Я хочу завести новых друзей.
He makes new friends at school.
Он заводит новых друзей в школе.
3. find the classroom
Значение: найти класс.
I cannot find the classroom.
Я не могу найти класс.
We find the classroom together.
Мы находим класс вместе.
Reading Text
Tom wakes up early on his first school day. He feels nervous. It is a new school. He does not know the teachers or the students.
Tom eats breakfast with his family. He still feels nervous. His mother smiles and says school will be good. Tom wants to make new friends. He thinks about the children in his class.
At school, Tom tries to find the classroom. The school is big. He cannot find the classroom at first. He feels nervous again. Then a boy from his class helps him find the classroom.
Tom smiles. He is happy now. He can make new friends. In the afternoon, he plays games with his classmates. He does not feel nervous anymore. His first school day is a good day.
Check Your Understanding
Why does Tom wake up early?
Why does Tom feel nervous?
Who helps Tom find the classroom?
Why does Tom stop feeling nervous?
How do you feel on your first school day?
Build Your Vocabulary
Exercise 1 — Multiple Choice
Tom feels ______ on his first school day.
a) angry
b) nervous
c) bored
Tom wants to make new ______.
a) food
b) friends
c) homework
Tom cannot find the ______ at first.
a) playground
b) bus
c) classroom
At the end of the day, Tom feels ______.
a) happy
b) sad
c) tired
Exercise 2 — Matching
Match the words with the correct translation.
feel nervous
make new friends
find the classroom
a) найти класс
b) волноваться
c) заводить новых друзей
Answer Key
Check Your Understanding — Answers
Tom wakes up early because it is his first school day.
Tom feels nervous because the school is new and he does not know the teachers or the students.
A boy from his class helps Tom find the classroom.
Tom stops feeling nervous because he finds the classroom and makes new friends. He also plays games with his classmates.
Student’s own answer.
Build Your Vocabulary — Answers
Exercise 1 — Multiple Choice
b) nervous
b) friends
c) classroom
a) happy
Exercise 2 — Matching
1 — b
2 — c
3 — a
My Best Friend
Word Power
1. spend time together
Значение: проводить время вместе.
We spend time together after school.
Мы проводим время вместе после школы.
They spend time together in the park.
Они проводят время вместе в парке.
2. have something in common
Значение: иметь что-то общее.
We have something in common. We like music.
У нас есть что-то общее. Мы любим музыку.
Anna and I have something in common. We love books.
У нас с Анной есть что-то общее. Мы любим книги.
3. help each other
Значение: помогать друг другу.
We help each other with homework.
Мы помогаем друг другу с домашним заданием.
Good friends help each other.
Хорошие друзья помогают друг другу.
Reading Text
My best friend is Max. We are in the same class. We sit next to each other at school. We spend time together every day.
Max is kind and funny. I am quiet, but we have something in common. We both like football and adventure books. After school, we spend time together in the park. We play football or ride our bikes.
Sometimes homework is difficult. We help each other with homework. Max is good at math, and I am good at English. We help each other and learn new things.
We also talk about our dreams. We want to travel and see new places. I am happy because I have a best friend. When I feel sad, Max helps me. Good friends help each other and spend time together. I think we will be friends for a long time.
Check Your Understanding
Who is the writer’s best friend?
Where do they spend time together after school?
What do they have in common?
Why do they help each other with homework?
Why is it important to have a best friend?
Build Your Vocabulary
Exercise 1 — Multiple Choice
The friends spend time together ______.
a) once a year
b) every day
c) never
They have something in common. They both like ______.
a) football
b) cooking
c) swimming
Max is good at ______.
a) English
b) math
c) art
Good friends ______ each other.
a) forget
b) leave
c) help
Exercise 2 — Matching
Match the words with the correct translation.
spend time together
have something in common
help each other
a) помогать друг другу
b) иметь что-то общее
c) проводить время вместе
Answer Key
Check Your Understanding — Answers
The writer’s best friend is Max.
They spend time together in the park after school.
They both like football and adventure books.
They help each other because homework is sometimes difficult and they are good at different subjects.
Student’s own answer.
Build Your Vocabulary — Answers
Exercise 1
b) every day
a) football
b) math
c) help
Exercise 2
1 — c
2 — b
3 — a
In My Classroom
Word Power
1. sit in the front row
Значение: сидеть на первой парте (в первом ряду).
I sit in the front row at school.
Я сижу на первой парте в школе.
She sits in the front row because she likes to see the board.
Она сидит в первом ряду, потому что любит видеть доску.
2. pay attention
Значение: быть внимательным.
We pay attention in class.
Мы внимательно слушаем на уроке.
He pays attention to the teacher.
Он внимательно слушает учителя.
3. work in pairs
Значение: работать в парах.
We work in pairs during English lessons.
Мы работаем в парах на уроках английского.
They work in pairs to do the task.
Они работают в парах, чтобы выполнить задание.
Reading Text
My classroom is big and bright. There are many desks and chairs. I sit in the front row with my friend Ben. I like to sit in the front row because I can see the board well.
Our teacher is kind and patient. She asks questions, and we pay attention. We always pay attention because we want to learn new things. There is a big board and a computer in the classroom.
Sometimes we work in pairs. I like to work in pairs with Ben. We read texts and answer questions together. When we work in pairs, we help each other.
There are pictures and maps on the walls. The classroom is clean and comfortable. I feel happy in my classroom. I sit in the front row, pay attention, and work in pairs every day. School is interesting for me.
Check Your Understanding
Where does the writer sit in the classroom?
What is there in the classroom?
Why does the writer pay attention in class?
Why does the writer like to work in pairs?
Do you like your classroom? Why?
Build Your Vocabulary
Exercise 1 — Multiple Choice
The writer sits in the ______.
a) back row
b) front row
c) corridor
The students pay attention to the ______.
a) window
b) teacher
c) door
The students sometimes work in ______.
a) pairs
b) groups of ten
c) silence
The classroom is ______.
a) dark
b) small
c) bright
Exercise 2 — Matching
Match the words with the correct translation.
sit in the front row
pay attention
work in pairs
a) работать в парах
b) сидеть в первом ряду
c) быть внимательным
Answer Key
Check Your Understanding — Answers
The writer sits in the front row.
There are desks, chairs, a board, a computer, pictures, and maps in the classroom.
The writer pays attention because he or she wants to learn new things.
The writer likes to work in pairs because they can help each other and read together.
Student’s own answer.
Build Your Vocabulary — Answers
Exercise 1
b) front row
b) teacher
a) pairs
c) bright
Exercise 2
1 — b
2 — c
3 — a
My School Bag
Word Power
1. pack my school bag
Значение: собирать школьную сумку.
I pack my school bag in the evening.
Я собираю школьную сумку вечером.
She packs her school bag before school.
Она собирает свою школьную сумку перед школой.
2. be full of
Значение: быть полным чего-то.
My school bag is full of books.
Моя школьная сумка полна книг.
The box is full of pencils.
Коробка полна карандашей.
3. forget something
Значение: забыть что-то.
I sometimes forget my notebook.
Я иногда забываю свою тетрадь.
He forgets his lunch at home.
Он забывает свой обед дома.
Reading Text
Every evening I pack my school bag. I pack my school bag after dinner. I check my timetable and put my books inside.
My school bag is blue and big. It is full of books, notebooks, and pencils. Sometimes it is full of heavy books. I also put my lunch box and water bottle in it. My school bag is full of many things.
One day, I forget something important. I forget my math notebook. At school, I open my school bag. It is full of books, but my notebook is not there. I feel worried.
My friend helps me, and I share a notebook with her. Now I always pack my school bag carefully. I do not want to forget something again.
Check Your Understanding
When does the writer pack the school bag?
What is the school bag full of?
What does the writer forget one day?
Why does the writer feel worried?
Do you pack your school bag in the evening?
Build Your Vocabulary
Exercise 1 — Multiple Choice
The writer packs the school bag in the ______.
a) morning
b) evening
c) afternoon
The school bag is full of ______.
a) toys
b) books
c) shoes
One day the writer forgets a ______.
a) pencil
b) lunch box
c) math notebook
The writer feels ______ at school.
a) worried
b) happy
c) angry
Exercise 2 — Matching
Match the words with the correct translation.
pack my school bag
be full of
forget something
a) забыть что-то
b) быть полным чего-то
c) собирать школьную сумку
Answer Key
Check Your Understanding — Answers
The writer packs the school bag in the evening, after dinner.
The school bag is full of books, notebooks, pencils, a lunch box, and a water bottle.
The writer forgets the math notebook.
The writer feels worried because the math notebook is not in the school bag.
Student’s own answer.
Build Your Vocabulary — Answers
Exercise 1
b) evening
b) books
c) math notebook
a) worried
Exercise 2
1 — c
2 — b
3 — a
After School
Word Power
1. do homework
Значение: делать домашнее задание.
I do homework after school.
Я делаю домашнее задание после школы.
She does homework in the afternoon.
Она делает домашнее задание днём.
2. take a break
Значение: делать перерыв, отдыхать.
I take a break after my homework.
Я делаю перерыв после домашнего задания.
We take a break and drink some water.
Мы делаем перерыв и пьём воду.
3. join a club
Значение: вступить в кружок или секцию.
I join a school club.
Я вступаю в школьный кружок.
She joins a music club.
Она вступает в музыкальный кружок.
Reading Text
After school, I walk home with my sister. We talk about our day. When I get home, I do homework. I always do homework before I play.
Sometimes homework is easy, but sometimes it is difficult. I do homework at my desk in my room. When I finish, I take a break. I take a break and have a snack.
On Mondays and Wednesdays, I join a club. I join a sports club at school. We run, jump, and play games. My sister joins an art club. She draws and paints pictures.
After the club, I go home and have dinner with my family. I feel happy and a little tired. My day after school is busy, but I like it.
Check Your Understanding
What does the writer do first after getting home?
When does the writer take a break?
What club does the writer join?
Why does the writer feel tired in the evening?
What do you usually do after school?
Build Your Vocabulary
Exercise 1 — Multiple Choice
The writer does homework ______.
a) before playing
b) at night
c) at school only
The writer takes a break and has a ______.
a) test
b) snack
c) lesson
The writer joins a ______ club.
a) music
b) sports
c) dance
The day after school is ______.
a) boring
b) busy
c) sad
Exercise 2 — Matching
Match the words with the correct translation.
do homework
take a break
join a club
a) вступить в кружок
b) делать домашнее задание
c) делать перерыв
Answer Key
Check Your Understanding — Answers
The writer does homework first after getting home.
The writer takes a break after finishing homework.
The writer joins a sports club.
The writer feels tired because the day is busy with homework and a club.
Student’s own answer.
Build Your Vocabulary — Answers
Exercise 1
a) before playing
b) snack
b) sports
b) busy
Exercise 2
1 — b
2 — c
3 — a
My Favorite Teacher
Word Power
1. explain clearly
Значение: объяснять понятно.
My teacher explains clearly.
Мой учитель объясняет понятно.
She explains clearly so everyone understands.
Она объясняет понятно, чтобы все поняли.
2. give advice
Значение: давать совет.
My teacher gives advice when I need help.
Мой учитель даёт советы, когда мне нужна помощь.
He gives advice about studying.
Он даёт советы о том, как учиться.
3. make learning fun
Значение: делать обучение интересным.
My favorite teacher makes learning fun.
Мой любимый учитель делает обучение интересным.
She makes learning fun with games.
Она делает обучение интересным с помощью игр.
Reading Text
My favorite teacher is Mrs. Green. She teaches English in our school. I like her lessons because she explains clearly. I understand everything she says.
Mrs. Green also gives advice. When I have a problem with homework, she helps me and gives advice. She tells us how to do exercises step by step.
She makes learning fun. We play games and do activities in class. I enjoy learning English because lessons are interesting.
Mrs. Green is kind and patient. She listens to us and answers our questions. I like my teacher because she helps me, gives advice, and makes learning fun.
Check Your Understanding
Who is the writer’s favorite teacher?
What subject does Mrs. Green teach?
How does she help students with homework?
Why does the writer enjoy learning English?
Who is your favorite teacher and why?
Build Your Vocabulary
Exercise 1 — Multiple Choice
Mrs. Green explains things ______.
a) badly
b) clearly
c) slowly
The teacher gives ______ when students need help.
a) advice
b) food
c) games
She makes learning ______.
a) boring
b) fun
c) difficult
The writer likes Mrs. Green because she is ______.
a) kind
b) angry
c) lazy
Exercise 2 — Matching
Match the words with the correct translation.
explain clearly
give advice
make learning fun
a) объяснять понятно
b) давать совет
c) делать обучение интересным
Answer Key
Check Your Understanding — Answers
The writer’s favorite teacher is Mrs. Green.
Mrs. Green teaches English.
She helps students with homework and gives advice step by step.
The writer enjoys learning English because lessons are interesting and fun.
Student’s own answer.
Build Your Vocabulary — Answers
Exercise 1
b) clearly
a) advice
b) fun
a) kind
Exercise 2
1 — a
2 — b
3 — c
A Busy School Week
Word Power
1. have lessons
Значение: иметь уроки, заниматься в школе.
We have lessons from Monday to Friday.
У нас уроки с понедельника по пятницу.
I have English and Math lessons every day.
У меня каждый день уроки английского и математики.
2. get homework
Значение: получать домашнее задание.
We get homework after every lesson.
Мы получаем домашнее задание после каждого урока.
I get homework in English and Math.
Я получаю домашнее задание по английскому и математике.
3. feel tired
Значение: чувствовать усталость.
I feel tired at the end of the week.
Я чувствую усталость в конце недели.
She feels tired after a long day at school.
Она чувствует усталость после длинного школьного дня.
Reading Text
My school week is busy. We have lessons from Monday to Friday. Every day, we have different subjects. I like English and Art, but sometimes Math is difficult.
After lessons, we get homework. Sometimes we get a lot of homework, and it takes time to finish. I do my homework carefully and check it with my teacher.
During the week, I also join a club. On Mondays and Wednesdays, I join a sports club. On Fridays, we have music lessons. My friends and I spend time together during clubs and lessons.
At the end of the week, I feel tired, but I also feel happy. I learn new things, play with friends, and enjoy school. A busy school week can be hard, but it is also fun.
Check Your Understanding
How many days does the writer have lessons?
What subjects does the writer like?
Why does the writer feel tired at the end of the week?
When does the writer join the sports club?
What do you like and dislike about your school week?
Build Your Vocabulary
Exercise 1 — Multiple Choice
The writer has lessons ______.
a) only on Monday
b) from Monday to Friday
c) only on weekends
After lessons, students get ______.
a) snacks
b) homework
c) games
The writer feels tired ______.
a) at the beginning of the week
b) at the end of the week
c) in the middle of the week
The writer joins a ______ club on Mondays and Wednesdays.
a) music
b) sports
c) art
Exercise 2 — Matching
Match the words with the correct translation.
have lessons
get homework
feel tired
a) чувствовать усталость
b) получать домашнее задание
c) иметь уроки
Answer Key
Check Your Understanding — Answers
The writer has lessons from Monday to Friday.
The writer likes English and Art.
The writer feels tired because the week is busy with lessons, homework, and clubs.
The writer joins the sports club on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Student’s own answer.
Build Your Vocabulary — Answers
Exercise 1
b) from Monday to Friday
b) homework
b) at the end of the week
b) sports
Exercise 2
1 — c
2 — b
3 — a
Our School Project
Word Power
1. work together
Значение: работать вместе, совместно.
We work together on our school project.
Мы работаем вместе над нашим школьным проектом.
The students work together to make a poster.
Ученики работают вместе, чтобы сделать плакат.
2. plan carefully
Значение: тщательно планировать.
We plan carefully before we start the project.
Мы тщательно планируем, прежде чем начать проект.
She plans carefully how to draw the pictures.
Она тщательно планирует, как рисовать картинки.
3. present to the class
Значение: представлять что-то классу.
We present our project to the class.
Мы представляем наш проект классу.
He presents his work to the teacher and friends.
Он представляет свою работу учителю и друзьям.
Reading Text
Our class has a school project this week. We work together in small groups. My group plans carefully what we will do. We decide to make a big poster about animals.
First, we collect pictures and information. We work together to find everything we need. Everyone helps. Some students draw pictures, and some write words.
After two days, our poster is ready. We practice how to present it to the class. I feel nervous, but my friends help me. When we present to the class, everyone claps. Our teacher smiles. She says we worked very well together.
I like school projects because we work together, plan carefully, and learn new things. I am happy we can share our work with the class.
Check Your Understanding
What do the students do in their project?
How does the group prepare for the project?
Who helps the writer feel less nervous?
Why does the writer like school projects?
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