Story 7

Lily and Her New Friend

Beginner English Lesson

VOCABULARY

1. Friend – (frend) /frɛnd/
Noun: A person you like and trust
Synonyms: buddy, pal
Sample sentence: Lily is happy to meet her new friend.

2. School – (skool) /skuːl/
Noun: A place where you learn
Synonyms: class, academy
Sample sentence: Lily goes to school every day.

3. Talk – (tawk) /tɔːk/
Verb: To speak with someone
Synonyms: chat, converse
Sample sentence: Lily and her friend talk about toys.

4. Play – (pley) /pleɪ/
Verb: To have fun with games or toys
Synonyms: have fun, enjoy
Sample sentence: They play together during recess.

5. Happy – (hap-ee) /ˈhæp.i/
Adjective: Feeling good and joyful
Synonyms: joyful, cheerful
Sample sentence: Lily feels happy with her friend.

STORY

Lily and Her New Friend

Lily is new at school. She feels a little nervous. During recess, she sees a girl sitting alone. Lily decides to say hello. “Hi! My name is Lily,” she says. The girl smiles and says, “Hello! My name is Emma.” Lily and Emma start talking. They like the same cartoons and toys. They play together and laugh. At the end of recess, Lily feels happy because she made a new friend. From that day on, Lily and Emma play together every day.

KNOWLEDGE CHECK

Multiple Choice

1. Who is new at school?

2. What does Lily say to Emma?

3. What do they both like?

4. What do they do during recess?

5. How does Lily feel at the end?

True or False

6. Lily is nervous because she is new.

7. Emma is sitting alone.

8. They do not talk.

9. They share toys and play.

10. Lily feels sad at the end.

DISCUSSION

1. Why is Lily nervous?

2. What does Lily say to Emma?

3. What do they like?

4. What do they do together?

5. How does Lily feel?

6. Have you made a new friend?

7. Do you like talking to new people?

8. What games do you play?

9. How do you feel meeting someone new?

10. What makes a good friend?