Peakenglish - Active Reader ESL A1 Book 1

Copyright 2019 by peakenglish All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or used in any manner without written permission of the copyright owner except for the use of quotations in a book review. For more information, contact us at: or www.peakenglish.org Table of Contents We are a dedicated group of English teachers who feel that the joy of reading is often lost in many curricula around the world. It became our mission to publish reader books for all ages in order to give everyone access to useful resources that will facilitate learning outside of the classroom. This collection of books has 2 main aims. First, we hope to encourage you into the habit of regularly reading through engaging enjoyable texts.

We accomplish this by peer reviewing all of our materials and choosing only the best, target specific and enjoyable reading texts. We realise that these types of books are based on the average BUT no one is average so we strive to make sure that there is something for everyone in our books. If the texts are too easy consider purchasing material for the next level up: if it is too difficult then perhaps try to do a few exercises from a lower level book. Second, these books should help to prepare you for the academic aspect of reading exams. After each short reading text there are two sections which contain level appropriate questions based on comprehension, spelling, grammar etc. We use The Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level and LancsLex to ensure all materials are suitable for the levels indicated and vocabulary is level appropriate.

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The best way to get better is to practise. If you want to learn a musical instrument, then you have to practise. Similarly, if you want to improve your English then you have to practise. Practise makes perfect.

This means that you should read and understand as much as possible. Try to read every day. You should choose reading passages that are correct for your level. If the texts are too easy, you will not be learning anything new. If the texts are too difficult, you might lose motivation and give up. This collection of books should provide material which is just right for you.

Reading is one of the most important skills to learn in any language. Once you can read, you can read anytime and anywhere and your language skills will improve dramatically. Through reading you will improve your vocabulary, have a better understanding of grammar, and be more confident when you use English. You need to learn vocabulary and remember it so that when you see the word in a passage you know what it means. The best way to do this is to try and guess the meaning of any new words from context. Try to associate them with other English words you know.

This will help you build vocabulary quickly and efficiently. If you cant guess the meaning, you can use an English to English dictionary. Remember to keep a note of any new vocabulary so you can review it easily. You can also learn vocabulary by using lists or flashcards. This method is good but you might not be able to remember too many words at once. It is best to use lists/flashcards a little every day.

After reading this book completely, revise any new vocabulary. Then read the book again and you will realise how much you have learned. When you are comfortable with the readings here feel free to look at the other books in our series. Good luck

Mr and Mrs Jones have one son and one daughter. Their son's name is John and their daughter's name is Jane. The Smith family live in a big house.

They have a living room. They watch television in the living room. Mrs Jones likes cooking in the kitchen. Mr Jones likes working on the car in the garage. The house has three bedrooms. They sleep in the bedrooms.

They also have a games room. They spend most of their time there playing lots of different games. It is their favorite room. The garden is big and sunny. John and Jane play in the yard in summer. They have a dog called Spot.

John and Sarah like playing with Spot. When they become tired, they drink fresh fruit juice. They love fruit juice. Except Spot, he prefers water.

Answer the following questions 1-How many people live in the house? 2-What is the name of Janes brother? 3-How many rooms does the house have? 4-Where do the family spend most of their time? 5-Where do the children play in summer? Are the following sentences true or false? 6-Mr Jones likes cooking in the kitchen. 8-The children play in the yard all year long. 9-There is a bedroom for each person I have a big family. 9-There is a bedroom for each person I have a big family.

We dont get together very often, so today is a very special day. It is my grandmothers birthday. She is 90 years old! Her name is Agnes. All my family is here. Albert is my grandfather. My mums sister, Jessica, is here with her husband Frank.

They have two children. Their names are Robert and Jennifer. My mums brother George and his wife Sheila are here too. They live in New Zealand. They have six children but the kids couldnt come. Of course my mum, Diana, and my dad, Rob, are here.

My two brothers, Jacob and Ben, are here too. Bens wife Sara is here with her new baby, Albert, and their daughter, Marie. Its so good to have three generations of the family all together for this special birthday. Sorry, I am so excited I forgot to tell you! My name is Ashley.

Answer the following questions 1-What is the name of Ashleys aunt? 2-What are the names of her two cousins at the party? 3-What is her nieces name? 4-What is the name of Ashleys nephew? 5-Why is she so excited? How many children do the following people have?

6-Anges and Albert

7-Jessica and Frank

8-George and Sheila

9-Diana and Rob

10-Ben and Sara

First, I always wake up at 7.30. Then I get up and I get dressed.

I go to the bathroom and wash my face and brush my teeth. I always have cereal for breakfast. After that, I usually walk to school. If I wake up late, I sometimes take the bus. I am never late to school. I like school. My favorite subject is history.

After class, I usually eat lunch in the school cafeteria. The food there is okay but its not delicious. I like Friday the most because we have pizza. Pizza is my favorite. When we finish lunch, we all play outside. We usually play basketball.

It is a lot of fun. My best friend is Pamela. We are always on the same teambut we dont always win the games. After school my mum collects me and we go home. I rarely watch TV because I have to do my homework. I have dinner with my family.