A1 · Beginner · Skills · 69 words · ~2 min read
🚗 A First Driving Lesson
Language focus: can / can’t · ability & imperatives
Today is Ben’s first driving lesson. He is nervous but excited. His instructor, Kate, is calm and very friendly.
“First, put on your seatbelt,” says Kate. “Now press the pedal slowly.” The car starts to move. Ben can drive, but he can’t go fast yet.
“Slow down at the corner,” says Kate. Ben turns carefully. At the end, Kate smiles. “Well done! You can drive well for a beginner.”
Key vocabulary (8 words)
- lessonnoun
- A period of time when you learn something.
- instructornoun
- A person who teaches a practical skill.
- seatbeltnoun
- A strap that keeps you safe in a car.
- pedalnoun
- A part you press with your foot to make a car go or stop.
- mirrornoun
- Glass that shows what is behind you.
- beginnernoun
- A person who is starting to learn something.
- nervousadjective
- Worried and a little afraid.
- carefuladjective
- Giving attention so you do not make a mistake.
Phrasal verbs in this story
- slow down — To slow down means to move more slowly.
Comprehension quiz
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What is happening today?
- Ben’s first driving lesson
- A party
- A test at school
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Ben’s first driving lesson
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How does Ben feel?
- Bored
- Nervous but excited
- Angry
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Nervous but excited
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What does he put on first?
- His seatbelt
- His hat
- His gloves
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His seatbelt
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“Slow down” means to…
- go more slowly
- stop the engine
- turn around
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go more slowly
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“He can drive but can’t go fast” shows…
- ability
- the past
- a wish
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ability
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