Reading - Small Joys: The Little Things That Make Us Happy

Read the text and complete the activities below.

Life is full of big moments, but small things make us very happy too. In the morning, many people love the smell of fresh coffee. Waking up and seeing the sun in the window is also a great feeling. A quiet breakfast with warm bread and butter starts the day well.

In the afternoon, different things bring joy. Playing with a happy dog or a lazy cat is wonderful. Many people like walking in the park and looking at the green trees. Listening to your favorite song on the radio can make you smile after a long day at work or school.

At night, the little things help us relax. Talking to a good friend on the phone is very special. Reading a fun book in a comfortable chair is another small joy. Finally, going to sleep in a warm and soft bed is the perfect end to a happy day.

ACTIVITIES

Exercise 1: Reading Comprehension

Choose the correct option according to the text.

1. What do many people love in the morning?

a) The smell of fresh coffee

b) Going to school

c) Reading a big book

2. What makes a good breakfast, according to the text?

a) Cold pizza

b) Warm bread and butter

c) Orange juice and cake

3. What is wonderful to do in the afternoon?

a) Sleeping in a soft bed

b) Working for a long time

c) Playing with a dog or cat

4. What can make you smile after work or school?

a) Waking up early

b) Listening to your favorite song

c) Making dinner

5. What is a special thing to do at night?

a) Talking to a good friend on the phone

b) Walking in the park alone

c) Drinking fresh coffee

Exercise 2: True, False, or Not Given

Read the sentences and choose True (T), False (F), or Not Given (NG) if the text doesn't talk about it.

1. Seeing the sun in the morning is a great feeling.

True

False

Not Given

2. People only like walking in the park when it is hot outside.

True

False

Not Given

3. The text says that watching a movie is a small joy.

True

False

Not Given

4. Reading a fun book helps us relax at night.

True

False

Not Given

5. Going to sleep in a cold bed is the perfect end to the day.

True

False

Not Given

Exercise 3: Gap Fill

Drag and drop the words from the box to complete the sentences.

night

song

happy

morning

friend

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, people like the smell of fresh coffee.

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on the phone is very special.