📘 Beginner English Lesson: "Emma and the Library"
VOCABULARY
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Library - (lahy-brer-ee) /ˈlaɪ.brəri/
(Noun) - A place where books and other materials are kept for people to read or borrow
Synonyms: bookshop, reading room
Sentence: Emma loves to visit the library every week. -
Book - (book) /bʊk/
(Noun) - A set of written or printed pages bound together
Synonyms: novel, text
Sentence: Emma borrows a book about animals from the library. -
Read - (reed) /riːd/
(Verb) - To look at and understand written words
Synonyms: study, peruse
Sentence: Emma reads a book every night before bed. -
Borrow - (bor-oh) /ˈbɒrəʊ/
(Verb) - To take something from someone with the intention of giving it back
Synonyms: rent, loan
Sentence: Emma borrows books from the library every week. -
Quiet - (kwahyt) /ˈkwaɪət/
(Adjective) - Making little or no noise
Synonyms: calm, silent
Sentence: The library is very quiet so everyone can read.
STORY: "Emma and the Library"
Emma loves to read books. Every week, she goes to the library near her house. The library is quiet, and there are many books to choose from.
One day, Emma finds a book about animals. She thinks it looks interesting, so she decides to borrow it. She takes the book to the librarian and says, “I would like to borrow this book, please.”
The librarian smiles and hands her the book. Emma is excited to read it at home. When she gets home, she finds a quiet place and starts reading. She learns many new things about animals.
KNOWLEDGE CHECK
Multiple Choice Questions
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Where does Emma go every week?
a) The park
b) The library
c) The zoo
d) The museum -
What type of book does Emma borrow?
a) A book about animals
b) A book about cars
c) A book about history
d) A book about food -
What does Emma do at the library?
a) She plays games
b) She borrows a book
c) She talks to friends
d) She eats lunch -
How does Emma feel when she borrows the book?
a) Sad
b) Excited
c) Angry
d) Tired -
What does Emma do when she gets home?
a) Watch TV
b) Eat lunch
c) Read the book
d) Call a friend
True or False
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Emma visits the library every week.
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The library is very noisy.
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Emma borrows a book about animals.
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Emma reads the book at the library.
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Emma gets home and reads the book in a quiet place.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
About the Story
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Where does Emma go every week?
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What kind of book does Emma borrow from the library?
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How does Emma feel when she borrows the book?
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Where does Emma read the book when she gets home?
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Why is the library a good place to read?
Opinion Questions
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Do you like reading books? Why or why not?
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What is your favorite type of book to read?
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Do you prefer reading at the library or at home? Why?
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Why do you think it's important to be quiet at the library?
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If you could borrow any book, what would it be?
