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📘 Beginner English Lesson: "The Farmer’s Market"

VOCABULARY

  1. Farmer - (fahr-mer) /ˈfɑːmər/
    (Noun) - A person who works on a farm and grows crops or raises animals
    Synonyms: grower, agricultural worker
    Sentence: The farmer sells fresh vegetables at the market.

  2. Market - (mahr-kit) /ˈmɑːrkɪt/
    (Noun) - A place where people buy and sell things, especially food
    Synonyms: bazaar, shopping center
    Sentence: The farmer goes to the market to sell his vegetables.

  3. Vegetable - (vej-tuh-buhl) /ˈvɛdʒtəbl/
    (Noun) - A plant or part of a plant that is eaten as food, such as carrots or tomatoes
    Synonyms: greens, produce
    Sentence: The market has many fresh vegetables like carrots and tomatoes.

  4. Fresh - (fresh) /frɛʃ/
    (Adjective) - New, clean, or not spoiled
    Synonyms: new, recent
    Sentence: I love to buy fresh fruits and vegetables from the market.

  5. Sell - (sel) /sɛl/
    (Verb) - To give something to someone in exchange for money
    Synonyms: trade, offer
    Sentence: The farmer sells his vegetables at the market every week.


STORY: "The Farmer’s Market"

Every Saturday, the farmer goes to the market to sell his fresh vegetables. He has a big basket full of carrots, tomatoes, and lettuce. Many people come to the market to buy food. They are happy to find fresh vegetables at a good price.

The farmer smiles as people buy his vegetables. He talks to the customers and tells them about how he grows his vegetables. Some people buy carrots, while others choose tomatoes and lettuce. The market is always busy, and the farmer is glad to see his hard work paying off.

At the end of the day, the farmer is tired but happy. He sells everything he brought and looks forward to returning next week.


KNOWLEDGE CHECK

Multiple Choice Questions

  1. What does the farmer sell at the market?
    a) Clothes
    b) Vegetables
    c) Toys
    d) Shoes

  2. When does the farmer go to the market?
    a) Every Monday
    b) Every Saturday
    c) Every Sunday
    d) Every Friday

  3. What kinds of vegetables does the farmer sell?
    a) Potatoes and onions
    b) Carrots, tomatoes, and lettuce
    c) Apples and bananas
    d) Peppers and cucumbers

  4. How does the farmer feel at the end of the day?
    a) Tired but happy
    b) Sad
    c) Angry
    d) Nervous

  5. Who does the farmer talk to at the market?
    a) Other farmers
    b) Customers
    c) Animals
    d) His family

True or False

  1. The farmer sells clothes at the market.

  2. The farmer’s vegetables are fresh.

  3. The market is always quiet.

  4. The farmer sells his vegetables every Saturday.

  5. The farmer feels tired and happy at the end of the day.


DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

About the Story

  1. What does the farmer sell at the market?

  2. When does the farmer go to the market?

  3. What vegetables does the farmer have in his basket?

  4. How does the farmer feel when the day ends?

  5. Who does the farmer talk to at the market?

Opinion Questions

  1. Do you like buying fresh vegetables? Why or why not?

  2. Have you ever been to a market to buy food? What did you buy?

  3. Why do you think fresh vegetables are better than frozen ones?

  4. If you were a farmer, what vegetables or fruits would you grow?

  5. How do you think the farmer feels when people buy his vegetables?


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