Reading & Pronunciation Practice Worksheets

Exercise 1: Read Aloud Good morning! How are you today? I am doing well, thank you for asking. Nice to meet you. What is your name? My name is Sarah, and I am from Indonesia. It is a pleasure to meet you. Have a great day! Every morning, I wake up early and drink a cup of coffee before starting my work. On weekends, I enjoy visiting my family and spending time with my friends. Learning English is exciting because I can communicate with people from different countries. The weather is warm and sunny today, so I will go for a walk in the park. She likes to listen to music while reading books in the evening.

Exercise 2: Role-Playing Dialogue A: Hello! How are you today? B: I am fine, thank you. How about you? A: I am doing great. What do you do for a living? B: I am a history teacher in Indonesia. A: That sounds interesting! Have a wonderful day. B: Thank you! You too!

Exercise 1: Listen & Repeat Practice saying these common words correctly: Comfortable (kumf-t-bl) Vegetable (vej-tuh-bl) February (Feb-roo-air-ee) Library (lye-brer-ee) Chocolate (chok-lit) Opportunity (op-er-too-ni-tee) Environment (in-vy-ruhn-muhnt) Knowledge (nol-ij) Necessary (nes-uh-ser-ee) Interesting (in-tres-ting)

Exercise 2: Sentence Practice Read the following sentences aloud: She feels very comfortable in her new home. I love eating fresh vegetables every day. February is the shortest month of the year. The library is a quiet place to read and study. I bought a box of chocolate for my friend’s birthday. It is necessary to drink plenty of water to stay healthy. The environment is important for the future of our planet. He took the opportunity to learn something new. Knowledge is power when used correctly. I find this book very interesting and informative.

Exercise 1: Read Aloud Maria’s Daily Routine Maria is a teacher. She wakes up early in the morning. First, she makes a cup of coffee and eats breakfast. Then, she gets dressed and goes to school. She teaches history to young students. In the afternoon, she comes back home and reads a book. At night, she watches TV and then goes to sleep.

Exercise 2: Comprehension Questions What does Maria do for a living? What does she drink in the morning? When does she read a book? What subject does she teach? What does she do before sleeping?

Exercise 1: Read Aloud Maria’s Daily Routine Maria is a teacher. She wakes up early in the morning. First, she makes a cup of coffee and eats breakfast. Then, she gets dressed and goes to school. She teaches history to young students. In the afternoon, she comes back home and reads a book. At night, she watches TV and then goes to sleep. Exercise 2: Comprehension Questions What does Maria do for a living? What does she drink in the morning? When does she read a book? What subject does she teach? What does she do before sleeping?

Exercise 3: Longer Reading Passage A Weekend at the Beach Last weekend, my family and I went to the beach. The weather was perfect, with bright sunshine and a cool breeze. We arrived early in the morning and set up a picnic by the shore. My brother and I played in the water, while my parents relaxed under a big umbrella. Later, we collected seashells and built a sandcastle. In the evening, we watched the sunset and ate delicious seafood at a small restaurant. It was a wonderful day, and I hope to visit the beach again soon. Comprehension Questions Where did the family go last weekend? What was the weather like? What activities did the family do at the beach? What did they eat for dinner? What was the best part of the trip?

Exercise 1: Word Pairs Read the following word pairs aloud and focus on the pronunciation: Thin – Tin Right – Light Sheep – Ship Thanks – Tanks Live – Leave Thought – Taught Rice – Rise Full – Fool Cheap – Jeep Hat – Heart

Exercise 2: Sentence Practice Read these sentences aloud: Three people were thinking about traveling to Thailand. The bright light was shining on the right side of the room. She bought a ship ticket to travel across the sea. I want to leave early so I can live my dream. The teacher thanked the students for their hard work. The little sheep ran across the green field. He taught me how to cook a delicious meal. Rice is a common food in many Asian countries. The hat she bought was too big for her head. This hotel is cheap, but the service is excellent.

Exercise 1: Reading a Conversation A: Excuse me, can you help me? B: Of course! What do you need? A: I am looking for the nearest bank. B: The bank is on the next street, near the post office. A: Thank you for your help! B: You’re welcome!

Exercise 2: Reading Long Sentences Aloud My grandmother told me a fascinating story about her childhood when she was growing up in a small village. The airplane was delayed for three hours because of bad weather, so we had to wait at the airport. She prepared a delicious meal for dinner, including rice, vegetables, and grilled fish. In the morning, I like to drink a cup of hot tea while reading the news. The museum we visited had many interesting exhibits about ancient history and art.

Exercise 2: Reading Long Sentences Aloud The weather today is very nice, and I am planning to go for a walk in the park with my friend. Yesterday, I went to the supermarket to buy some fresh vegetables, but I forgot to bring my shopping list. Learning a new language can be challenging, but practicing every day will help improve your skills quickly. After finishing my work, I enjoy reading books and listening to music before going to sleep. I have always wanted to travel to different countries and experience new cultures around the world.

Title: The Power of Words Words can lift, words can break, Words can give and words can take. A simple “hello” can make a friend, A kind “I’m sorry” helps wounds mend. Speak with wisdom, speak with care, Every word is light or air. Once you say it, it will stay, So choose your words in the best way. Vocabulary Words Lift – To raise up Mend – To fix or heal Wisdom – Deep knowledge Care – Thoughtfulness, kindness Choose – To select something

Rise and Shine Each morning brings a brand-new start, A chance to heal a weary heart. The sun will rise, the night will fade, Embrace the light, don’t be afraid. The road ahead may twist and turn, But every step will help you learn. So rise and shine, embrace the day, Let your dreams show you the way. Vocabulary Words: Weary – Very tired Embrace – To accept warmly Fade – To slowly disappear Twist – To bend or curve Ahead – In front, forward

The Voice Within Listen closely, hear the sound, The voice within is strong, profound. It whispers dreams, it sings with grace, It carries light to every place. Doubt may try to pull you down, But rise again, don’t wear a frown. Trust yourself, stand proud and tall, Your inner voice can conquer all. Vocabulary Words: Whisper – To speak softly Profound – Deep and meaningful Grace – Elegance or beauty in movement Doubt – Uncertainty or lack of confidence Conquer – To overcome or defeat

The Journey of a Dreamer A dream is like a tiny seed, It only grows with love and need. You water it with hope each day, And guide it through the stormy way. At times, the path may not seem clear, But keep on going, hold no fear. For every step, both small and grand, Will lead you to the dream you planned. Vocabulary Words: Seed – The small part of a plant that grows Stormy – Full of storms, rough or difficult Path – A way or route to follow Grand – Large, great, or impressive Planned – Thought out ahead of time

The Strength in You You are stronger than you know, Like rivers fierce, like winds that blow. Through every challenge, through each fight, You shine with courage, bold and bright. Do not fear the path ahead, Let go of worries, leave your dread. For in your heart, a fire burns, A strength that grows as the world turns. Vocabulary Words: Fierce – Very strong or intense Challenge – A difficult task Courage – Strength to face fear Dread – A strong fear of something Burns – To be on fire

The Magic of Words Words can heal, words can cheer, Words can wipe away a tear. A simple "thanks," a kind "hello," Can spread a warmth that all will know. Choose them well, use them wise, For words can lift or break the skies. They shape our world, they build our days, So speak with love in all your ways. Vocabulary Words: Heal – To make better Cheer – To bring happiness Wipe – To remove or clean Spread – To move or cover a space Shape – To form or create

The Road Ahead The road ahead is long and wide, With hills to climb and turns to guide. Each step you take, though slow or fast, Will lead you forward, not the past. No need to fear, no need to hide, For strength and hope walk by your side. Embrace the path, embrace the view, For every step builds something new. Vocabulary Words: Ahead – In front, moving forward Guide – To lead or show the way Climb – To go up Embrace – To accept with warmth View – What you see

The Echo of Time Time moves swiftly, like a stream, Flowing fast, like a fleeting dream. Moments pass, they come, they go, Like whispers lost in winds that blow. Hold them close, yet let them fly, Like birds that dance across the sky. For time won’t wait, it moves ahead, So live each day with hope, not dread. Vocabulary Words: Swiftly – Quickly Stream – A small river Fleeting – Lasting for a short time Whispers – Soft voices or sounds Dread – A strong fear

The Fire Within A tiny spark, a burning light, Can shine the brightest in the night. No storm, no wind, no rain so strong, Can dim the fire that burns so long. Hold your courage, guard your flame, Let no one ever dim your name. For those who rise, who stand so tall, Will never fear the hardest fall. Vocabulary Words: Spark – A small flame or idea Dim – To make less bright Flame – Fire, passion Courage – Strength to face fear Guard – To protect

The Beauty of Kindness A word so small, a touch so light, Can turn the darkness into bright. A gentle smile, a helping hand, Can make the world more soft, more grand. Kindness lingers, kindness stays, It echoes through the longest days. No act is lost, no gift too small, For kindness lifts and heals us all. Vocabulary Words: Gentle – Soft, kind Linger – To stay for a while Echo – A repeating sound Gift – A present or special act Heal – To make better

The River and the Stone A river flows, it moves, it bends, It never stops, it never ends. The rocks may try to block its way, Yet still it carves a path each day. Like rivers, life will twist and turn, Through trials, lessons we will learn. Be strong, be patient, stand your ground, For even stones can be worn down. Vocabulary Words: Bend – To curve Block – To stop movement Carve – To shape or cut into something Trials – Challenges, difficulties Ground – The earth or foundation

🌿 The Echo of Dreams In the silent hush of midnight’s glow, Whispers of dreams begin to flow. They weave through time, both old and new, Painting the sky in shades of blue. Each echo calls a heart to chase, A fleeting wish, a boundless space. And those who dare to heed its call, Will find their souls will never fall. 🔹 Vocabulary Words: Hush – a quiet stillness Weave – to form by combining parts Fleeting – lasting for a very short time Boundless – without limits or end Heed – to pay attention to

🌊 The Ocean’s Song The waves embrace the golden shore, A rhythmic dance forevermore. Their whispers tell of lands unseen, Of sunlit paths and waters clean. The tides may rise, the winds may change, Yet still they hum a tune so strange. For every crest, a fall must be, Yet in the depths, there’s poetry. 🔹 Vocabulary Words: Embrace – to hold tightly Rhythmic – having a steady beat or flow Unseen – not visible or noticed Tides – the rise and fall of the sea Crest – the top of a wave

🌙 Beneath the Moon’s Light The silver moon on velvet skies, A lantern bright in heaven’s eyes. It watches o’er the restless seas, And whispers secrets to the breeze. Beneath its glow, the world is still, As time bends softly to its will. And though the dawn may chase it far, It lingers in each dreaming star. 🔹 Vocabulary Words: Velvet – soft and smooth fabric Lantern – a light enclosed in glass Restless – unable to be still or quiet Breeze – a soft, gentle wind Lingers – stays for a long time

🔥 The Fire Within A spark ignites within the soul, A silent flame beyond control. It yearns to dance, to rise, to burn, To seek, to chase, to twist and turn. No wind nor storm can snuff it out, No shadow casts the seed of doubt. For those who dare, for those who strive, This fire keeps the heart alive. 🔹 Vocabulary Words: Ignites – catches fire Yearns – deeply desires something Snuff – to put out a flame Strive – to work hard for something Doubt – uncertainty or hesitation

🌹 The Garden of Time A petal falls, so soft, so light, A fleeting kiss of pink and white. The seasons shift, the blossoms fade, Yet memories in shade are laid. For time’s a garden, vast and deep, Where echoes of the past still sleep. And those who walk its winding way, Will find their hearts in bloom to stay. 🔹 Vocabulary Words: Petal – a delicate part of a flower Fleeting – lasting for a short time Blossoms – flowers in bloom Vast – very large or endless Winding – twisting and turning

🌿 The Wind’s Secret The wind it whispers, soft and low, Through ancient trees, it starts to blow. It sings of love, it hums of pain, Of golden fields and falling rain. It carries tales from shore to shore, A wandering song forevermore. Yet though it speaks, none hear its voice— A fleeting ghost, a silent choice. 🔹 Vocabulary Words: Whispers – speaks very softly Ancient – very old Hums – makes a low continuous sound Fleeting – lasting for only a short time Wandering – moving without a clear direction

🌊 River of Time A river flows both fast and slow, A winding path where memories grow. It carves the earth, it shapes the land, With patient waves and gentle hands. We watch it pass, we watch it gleam, A liquid thread that weaves a dream. And though it seems to drift away, Its echoes in our hearts will stay. 🔹 Vocabulary Words: Winding – curving and twisting Carves – cuts or shapes something Gleam – to shine softly Thread – a thin, continuous line Drift – to move slowly without control

🌙 A Night to Remember The sky is draped in velvet black, With silver stars upon its back. The moonlight hums a lullaby, As dreams take flight and spirits sigh. A moment still, the world at rest, A whispered wish, a heart confessed. And though the night will fade to day, Its magic never drifts away. 🔹 Vocabulary Words: Draped – covered with soft fabric or material Lullaby – a soft song to help someone sleep Confessed – admitted or revealed something Fade – to disappear slowly Magic – something enchanting or mysterious

🔥 The Heart of Fire A fire burns, untamed, untold, A silent spark, a blaze of gold. It yearns, it leaps, it dares to grow, A passion fierce, a steady glow. No storm can quench, no tide can break, The will within that none can shake. For in the heart where embers lie, The dreamer’s flame will never die. 🔹 Vocabulary Words: Untamed – wild and not controlled Blaze – a bright and strong fire Quench – to put out a fire or satisfy thirst Embers – glowing pieces of burning wood Flame – the visible part of fire

🌹 The Road Ahead The road ahead is long and wide, With hills to climb and waves to ride. Each step we take, each path we choose, A tale to gain, a fear to lose. Through storm and sun, through dark and light, We march with hope, we chase the night. For those who walk, for those who try, The road will rise, the stars will guide. 🔹 Vocabulary Words: Ahead – in front or in the future Climb – to go upward Tale – a story or adventure Chase – to follow or run after something Guide – to lead or show the way