Грамматика и лексика английского языка для среднего уровня. Учебник английского языка для школьников (A2–B1) с лексикой, грамматикой и топиками

Even when life is busy, I try to stay organized. I usually plan my week carefully, but this week I am dealing with unexpected problems. It is difficult, but I am learning how to deal with challenges and not give up.

Check Your Understanding

Why is this week busy for the writer?

What sport does the writer practice on Mondays?

Why is the writer feeling tired this week?

Why is the writer running out of time today?

How do you deal with busy weeks?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice

«Deal with» means:

a) ignore

b) manage or handle

c) create

«Run out of» means:

a) have more

b) lose

c) have no more left

«Keep up with» means:

a) follow at the same level

b) stop

c) win

«Be under pressure» means:

a) feel relaxed

b) feel stressed

c) feel excited

Exercise 2 – Matching

deal with

run out of

keep up with

be under pressure

a) быть под давлением

b) справляться с

c) не отставать

d) заканчиваться

Answer Key

Grammar Focus – Mini Practice

finish

am studying

feels

are working

Check Your Understanding – Suggested Answers

The week is busy because the writer has many projects and exams.

The writer practices basketball on Mondays.

The writer is feeling tired because he/she is not sleeping enough.

The writer is running out of time because of extra tasks.

Students’ own answers. (Example: I make a plan and try to stay calm.)

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1

1 – b

2 – c

3 – a

4 – b

Exercise 2

1 – b

2 – d

3 – c

4 – a

A Day to Remember

Word Power

1. take place

Значение: происходить, состояться

The competition took place last Friday.

Соревнование состоялось в прошлую пятницу.

The event takes place every year.

Это событие происходит каждый год.

2. feel proud of

Значение: гордиться чем-то / кем-то

I felt proud of my team.

Я гордился своей командой.

She feels proud of her achievements.

Она гордится своими достижениями.

3. make a mistake

Значение: совершить ошибку

I made a mistake in the test.

Я сделал ошибку в тесте.

He makes mistakes sometimes.

Он иногда совершает ошибки.

4. give up

Значение: сдаваться

We didn’t give up during the game.

Мы не сдались во время игры.

She wanted to give up, but she continued.

Она хотела сдаться, но продолжила.

Grammar Focus

Past Simple (Regular & Irregular Verbs)

Использование:

для действий, которые произошли в прошлом и закончились;

часто используется с: yesterday, last week, ago, in 2024 и т. д.

Формула:

Verb + -ed (для правильных глаголов)

2-я форма глагола (для неправильных)

Отрицание:

did not (didn’t) + verb

Вопрос:

Did + subject + verb?

Примеры:

We played very well.

Мы играли очень хорошо.

She won the competition.

Она выиграла соревнование.

I didn’t give up.

Я не сдался.

Did you make a mistake?

Ты сделал ошибку?

Mini Practice

We ______ (visit) the museum last week.

She ______ (win) the prize yesterday.

They ______ (not / give up) during the match.

______ you ______ (feel) nervous before the event?

Reading Text

On the day of the competition, I arrived early and prepared my materials. Many students presented interesting ideas. When it was my turn, I spoke clearly, but I made a mistake in the middle of my presentation. For a moment, I wanted to give up, but I took a deep breath and continued.

After I finished, the judges asked questions. I answered them confidently. At the end of the day, the teachers announced the results. My team won first prize! I couldn’t believe it. I felt proud of our hard work and teamwork.

The competition took place only one day, but it changed my attitude. I learned that everyone makes mistakes, but you shouldn’t give up. That day was stressful, exciting, and unforgettable. It was truly a day to remember.

Check Your Understanding

What event took place at the school?

What prize did the writer’s team win?

Why did the writer want to give up?

Why did the writer feel proud?

Describe a day you remember well. Why was it special?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice

«Take place» means:

a) cancel

b) happen

c) move

«Make a mistake» means:

a) do something wrong

b) win

c) explain

«Give up» means:

a) continue

b) stop trying

c) start

«Feel proud of» means:

a) be ashamed of

b) be happy about someone’s success

c) forget

Exercise 2 – Matching

take place

feel proud of

make a mistake

give up

a) совершить ошибку

b) происходить

c) сдаваться

d) гордиться

Answer Key

Grammar Focus – Mini Practice

visited

won

did not (didn’t) give up

Did you feel nervous before the event?

Check Your Understanding – Suggested Answers

A science competition took place at the school.

The writer’s team won first prize.

The writer wanted to give up because he/she made a mistake during the presentation.

The writer felt proud of the team’s hard work and success.

Students’ own answers. (Example: I remember my birthday because my friends surprised me.)

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1

1 – b

2 – a

3 – b

4 – b

Exercise 2

1 – b

2 – d

3 – a

4 – c

When I Was Younger

Word Power

1. play with

Значение: играть с кем-то / чем-то

I used to play with my cousins every weekend.

Я раньше играл с моими двоюродными братьями каждую неделю.

She used to play with dolls when she was little.

Она раньше играла с куклами, когда была маленькой.

2. have fun

Значение: весело проводить время

We used to have fun at summer camp.

Мы раньше весело проводили время в летнем лагере.

I used to have fun riding my bike around the park.

Раньше мне было весело кататься на велосипеде по парку.

3. collect

Значение: собирать, коллекционировать

I used to collect stickers as a child.

Я раньше собирал наклейки в детстве.

She used to collect postcards from different countries.

Она раньше собирала открытки из разных стран.

4. be afraid of

Значение: бояться чего-то

I used to be afraid of the dark.

Я раньше боялся темноты.

He used to be afraid of dogs.

Раньше он боялся собак.

Grammar Focus

Used to (Привычки в прошлом)

Использование:

для действий, которые регулярно происходили в прошлом, но сейчас больше не происходят;

для состояний, которые изменились.

Формула:

affirmative: subject + used to + verb

negative: subject + didn’t use to + verb

question: Did + subject + use to + verb?

Примеры:

I used to play outside every day.

Я раньше каждый день играл на улице.

She didn’t use to like vegetables.

Раньше она не любила овощи.

Did you use to go to summer camp?

Ты раньше ездил в летний лагерь?

Mini Practice

I ______ (play) football every weekend when I was younger.

She ______ (not / be) afraid of spiders.

We ______ (collect) shells at the beach.

______ you ______ (have) fun during holidays?

Reading Text

When I was younger, I had many hobbies. I used to play with my friends in the park every afternoon. We ran, climbed trees, and invented games. We always used to have fun together. Sometimes, I used to be afraid of heights, but I still climbed small trees.

I also used to collect stamps from different countries. My collection was big, and I loved showing it to my parents. My sister didn’t collect stamps, but she used to play with dolls. We had different hobbies, but we sometimes played together.

On weekends, my family used to go to the countryside. I loved exploring nature and having picnics. My parents said I used to ask many questions about animals and plants. I was curious and energetic.

I don’t do all these things now, but I remember them with joy. Thinking about my childhood makes me smile. I learned that trying new things and having fun are very important. Childhood is full of memories, and I used to enjoy every moment of it.

Check Your Understanding

What did the writer use to play with?

What did the writer use to collect?

Why was the writer afraid sometimes?

Where did the family use to go on weekends?

What hobbies do you use to have when you were younger?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice

«Play with» means:

a) ignore

b) spend time playing

c) fight

«Have fun» means:

a) enjoy oneself

b) feel bored

c) sleep

«Collect» means:

a) throw away

b) gather as a hobby

c) break

«Be afraid of» means:

a) like something

b) feel fear

c) forget something

Exercise 2 – Matching

play with

have fun

collect

be afraid of

a) весело проводить время

b) бояться

c) играть с

d) собирать

Answer Key

Grammar Focus – Mini Practice

played

didn’t use to be

used to collect

Did you use to have

Check Your Understanding – Suggested Answers

The writer used to play with friends in the park.

The writer used to collect stamps from different countries.

The writer was afraid of heights sometimes.

The family used to go to the countryside on weekends.

Students’ own answers. (Example: I used to draw and read books.)

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1

1 – b

2 – a

3 – b

4 – b

Exercise 2

1 – c

2 – a

3 – d

4 – b

An Unexpected Event

Word Power

1. look out

Значение: остерегаться, быть внимательным

I was looking out of the window when I saw something strange.

Я смотрел в окно, когда увидел что-то странное.

Look out! There is a car coming.

Осторожно! Едет машина.

2. drop

Значение: ронять, уронить

She dropped her phone while running.

Она уронила телефон, когда бежала.

I was dropping my bag when the door opened.

Я уронил сумку, когда открылась дверь.

3. catch

Значение: поймать

I caught the ball during the game.

Я поймал мяч во время игры.

He was catching the falling box.

Он ловил падающую коробку.

4. startle

Значение: испугать, вздрогнуть

The loud noise startled me.

Громкий шум меня испугал.

I was startled when someone knocked on the door.

Я вздрогнул, когда кто-то постучал в дверь.

Grammar Focus

Past Continuous (Прошедшее длительное время)

Использование:

для действий, происходивших в конкретный момент в прошлом;

для фона или описания ситуации;

для действий, которые прерывались другим действием в Past Simple.

Формула:

was / were + verb + -ing

Отрицание:

was not (wasn’t) / were not (weren’t) + verb + -ing

Вопрос:

Was / Were + subject + verb + -ing?

Примеры:

I was reading when the phone rang.

Я читал, когда зазвонил телефон.

They were playing outside all afternoon.

Они играли на улице весь день.

She wasn’t paying attention in class.

Она не обращала внимания на уроке.

Were you watching TV at 8 p.m.?

Ты смотрел телевизор в 8 вечера?

Mini Practice

I ______ (watch) TV when the door opened.

She ______ (not / listen) to the teacher yesterday.

______ they ______ (play) football at 5 p.m.?

We ______ (walk) home when it started raining.

Reading Text

Last Saturday, something surprising happened. I was walking home from school, and the weather was nice. Birds were singing, and people were enjoying the sunny day. I was thinking about my homework when suddenly I heard a loud crash.

I looked around and saw a cat on the street. It was chasing a small ball and didn’t see a cyclist coming. I quickly ran and tried to catch it. The cyclist was stopping, but the cat dropped the ball and ran away. I was startled, but no one was hurt.

At the same time, my friend Max was riding his bike nearby. He saw what happened and laughed. We were talking about the funny event while walking home. Later, we realized that the cat was chasing the ball the whole afternoon.

That unexpected event made me laugh and think about how small moments can be exciting. Even ordinary days can become memorable when something unusual happens. I learned to always look out when walking in the street and to enjoy unexpected moments.

Check Your Understanding

What was the writer doing when the crash happened?

Why was the cat in danger?

What did the writer try to do?

What was Max doing when he saw the event?

Can you remember a time when something unexpected happened to you? Describe it.

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice

«Look out» means:

a) be careful

b) sleep

c) watch TV

«Drop» means:

a) fall something

b) lift

c) throw away

«Catch» means:

a) throw

b) grab or stop something falling

c) lose

«Startle» means:

a) scare or surprise

b) calm down

c) laugh

Exercise 2 – Matching

look out

drop

catch

startle

a) испугать

b) ронять

c) быть осторожным

d) поймать

Answer Key

Grammar Focus – Mini Practice

was watching

wasn’t listening

Were they playing

were walking

Check Your Understanding – Suggested Answers

The writer was walking home and thinking about homework.

The cat was in danger because it didn’t see the cyclist coming.

The writer tried to catch the cat.

Max was riding his bike when he saw the event.

Students’ own answers. (Example: I was playing outside when it started raining suddenly.)

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1

1 – a

2 – a

3 – b

4 – a

Exercise 2

1 – c

2 – b

3 – d

4 – a

While It Was Raining

Word Power

1. get soaked

Значение: промокнуть до нитки

I got soaked because I forgot my umbrella.

Я промок до нитки, потому что забыл зонтик.

She was getting soaked while waiting for the bus.

Она промокала, ожидая автобус.

2. slip

Значение: поскользнуться

I slipped on the wet floor.

Я поскользнулся на мокром полу.

He was slipping while running in the rain.

Он поскальзывался, когда бежал под дождём.

3. run for cover

Значение: укрыться от дождя или опасности

We ran for cover when the storm started.

Мы убежали под укрытие, когда началась буря.

The children were running for cover during the heavy rain.

Дети укрывались во время сильного дождя.

4. enjoy

Значение: наслаждаться чем-то

I enjoyed playing in the rain.

Мне понравилось играть под дождём.

She was enjoying the rainy walk.

Ей нравилась прогулка под дождём.

Grammar Focus

Past Simple vs Past Continuous

Past Simple используется для:

завершённых действий в прошлом;

последовательности действий.

Past Continuous используется для:

действий, происходивших в определённый момент;

фона событий;

действий, прерываемых другими действиями.

Сравните:

I was walking home while it was raining.

Я шёл домой, пока шёл дождь.

I got soaked because I forgot my umbrella.

Я промок, потому что забыл зонтик.

The children were running for cover when the thunder started.

Дети укрывались, когда начался гром.

Mini Practice

I ______ (read) a book while it ______ (rain) yesterday.

She ______ (not / notice) the puddle and ______ (slip).

______ you ______ (enjoy) the walk when it started raining?

We ______ (run) for cover when the storm ______ (begin).

Reading Text

Yesterday afternoon, something unusual happened. I was walking home from school while it was raining heavily. The streets were wet, and puddles were everywhere. I was enjoying the sound of the rain at first, but soon I got soaked because I forgot my umbrella.

As I was crossing the street, I slipped on a wet patch of mud. Luckily, no one was hurt. Nearby, some children were running for cover under a big tree. They laughed and shouted, enjoying the unexpected rain.

While I was trying to dry my shoes, I saw a dog jumping in the puddles. It was having fun as much as the kids. I couldn’t help laughing. Then, a car passed and splashed water everywhere, and we all ran for cover again.

By the time I arrived home, I was tired but happy. That rainy afternoon was memorable. It showed me that even small, ordinary events can become exciting when we pay attention and enjoy them.

Check Your Understanding

What was the writer doing when it started raining?

Why did the writer get soaked?

What were the children doing during the rain?

How did the dog react to the rain?

Describe a time when you enjoyed something unexpected.

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice

«Get soaked» means:

a) dry off quickly

b) become very wet

c) slip

«Slip» means:

a) fall or slide accidentally

b) run

c) enjoy

«Run for cover» means:

a) stay outside

b) find shelter

c) play

«Enjoy» means:

a) have a good time

b) dislike

c) be careful

Exercise 2 – Matching

get soaked

slip

run for cover

enjoy

a) падать / поскользнуться

b) находить укрытие

c) наслаждаться

d) промокнуть

Answer Key

Grammar Focus – Mini Practice

was reading / was raining

didn’t notice / slipped

Were / enjoying

ran / began

Check Your Understanding – Suggested Answers

The writer was walking home from school.

The writer got soaked because they forgot the umbrella.

The children were running for cover under a tree.

The dog was having fun, jumping in puddles.

Students’ own answers. (Example: I enjoyed the picnic even though it started raining.)

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1

1 – b

2 – a

3 – b

4 – a

Exercise 2

1 – d

2 – a

3 – b

4 – c

My First Achievement

Word Power

1. achieve

Значение: достигать, добиваться

I finally achieved my goal.

Я наконец-то достиг своей цели.

She achieved a lot in school last year.

Она многого добилась в школе в прошлом году.

2. proud

Значение: гордый

I was very proud of myself.

Я был очень горд собой.

She felt proud when she won the competition.

Она почувствовала гордость, когда выиграла конкурс.

3. participate in

Значение: участвовать в чем-то

I participated in a school science fair.

Я участвовал в школьной научной ярмарке.

He participated in a football tournament last month.

Он участвовал в футбольном турнире в прошлом месяце.

4. celebrate

Значение: праздновать

We celebrated my success with cake.

Мы отпраздновали мой успех тортом.

They celebrated their team’s victory.

Они отпраздновали победу своей команды.

Grammar Focus

Sequencers (first, then, after that, finally)

Использование:

для упорядочивания действий и рассказа о последовательности событий.

помогает делать рассказ логичным и понятным.

Примеры:

First, I studied hard for the competition.

Сначала я усердно готовился к конкурсу.

Then, I created my project carefully.

Потом я тщательно сделал свой проект.

After that, I practiced presenting it in front of my friends.

После этого я практиковался в презентации перед друзьями.

Finally, I presented my work and won first prize!

Наконец, я представил свою работу и выиграл первое место!

Mini Practice

Put the sequencers in the correct order:

I practiced my speech in front of my parents. / finally, I presented it at school. / first, I wrote my speech. / then, I made some slides.

First, I bought ingredients. / I cooked the cake. / then, I decorated it. / finally, we ate it.

Reading Text

My first achievement at school was a science project. First, I decided on the topic about plants and how they grow. I wanted to learn new things and create something interesting.

Then, I collected materials and prepared my experiment carefully. I measured, planted seeds, and wrote down everything I observed. I wanted everything to be perfect.

After that, I practiced explaining my project in front of my parents. They gave me tips and encouraged me. I felt nervous but excited.

Finally, the day of the science fair came. I presented my project to the teachers and students. Everyone asked questions, and I answered them confidently. When the results were announced, I achieved first place! I was very proud of myself.

We celebrated my success with a small party at home. That day taught me that careful preparation, practice, and courage can lead to success. It was my first big achievement, and I will always remember it.

Check Your Understanding

What was the writer’s first achievement at school?

What did the writer do after that?

Why was the writer proud?

How did the writer celebrate the success?

Can you describe your first achievement?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice

«Achieve» means:

a) fail

b) succeed in reaching a goal