Here are some longer texts about British life for absolute beginners, focusing on simple language, present simple tense, and basic verbs.
1. Life in London
London is the capital city of the United Kingdom. It is a big and busy city. Many people live and work in London. There are many famous places in London. People visit Big Ben, the Tower of London, and Buckingham Palace. The Queen of England lives in Buckingham Palace. In London, you can see red buses and black taxis everywhere. The weather is often rainy, but people still enjoy walking in the parks. On weekends, people like to go shopping or visit museums. The British Museum is very popular. Life in London is fast and exciting.
Questions
- Is London a big city?
- Do people visit London?
- Does the Queen live in London?
- Are the buses in London red?
- Do people like London?
2. The British Weather
The weather in the UK changes a lot. In the morning, it is often cloudy. At noon, the sun comes out, and it is warm. But sometimes, in the evening, it rains. People always talk about the weather in Britain. They say, “Is it going to rain today?” or “It is cold today, isn’t it?” In winter, it is cold and wet. People wear coats and scarves. In summer, it is warm, but not too hot. People like to go to the beach in summer. The British weather is never boring!
Questions
- Is it cold in Britain?
- Does it rain in the UK?
- Do people talk about the weather?
- Is summer hot in Britain?
- Do people wear coats in winter?
3. British Food
In Britain, people eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast is in the morning. People often eat toast, eggs, and cereal. Some people drink tea, and others drink coffee. Lunch is in the middle of the day. People have sandwiches, soup, or salad. Dinner is in the evening. Some people eat fish and chips, a very popular British food. Others like meat, potatoes, and vegetables. On Sundays, many families have a special dinner called a Sunday roast. It has meat, vegetables, and Yorkshire pudding. People love to drink tea in Britain. They drink tea in the morning, afternoon, and evening.
Questions
- Do British people eat breakfast?
- Is tea popular in Britain?
- Do people eat fish and chips?
- Is Sunday roast a British meal?
- Do people drink tea in the afternoon?
4. British Schools
Children in Britain go to school when they are five years old. They go to school from Monday to Friday. School starts at 9 a.m. and finishes at 3 p.m. Children study subjects like English, maths, science, and history. They also have PE, where they play sports. At lunchtime, children eat in the school canteen. Some children bring lunch from home. In British schools, children wear uniforms. The uniforms are different for each school. After school, children do homework or play with friends. On weekends, they relax and enjoy free time with their families.
Questions
- Do children go to school in Britain?
- Are there many students in school?
- Do children wear uniforms?
- Is school open on weekends?
- Do children learn English in school?
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See also: A1 Test in English