Reading Text Messages
Read text messages between two friends and find the details. An A1 real-world reading text with key words and questions.
LevelA1 (Beginner)Words98Reading time1 min
Read the text messages between Omar and his friend Bilal. Then answer the questions.
| From | Message |
|---|---|
| Omar | Hi Bilal! Do you want to play football today? |
| Bilal | Hi! Yes, good idea. What time? |
| Omar | At four o’clock in the park. |
| Bilal | OK. But I finish my homework at 3:30. Can we play at 4:30? |
| Omar | No problem. See you at 4:30. Bring water! |
| Bilal | Great. See you soon! |
Key words
- message – a short written note you send to someone
- idea – a thought or a plan
- finish – to complete something; to end
- bring – to take something with you to a place
Check your understanding
Answer the questions below. You will see instantly if you are right.
1.What does Omar want to do?
"Do you want to play football today?"
2.Where will they play?
"At four o'clock in the park."
3.What time does Bilal finish his homework?
"I finish my homework at 3:30."
4.What time will they finally play?
They agree on 4:30.
5.What does Omar ask Bilal to bring?
"Bring water!"
6.Why can't Bilal play at four o'clock?
He finishes homework at 3:30, so he asks for 4:30.
7.What does "bring" mean?
To bring = to take something with you to a place.
8.How does Bilal feel about the plan?
"Great. See you soon!"
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