Чтение на английском для школьников. Интересные рассказы с упражнениями для практики языка

The crowd erupted into applause

You’ve been practicing so hard

I’m proud of myself

A. Ты так много тренировалась

B. Я горжусь собой

C. Я просто надеюсь, что не забуду все шаги

D. Толпа взорвалась аплодисментами

E. Все вы проделали невероятную работу сегодня

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks (Заполнение пропусков)

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrase from the list below.

Sarah played her guitar and sang a ______ song.

Anna’s performance was ______, and the audience loved it.

Mr. Roberts introduced the first ______ of the show.

After Sarah’s performance, the audience ______ loudly.

The students were excited because it was the ______ of the school year.

List of phrases:

beautiful

applause

act

talent show

amazing

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions (Ответь на вопросы)

Answer the following questions based on the story.

What were Anna and Sarah nervous about before the talent show?

How did Anna feel during her dance performance?

What was the name of the song Sarah sang?

How did the audience react to Sarah’s performance?

What did Anna and Sarah do after the show?

Answer Key

Exercise 1: Matching

1 – C. Я просто надеюсь, что не забуду все шаги

2 – E. Все вы проделали невероятную работу сегодня

3 – D. Толпа взорвалась аплодисментами

4 – A. Ты так много тренировалась

5 – B. Я горжусь собой

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks

beautiful

amazing

act

applauded

talent show

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions

Anna and Sarah were nervous about performing in front of an audience and whether they would remember everything.

During her dance performance, Anna felt nervous at first but then gained confidence and enjoyed it.

The name of the song Sarah sang was «Believe in Yourself.»

The audience reacted with applause and cheers, clearly moved by the performance.

After the show, Anna and Sarah hugged each other, feeling proud of what they had accomplished.

The Big Game

(Большая игра)

Story

The day of the big game had finally arrived. It was the final match of the school’s soccer tournament, and the whole school was buzzing with excitement. The team, made up of both boys and girls from different grades, had been training hard for months, and now they were just one game away from winning the trophy.

Emily, one of the team’s star players, was feeling both nervous and excited. She sat in the locker room, tying her shoes. «I can’t believe it’s here,» she said, glancing at her teammates. «This is the game that will decide everything.»

«You’ve got this!» her friend Sarah said, giving her a thumbs up. «We’ve been practicing so hard, and we’re ready.»

«I know,» Emily said, but she still felt the butterflies in her stomach. «What if we don’t win?»

«Don’t think about that,» Sarah replied with a smile. «Let’s just focus on playing our best.»

Soon, the coach walked in, clapping his hands. «Alright, team, listen up!» he said. «This is it. We’ve trained for this moment, and I believe in each and every one of you. Now go out there and play like we know you can!»

The team cheered and put their hands together in a huddle. «Let’s do this!» they shouted in unison.

The game started, and the atmosphere was electric. The crowd cheered, and the sound of the ball being kicked and players calling out to each other filled the air. Emily quickly got into the flow of the game, passing the ball to Sarah, who made an amazing run down the field.

But the other team was tough. They scored the first goal, and for a moment, Emily and her teammates felt a bit discouraged. «We can still do this,» their coach shouted from the sidelines. «Stay focused, and keep working together!»

Emily looked at her team and nodded. «We’re not giving up,» she said. «Let’s do this for each other.»

The second half of the game began, and the team was determined. They worked together, communicating and supporting each other every step of the way. Finally, after a brilliant pass from Sarah, Emily had the ball near the goal. She took a deep breath and kicked it with all her might.

The ball soared through the air and – bam! – it hit the back of the net.

The crowd went wild, and Emily’s teammates rushed to her. «You did it!» Sarah yelled, giving her a big hug. «We’re tied!»

With only a few minutes left in the game, both teams were playing hard. The tension was high, but Emily and her team stayed focused. In the final moments, they got one last chance for a goal. Emily passed the ball to Sarah, who made a perfect shot at the goal.

It went in. Goal! The crowd erupted in cheers as the whistle blew, signaling the end of the game.

«We won!» Emily shouted, jumping up and down with her teammates. «We did it!»

The coach rushed onto the field, smiling from ear to ear. «I’m so proud of all of you. You worked together, and you never gave up. This is your victory.»

As they lifted the trophy, Emily felt a sense of pride and accomplishment. «We didn’t just win a game,» she said. «We won as a team.»

Useful Phrases and Expressions

The big game had finally arrived – Большая игра наконец-то наступила

This is the game that will decide everything – Это игра, которая решит всё

I can’t believe it’s here – Не могу поверить, что она здесь

We’ve been practicing so hard – Мы так усердно тренировались

Let’s focus on playing our best – Давайте сосредоточимся на том, чтобы сыграть наилучшим образом

This is it! – Вот она, наша последняя игра!

Stay focused, and keep working together – Оставайтесь сосредоточенными и продолжайте работать вместе

We’re not giving up – Мы не сдаемся

Let’s do this for each other – Давайте сделаем это друг для друга

You did it! – Ты это сделала!

We’re tied – Мы сравняли счёт

With only a few minutes left – Осталось всего несколько минут

It went in. Goal! – Это вошло в ворота. Гол!

We won as a team – Мы победили как команда

I’m so proud of all of you – Я так горжусь вами всеми

Exercises

Exercise 1: Matching (Сопоставление фраз с переводами)

Match the English phrase with the correct Russian translation.

We’ve been practicing so hard

We’re not giving up

Let’s do this for each other

You did it!

I’m so proud of all of you

A. Мы не сдаемся

B. Я так горжусь вами всеми

C. Мы так усердно тренировались

D. Давайте сделаем это друг для друга

E. Ты это сделала!

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks (Заполнение пропусков)

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrase from the list below.

Emily and Sarah felt nervous before the game, but they knew they had been ______ for months.

The coach reminded the team to stay ______ and work together.

The other team scored the first goal, but Emily and her team kept playing and didn’t ______.

Emily kicked the ball with all her ______, and it hit the back of the net.

After the final whistle, the team celebrated because they ______ the game.

List of phrases:

practicing

focused

give up

might

won

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions (Ответь на вопросы)

Answer the following questions based on the story.

What were Emily and her teammates preparing for?

How did Emily feel before the game?

What was the score when the coach told the team to stay focused?

What did Emily do when she got the ball near the goal?

How did the team celebrate after winning the game?

Answer Key

Exercise 1: Matching

1 – C. Мы так усердно тренировались

2 – A. Мы не сдаемся

3 – D. Давайте сделаем это друг для друга

4 – E. Ты это сделала!

5 – B. Я так горжусь вами всеми

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks

practicing

focused

give up

might

won

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions

Emily and her teammates were preparing for the final match of the school’s soccer tournament.

Before the game, Emily felt both nervous and excited.

The other team scored the first goal, but the score was still close, and the coach encouraged the team to stay focused.

When Emily got the ball near the goal, she kicked it with all her might, and it went into the net.

After winning the game, the team celebrated by lifting the trophy and shouting in joy.

My First Job

(Моя первая работа)

Story

It was the summer holidays, and 15-year-old Alex was looking for something exciting to do. His parents had always told him that it was important to gain some work experience before finishing school, and this year, Alex had decided to take their advice seriously. After weeks of searching, he finally landed his first job at a local coffee shop.

«I can’t believe it,» Alex said to his friend Ben, as he stood in front of the coffee shop. «Today’s my first day at work!»

«You’ll do great, Alex!» Ben replied. «You’ve always wanted to work in a coffee shop, right?»

Alex smiled nervously. «Yeah, but I’m a little scared. What if I mess up? What if I don’t know what to do?»

«Don’t worry,» Ben said. «You’ve got this. Just follow the instructions, and everything will be fine.»

Alex took a deep breath and walked inside the shop. He was greeted by his new boss, Maria, who was a friendly woman in her thirties. «Hi, Alex!» she said, shaking his hand. «Welcome to the team! Let me show you around.»

Maria introduced Alex to the other workers, including Lily, who was going to be his training buddy. Lily was a few years older and had been working at the coffee shop for a while. «Don’t worry, Alex. I’ll show you everything,» she said with a smile.

Alex was given his first task: to take orders at the counter and make simple drinks like coffee and tea. He watched Lily as she prepared drinks and learned how to use the coffee machine. At first, everything seemed complicated. There were so many different drinks to remember, and Alex felt nervous about making a mistake.

But with Lily’s help, Alex started to get the hang of it. «Can I have a large cappuccino?» a customer asked. Alex felt a little nervous but smiled and said, «Sure! One cappuccino coming right up.»

He carefully followed the steps: grind the coffee, steam the milk, and pour the perfect cappuccino. The customer smiled when Alex handed the drink to him. «This is great! Thank you!» the customer said.

By the end of the day, Alex had made several coffees, served pastries, and taken orders. He had even handled a few difficult customers, and although it was tiring, he felt proud of himself. «I can’t believe I did it,» Alex said to Lily as they cleaned up at the end of the shift. «I was so nervous this morning.»

«You did awesome,» Lily said. «It’s normal to feel nervous at first. But look at you now – you’re a pro!»

Alex smiled. «I think I’m starting to enjoy this. I feel like I’ve learned a lot today.»

The next day, Alex woke up excited for his second day at work. «I can’t wait to go back,» he thought. «I’m ready for whatever comes next.»

Useful Phrases and Expressions

It was the summer holidays – Было летнее каникулы

I landed my first job – Я получил свою первую работу

Today’s my first day at work! – Сегодня мой первый рабочий день!

You’ve always wanted to work in a coffee shop – Ты всегда хотел работать в кафе

What if I mess up? – Что если я все испорчу?

Follow the instructions – Следуй инструкциям

Take orders at the counter – Принимать заказы у прилавка

Make simple drinks like coffee and tea – Готовить простые напитки, такие как кофе и чай

I felt nervous about making a mistake – Я переживал, что сделаю ошибку

Can I have a large cappuccino? – Можно мне большой капучино?

Grind the coffee – Измельчить кофе

Steam the milk – Взбить молоко

Handed the drink to him – Передал напиток ему

I feel proud of myself – Я горжусь собой

I think I’m starting to enjoy this – Думаю, мне начинает это нравиться

Exercises

Exercise 1: Matching (Сопоставление фраз с переводами)

Match the English phrase with the correct Russian translation.

I landed my first job

Follow the instructions

I felt nervous about making a mistake

Take orders at the counter

I feel proud of myself

A. Я горжусь собой

B. Принимать заказы у прилавка

C. Я переживал, что сделаю ошибку

D. Я получил свою первую работу

E. Следуй инструкциям

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks (Заполнение пропусков)

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrase from the list below.

Alex was nervous about his first day at work because he didn’t want to ______.

At first, Alex found it difficult to ______.

Lily helped Alex learn how to ______.

After serving his first cappuccino, Alex felt ______.

At the end of the day, Alex said, «I feel ______ of myself.»

List of phrases:

mess up

take orders

proud

steam the milk

nervous

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions (Ответь на вопросы)

Answer the following questions based on the story.

Where did Alex get his first job?

What was Alex nervous about on his first day?

What task was Alex given on his first day?

How did Alex feel after serving his first cappuccino?

What did Lily say to Alex at the end of the day?

Answer Key

Exercise 1: Matching

1 – D. Я получил свою первую работу

2 – E. Следуй инструкциям

3 – C. Я переживал, что сделаю ошибку

4 – B. Принимать заказы у прилавка

5 – A. Я горжусь собой

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks

mess up

take orders

steam the milk

proud

nervous

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions

Alex got his first job at a local coffee shop.

Alex was nervous about making a mistake and not knowing what to do.

On his first day, Alex was given the task of taking orders and making simple drinks like coffee and tea.

After serving his first cappuccino, Alex felt proud of himself.

Lily said, «You did awesome. It’s normal to feel nervous at first.»

The Ice Cream Truck

(Мобильный киоск с мороженым)

Story

It was a hot summer afternoon, and the sun was shining brightly over the neighborhood. The streets were quiet, and the only sound was the chirping of birds in the trees. But suddenly, a familiar sound filled the air: the cheerful tune of the ice cream truck!

«Yay! The ice cream truck is here!» shouted Lucy, running outside with her younger brother, Ben. The ice cream truck, a colorful van with pictures of all kinds of delicious ice creams on its side, was driving slowly down the street, its bell ringing merrily.

Lucy and Ben ran towards the truck, excited to pick out their favorite treats. As they reached the truck, they saw their friend Mark already standing in line, holding his allowance money in his hand. «Hey, Lucy! Hey, Ben!» he greeted them. «I’m getting the chocolate fudge sundae today!»

«I think I’ll get the strawberry cone,» Lucy said, looking at the options on the menu. «What about you, Ben?»

Ben thought for a moment. «I want the rainbow popsicle,» he said, his eyes shining. «It looks so colorful!»

When it was their turn, Lucy and Ben stepped up to the window, where the friendly ice cream truck driver was waiting. «Hello, kids! What can I get for you today?» he asked with a smile.

Lucy smiled back. «I’ll have a strawberry cone, please.»

«And I’ll take the rainbow popsicle,» Ben added, excitedly.

The driver handed them their treats, and they both thanked him before walking over to a nearby bench to sit and enjoy their ice creams. The cool, creamy ice cream melted in the summer heat, and they laughed as they tried to eat it before it dripped all over their hands.

«This is the best part of summer,» Lucy said, taking a big bite of her strawberry cone. «What could be better than ice cream on a hot day?»

Ben nodded, his mouth full of popsicle. «It’s so yummy! I love the rainbow colors!»

Just then, another group of kids came running up to the truck, excited to buy their own ice cream. The driver waved at them, and they quickly lined up, ready to choose their treats.

Lucy looked around and smiled. «It’s great how something as simple as an ice cream truck can make everyone so happy.»

As the ice cream truck drove off down the street, Lucy and Ben finished their ice creams, feeling content and happy. It was a perfect summer day.

Useful Phrases and Expressions

It was a hot summer afternoon – Это был жаркий летний день

The sun was shining brightly – Солнце ярко светило

The ice cream truck is here! – Мобильный киоск с мороженым приехал!

A familiar sound filled the air – Знакомый звук наполнил воздух

I think I’ll get the strawberry cone – Думаю, я возьму клубничный рожок

It looks so colorful! – Он выглядит таким ярким!

What can I get for you today? – Что я могу вам предложить сегодня?

I’ll take the rainbow popsicle – Я возьму радужный эскимо

It’s the best part of summer – Это лучшая часть лета

It’s so yummy! – Это так вкусно!

I love the rainbow colors – Мне нравятся радужные цвета

It’s great how something as simple as an ice cream truck can make everyone so happy – Здорово, как что-то простое, как мобильный киоск с мороженым, может сделать всех такими счастливыми

A perfect summer day – Идеальный летний день

The cool, creamy ice cream melted in the summer heat – Холодное, кремовое мороженое таяло на летнем жаре

What could be better than ice cream on a hot day? – Что может быть лучше мороженого в жаркий день?

Exercises

Exercise 1: Matching (Сопоставление фраз с переводами)

Match the English phrase with the correct Russian translation.

It looks so colorful!

The ice cream truck is here!

What can I get for you today?

It’s so yummy!

A perfect summer day

A. Это лучшая часть лета

B. Мобильный киоск с мороженым приехал!

C. Он выглядит таким ярким!

D. Что я могу вам предложить сегодня?

E. Это так вкусно!

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks (Заполнение пропусков)

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrase from the list below.

«I think I’ll get the ______ cone,» said Lucy.

«I love the ______ colors,» Ben said with excitement.

«It’s great how something as simple as an ______ truck can make everyone happy.»

«What could be better than ______ on a hot day?»

The ice cream truck was playing its ______ song.

List of phrases:

rainbow

ice cream

strawberry

cheerful

ice cream

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions (Ответь на вопросы)

Answer the following questions based on the story.

What was the weather like when the ice cream truck arrived?

What did Lucy decide to order?

What treat did Ben want to get?

Why did Lucy say that ice cream was the best part of summer?

What did Lucy and Ben do after they finished their ice creams?

Answer Key

Exercise 1: Matching

1 – C. Он выглядит таким ярким!

2 – B. Мобильный киоск с мороженым приехал!

3 – D. Что я могу вам предложить сегодня?

4 – E. Это так вкусно!

5 – A. Это лучшая часть лета

Exercise 2: Fill-in-the-Blanks

strawberry

rainbow

ice cream

ice cream

cheerful

Exercise 3: Answer the Questions

The weather was hot and sunny, with the sun shining brightly.

Lucy decided to order a strawberry cone.

Ben wanted to get the rainbow popsicle.

Lucy said ice cream was the best part of summer because it was refreshing and enjoyable on a hot day.

After finishing their ice creams, Lucy and Ben felt content and happy, and they watched the ice cream truck drive away.

Making a Movie with Friends

(Снимаем фильм с друзьями)

Story

It was a weekend afternoon, and Max and his friends were hanging out at the park. The sun was shining, and everyone was in a good mood. As they sat under a tree, Max had an idea.

«Hey, what if we made a movie?» Max said, his eyes lighting up with excitement.

«A movie?» asked his friend Sophie, raising an eyebrow. «What kind of movie?»

«I don’t know… something fun!» Max replied. «We could write the script, pick a theme, and film it with our phones. It would be awesome!»

Sophie and the other friends – Tom, Mia, and Jake – looked at each other, smiling. «That sounds like a great idea!» Mia said. «But what kind of movie should we make?»

«I think we should do an action movie,» Jake said. «Like a spy movie with cool gadgets and secret missions!»

Sophie laughed. «How about a comedy? We could make something funny, with a lot of silly moments.»

«Action and comedy!» Max said. «We’ll mix both. A funny spy movie. We could even dress up as secret agents!»

The friends agreed, and soon they were planning their movie. They spent the next few hours brainstorming ideas, writing a simple script, and figuring out who would play which role. Max decided to be the main character, a secret agent on a mission to save the world. Sophie would play the villain, and Jake, Tom, and Mia would be the agents helping him.

«Let’s start filming!» Max said, pulling out his phone. They found an empty spot in the park, and the movie began. At first, everything seemed perfect. The friends took turns acting out their scenes, and Max used his phone to record each shot. But as the day went on, things didn’t go quite as smoothly as they had imagined.

Tom tripped over a tree root while trying to run to a secret meeting spot. «Cut! Cut! We need that scene again!» Max shouted, laughing.

Mia couldn’t stop laughing during her serious scene. «I’m sorry! I just can’t stop laughing when I see Jake’s face,» she said, pointing at Jake, who was trying to look serious but had a big grin on his face.