Tom and His New Bike
Beginner English Lesson
VOCABULARY
1. Bike – (bahyk) /baɪk/
Noun: A vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pedaling
Synonyms: bicycle, cycle
Sample sentence: Tom is excited to ride his new bike.
Noun: A vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pedaling
Synonyms: bicycle, cycle
Sample sentence: Tom is excited to ride his new bike.
2. Ride – (rahyd) /raɪd/
Verb: To travel by bike, horse, or vehicle
Synonyms: cycle, pedal
Sample sentence: Tom loves to ride his bike in the park.
Verb: To travel by bike, horse, or vehicle
Synonyms: cycle, pedal
Sample 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
Sample sentence: Tom rides his bike to the park.
Noun: A public place with grass and trees for people to relax or play
Synonyms: playground, recreation area
Sample sentence: Tom rides his bike to the park.
4. Happy – (hap-ee) /ˈhæp.i/
Adjective: Feeling good and joyful
Synonyms: cheerful, pleased
Sample sentence: Tom is happy because he has a new bike.
Adjective: Feeling good and joyful
Synonyms: cheerful, pleased
Sample sentence: Tom is happy because he has a new bike.
5. Friend – (frend) /frɛnd/
Noun: A person you like and trust
Synonyms: companion, buddy
Sample sentence: Tom invites his friend to ride bikes with him.
Noun: A person you like and trust
Synonyms: companion, buddy
Sample 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?”
Tom and Alex ride their bikes
around the park.
They race,
laugh,
and have fun together.
Tom is happy
to have a new bike
and a good friend
to share it with.
KNOWLEDGE CHECK
Multiple Choice
True or False
1. What is Tom excited about?
2. Where does Tom ride his bike?
3. What color is Tom’s new bike?
4. Who sees Tom riding his bike?
5. How does Tom feel about his new bike?
True or False
6. Tom got a new bike for his birthday.
7. Tom rides his bike to the store.
8. Tom and Alex race and have fun.
9. Tom’s bike is green.
10. Tom rides his bike alone.
DISCUSSION
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?
6. Do you like riding bikes?
7. What do you like to do in the park?
8. Is it important to have a good friend?
9. Where would you ride a new bike?
10. What color bike do you like?