Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and do the exercises to check your understanding.

Preparation: picture matching Write the correct word in the boxes below the picture.

an inhaler a zombie an asthma attack a skeleton

a text message a cupboard rubbish graffiti

1. Check your understanding: ordering Write a number (1-10) on the left to put these sentences in order.

……………. Grant is looking for Kamal.

……………. Tara gets a text message from Amy’s mum.

……………. Tara tells Grant to go away.

……………. Amy’s mum and dad listen to the radio.

……………. Something is making a noise inside the cupboard.

……………. Kamal invites Amy to the old house.

……………. Amy doesn’t like the paintings.

……………. Amy has an asthma attack.

……………. Tara reads Kamal’s message.

……………. Grant’s phone is stolen.

Easy reading: The Text (level 1) – exercises

2. Check your understanding: true or false Circle True or False for these sentences.

1. Amy and Kamal are working on an art project together. True False

2. Amy’s mum sends her a text message. True False

3. Tara doesn’t like Grant. True False

4. Kamal is sixteen years old. True False

5. The Halloween disco is on Saturday. True False

6. The old house is in front of the factory. True False

7. The boys are going to take photos of the art project. True False

8. Kamal pretends to be a zombie. True False

9. Someone steals Grant’s phone. True False

10. Grant wants to dance with Tara at the disco. True False

Discussion

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