A1 · Beginner · Shopping · 73 words · ~2 min read

🧺 A Saturday at the Weekend Market

Language focus: Countable / uncountable · some, any, how much

On Saturday, Leo visits the weekend market. Every stall has got fresh fruit and vegetables. He carries a big basket and picks out the best apples.

“How much are the apples? Are they ripe?” Leo asks. The seller puts them on the scales. “They are ripe and sweet,” she says.

Leo finds a good bargain: a lot of fruit for two pounds. He pays and gets some change. There aren’t any apples left!

Key vocabulary (8 words)

stallnoun
A small open shop or table at a market.
freshadjective
New and not old; just picked or made.
vegetablesnoun
Plants such as carrots and onions that we eat.
basketnoun
A container with a handle for carrying things.
scalesnoun
A machine that tells you how heavy something is.
ripeadjective
Ready to eat; soft and sweet.
bargainnoun
Something good that you buy for a low price.
changenoun
The money you get back when you pay too much.

Phrasal verbs in this story

  • pick out — To pick out means to choose something from a group.

Comprehension quiz

  1. When does Leo go to the market?

    • Saturday
    • Monday
    • Wednesday
    Show answer

    Saturday

  2. What does Leo carry?

    • A basket
    • A suitcase
    • A lantern
    Show answer

    A basket

  3. “How much…?” asks about the…

    • price
    • colour
    • name
    Show answer

    price

  4. The apples are…

    • ripe and sweet
    • green and hard
    • very old
    Show answer

    ripe and sweet

  5. “Pick out” means to…

    • choose
    • drop
    • sell
    Show answer

    choose

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