READING PRACTICE TASKS (Jan 9th, 2026)
Task 1: Read the story. Look at the pictures and read the story. Write some words to complete the sentences about the
story. You can use 1, 2, or 3 words.
A Busy Morning in the Kitchen
Last Saturday, Sarah and her older brother, Harry, wanted to make a special breakfast for their parents' anniversary. They went
into the kitchen very early while their parents were still sleeping. Harry found a recipe for vegetable omelets in a big cookbook.
"I can help!" said Sarah. First, Harry told Sarah to chop some onions and red peppers. Sarah was very careful with the knife. Then,
Harry put some butter in a pan to fry the vegetables. Next, Harry asked Sarah to pour the eggs into the pan. While the eggs were
cooking, Sarah used a wooden spoon to stir everything together.
Suddenly, Sarah remembered something. "We need toast!" she said. She put four pieces of bread in the toaster. Harry also boiled
some water to make a pot of tea. When the food was ready, they carried everything upstairs on a tray. Their parents were very
surprised. "This is a wonderful surprise!" said Dad. "The omelets are delicious!"
Examples: Harry and Sarah decided to cook a special breakfast for their parents. The children went to the kitchen while their mom
and dad were still sleeping.
Questions:
1. Harry used a ........................................ to find a recipe for the omelets.
2. Sarah had to be careful when she used a knife to ........................................ and peppers.
3. Harry put some ........................................ into the pan before he fried the vegetables.
4. Sarah had to ........................................ into the pan after the vegetables were ready.
5. While the eggs were in the pan, Sarah used a ........................................ to stir the food.
6. Harry made a pot of tea after he ........................................ some water.
7. The children brought the food to their parents' bedroom on .........................................
Task 2: Read the story. Look at the pictures and read the story. Write some words to complete the sentences about the story. You
can use 1, 2, or 3 words.
The Picnic Surprise
Last Sunday, Michael's family went to the park for a picnic. His mom made some sandwiches, but Michael wanted to cook something
special to take with them. He decided to make a fresh fruit salad.
First, Michael washed some grapes and apples in the sink. Then, he used a small knife to cut some bananas and strawberries into pieces. He
put all the fruit into a big blue bowl. After that, he poured some orange juice over the fruit to make it taste sweet. His sister, Emma, helped
him stir everything together with a large spoon.
When they got to the park, everyone was very hungry. Michael's dad grilled some sausages on a small fire while the children played. They
ate the sausages with bread first, and then they had Michael's fruit salad for dessert. "This is the best fruit salad ever!" said Emma. It was a
wonderful day!
Examples: Michael's family had a picnic in the park last Sunday. Michael's mom prepared some sandwiches for everyone to eat.
Questions:
1. Michael wanted to make ........................................ to bring to the park.
2. Before Michael cut the fruit, he ........................................ the grapes and apples.
3. Michael used a ........................................ to put the fruit pieces in.
4. Michael added ........................................ to the bowl before his sister helped him.
5. Emma used a ........................................ to stir the fruit salad.
6. While the children were playing, Michael's dad ........................................ some sausages.
7. The family ate the fruit salad for ........................................ after their main meal.