Approximately A1 · 70 words

In the Park

Visit a small park with trees, a lake and a quiet place to read.

Read at your own pace. Use the English meanings below, then answer the questions. The level is a teaching guide, not an assessment. Original stories include some British spellings and settings.

A green park

The story

There is a park near my house.

It is not big, but it is beautiful.

There are many trees in the park.

There is a small lake in the middle.

Many birds live in the trees.

In the morning, old people do exercise there.

Children play near the lake.

There are four benches under the big tree.

I sit there and read my book.

The park is my favourite place.

English meanings

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lake
A large area of water surrounded by land.
benches
Long seats that several people can sit on.
exercise
Physical activity that helps keep the body healthy.

Check your understanding

Choose an answer for each question, then open its explanation. You can try again as often as you like.

1. What is in the middle of the park?
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A small lake

The story places the lake in the middle. Read the guide

The story says: “There is a small lake in the middle.”

2. How many benches are under the tree?
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Four

Four is the number of benches, not trees. Read the guide

The story says: “There are four benches under the big tree.”

3. What does the speaker do there?
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Reads a book

The speaker sits and reads in the park. Read the guide

The story says: “I sit there and read my book.”