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A1 (Beginner)Reading

Reading Text Messages

Read text messages between two friends and find the details. An A1 real-world reading text with key words and questions.

Reading Text Messages
LevelA1 (Beginner)Words98Reading time1 min

Read the text messages between James and his friend Lucas. Then answer the questions.

From Message
James Hi Lucas! Do you want to play football today?
Lucas Hi! Yes, good idea. What time?
James At four o’clock in the park.
Lucas OK. But I finish my homework at 3:30. Can we play at 4:30?
James No problem. See you at 4:30. Bring water!
Lucas 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 James 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 Lucas 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 James ask Lucas to bring?
"Bring water!"
6.Why can't Lucas 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 Lucas feel about the plan?
"Great. See you soon!"

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