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Reading and Writing Skills

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Reading and Writing Skills

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📖 Part 1: Reading Comprehension

Read the text below and answer the questions that follow:

Last Saturday, Maria visited the local farmers' market in town. She woke up early at 7:00 AM and walked through the busy streets. The market was full of colourful vegetables, fresh bread, and beautiful flowers. Maria bought some apples, cheese, and homemade jam. She talked to the friendly vendors and learned about their farms. The sun was shining, and she felt happy about her morning adventure. Now, Maria goes to the farmers' market every weekend because she loves the fresh food and community atmosphere.

1. What time did Maria wake up on Saturday?

6:00 AM

7:00 AM

8:00 AM

9:00 AM

2. What did Maria buy at the market? (Select all that apply)

Apples

Bread

Cheese

Homemade jam

3. How does Maria feel about the farmers' market?
4. How often does Maria visit the market now?

Maria goes to the farmers' market ___________________.

✏️ Part 2: Grammar and Sentence Structure

5. Combine these simple sentences into compound sentences using 'and', 'but', or 'or':

a) I wake up early. I have breakfast.

b) She wanted to buy flowers. They were too expensive.

6. Fill in the blanks with the correct verb form (present simple or past simple):

a) Yesterday, I __________ (walk) to the shops.

b) Every morning, she __________ (drink) coffee.

c) Last week, they __________ (visit) their grandmother.

d) He usually __________ (work) from 9 AM to 5 PM.

📝 Part 3: Writing Practice

7. Write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) describing either:

Option A: Your daily routine (use present simple verbs)
Option B: A memorable day you had recently (use past simple verbs)

Remember to use compound sentences with 'and', 'but', or 'or' where appropriate.

8. Write one compound sentence about something you learned today:

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