Английский по темам для начинающих. Слова, тексты и упражнения для уровня A2

After I find everything on my shopping list, I pay for the items at the cashier. I usually use cash, but sometimes I pay with a card. Shopping takes about an hour, and I enjoy walking around the store.

Sometimes I go shopping with my friends. We look for gifts for each other and try on clothes. It is fun to shop together. After shopping, I put all the groceries away at home and relax.

Shopping is important because it helps me take care of my family and buy the things I need. I feel happy and satisfied when I finish shopping.

Check Your Understanding

When do I usually go shopping?

What do I take to the supermarket?

How do I pay for groceries?

Who do I sometimes go shopping with?

Why is shopping important for me?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 — Multiple Choice

I always take a ______ to the supermarket.

a) bag

b) shopping list

c) money

She tries on clothes before she ______ them.

a) looks for

b) pays for

c) buys

I look for gifts in different shops because I want to ______ something special.

a) buy

b) pay

c) take

Exercise 2 — Fill in the Gaps

I go shopping every ______.

I take a shopping list to the ______.

After finding everything, I ______ for the items.

Sometimes I try on clothes and ______ shoes.

Exercise 3 — Use It!

I go shopping at ___ and I take ___ with me

I look for groceries and then I ___

When I go shopping with friends, we ___ and then ___

Answer Key

Check Your Understanding

I usually go shopping on Saturdays.

I take a shopping list to the supermarket.

I pay for groceries at the cashier, sometimes with cash and sometimes with a card.

I sometimes go shopping with my friends.

Shopping is important because it helps me take care of my family and buy the things I need.

Exercise 1

b) shopping list

c) buys

a) buy

Exercise 2

Saturday

supermarket

pay

try on

Exercise 3 — Example Answers

I go shopping at 10 a.m. and I take a shopping list with me.

I look for groceries and then I pay for everything at the cashier.

When I go shopping with friends, we try on clothes and then buy some gifts.

Going to the Market

Word Power

go to the market — ходить на рынок

I go to the market every Saturday. — Я хожу на рынок каждую субботу.

She goes to the market to buy fresh vegetables. — Она ходит на рынок, чтобы купить свежие овощи.

buy fresh vegetables — покупать свежие овощи

I buy fresh vegetables for my family. — Я покупаю свежие овощи для своей семьи.

He buys fresh vegetables from the local market. — Он покупает свежие овощи на местном рынке.

choose fruits — выбирать фрукты

I choose fruits carefully before buying them. — Я тщательно выбираю фрукты перед покупкой.

She chooses apples and bananas at the market. — Она выбирает яблоки и бананы на рынке.

talk to the seller — разговаривать с продавцом

I talk to the seller to ask about prices. — Я разговариваю с продавцом, чтобы узнать цены.

He talks to the seller to get fresh vegetables. — Он разговаривает с продавцом, чтобы купить свежие овощи.

pay in cash — платить наличными

I usually pay in cash at the market. — Я обычно плачу наличными на рынке.

She pays in cash for fruits and vegetables. — Она платит наличными за фрукты и овощи.

carry shopping bags — нести сумки с покупками

I carry shopping bags home from the market. — Я несу сумки с покупками домой с рынка.

He carries shopping bags carefully to avoid breaking anything. — Он аккуратно несет сумки с покупками, чтобы ничего не сломать.

Reading Text

Every Saturday, I go to the market. I like to buy fresh vegetables and fruits. First, I look for the best vegetables. I choose tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots. Then I choose fruits, like apples, bananas, and oranges.

At the market, I talk to the seller. I ask about the prices and sometimes I get a good deal. After buying everything, I pay in cash. I also carry shopping bags carefully so nothing breaks.

Going to the market is fun because I see many people and many colorful fruits and vegetables. Sometimes I meet my friends at the market and we walk together.

After returning home, I put the vegetables and fruits in the kitchen. Going to the market helps me buy fresh food for my family and enjoy my weekend.

Check Your Understanding

When do I usually go to the market?

What vegetables do I choose first?

How do I pay at the market?

Who do I sometimes meet at the market?

Why is going to the market important for me?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 — Multiple Choice

I usually ______ in cash at the market.

a) pay

b) carry

c) choose

She ______ fruits carefully before buying.

a) chooses

b) talks

c) goes

I ______ shopping bags home after buying vegetables.

a) carry

b) pay

c) go

Exercise 2 — Fill in the Gaps

I go to the market every ______.

I choose fresh vegetables and ______.

I talk to the seller and then I ______ in cash.

I carry ______ carefully home.

Exercise 3 — Use It!

I go to the market at ___ and I choose ___

I talk to the seller and then I ___

After buying everything, I carry ___ home and feel ___

Answer Key

Check Your Understanding

I usually go to the market on Saturdays.

I choose vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots first.

I pay at the market in cash.

I sometimes meet my friends at the market.

Going to the market is important because it helps me buy fresh food for my family and enjoy my weekend.

Exercise 1

a) pay

a) chooses

a) carry

Exercise 2

Saturday

fruits

pay

shopping bags

Exercise 3 — Example Answers

I go to the market at 9 a.m. and I choose fresh vegetables and fruits.

I talk to the seller and then I pay in cash.

After buying everything, I carry the shopping bags home and feel happy because I bought fresh food.

Meeting Friends

Word Power

meet friends — встречаться с друзьями

I meet friends every weekend. — Я встречаюсь с друзьями каждые выходные.

She meets friends after school. — Она встречается с друзьями после школы.

have a chat — поболтать

I like to have a chat with my friends. — Мне нравится поболтать с друзьями.

We have a chat while drinking coffee. — Мы болтаем, пока пьем кофе.

go to a café — идти в кафе

I often go to a café with my friends. — Я часто хожу в кафе с друзьями.

She goes to a café after school. — Она ходит в кафе после школы.

play games — играть в игры

We play games when we meet. — Мы играем в игры, когда встречаемся.

He likes to play board games with friends. — Ему нравится играть в настольные игры с друзьями.

share stories — рассказывать истории

I share stories about my week with my friends. — Я рассказываю друзьям истории о своей неделе.

We share stories and laugh together. — Мы рассказываем истории и смеёмся вместе.

plan activities — планировать занятия

We plan activities for the weekend. — Мы планируем занятия на выходные.

They plan activities like going to the park or watching movies. — Они планируют занятия, например, идти в парк или смотреть фильмы.

Reading Text

I like to meet friends every weekend. We usually go to a café and have a chat. We talk about school, work, and other things in our lives. Sometimes we play games in the café or in the park.

I also like to share stories about my week. My friends share their stories too. We laugh and enjoy our time together. Meeting friends makes me feel happy and relaxed.

Sometimes we plan activities for the weekend. We decide to go to the cinema, visit a museum, or walk in the park. Planning activities together helps us spend time in a fun way.

Meeting friends is important because it helps me relax, have fun, and stay connected. I always feel excited when I know I will meet my friends.

Check Your Understanding

When do I usually meet friends?

Where do we often go to have a chat?

What do we do besides talking?

Why do we plan activities together?

How do I feel when I meet friends?

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1 — Multiple Choice

I like to ______ with friends every weekend.

a) meet

b) plan

c) play

We often go to a ______ to have coffee and chat.

a) park

b) café

c) cinema

We play games and ______ stories about our week.

a) share

b) meet

c) plan

Exercise 2 — Fill in the Gaps

I meet friends every ______.

We go to a café and have a ______.

Sometimes we play games and ______ stories.

We also plan ______ for the weekend.

Exercise 3 — Use It!

I meet my friends at ___ and we ___

We share stories and then we ___

On weekends, we plan activities like ___ and ___

Answer Key

Check Your Understanding

I usually meet friends every weekend.

We often go to a café to have a chat.

Besides talking, we play games and share stories.

We plan activities together to spend time in a fun way.

I feel happy and relaxed when I meet friends.

Exercise 1

a) meet

b) café

a) share

Exercise 2

weekend

chat

share

activities

Exercise 3 — Example Answers

I meet my friends at 3 p.m. and we go to a café to have coffee.

We share stories and then we play board games together.

On weekends, we plan activities like going to the park and watching a movie.

Talking on the Phone

Word Power

make a phone call — звонить по телефону

I make a phone call to my friend every evening. — Я звоню другу каждый вечер.

She makes a phone call to her parents after school. — Она звонит родителям после школы.

answer the phone — отвечать на звонок

I always answer the phone politely. — Я всегда вежливо отвечаю на звонок.