Story 18

The Farmer’s Market

Beginner English Lesson

VOCABULARY

1. Farmer – (fahr-mer) /ˈfɑːmər/
Noun: A person who works on a farm
Synonyms: grower, agricultural worker
Sample sentence: The farmer sells vegetables.

2. Market – (mahr-kit) /ˈmɑːrkɪt/
Noun: A place where people buy and sell food
Synonyms: bazaar, shopping center
Sample sentence: The farmer goes to the market.

3. Vegetable – (vej-tuh-buhl) /ˈvɛdʒtəbl/
Noun: A plant used as food
Synonyms: greens, produce
Sample sentence: Carrots are vegetables.

4. Fresh – (fresh) /frɛʃ/
Adjective: New and not spoiled
Synonyms: new, clean
Sample sentence: The vegetables are fresh.

5. Sell – (sel) /sɛl/
Verb: To give something for money
Synonyms: trade, offer
Sample sentence: The farmer sells food.

STORY

The Farmer’s Market

Every Saturday, the farmer goes to the market. He sells fresh vegetables like carrots, tomatoes, and lettuce. Many people come to buy food. They are happy to see fresh vegetables. The farmer smiles and talks to the customers. At the end of the day, the farmer is tired but happy.

KNOWLEDGE CHECK

Multiple Choice

1. What does the farmer sell?

2. When does he go to the market?

3. What vegetables does he sell?

4. How does the farmer feel at the end?

5. Who does the farmer talk to?

True or False

6. The farmer sells vegetables.

7. The vegetables are fresh.

8. The market is quiet.

9. The farmer goes every Saturday.

10. The farmer feels happy.

DISCUSSION

1. What does the farmer sell?

2. When does he go to the market?

3. What vegetables does he sell?

4. How does he feel at the end?

5. Who buys the vegetables?

6. Do you like markets?

7. What vegetables do you like?

8. Do you buy fresh food?

9. Who buys food in your family?

10. Would you like to be a farmer?