Greeting & Goodbyes

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Learn basic English greetings and goodbyes with this simple A1 story. Practice saying hello, good morning, and see you later!

Parts

• Part_number: 1
  Text:

  "Good morning," says the teacher. "Good morning," the students say. A new student walks into the room. He is nervous. "Hello, I am Mr. Smith," the teacher says. "What is your name?" The boy looks up. "Hi, I am Leo," he says. "You are very welcome here, Leo," says Mr. Smith. Leo smiles. It is his first day at the new school. He sits down next to a girl. "Hello, I am Mia," she whispers. "Nice to meet you," Leo whispers back. The class begins. Leo is happy. He has a new teacher and a new friend.

  Vocabulary_explanations

  Good morning: A polite way to say hello to someone early in the day.

  Teacher: A person who helps students learn at school.

  Students: People who are studying at a school.

  Walks: Moves forward on foot.

  Nervous: Feeling worried or a little scared about something new.

  Hello: A common word used to greet someone.

  I am: Used to talk about yourself (first person).

  You are: Used to talk to the person you are speaking with (second person).

  Whispers: Speaks very quietly so other people cannot hear.

  Nice to meet you: A friendly phrase used when you are introduced to someone for the first time.
  Questions:

  • Question: What does the teacher say first?
    Options:

    • A) Good morning
    • B) See you later
    • C) Goodbye
    Answer: A) Good morning
  • Question: Who is the new student?
    Options:

    • A) Mr. Smith
    • B) Mia
    • C) Leo
    Answer: C) Leo
  • Question: Leo is sad on his first day.
    Options:

    • True
    • False
    Answer: False
• Part_number: 2
  Text:

  It is time for lunch. Leo and Mia walk to the cafeteria. "Hi, Leo," says a boy. "I am Tom. How are you?" Leo is surprised. "Hello, Tom. I am fine, thank you. How are you?" Tom smiles. "I am great!" They sit at a big table. "This is a big school," Leo says. "Yes, it is," Mia says. They eat sandwiches and apples. They talk about their favorite games. "You are funny, Leo," Tom says. Leo is very happy. He likes his new friends. Lunch is fun. Now, it is time to go back to class.

  Vocabulary_explanations

  Lunch: A meal eaten in the middle of the day.

  Cafeteria: A large room in a school where students eat food.

  Hi: A casual and friendly way to say hello.

  How are you: A question used to ask about someone's feelings or health.

  Surprised: Feeling shocked because something unexpected happened.

  Fine: Feeling good or okay.

  Thank you: A polite phrase used to show you are grateful.

  Great: Feeling very good or excellent.

  Funny: Making people smile or laugh.

  Friends: People you know well and like a lot.
  Questions:

  • Question: Where do Leo and Mia go?
    Options:

    • A) To the park
    • B) To the cafeteria
    • C) To the library
    Answer: B) To the cafeteria
  • Question: What does Tom say to ask about Leo's feelings?
    Options:

    • A) Good morning
    • B) Goodbye
    • C) How are you?
    Answer: C) How are you?
  • Question: Leo and his friends eat pizza.
    Options:

    • True
    • False
    Answer: False
• Part_number: 3
  Text:

  The school day is over. It is time to go home. The students pack their bags. "Goodbye, class," says Mr. Smith. "Goodbye, Mr. Smith," the students say. Leo walks outside with Mia and Tom. "See you later, Leo," Tom says. "Yes, see you tomorrow," Mia says. "Bye, Mia. Bye, Tom," Leo says. He waves his hand. His mother is waiting for him. "Hello, Leo. How was your day?" she asks. "It was great, Mom. I am very happy," he says. They walk home together. Leo is excited for school tomorrow.

  Vocabulary_explanations

  Over: Finished or ended.

  Go home: To return to the house where you live.

  Pack: To put things into a bag or box.

  Bags: Things used to carry books and other items.

  Goodbye: A word used when you are leaving someone.

  Outside: Not inside a building; in the open air.

  See you later: A friendly way to say goodbye to someone you will meet again.

  Tomorrow: The day after today.

  Bye: A short, informal way to say goodbye.

  Waves: Moves a hand from side to side to say hello or goodbye.
  Questions:

  • Question: What do the students do when the day is over?
    Options:

    • A) Pack their bags
    • B) Eat lunch
    • C) Play games
    Answer: A) Pack their bags
  • Question: What does Tom say to Leo at the end of the day?
    Options:

    • A) Good morning
    • B) Hello
    • C) See you later
    Answer: C) See you later
  • Question: Leo tells his mother his day was bad.
    Options:

    • True
    • False
    Answer: False