Story 15

Emma and the Library

Beginner English Lesson

VOCABULARY

1. Library – (lahy-brer-ee) /ˈlaɪ.brəri/
Noun: A place where books are kept for reading or borrowing
Synonyms: reading room, book place
Sample sentence: Emma visits the library every week.

2. Book – (book) /bʊk/
Noun: Pages with words or pictures to read
Synonyms: novel, text
Sample sentence: Emma borrows a book.

3. Read – (reed) /riːd/
Verb: To look at words and understand them
Synonyms: study, look at
Sample sentence: She reads every night.

4. Borrow – (bor-oh) /ˈbɒrəʊ/
Verb: To take something and return it later
Synonyms: rent, loan
Sample sentence: Emma borrows books from the library.

5. Quiet – (kwahyt) /ˈkwaɪət/
Adjective: Making little or no noise
Synonyms: calm, silent
Sample sentence: The library is very quiet.

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. One day, Emma finds a book about animals. She decides to borrow it. The librarian smiles and gives her the book. At home, Emma finds a quiet place and starts to read. She learns many new things.

KNOWLEDGE CHECK

Multiple Choice

1. Where does Emma go every week?

2. What kind of book does Emma borrow?

3. What does Emma do at the library?

4. How does Emma feel?

5. What does Emma do at home?

True or False

6. Emma visits the library every week.

7. The library is noisy.

8. Emma borrows a book about animals.

9. Emma reads at home.

10. Emma learns new things.

DISCUSSION

1. Where does Emma go?

2. What book does she borrow?

3. Why is the library quiet?

4. Where does Emma read?

5. Do you like reading?

6. What books do you like?

7. Do you go to the library?

8. Why should we be quiet in the library?

9. Do you read at home?

10. What book do you want to read?