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Free English Reading Lesson - Summer Bucket List A2 B1 Level
This is a free A2 pre-intermediate level English listening lesson about summer activities, generated using Cathoven AI tools. It includes listening exercises in various formats, along with the answer keys and explanations.

  1. True/False questions
  2. Multiple choice questions
  3. Short answer questions

Summer Bucket List

Free English Reading Lesson - Summer Bucket List A2 B1 Level

Summer is a great time for new experiences. First, you can go camping with friends or family. Enjoy nature and sleep under the stars. Be sure to bring warm clothes and a tent.

Next, try learning a new sport like swimming or cycling. It’s fun and keeps you active. Also, visit a beach and build sandcastles. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen.

Another idea is to visit a new city. Explore museums and eat local foods. Meeting new people can be very exciting.

Finally, why not start a small garden? Plant some flowers or vegetables. Seeing them grow is very rewarding.

These activities can make your summer special and memorable.

General Level: A2.3

Vocabulary: A2.2

Verb Form: A1.4

Clause: A1.4

Wordlist

explore    VERB    B1    1

Definition (En):

  1. travel to or penetrate into
    v. examine minutely
    v. examine (organs) for diagnostic purposes

 

memorable    ADJ    B2    1

Definition (En):

  1. worth remembering

 

reward    ADJ    B2    1

Definition (En):

  1. payment made in return for a service rendered
    n. an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
    n. the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property
    v. act or give recompense in recognition of someone’s behavior or actions

 

sunscreen    NOUN    B2    1

Definition (En):

  1. a cream spread on the skin; contains a chemical (as PABA) to filter out ultraviolet light and so protect from sunburn

 

tent    NOUN    B1    1

Definition (En):

  1. a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
    n. a web that resembles a tent or carpet

Phrases and Idioms

Lemma

Sentences

be sure to

 Be sure to bring warm clothes and a tent.

True / False

  1. Camping allows you to experience nature and sleep in the comfort of your home.

 

 

  1. Learning a new sport like swimming or cycling can be both enjoyable and beneficial for staying active.

 

 

  1. It is important to apply sunscreen when visiting a beach and building sandcastles.

 

 

  1. Exploring museums and trying local foods are suggested activities when visiting a new city.

 

 

  1. Starting a small garden only includes planting flowers.

 

 

  1. Summer activities suggested in the text are intended to make the season dull and boring.

 

 

  1. Meeting new people in a new city can add excitement to your visit.

 

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Short Answer Questions

  1. What two items are essential to bring when going camping?

 

 

  1. What are the benefits of learning a new sport during summer?

 

 

  1. What should you not forget when visiting a beach?

 

 

  1. What can make visiting a new city exciting?

 

 

  1. Why is starting a small garden during summer rewarding?

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Q. Write a short paragraph about three things you want to do this summer. Explain why you want to do each activity.

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True / False Answers

1.

Answer: False

Explanation: The text indicates that camping involves sleeping under the stars, not in the comfort of your home.

Answer location: “Enjoy nature and sleep under the stars.”

 

2.

Answer: True

Explanation: According to the text, learning a new sport can be fun and helps you stay active.

Answer location: “Next, try learning a new sport like swimming or cycling. It’s fun and keeps you active.”

 

3.

Answer: True

Explanation: The text advises applying sunscreen, especially when visiting a beach.

Answer location: “Don’t forget to apply sunscreen.”

 

4.

Answer: True

Explanation: The text suggests exploring museums and eating local foods as activities to do when visiting a new city.

Answer location: “Explore museums and eat local foods.”

 

5.

Answer: False

Explanation: The text mentions that you can plant both flowers and vegetables when starting a small garden.

Answer location: “Plant some flowers or vegetables.”

 

6.

Answer: False

Explanation: The text aims to make summer special and memorable, not dull and boring.

Answer location: “These activities can make your summer special and memorable.”

 

7.

Answer: True

Explanation: The text indicates that meeting new people during a visit to a new city can be very exciting.

Answer location: “Meeting new people can be very exciting.”

 

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Short Answer Answers

1.

Answer: Warm clothes and a tent.

Explanation: The text advises readers to bring specific items for a camping trip.

Answer location: “Be sure to bring warm clothes and a tent.”

 

2.

Answer: It’s fun and keeps you active.

Explanation: The text explains the positive outcomes of engaging in a new sport.

Answer location: “Next, try learning a new sport like swimming or cycling. It’s fun and keeps you active.”

 

3.

Answer: Apply sunscreen.

Explanation: The text provides a precautionary measure for beach visits.

Answer location: “Don’t forget to apply sunscreen.”

 

4.

Answer: Meeting new people.

Explanation: The text mentions the excitement of social interactions when exploring a new city.

Answer location: “Meeting new people can be very exciting.”

 

5.

Answer: Seeing them grow is very rewarding.

Explanation: The text highlights the gratification of nurturing a garden.

Answer location: “Seeing them grow is very rewarding.”

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