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A Note and a Shopping List

A1 (Beginner)Reading

A Note and a Shopping List

Read a note and a shopping list and find the details. An A1 real-world reading text with key words and questions.

A Note and a Shopping List
LevelA1 (Beginner)Words90Reading time1 min

Sara’s mother is busy, so she leaves a note and a shopping list for Sara. Read them and answer the questions.

The note says:

Dear Sara,
Please go to the shop after school. Here is the list. Here is RM 20. Come home before six o’clock. Thank you!
Love, Mum

Shopping list:

Item How many
Bread 1
Eggs 6
Milk 2 bottles
Apples 4
Rice 1 bag
Key words
  • note – a short written message
  • list – words or things written one under another
  • shop – a place where you buy things
  • before – earlier than a time

Check your understanding

Answer the questions below. You will see instantly if you are right.

1.Who writes the note?
"Love, Mum" \u2013 her mother writes it.
2.When must Sara go to the shop?
"Please go to the shop after school."
3.How much money does Sara have?
"Here is RM 20."
4.How many eggs must Sara buy?
The list says Eggs = 6.
5.How many bottles of milk?
The list says Milk = 2 bottles.
6.What time must Sara come home?
"Come home before six o'clock."
7.What does "list" mean?
A list is items written one under another.
8.How many apples are on the list?
The list says Apples = 4.

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