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My Grandfather

A2 (Elementary)Reading

My Grandfather

Read about a grandfather who was once a fisherman. An A2 reading story with past and present, key words and questions.

My Grandfather
LevelA2 (Elementary)Words196Reading time2 min

My grandfather is eighty years old, but he is still full of life. When he was young, he worked as a fisherman by the sea. Every morning, he went out in his small boat, and he came back with fish to sell at the market. It was a hard life, but he was strong and happy.

Now, my grandfather does not work any more. He lives with us in the city. In the mornings, he likes to sit in the garden and drink tea. He grows tomatoes and mint, and he takes care of them every day. In the evenings, he tells us stories about the sea.

I love my grandfather’s stories the most. He talks about big storms, strange fish and days when he caught nothing. His stories are always exciting, and sometimes they are funny too. My grandfather says that a good story is a gift. When I am old, I want to tell stories just like him.

Key words
  • fisherman – a person whose job is to catch fish
  • boat – a small vehicle that travels on water
  • storm – very bad weather with strong wind and rain
  • gift – something special you give to someone

Check your understanding

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

1.How old is the grandfather?
"My grandfather is eighty years old."
2.What was his job when he was young?
"he worked as a fisherman by the sea."
3.What did he do every morning?
"Every morning, he went out in his small boat."
4.What does he grow in the garden?
"He grows tomatoes and mint."
5.What does he do in the evenings?
"In the evenings, he tells us stories about the sea."
6.What are his stories about?
"He talks about big storms, strange fish and days when he caught nothing."
7.What does "storm" mean?
A storm is very bad weather with strong wind and rain.
8.What does the writer want to do when older?
"When I am old, I want to tell stories just like him."

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