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Tom’s Sweet Surprise on Mother’s Day A1

Reading Lesson - Tom's Sweet Surprise on Mother's Day A1 A2 Level

This is a free A1 elementary level English reading lesson about Mother’s Day. It includes the reading and reading comprehension exercises in 4 different formats together with the answer keys and explanations.

  1. True/False questions
  2. Multiple choice questions
  3. Short answer questions
  4. Multiple choice cloze exercise
Reading Lesson - Tom's Sweet Surprise on Mother's Day A1 A2 Level

Tom loves Mom. He has a plan. Today is special.

It’s Mother’s Day. Tom wakes up early. He is quiet. Mom is sleeping.

He makes cards. They are pretty. He draws hearts. And flowers too.

Tom makes breakfast. Eggs and toast. Juice in a glass. He smiles.

Mom wakes up. She comes out. She sees the table. And Tom.

She is happy. She hugs Tom. ‘Thank you,’ she says. They eat together.

CEFR Level Card

General Level: A1.4

Vocabulary: A1.2

Verb Form: A1.0

Clause: A1.2

Wordlist

heart    NOUN    A2    1

Definition (En):

  1. the locus of feelings and intuitions
    n. the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body
    n. the courage to carry on
    n. an inclination or tendency of a certain kind

 

hug    VERB    B1    1

Definition (En):

  1. a tight or amorous embrace
    v. fit closely or tightly

 

smile    VERB    A2    1

Definition (En):

  1. a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
    v. change one’s facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
    v. express with a smile

 

toast    NOUN    A2    1

Definition (En):

  1. slices of bread that have been toasted
    n. a celebrity who receives much acclaim and attention
    v. propose a toast to

 

Phrases and Idioms

Lemma

Sentences

wake up

·  Tom wakes up early.

·  Mom wakes up.

come out

·  She comes out.

thank you

·  ‘Thank you,’ she says.

 

True / False

  1. Tom wakes up late on Mother’s Day.

 

  1. Today is a normal day for Tom.

 

  1. Tom does not make noise because his Mom is sleeping.

 

  1. He draws stars on the cards.

 

  1. Tom prepares breakfast with eggs and toast.

 

  1. Tom’s mom is sad when she sees the table.

 

  1. They have breakfast together.

Multiple Choice

1)     What did Tom do for Mother’s Day?

a)     He made a cake

b)     He made cards

c)     He slept in

d)     He played outside

 

2)     Why did Tom wake up early?

a)     Because it was loud

b)     Because it was his birthday

c)     To make breakfast

d)     To go to school

 

3)     What is Tom’s mood when making breakfast?

a)     Sad

b)     Angry

c)     Bored

d)     Happy

 

4)     How does Mom feel when she sees what Tom has done?

a)     Surprised

b)     Unhappy

c)     Indifferent

d)     Happy

 

5)     What do they do after Mom wakes up?

a)     Go back to sleep

b)     Open presents

c)     Eat together

d)     Watch TV

Short Answer Questions

  1. Why does Tom wake up early?

 

  1. What does Tom do for Mother’s Day?

 

  1. What does Mom do when she sees the table and Tom?

 

  1. What is special about today for Tom and his Mom?

 

  1. What do Tom and his mom do together after she wakes up?

Multiple Choice Cloze

Tom loves Mom. He has a ___1___. Today is special.

 

It’s Mother’s Day. Tom wakes up ___2___. He is quiet. Mom is sleeping.

 

He makes ___3___. They are pretty. He draws hearts. And flowers too.

 

Tom makes breakfast. Eggs and ___4___. Juice in a glass. He smiles.

 

Mom wakes up. She ___5___ out. She sees the table. And Tom.

 

She is ___6___. She hugs Tom. ‘Thank you,’ she says. They eat ___7___.

 

 

  1. A. plan B. book C. toy    D. game   

 

  1. A. happy B. sad C. early    D. late   

 

  1. A. books B. toys C. cards    D. games   

 

  1. A. toast B. milk C. water    D. cereal   

 

  1. A. runs B. walks C. comes    D. jumps   

 

  1. A. sad B. happy C. angry    D. tired   

 

       7. A. alone    B. together    C. quietly    D. outside   

True / False / Not Given Answers

1.

Answer: False

Explanation: The text states that Tom wakes up early, not late.

Answer location: “Tom wakes up early.”

 

2.

Answer: False

Explanation: The text says today is special, which means it’s not a normal day.

Answer location: “Today is special.”

 

3.

Answer: True

Explanation: Tom is quiet because his mother is sleeping.

Answer location: “He is quiet. Mom is sleeping.”

 

4.

Answer: False

Explanation: The text says Tom draws hearts and flowers, not stars.

Answer location: “He draws hearts. And flowers too.”

 

5.

Answer: True

Explanation: The text states that Tom makes breakfast with eggs and toast.

Answer location: “Tom makes breakfast. Eggs and toast.”

 

6.

Answer: False

Explanation: The text says Tom’s mom is happy when she sees the table, not sad.

Answer location: “She is happy.”

 

7.

Answer: True

Explanation: The text states that they eat together, which means they have breakfast together.

Answer location: “They eat together.”

Tom’s Sweet Surprise on Mother’s Day A1

Reading Lesson - Tom's Sweet Surprise on Mother's Day A1 A2 Level

This is a free A1 elementary level English reading lesson about Mother’s Day. It includes the reading and reading comprehension exercises in 4 different formats together with the answer keys and explanations.

  1. True/False questions
  2. Multiple choice questions
  3. Short answer questions
  4. Multiple choice cloze exercise
Reading Lesson - Tom's Sweet Surprise on Mother's Day A1 A2 Level

Tom loves Mom. He has a plan. Today is special.

It’s Mother’s Day. Tom wakes up early. He is quiet. Mom is sleeping.

He makes cards. They are pretty. He draws hearts. And flowers too.

Tom makes breakfast. Eggs and toast. Juice in a glass. He smiles.

Mom wakes up. She comes out. She sees the table. And Tom.

She is happy. She hugs Tom. ‘Thank you,’ she says. They eat together.

CEFR Level Card

General Level: A1.4

Vocabulary: A1.2

Verb Form: A1.0

Clause: A1.2

Wordlist

heart    NOUN    A2    1

Definition (En):

  1. the locus of feelings and intuitions
    n. the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body
    n. the courage to carry on
    n. an inclination or tendency of a certain kind

 

hug    VERB    B1    1

Definition (En):

  1. a tight or amorous embrace
    v. fit closely or tightly

 

smile    VERB    A2    1

Definition (En):

  1. a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
    v. change one’s facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
    v. express with a smile

 

toast    NOUN    A2    1

Definition (En):

  1. slices of bread that have been toasted
    n. a celebrity who receives much acclaim and attention
    v. propose a toast to

 

Phrases and Idioms

Lemma

Sentences

wake up

·  Tom wakes up early.

·  Mom wakes up.

come out

·  She comes out.

thank you

·  ‘Thank you,’ she says.

 

True / False

  1. Tom wakes up late on Mother’s Day.

 

  1. Today is a normal day for Tom.

 

  1. Tom does not make noise because his Mom is sleeping.

 

  1. He draws stars on the cards.

 

  1. Tom prepares breakfast with eggs and toast.

 

  1. Tom’s mom is sad when she sees the table.

 

  1. They have breakfast together.

Multiple Choice

1)     What did Tom do for Mother’s Day?

a)     He made a cake

b)     He made cards

c)     He slept in

d)     He played outside

 

2)     Why did Tom wake up early?

a)     Because it was loud

b)     Because it was his birthday

c)     To make breakfast

d)     To go to school

 

3)     What is Tom’s mood when making breakfast?

a)     Sad

b)     Angry

c)     Bored

d)     Happy

 

4)     How does Mom feel when she sees what Tom has done?

a)     Surprised

b)     Unhappy

c)     Indifferent

d)     Happy

 

5)     What do they do after Mom wakes up?

a)     Go back to sleep

b)     Open presents

c)     Eat together

d)     Watch TV

Short Answer Questions

  1. Why does Tom wake up early?

 

  1. What does Tom do for Mother’s Day?

 

  1. What does Mom do when she sees the table and Tom?

 

  1. What is special about today for Tom and his Mom?

 

  1. What do Tom and his mom do together after she wakes up?

Multiple Choice Cloze

Tom loves Mom. He has a ___1___. Today is special.

 

It’s Mother’s Day. Tom wakes up ___2___. He is quiet. Mom is sleeping.

 

He makes ___3___. They are pretty. He draws hearts. And flowers too.

 

Tom makes breakfast. Eggs and ___4___. Juice in a glass. He smiles.

 

Mom wakes up. She ___5___ out. She sees the table. And Tom.

 

She is ___6___. She hugs Tom. ‘Thank you,’ she says. They eat ___7___.

 

 

  1. A. plan B. book C. toy    D. game   

 

  1. A. happy B. sad C. early    D. late   

 

  1. A. books B. toys C. cards    D. games   

 

  1. A. toast B. milk C. water    D. cereal   

 

  1. A. runs B. walks C. comes    D. jumps   

 

  1. A. sad B. happy C. angry    D. tired   

 

       7. A. alone    B. together    C. quietly    D. outside   

True / False / Not Given Answers

1.

Answer: False

Explanation: The text states that Tom wakes up early, not late.

Answer location: “Tom wakes up early.”

 

2.

Answer: False

Explanation: The text says today is special, which means it’s not a normal day.

Answer location: “Today is special.”

 

3.

Answer: True

Explanation: Tom is quiet because his mother is sleeping.

Answer location: “He is quiet. Mom is sleeping.”

 

4.

Answer: False

Explanation: The text says Tom draws hearts and flowers, not stars.

Answer location: “He draws hearts. And flowers too.”

 

5.

Answer: True

Explanation: The text states that Tom makes breakfast with eggs and toast.

Answer location: “Tom makes breakfast. Eggs and toast.”

 

6.

Answer: False

Explanation: The text says Tom’s mom is happy when she sees the table, not sad.

Answer location: “She is happy.”

 

7.

Answer: True

Explanation: The text states that they eat together, which means they have breakfast together.

Answer location: “They eat together.”

Multiple Choice Answers

1.

Answer: B

Explanation: The text mentions that Tom makes cards, which is why this is the correct answer.

Answer location: “He makes cards.”

 

2.

Answer: C

Explanation: Tom woke up early to make breakfast for Mother’s Day, which is the only logical reason given in the text.

Answer location: “Tom wakes up early. … He makes breakfast.”

 

3.

Answer: D

Explanation: The text describes Tom smiling as he makes breakfast, indicating he is happy.

Answer location: “He smiles.”

 

4.

Answer: D

Explanation: The text clearly states that Mom is ‘happy’ when she sees the table and Tom.

Answer location: “She is happy.”

 

5.

Answer: C

Explanation: The text mentions that after the mom wakes up and sees the table, they eat together.

Answer location: “They eat together.”

 

Short Answer Answers

1.

Answer: Mom is sleeping.

Explanation: Tom wakes up early so as not to wake up his sleeping mom.

Answer location: “Tom wakes up early. He is quiet. Mom is sleeping.”

 

2.

Answer: He makes cards and breakfast.

Explanation: Tom makes pretty cards and breakfast for his mom for Mother’s Day.

Answer location: “He makes cards. They are pretty. He draws hearts. And flowers too. Tom makes breakfast. Eggs and toast. Juice in a glass. He smiles.”

 

3.

Answer: She hugs tom.

Explanation: Mom hugs Tom because she is happy when she sees the table and Tom.

Answer location: “Mom wakes up. She comes out. She sees the table. And Tom. She is happy. She hugs Tom.”

 

4.

Answer: It’s mother’s day.

Explanation: Today is special because it’s Mother’s Day.

Answer location: “Today is special. It’s Mother’s Day.”

 

5.

Answer: They eat together.

Explanation: Tom and his mom eat the breakfast together after she wakes up.

Answer location: “‘Thank you,’ she says. They eat together.”

Multiple Choice Cloze Answers

  1. A

Explanation: The correct word is ‘plan’ because the text says Tom has something for a special day.

 

  1. C

Explanation: The correct word is ‘early’ because the text says Tom gets up at the beginning of the day.

 

  1. C

Explanation: The correct word is ‘cards’ because the text says Tom makes something pretty with hearts and flowers.

 

  1. A

Explanation: The correct word is ‘toast’ because the text lists breakfast items.

 

  1. C

Explanation: The correct word is ‘comes’ because it means Mom moves to where Tom is.

 

  1. B

Explanation: The correct word is ‘happy’ because the text indicates Mom feels good when she sees what Tom has done.

 

  1. B

Explanation: The correct word is ‘together’ because the text says they eat at the same time.

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