Beginner .-Reading

My name is Nestor. I live in a house by the water. I sit by the water each day.

I take my bag there with me. In it, I pack a book, a blanket, a chair, and a basket of food.

Where does Nestor live?

• in a farm

• in the village

• in a house by the water

• in the city

My name is Nestor. I live in a house by the water. I sit by the water each day.

I take my bag there with me. In it, I pack a book, a blanket, a chair, and a basket of food.

What does Nestor do everyday?

• play by the water

• run by the water

• swim in the water

• sit by the water

I walk down my back steps and sit in the same spot along the grass. When I go out to the water in the morning, I am alone. I hear the water. I see the boats. I feel calm. It is the part of the day I like best.

Does he always sit in the same spot along the grass?

• Yes, he is

• Yes, he does

• No, she isn't

• No, he doesn't

I walk down my back steps and sit in the same spot along the grass. When I go out to the water in the morning, I am alone. I hear the water. I see the boats. I feel calm. It is the part of the day I like best.

What is the part of the day that he like best?

• in the afternoon

• at noon

• in the evening

• in the morning

I walk down my back steps and sit in the same spot along the grass. When I go out to the water in the morning, I am alone. I hear the water. I see the boats. I feel calm. It is the part of the day I like best.

What is the meaning of alone?

• with many friends

• with two friends

• no friends at all

• with some friends

Later, some children come to play by the water. It is afternoon. I hear them laughing. I see them play ball. “Nestor, Nestor!” the children yell when they see me on the beach. I wave and smile. “Play ball with us, Nestor!” the children shout. “No, thanks,” I say. "I am too old to play ball. I walk with a cane and my hands are no longer good at catching." I try to read my book, but it is hard with cane and my hands are no longer good at catching." I try to read my book, but it is hard with all the noise.

Here are what the children are doing, except:

• laughing

• playing ball

• diving

• shouting

Later, some children come to play by the water. It is afternoon. I hear them laughing. I see them play ball. “Nestor, Nestor!” the children yell when they see me on the beach. I wave and smile. “Play ball with us, Nestor!” the children shout. “No, thanks,” I say. "I am too old to play ball. I walk with a cane and my hands are no longer good at catching." I try to read my book, but it is hard with cane and my hands are no longer good at catching." I try to read my book, but it is hard with all the noise.

Why do the children yell at Nestor?

• Because they are happy

• Because they want to swim

• Because they want Nestor to play the ball with them

• Because Nestor is sitting by the water

Later, some children come to play by the water. It is afternoon. I hear them laughing. I see them play ball. “Nestor, Nestor!” the children yell when they see me on the beach. I wave and smile. “Play ball with us, Nestor!” the children shout. “No, thanks,” I say. "I am too old to play ball. I walk with a cane and my hands are no longer good at catching." I try to read my book, but it is hard with cane and my hands are no longer good at catching." I try to read my book, but it is hard with all the noise.

Does Nestor want to play the ball with the children?

• Yes, he does

• No, he doesn't

• Maybe

• impossible

I watch mothers and fathers fish along the shore. I am happy. I hear the water. I see the boats. I eat my lunch. Later, the sky gets dark. I gather all of my things and go back to the house. I get in bed. I hear the water through my open window. The sound puts me to sleep.

When does Nestor go home?

• in the morning

• when the sun shines

• when the sky gets dark

• in the evening

I watch mothers and fathers fish along the shore. I am happy. I hear the water. I see the boats. I eat my lunch. Later, the sky gets dark. I gather all of my things and go back to the house. I get in bed. I hear the water through my open window. The sound puts me to sleep.

What makes Nestor sleep?

• because of tired

• the sound of water

• because it is night

• because the window is open