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📖 Text 1: My Family
A short text about a family.
Hello! My name is Ali. I am 25 years old. I am from Lahore, Pakistan. I have a small family. My father is a doctor. My mother is a teacher. I have one brother and one sister. My brother is 22 years old. He is a student. My sister is 18 years old. She is also a student. We live in a big house. I love my family very much.
📝 Vocabulary from the Text
| # | English | Pronunciation (English) | تلفظ (Urdu) | معنی (Urdu) | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | family | fa-mi-lee | فیملی | خاندان | |
| 2 | father | fa-ther | فادر | والد | |
| 3 | mother | mu-ther | مادر | والدہ | |
| 4 | brother | bru-ther | برادر | بھائی | |
| 5 | sister | sis-ter | سسٹر | بہن | |
| 6 | doctor | dok-ter | ڈاکٹر | ڈاکٹر | |
| 7 | teacher | tee-cher | ٹیچر | استاد | |
| 8 | student | stoo-dent | سٹوڈنٹ | طالب علم |
❓ Comprehension Questions
1. What is the name of the speaker?
The speaker's name is Ali.
2. How old is Ali?
Ali is 25 years old.
3. Where is Ali from?
Ali is from Lahore, Pakistan.
4. What does Ali's father do?
Ali's father is a doctor.
5. How many siblings does Ali have?
Ali has one brother and one sister (two siblings).
📖 Text 2: A Day at School
A short text about a school day.
Today is Monday. I wake up at 7 o'clock. I eat breakfast and go to school. My school is near my house. I have classes from 8 AM to 2 PM. I have English, Math, Science, and History. My favorite subject is English. The English teacher is very nice. During lunch, I eat with my friends. After school, I go home and do my homework. In the evening, I watch TV and read a book. I go to bed at 10 o'clock.
📝 Vocabulary from the Text
| # | English | Pronunciation (English) | تلفظ (Urdu) | معنی (Urdu) | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | wake up | wayk up | ویک اپ | اٹھنا | |
| 2 | breakfast | brek-fast | بریک فاسٹ | ناشتہ | |
| 3 | subject | sub-jekt | سبجیکٹ | مضمون | |
| 4 | Math | math | میتھ | ریاضی | |
| 5 | Science | sigh-ens | سائنس | سائنس | |
| 6 | homework | home-work | ہوم ورک | ہوم ورک | |
| 7 | friend | frend | فرینڈ | دوست |
❓ Comprehension Questions
1. What day is today?
Today is Monday.
2. What time does the student wake up?
The student wakes up at 7 o'clock.
3. What subjects does the student have?
The student has English, Math, Science, and History.
4. What is the student's favorite subject?
The student's favorite subject is English.
5. What does the student do after school?
The student goes home and does homework.
📖 Text 3: At the Restaurant
A short dialogue about visiting a restaurant.
Waiter: Good evening! Welcome to our restaurant. Do you have a reservation?
Customer: No, we don't. Do you have a table for two?
Waiter: Yes, of course. Please follow me. Here is your table.
Customer: Thank you. Can we see the menu, please?
Waiter: Here is the menu. What would you like to drink?
Customer: I would like a glass of water.
Waiter: Are you ready to order?
Customer: Yes, I'll have the chicken with rice.
Waiter: Would you like anything else?
Customer: No, thank you. That's all.
(After eating)
Customer: The food was delicious! Can I have the bill, please?
Waiter: Here is your bill. That's $25.
Customer: Here is $30. Keep the change.
Waiter: Thank you very much! Have a nice day!
Customer: No, we don't. Do you have a table for two?
Waiter: Yes, of course. Please follow me. Here is your table.
Customer: Thank you. Can we see the menu, please?
Waiter: Here is the menu. What would you like to drink?
Customer: I would like a glass of water.
Waiter: Are you ready to order?
Customer: Yes, I'll have the chicken with rice.
Waiter: Would you like anything else?
Customer: No, thank you. That's all.
(After eating)
Customer: The food was delicious! Can I have the bill, please?
Waiter: Here is your bill. That's $25.
Customer: Here is $30. Keep the change.
Waiter: Thank you very much! Have a nice day!
گاہک: نہیں، ہمارے پاس نہیں ہے۔ کیا آپ کے پاس دو افراد کے لیے میز ہے؟
ویٹر: جی، بالکل۔ براہ کرم میرے پیچھے آئیں۔ یہ رہی آپ کی میز۔
گاہک: شکریہ۔ کیا ہم مینو دیکھ سکتے ہیں؟
ویٹر: یہ رہا مینو۔ آپ کیا پینا چاہیں گے؟
گاہک: مجھے ایک گلاس پانی چاہیے۔
ویٹر: کیا آپ آرڈر دینے کے لیے تیار ہیں؟
گاہک: جی، میں چاول کے ساتھ چکن لوں گا۔
ویٹر: کیا آپ کچھ اور چاہیں گے؟
گاہک: نہیں، شکریہ۔ بس اتنا ہے۔
(کھانے کے بعد)
گاہک: کھانا مزیدار تھا! کیا مجھے بل مل سکتا ہے؟
ویٹر: یہ رہا آپ کا بل۔ 25 ڈالر ہیں۔
گاہک: یہ رہے 30 ڈالر۔ باقی رکھ لیں۔
ویٹر: بہت بہت شکریہ! آپ کا دن اچھا گزرے!
📝 Vocabulary from the Text
| # | English | Pronunciation (English) | تلفظ (Urdu) | معنی (Urdu) | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | restaurant | res-tuh-rant | ریسٹورنٹ | ریستوران | |
| 2 | waiter | way-ter | ویٹر | ویٹر | |
| 3 | menu | men-yoo | مینیو | مینو | |
| 4 | delicious | de-li-shus | ڈیلیشس | مزیدار | |
| 5 | bill | bil | بل | بل | |
| 6 | change | chaynj | چینج | باقی | |
| 7 | reservation | re-zer-vay-shun | ریزرویشن | ریزرویشن |
❓ Comprehension Questions
1. Where are the customers?
The customers are at a restaurant.
2. Does the customer have a reservation?
No, the customer does not have a reservation.
3. What does the customer drink?
The customer drinks a glass of water.
4. What does the customer order to eat?
The customer orders chicken with rice.
5. How much is the bill?
The bill is $25.
📖 Text 4: My Weekend
A short text about weekend activities.
I love weekends! On Saturday, I wake up late and have a big breakfast. Then I go to the park with my friends. We play football and talk. In the afternoon, I visit my grandparents. They live in a small house near the park. We have tea and cake together. On Sunday, I stay at home and watch movies. I also read books and listen to music. In the evening, I prepare for the next week. I go to bed early on Sunday night. Weekends are the best!
📝 Vocabulary from the Text
| # | English | Pronunciation (English) | تلفظ (Urdu) | معنی (Urdu) | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | weekend | week-end | ویک اینڈ | ویک اینڈ | |
| 2 | grandparents | grand-pay-rents | گرینڈ پیرنٹس | دادا دادی / نانا نانی | |
| 3 | park | park | پارک | پارک | |
| 4 | football | foot-bol | فٹ بال | فٹ بال | |
| 5 | movie | moo-vee | مووی | فلم | |
| 6 | music | myoo-zik | میوزک | موسیقی |
❓ Comprehension Questions
1. What does the speaker do on Saturday morning?
The speaker wakes up late and has a big breakfast.
2. Where does the speaker go with friends on Saturday?
The speaker goes to the park with friends.
3. Who does the speaker visit on Saturday afternoon?
The speaker visits grandparents.
4. What does the speaker do on Sunday?
The speaker stays at home, watches movies, reads books, and listens to music.
5. Why are weekends the best?
Because the speaker can relax and enjoy free time.
📝 Reading Comprehension Tips:
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- Use context clues: Guess the meaning of unknown words from the context.
- Answer the questions: Test your understanding by answering the comprehension questions.
- Practice with different texts: Read a variety of topics to expand your vocabulary.
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