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 📘 Beginner English Lesson: "Tom and His New Bike"


VOCABULARY

  1. Bike - (bahyk) /baɪk/
    (Noun) - A vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pedaling
    Synonyms: bicycle, cycle
    Sentence: Tom is excited to ride his new bike.

  2. Ride - (rahyd) /raɪd/
    (Verb) - To travel by bike, horse, or vehicle
    Synonyms: cycle, pedal
    Sentence: Tom loves to ride his bike in the park.

  3. Park - (pahrk) /pɑːrk/
    (Noun) - A public place with grass and trees for people to relax or play
    Synonyms: playground, recreation area
    Sentence: Tom rides his bike to the park.

  4. Happy - (hap-ee) /ˈhæp.i/
    (Adjective) - Feeling good and joyful
    Synonyms: cheerful, pleased
    Sentence: Tom is happy because he has a new bike.

  5. Friend - (frend) /frɛnd/
    (Noun) - A person you like and trust
    Synonyms: companion, buddy
    Sentence: Tom invites his friend to ride bikes with him.


STORY: "Tom and His New Bike"

Tom is very happy because he got a new bike for his birthday. It is red and has shiny wheels. He can’t wait to ride it.

The next day, Tom takes his bike to the park. He rides fast and feels the wind on his face. His friend, Alex, sees him and says, “Wow, Tom! Your bike is cool!” Tom smiles and says, “Thanks, Alex! Want to ride with me?”

Alex and Tom ride their bikes around the park. They have fun racing and laughing. Tom is happy to have a new bike and a good friend to share it with.


KNOWLEDGE CHECK

Multiple Choice Questions

  1. What is Tom excited about?
    a) A new toy
    b) A new bike
    c) A new book
    d) A new friend

  2. Where does Tom ride his bike?
    a) To school
    b) To the park
    c) To the store
    d) To the beach

  3. What color is Tom’s new bike?
    a) Blue
    b) Green
    c) Red
    d) Black

  4. Who sees Tom riding his bike?
    a) His sister
    b) His teacher
    c) His friend, Alex
    d) His parents

  5. How does Tom feel about his new bike?
    a) Sad
    b) Angry
    c) Happy
    d) Nervous

True or False

  1. Tom got a new bike for his birthday.

  2. Tom rides his bike to the store.

  3. Tom and Alex race and have fun riding bikes.

  4. Tom’s bike is green.

  5. Tom rides his bike alone.


DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

About the Story

  1. Why is Tom happy in the story?

  2. What color is Tom’s bike?

  3. Where does Tom ride his bike?

  4. Who is Tom’s friend?

  5. What do Tom and Alex do in the park?

Opinion Questions

  1. Do you like riding bikes? Why or why not?

  2. What is your favorite activity to do in the park?

  3. Do you think it’s important to have a good friend? Why?

  4. If you had a new bike, where would you ride it?

  5. What is your favorite color for a bike?