Reading a Short Email
Read a short email about a school trip and find the details. An A1 real-world reading text with key words and questions.
LevelA1 (Beginner)Words104Reading time1 min
Read this short email from a teacher to the students. Then answer the questions.
| From: | Mr Salim |
| To: | Class 5A |
| Subject: | Our school trip |
Dear students,
Next Wednesday, we will go to the zoo. The bus leaves school at 8:00 a.m. Please bring water, a hat and lunch. Do not bring money for animals. We will come back at 3:00 p.m. See you on Wednesday!
Best wishes,
Mr Salim
Key words
- email – a message you send on a computer or phone
- subject – the topic of an email, in a short line
- trip – a short journey to a place
- bring – to take something with you
Check your understanding
Answer the questions below. You will see instantly if you are right.
1.Who writes the email?
"From: Mr Salim."
2.What is the email about?
"Subject: Our school trip."
3.Where will the class go?
"we will go to the zoo."
4.What day is the trip?
"Next Wednesday, we will go to the zoo."
5.What time does the bus leave?
"The bus leaves school at 8:00 a.m."
6.What must students bring?
"Please bring water, a hat and lunch."
7.What does "subject" mean in an email?
The subject line tells the topic of the email.
8.What time will they come back?
"We will come back at 3:00 p.m."
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