Maria is 87 years old. She is a retired shop assistant. She is sitting on a bench in the town square. She loves knitting, and she always has her knitting in her bag.
Some children are playing football in the square. They look so fast and happy. I didn’t play football when I was a girl. I worked with my mum in the house. One day, I was cleaning when my cousin arrived, and we played with her doll.
A family is sitting near the fountain. The parents are drinking coffee, and the children are eating snacks. They look calmer than the children with the football. When I was a young mum, I was always busy. I didn’t have a quiet moment while my children were running and shouting.
Two gardeners are working on the green area. They are cutting the grass and planting small flowers. Their work is hard, but the park looks more beautiful every week. When I was working in the shop, I stood all day. I was talking to customers while I was folding clothes and putting things on the shelves.
Now Maria smiles and watches the square. She feels lucky. My life has been fantastic.
Answer these questions:
- How old is Maria?
- Where is Maria sitting?
- What does Maria love doing?
- What are the children doing in the square?
- What was Maria doing when her cousin arrived?
DEFINITIONS
Objects
- CHAIR: an object we use for sitting on.
- TABLE: an object we eat or work on.
- PHONE: a thing we use to call people and send messages.
- KEY: a small object we use to open a door.
- BAG: a thing we use to carry our things.
- UMBRELLA: an object we use when it rains.
- CLOCK: an object that tells the time.
- BOTTLE: a container for water or juice.
Animals
- DOG: an animal with four legs that lives with families. You walk the dog every day.
- CAT: a small animal that lives in many homes. It likes sleeping.
- BIRD: a small animal that can fly.
- FISH: an animal that lives in water.
- HORSE: a big animal you can ride.
Jobs
- TEACHER: a person who works in a school with children.
- DOCTOR: a person who helps sick people.
- SHOP ASSISTANT: a person who works in a shop and helps customers.
- COOK: a person who makes food.
- DRIVER: a person who drives a car, bus, or taxi.
People / Family
- MOTHER: a woman in a family who has children.
- FATHER: a man in a family who has children.
- FRIEND: a person you like and spend time with.
- NEIGHBOUR: a person who lives near your home.
Food & Drink
- BREAD: food we eat with butter, cheese, or soup.
- RICE: small white food we cook in water.
- SOUP: hot food we eat with a spoon.
- SALAD: cold food with vegetables.
- APPLE: a fruit that is round and sweet.
- WATER: a drink we need every day.
Absolutely — here are simple speaking frames your A1/A2 ladies can rely on for any word. Keep them on the board all lesson.
Super-safe definition frames (A1/A2)
Frame 1: Basic
It’s a _____.
It’s for _____.
You use it to _____.
Example: A chair
It’s a chair. It’s for sitting. You use it to sit down.
Frame 2: Category + simple details
It’s a kind of _____. (object / animal / food / job / place / person)
It is (big/small/long/round).
It is (colour).
Example: An apple
It’s a kind of food (fruit). It is round. It is red or green.
Frame 3: Place + daily life
You find it in/at _____.
You use it at _____. (time/place)
People use it when _____.
Example: An umbrella
You find it at home or in a shop. People use it when it rains.
Frame 4: “Has got” frame (very useful for objects/animals)
It has got _____.
It hasn’t got _____.
Example: A dog
It has got four legs. It hasn’t got wings.
Frame 5: Actions frame (great for animals / jobs)
It can _____.
It can’t _____.
It likes _____.
Example: A bird
It can fly. It can’t swim (usually). It likes eating seeds.
Frame 6: Job frame (very controlled)
A _____ is a person who _____.
They work in/at _____.
They help _____.
Example: A teacher
A teacher is a person who teaches. They work in a school. They help children.
Frame 7: Food frame (easy + practical)
It’s food.
You eat it for _____. (breakfast/lunch/dinner)
It tastes _____. (sweet/salty/good)
You eat it with _____.
Example: Soup
It’s food. You eat it for lunch. It tastes good. You eat it with a spoon.
Frame 8: “It’s like / It’s different” (gentle A2 comparative review)
It’s like _____.
But it’s (bigger/smaller/sweeter) than _____.
Example: A cat
It’s like a dog. But it’s usually smaller than a dog.
MATCH THE WORDS TO THE DEFINITIONS (A1/A2)
Words (1–5)
- Umbrella
- Nurse
- Sandwich
- Key
- Rabbit
Definitions (A–E)
A) An animal with long ears that can jump. It likes carrots.
B) A person who works in a hospital and helps sick people.
C) A thing you use to open a door. It is small and you can lose it easily.
D) Food with bread and something inside (like cheese or chicken). You eat it for lunch.
E) An object you use when it rains, so you don’t get wet.
Write the answers: 1–__ 2–__ 3–__ 4–__ 5–__
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