Reading Skills in English
Tom's Life
1.1
Tom is 35 years old and single. He lives in a big city. The city is noisy, crowded, and full of traffic. Tom does not really like his life in the city. He feels tired and lonely when he goes home at night to an empty apartment. He thinks he needs a change. He wants something different. The air in the city is dirty, and there are not very many green spaces with grass and trees. At night, he can’t see the stars. Tom decides to move to a new place where he can start a new life. He thinks about moving to the country. (Reading Level: A-2)
Vocabulary
change: something different
country: a place outside of the city, usually the country.
crowded: too many people
decide: choose; plan to take action
empty: no things, no people
single: unmarried
spaces: places; open areas
Questions
- How old is Tom?
- Is he happy?
- Is he married?
- Where does he live?
- Does he want to stay there?