Английский для повседневной жизни подростков. Тексты уровня B1–B2 на реальные темы

give an answer — дать ответ

get used to — привыкать

short pause — короткая пауза

feel uncomfortable — чувствовать себя неловко

make sense — иметь смысл

in the beginning — в начале

small things — мелочи

by the end of the day — к концу дня

pack your things — собирать вещи

without thinking — не задумываясь

feel normal — чувствовать себя нормально

stranger — незнакомец

You can use patterns like these in your own speech:

I wasn’t sure if I should…, so I… — Я не был уверен, стоит ли…, поэтому я…

It felt a bit…, but then… — Это казалось немного…, но потом…

At first, I didn’t…, but later… — Сначала я не…, но позже…

I tried to…, although… — Я пытался…, хотя…

We started talking about…, and then… — Мы начали говорить о…, и потом…

By the end of…, it felt… — К концу…, это ощущалось…

It didn’t take much for… to… — Потребовалось совсем немного, чтобы…

Now think about your own experience:

Have you ever sat next to someone new in class? How did it feel?

Do you usually talk to new people first, or wait for them to talk? Why?

What helps you feel more comfortable with strangers?

Have you ever become friends with someone you didn’t know before?

Do you think it’s easy or difficult to start a conversation with new people? Why?

How do you usually behave when you feel a bit awkward?

Here are some possible answers:

Yes, I have sat next to someone new before. At first, it felt a bit strange, but later it became normal and comfortable.

I usually wait for them to talk first because I feel a bit shy. But if the situation continues, I try to start a small conversation.

It helps when we talk about simple things like school or homework. After a short conversation, the awkward feeling usually disappears.

Yes, I once became friends with someone I didn’t know at first. We started talking during a lesson, and later we talked every day.

I think it is a bit difficult because you don’t know what to say at first. But after the first sentence, it becomes easier.

I usually stay quiet and try to act normal. After a while, I relax and start talking more naturally.

Complete the sentences:

I wasn’t sure what to do, so ____________________.

At first, it felt a bit strange, but then ____________________.

I tried to act normal, although ____________________.

We started talking about school, and then ____________________.

By the end of the day, it felt ____________________.

Sharing Snacks with Friends

It always starts the same way — someone opens a bag, and suddenly everyone becomes a little more interested in what’s happening. It doesn’t matter if it’s the middle of a boring lesson or a short break between classes. Snacks somehow make everything feel different.

Today it was my friend who brought something. I noticed it before he even said anything — the small crinkle sound of a bag opening quietly under the desk. A second later, I saw it: a pack of chips.

He looked at me, then at the bag, then back at me.

«You want some?» he whispered.

«Obviously,» I said, trying not to smile too much.

He leaned closer and opened the bag just enough so I could take a few. I reached in carefully, trying not to make noise. There’s always that small moment of silence where everyone becomes strangely serious about snacks, like it’s a secret mission.