English texts 1 to 10

Text 1 — Morning Routine

Level: A2

On weekdays, I wake up at 6:45. I usually stay in bed for five more minutes, and then I get up. First, I open the window and drink a glass of water. After that, I take a quick shower and get dressed. I don't have much time in the morning, so breakfast is simple: toast, fruit, and tea. While I eat, I check my messages and make a short plan for the day. Sometimes I also check the weather to decide if I need an umbrella or a warmer jacket. At 7:40, I leave home and walk to the bus stop. The bus ride takes about twenty minutes, and I like this part of the day because I can listen to music and relax before work. If the bus is late, I read a few pages of a book on my phone or listen to an audiobook or some podcasts. When I arrive at work, I already feel awake and ready to start my day.

Vocabulary

to stay in bed — оставаться в постели
to get dressed — одеваться
to check the weather — проверять погоду
to make a plan for the day — составлять план на день
to walk to the bus stop — идти пешком до остановки
a bus ride — поездка на автобусе
to feel awake and ready — чувствовать себя бодрым и готовым
to read a few pages — читать несколько страниц

Exercise 1 — Complete the sentences

stay check take walk feel

1. I usually in bed for five more minutes after the alarm.

2. I a quick shower and get dressed.

3. Before leaving, I the weather to choose the right clothes.

4. I to the bus stop at 7:40.

5. When I arrive at work, I already awake and ready.

Exercise 2 — True or False

1.The person wakes up at 7:00.

2.Breakfast is simple: toast, fruit, and tea.

3.The bus ride takes about thirty minutes.

4.If the bus is late, the person can read or listen to a podcast.

Text 2 — At the Supermarket

Level: A2–B1

Every Saturday, my sister and I go shopping for food. We start with vegetables and fruit because they are near the entrance. Then we buy milk, eggs, and bread. My sister always checks prices carefully and compares different brands. She says it's important to save money, especially now. Sometimes we also buy snacks, but we try not to spend too much on sweets. Before we go, we make a shopping list in the kitchen so that we don't forget anything important. This helps us buy only what we really need. At the end, we stand in line and pack our bags quickly. We usually walk home because the supermarket is close. When we arrive, we put everything in the fridge and prepare lunch together. If we have enough time, we also cook soup or pasta for the next day. Shopping is not always exciting, but I enjoy these mornings because we talk a lot and plan the rest of the weekend.

Vocabulary

to go shopping for food — идти за продуктами
to check prices carefully — внимательно проверять цены
to compare different brands — сравнивать разные марки
to save money — экономить деньги
to make a shopping list — составлять список покупок
to stand in line — стоять в очереди
to pack bags — паковать сумки
to prepare lunch together — готовить обед вместе

Exercise 1 — True or False

1.They go shopping every Sunday.

2.They start with vegetables and fruit.

3.They always spend a lot on sweets.

4.They usually take the bus home.

5.They sometimes cook soup for the next day.

Exercise 2 — Answer the questions

Why do they make a list before going to the supermarket?
What does the sister do when she checks prices?
What do they do when they arrive home?
Why does the person enjoy Saturday mornings?

Text 3 — Working from Home

Level: B1

I started working from home two years ago, and now I can't imagine a different routine. I save time — almost an hour every day — because I don't travel to work. In the morning, I make coffee and sit at my desk at 9:00. I have online meetings, write reports, and answer emails. At lunchtime, I take a lunch break and go for a short walk to clear my head. The biggest challenge is staying focused when there are so many things around me at home. To solve this, I keep my phone in another room and use a timer for tasks. I also try to keep the desk tidy because a clean space helps me think more clearly. In the evening, I close my laptop and don't check work messages again. This helps me keep work and personal life separate. Sometimes I miss chatting with colleagues in person, but working from home gives me more freedom and a calmer day overall.

Vocabulary

to work from home — работать из дома
a routine — распорядок дня
to save time — экономить время
to stay focused — оставаться сосредоточённым
to keep the desk tidy — держать стол в порядке
to take a lunch break — делать перерыв на обед
to keep work and personal life separate — разделять работу и личную жизнь
the biggest challenge — самая большая трудность
to miss chatting with colleagues — скучать по общению с коллегами
overall — в целом

Exercise 1 — Complete the sentences

focused tidy separate freedom challenge

1. The biggest is staying focused at home.

2. A clean desk helps me keep the space .

3. I try to stay by keeping my phone in another room.

4. I close my laptop to keep work and personal life .

5. Working from home gives me more .

Exercise 2 — Choose the correct answer

1. The person has been working from home for...

a) one year

b) two years

c) three years

2. To stay focused, the person...

a) closes the window

b) keeps the phone in another room

c) works in a cafe

3. At lunchtime, the person...

a) eats in front of the screen

b) takes a short walk

c) calls colleagues

4. The person misses...

a) going to meetings

b) chatting with colleagues in person

c) working late

Text 4 — Cooking Dinner

Level: A2

In my family, we cook dinner together three times a week. My father usually cuts vegetables, my mother makes the sauce, and I cook rice or pasta. My younger brother sets the table and brings water. We like simple meals, but sometimes we try a new recipe from the internet. Last week, we made chicken with vegetables and lemon. It was easy and very tasty. While we cook, we talk about school, work, and weekend plans. My brother often tells funny stories from school, and we all laugh while we prepare the food. The kitchen gets a little noisy, but it feels warm and friendly. After dinner, everyone helps clean up. My father washes the pans, I dry the plates, and my brother puts everything back in the cupboards. Cooking together is not only useful but also a good way to spend time as a family. It turns an ordinary evening into something special.

Vocabulary

to cook dinner together — готовить ужин вместе
to cut vegetables — нарезать овощи
to set the table — накрывать на стол
to try a new recipe — попробовать новый рецепт
to wash the pans — мыть сковородки
to dry the plates — вытирать тарелки
to clean up after dinner — убирать после ужина
to turn an ordinary evening into something special — превратить обычный вечер в особенный
noisy — шумный
a cupboard — шкаф (кухонный)

Exercise 1 — Answer the questions

How many times a week does the family cook dinner together?
What does the father do when they cook?
What do they talk about while cooking?
Who washes the pans after dinner?

Exercise 2 — Complete the sentences

noisy tasty ordinary useful funny

1. My brother often tells stories from school.

2. The kitchen gets a little , but it feels warm.

3. Last week we made chicken with lemon. It was very .

4. Cooking together is not only but also a good way to spend time.

5. It turns an evening into something special.

Text 5 — A Visit to the Doctor

Level: A2–B1

Yesterday, I went to the doctor's because I had a sore throat and a fever. I called the clinic in the morning and made an appointment for 11:30. The doctor asked me several questions and checked my throat and lungs. She said I had a mild infection and needed rest. She told me to drink warm drinks, eat light food, and sleep more. I didn't need antibiotics, which was good news. She explained that sometimes medicine is not necessary if the body can recover by itself. On my way home, I stopped at the pharmacy to buy vitamins and throat tablets. I also bought some honey, because my grandmother always says it's the best thing for a sore throat. After lunch, I stayed in bed, watched a light TV series, and tried to relax. Today I already feel a little better, but I'm still trying to speak less and take care of myself.

Vocabulary

to make an appointment — записаться на приём
a fever — жар, высокая температура
lungs — лёгкие
a sore throat — боль в горле
a mild infection — лёгкая инфекция
to need rest — нуждаться в отдыхе
to recover by itself — выздоравливать самостоятельно
to stop at the pharmacy — зайти в аптеку
throat tablets — таблетки от горла
to take care of oneself — заботиться о себе

Exercise 1 — True or False

1.The person had a sore throat and a fever.

2.The doctor said the person needed antibiotics.

3.The person stopped at the pharmacy on the way home.

4.The grandmother recommends honey for a sore throat.

5.The next day the person felt much worse.

Exercise 2 — Choose the correct answer

1. The appointment was at...

a) 10:30

b) 11:30

c) 12:30

2. The doctor said the body...

a) always needs antibiotics

b) can sometimes recover by itself

c) needs a lot of medicine

3. After lunch, the person...

a) went for a walk

b) stayed in bed and watched TV

c) called the doctor

4. The person is trying to...

a) eat more

b) speak less and take care of themselves

c) go back to work quickly

Text 6 — Weekend Plans with Friends

Level: B1

My friends and I usually make plans for the weekend on Thursday evening. Sometimes we go to the cinema, and sometimes we just meet in a cafe. This week, we decided to have a picnic in the park because the weather forecast looks great. Everyone is bringing something: drinks, sandwiches, fruit, and a Bluetooth speaker. I'm responsible for games, so I'm taking cards and a badminton set. One of my friends is also bringing a big blanket, because sitting on the grass is not always comfortable. We agreed to meet at 1:00 near the main entrance. Usually, someone arrives late, so we send messages in our group chat until everyone is there. If it rains, we'll move the picnic to my apartment and watch a comedy instead. We always have a plan B, and I think that's why our weekends usually go well, even when something unexpected happens.

Vocabulary

to make plans for the weekend — строить планы на выходные
a weather forecast — прогноз погоды
to be responsible for — быть ответственным за
to agree to meet — договориться о встрече
a group chat — групповой чат
to have a plan B — иметь запасной план
something unexpected — что-то неожиданное
to move the picnic — перенести пикник

Exercise 1 — Complete the sentences

blanket forecast entrance unexpected responsible

1. The weather looks great, so we decided to have a picnic.

2. I'm for games, so I'm taking cards.

3. One friend is bringing a big to sit on the grass.

4. We agreed to meet near the main .

5. We always have a plan B when something happens.

Exercise 2 — Answer the questions

When do the friends usually make plans for the weekend?
What is everyone bringing to the picnic?
What will they do if it rains?
Why do their weekends usually go well?

Text 7 — Learning English in Daily Life

Level: B1

I've been learning English for three years, but the biggest progress happened when I started using it every day. I changed my phone language to English, watched short videos with subtitles, and wrote a small diary every evening. At first, it was difficult because I translated every word in my head. Later, I began to understand whole phrases without translating. Now I can read simple news, speak with tourists, and write emails at work. I still make mistakes, but I'm not afraid of them anymore. My teacher often says that confidence is just as important as grammar, and that regular practice is better than one long lesson a week. Because of this advice, I try to do something in English every day, even if I only have ten minutes. Sometimes I listen to podcasts while cooking or repeat useful phrases on the bus. Little by little, English has become part of daily life instead of just a school subject.

Vocabulary

to make progress — делать прогресс
to change the phone language — сменить язык телефона
to translate every word — переводить каждое слово
to understand whole phrases — понимать целые фразы
confidence — уверенность
regular practice — регулярная практика
to become part of daily life — стать частью повседневной жизни
a school subject — школьный предмет

Exercise 1 — True or False

1.The person has been learning English for five years.

2.They changed their phone language to English.

3.At first, they understood whole phrases easily.

4.Their teacher says confidence is as important as grammar.

5.They never listen to podcasts.

Exercise 2 — Choose the correct answer

1. The biggest progress happened when the person...

a) bought a grammar book

b) started using English every day

c) got a new teacher

2. At first, English was difficult because...

a) the teacher was strict

b) they translated every word in their head

c) they had no dictionary

3. Now the person can...

a) read simple news and write emails

b) teach other students

c) speak only at work

4. They try to do something in English every day, even if they only have...

a) five minutes

b) ten minutes

c) thirty minutes

Text 8 — Public Transport Problems

Level: A2–B1

Last Monday, I was late for work because of public transport problems. First, my bus arrived ten minutes late. Then, there was a traffic jam near the city center. Many passengers looked nervous because they were also in a hurry. I sent a message to my manager and explained the situation. Luckily, she understood and told me not to worry. Some people on the bus started complaining loudly, but that didn't change anything, so I tried to stay calm. I listened to music and used the extra time to check my schedule for the day. After that, I decided to leave home earlier every morning. It's a small change, but now I feel calmer. Even if something unexpected happens again, I know I'll have enough time, and I won't start the day feeling stressed.

Vocabulary

to be late for work — опаздывать на работу
a traffic jam — пробка
to explain the situation — объяснить ситуацию
to stay calm — сохранять спокойствие
to start complaining — начать жаловаться
to leave home earlier — выходить из дома раньше
to feel stressed — чувствовать себя в стрессе
something unexpected — что-то неожиданное

Exercise 1 — Answer the questions

Why was the person late for work last Monday?
What did the person do while waiting on the bus?
How did the manager react to the message?
What did the person decide to do differently every morning?

Exercise 2 — Complete the sentences

calm nervous complaining stressed schedule

1. Many passengers looked because they were in a hurry.

2. Some people started loudly, but it didn't help.

3. I tried to stay and listen to music.

4. I used the extra time to check my for the day.

5. Now I leave earlier and don't start the day feeling .

Text 9 — Cleaning and Organizing at Home

Level: A2

I usually clean my apartment on Sunday morning. First, I open all the windows and make the bed. Then I dust the shelves and vacuum the floor. After that, I clean the bathroom and wash the dishes. The last step is organizing the desk, because I often leave papers everywhere during the week. Sometimes I also water the plants and change the towels in the bathroom. I like to put on music while I clean because it makes the work feel faster and less boring. I try to finish before lunch, so in the afternoon I can rest or meet friends. If the apartment is clean, I feel relaxed and focused on Monday. Cleaning isn't my favorite activity, but I enjoy the feeling of a tidy home. It gives me the impression that everything is under control and ready for a new week.

Vocabulary

to dust the shelves — вытирать пыль с полок
to vacuum the floor — пылесосить пол
to water the plants — поливать растения
to organize the desk — организовать стол
to put on music — включить музыку
to feel relaxed and focused — чувствовать себя расслабленным и сосредоточенным
a tidy home — аккуратный дом
under control — под контролем

Exercise 1 — True or False

1.The person cleans the apartment on Saturday morning.

2.They dust the shelves and vacuum the floor.

3.They like to clean in silence.

4.They try to finish cleaning after lunch.

5.A tidy home makes the person feel more relaxed.

Exercise 2 — Choose the correct answer

1. The last step of cleaning is...

a) making the bed

b) organizing the desk

c) vacuuming the floor

2. The person sometimes also...

a) washes the windows

b) waters the plants

c) cleans the kitchen

3. The person listens to music while cleaning because...

a) it's quieter

b) it makes the work feel faster

c) the neighbours are noisy

4. When the apartment is clean, the person feels...

a) tired and bored

b) relaxed and focused

c) hungry and sleepy

Text 10 — Family Budget

Level: B1

In our family, we started planning a monthly budget last year. Before that, we often spent money without thinking and had problems at the end of the month. Now we write down all our regular expenses: rent, bills, food, transport, and school costs. We also set aside money for entertainment and unexpected situations. This system helps us control our spending and save for bigger goals, like holidays or home repairs. At the beginning of each month, we sit down together and talk about what is necessary and what can wait. Sometimes we decide not to buy something right away, even if we like it. It isn't always easy to stay disciplined, especially when we want something quickly without much thought. Since we started doing this, we argue less about money and feel more confident about the future.

Vocabulary

to plan a monthly budget — планировать ежемесячный бюджет
regular expenses — регулярные расходы
to set aside money — откладывать деньги
to control spending — контролировать расходы
to save for bigger goals — копить на большие цели
to stay disciplined — оставаться дисциплинированным
unexpected situations — непредвиденные ситуации
to argue about money — спорить о деньгах

Exercise 1 — Complete the sentences

expenses disciplined confident goals budget

1. We started planning our monthly last year.

2. We write down all our regular : rent, bills, food, and transport.

3. This system helps us save for bigger , like holidays.

4. It isn't always easy to stay when we want something quickly.

5. We feel more about the future now.

Exercise 2 — Answer the questions

What problem did the family have before they started planning?
What do they set aside money for?
What do they do at the beginning of each month?
What has changed since they started planning the budget?

English Texts A2-B1

Text 1 — Morning Routine

Vocabulary

Exercise 1 — Complete the sentences

Exercise 2 — True or False

Text 2 — At the Supermarket

Vocabulary

Exercise 1 — True or False

Exercise 2 — Answer the questions

Text 3 — Working from Home

Vocabulary

Exercise 1 — Complete the sentences

Exercise 2 — Choose the correct answer

Text 4 — Cooking Dinner

Vocabulary

Exercise 1 — Answer the questions

Exercise 2 — Complete the sentences

Text 5 — A Visit to the Doctor

Vocabulary

Exercise 1 — True or False

Exercise 2 — Choose the correct answer

Text 6 — Weekend Plans with Friends

Vocabulary

Exercise 1 — Complete the sentences

Exercise 2 — Answer the questions

Text 7 — Learning English in Daily Life

Vocabulary

Exercise 1 — True or False

Exercise 2 — Choose the correct answer

Text 8 — Public Transport Problems

Vocabulary

Exercise 1 — Answer the questions

Exercise 2 — Complete the sentences

Text 9 — Cleaning and Organizing at Home

Vocabulary

Exercise 1 — True or False

Exercise 2 — Choose the correct answer

Text 10 — Family Budget

Vocabulary

Exercise 1 — Complete the sentences

Exercise 2 — Answer the questions