A1 · Beginner · Market · 70 words · ~2 min read

💐 A Morning at the Flower Market

Language focus: Present Simple · this / these & colours

On Sunday morning, Grandma and Leo visit a traditional flower market. The stalls are full of bright, fresh flowers, and the air smells sweet.

“I like these yellow tulips,” says Leo. “And I love that red rose,” says Grandma. They look at the soft petals and the lovely colours.

The seller wraps up a beautiful bunch in brown paper. Grandma pays, and they walk home together with their fragrant flowers.

Key vocabulary (8 words)

tulipnoun
A colourful spring flower shaped like a cup.
rosenoun
A flower with a sweet smell and a thorny stem.
bunchnoun
A group of flowers held or tied together.
petalnoun
One of the soft, coloured parts of a flower.
fragrantadjective
Having a pleasant, sweet smell.
stallnoun
A small open shop or table at a market.
brightadjective
Full of strong, light colour.
sellernoun
A person who sells things.

Phrasal verbs in this story

  • wrap up — To wrap up means to cover something in paper or cloth.

Comprehension quiz

  1. When do they visit the market?

    • Sunday morning
    • Monday night
    • Friday
    Show answer

    Sunday morning

  2. Where are Grandma and Leo?

    • A library
    • A flower market
    • A station
    Show answer

    A flower market

  3. Which flowers does Leo like?

    • Red roses
    • White lilies
    • Yellow tulips
    Show answer

    Yellow tulips

  4. The seller ___ the flowers.

    • eats
    • wraps up
    • drops
    Show answer

    wraps up

  5. “Wrap up” means to…

    • cover in paper
    • run fast
    • pay money
    Show answer

    cover in paper

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