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Short reading in English – To be
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My Family and Our Days
My family is small, just the four of us: my father, my mother, my sister, and me. I am the youngest in the family, and my name is Sarah.
My father's name is John. He is tall, with brown hair and kind eyes. He works in an office downtown. He is smart and always helps me with my homework when I need it.
My mother's name is Emily. She is shorter than my father and has curly hair that she keeps tied up. She works from home, typing on her computer. She cooks delicious meals for us every day, and I love helping her in the kitchen.
My sister, Lisa, is older than me. She is in high school and is very sporty. She plays soccer and basketball and is always running around with her friends.
We live in a cozy house in the city. In front of our house, there is a small garden where we grow flowers and vegetables. Max, our dog, loves playing in the garden and chasing butterflies.
Every evening, we gather around the dinner table. We share stories about our day and laugh together. After dinner, we usually watch TV or play board games.
On weekends, we often go to the park. We ride bikes, have picnics, or just relax under the shade of a tree. It's our time to unwind and enjoy each other's company.
I feel lucky to have such a wonderful family. We support each other through good times and bad. Together, we make a great team, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Questions about short reading in English
Here are some short reading comprehension questions in English and exercises with the verb to be . You can find the answers below.
- Answer the questions:
to. Who is the youngest in the family?
b. What is John's profession?
c. What sports does Lisa play?
d. Where do they live?
and. What does Max love doing in the garden?
- Change the sentences to their negative form:
to. My family is small.
b. Lisa is older than me.
c. Emily works from home.
d. Max loves playing in the garden.
and. We gather around the dinner table every evening.
- Write the correct form of the verb “to be”:
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