Basic Readings with the Verb 'To Be' / Lecturas básicas con el verbo 'to be'

 

first reading

Simple Present 'Verb to Be'

Reading Passage: My Family

I am Alex, and I have a wonderful family. We are four people: my mom, my dad, my sister, and me. My mom is a teacher, and she is kind. My dad is a doctor, and he is smart. My sister is a student, and she is funny. We are a happy family. We love spending time together, playing games, and going for walks. I am grateful for my loving family.

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Questions:

Who is a teacher? Select an option Alex Alex's dad Alex's mom Alex's sister

What does Alex's dad do? Select an option Teaches Doctors Studies Plays games

How many people are there in Alex's family? Select an option Three Four Five Six

Who is funny? Select an option Alex Alex's mom Alex's dad Alex's sister

What do they love doing together? Select an option Playing games and going for walks Studying and working Cooking and cleaning Watching movies and sleeping

Results:

Score: 0

Second reading

Simple Present 'Verb to Be'

Reading Passage: My Favorite Animal

I love animals, but my favorite animal is the dolphin. Dolphins are amazing creatures. They are known for their intelligence and playful nature. Dolphins are mammals and live in the ocean. They are very social animals and often swim together in groups called pods. Dolphins can communicate with each other using clicks, whistles, and body movements. They are also known for their acrobatic skills, jumping out of the water and performing flips. I find dolphins fascinating!

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Questions:

What is the author's favorite animal? Select an option Lion Elephant Dolphin Giraffe

What type of animal are dolphins? Select an option Birds Fish Mammals Reptiles

How do dolphins communicate? Select an option By singing By using clicks, whistles, and body movements By roaring By barking

How do dolphins often swim together? Select an option Pairs Solitary In groups called pods In schools

What are dolphins known for in terms of their movements? Select an option Walking on land Slithering like snakes Jumping out of the water and performing flips Crawling on their bellies

Results:

Score: 0

third reading

Simple Present 'Verb to Be'

Reading Passage: My Favorite Season

My favorite season is summer. I am fond of warm weather and sunny days. Summer is the time when I can go swimming and have fun at the beach. The days are long, and I can enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and cycling. The trees are green, and flowers are in full bloom. It is the perfect time to have picnics and enjoy ice cream. Summer is a time of relaxation and adventure for me.

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Questions:

What is the author's favorite season? Select an option Spring Summer Autumn Winter

What does the author enjoy doing in summer? Select an option Skiing Building snowmen Swimming and going to the beach Playing in the leaves

What color are the trees during the author's favorite season? Select an option Brown White Green Orange

What kind of activities does the author mention enjoying in summer? Select an option Ice skating and skiing Making snow angels Hiking and cycling Building snow forts

How does the author describe summer? Select an option A time of relaxation and adventure A time of staying indoors A time of heavy rains A time of cold temperatures

Results:

Score: 0

fourth reading

Simple Present 'Verb to Be'

Reading Passage: Sarah's Family

Hi, my name is Sarah. I am a student. I have a small family. We are three people: my mom, my dad, and me. My mom's name is Lisa. She is a teacher. She is very kind and patient. My dad's name is Mark. He is a doctor. He is hardworking and caring. I am in elementary school. My favorite subjects are English and Math. I am good at drawing too. We are a happy family. We love spending time together. On weekends, we go for walks in the park or watch movies at home. That's a little bit about my family. Thank you for reading!

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Questions:

How many people are in Sarah's family? Select an option Four Three Two Five

What is Sarah's mom's name? Select an option Sarah Lisa Mark Emma

What does Sarah's dad do for a living? Select an option Teacher Doctor Artist Engineer

Which subjects does Sarah enjoy at school? Select an option English and Science Math and Art History and Music Geography and Physical Education

What activities does Sarah's family enjoy on weekends? Select an option Going to the beach Visiting museums Going for walks in the park Going shopping

Results:

Score: 0

Fifth reading

Simple Present 'Verb to Be'

Reading Passage: Two Outstanding Students in My Class

There is a girl in my class named Maria, and she is one of the most beautiful people I have ever seen. Her long, wavy hair is the color of chocolate, and her bright green eyes are like emeralds. She has a smile that can light up the entire room, and her laugh is infectious. Maria is also very kind and considerate. She is always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need, and she is never judgmental or critical. There is also a boy in my class named Jack, and he is quite charming. He has short, dark hair and piercing blue eyes that are always full of mischief. He has a great sense of humor and is always cracking jokes and making people laugh. Jack is also very confident and self-assured. He is not afraid to speak his mind and is always ready to take on a challenge. However, he can be a little bit stubborn at times. In conclusion, Maria is a kind and beautiful girl, while Jack is a charming and confident boy. They both have their unique qualities that make them stand out in a crowd.

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Questions:

1. Who is the girl in the narrator's class? Select an option Maria Jack

2. What are some physical qualities of Maria? Select an option Long, wavy hair Short, dark hair Piercing blue eyes Bright green eyes

3. How does Maria's smile affect the room? Select an option It can light up the entire room It makes people laugh It's infectious It's full of mischief

4. How would you describe Maria's personality? Select an option Kind and considerate Charming and confident Hardworking and caring Confident and self-assured

5. Who is the boy in the narrator's class? Select an option Maria Jack

Results:

Score: 0