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The Big Family Photo

Today is a special day for Eren. His whole family is coming to his grandparents’ house. They want to take a big family photo.

Eren is very excited.

His grandmother opens the door.

“Welcome!” she says.

Eren gives her a hug.

“Hello, Grandma!”

His grandfather is in the garden.

“Hi, Grandpa!” Eren says.

His grandfather smiles.

“It is good to see you.”

Soon, more people arrive.

A blue car stops in front of the house.

“Look!” Eren says. “My uncle is here!”

His uncle gets out of the car.

“Hello, everyone!”

Next to him is Eren’s aunt.

She is carrying a big chocolate cake.

“I made this for today,” she says.

“Thank you, Aunt Aylin!” Eren says happily.

Then two children jump out of the car.

“They are my cousins,” Eren says proudly.

“This is my cousin Deniz. He is ten years old.”

“And this is my cousin Elif. She is seven.”

Deniz loves football.

Elif loves drawing pictures.

Everyone goes inside the house.

Eren’s mother is making tea in the kitchen.

His father is helping Grandpa in the garden.

His aunt cuts the cake.

His uncle tells funny stories.

Everyone laughs.

Eren feels happy.

“I have a big family,” he says.

After lunch, Grandma brings an old photo album.

“There are many family photos here,” she says.

Eren looks at the pictures.

“This is my mother when she was a little girl.”

“This is my father when he was a student.”

“This is Uncle Ahmet.”

“This is Aunt Aylin.”

“There are my grandparents!”

Eren smiles.

“They all look so young!”

Grandpa laughs.

“Time goes very fast.”

Suddenly, Grandma has an idea.

“Now it is time for a new family photo!”

Everyone goes into the garden.

Grandpa puts the camera on a chair.

The camera has a timer.

“Hurry!” he says.

Everyone stands together.

Grandma and Grandpa stand in the middle.

Eren stands between his two cousins.

His mother and father stand behind him.

His aunt and uncle smile at the camera.

“Ready?” Grandpa asks.

“Yes!” everyone answers.

Click!

The camera takes the picture.

Eren looks at the photo.

He smiles.

“This is my family,” he says proudly.

“My grandparents, my parents, my aunt, my uncle, my cousins, and me.”

Grandma puts her arm around him.

“A family is full of love,” she says.

Eren nods.

“I am lucky,” he says. “I have a wonderful family.”

📚 Vocabulary

Word	Turkish
special	özel
excited	heyecanlı
photo album	fotoğraf albümü
garden	bahçe
proudly	gururla
carefully	dikkatlice
young	genç
laugh	gülmek
timer	zamanlayıcı
lucky	şanslı

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Members Vocabulary

English	Türkçe
Family	Aile
Mother	Anne
Father	Baba
Parents	Anne ve baba / Ebeveynler
Brother	Erkek kardeş
Sister	Kız kardeş
Sibling	Kardeş (cinsiyet belirtmez)
Son	Oğul
Daughter	Kız evlat
Child	Çocuk
Children	Çocuklar
Baby	Bebek
Grandmother (Grandma)	Büyükanne (Anneanne/Babaanne)
Grandfather (Grandpa)	Büyükbaba (Dede)
Grandparents	Büyükanne ve büyükbaba
Grandson	Erkek torun
Granddaughter	Kız torun
Grandchild	Torun
Aunt	Hala / Teyze / Yenge
Uncle	Amca / Dayı / Enişte
Cousin	Kuzen
Nephew	Erkek yeğen
Niece	Kız yeğen
Husband	Koca / Eş
Wife	Karı / Eş
Relative	Akraba
Stepmother	Üvey anne
Stepfather	Üvey baba
Foster mother	Koruyucu anne
Foster father	Koruyucu baba

✍️ Exercise 1 – Match the Words

Match the English words with their Turkish meanings.

English	Turkish
1. special	a. dikkatlice
2. excited	b. genç
3. proudly	c. bahçe
4. carefully	d. gururla
5. garden	e. özel
6. young	f. zamanlayıcı
7. timer	g. fotoğraf albümü
8. photo album	h. gülmek
9. laugh	ı. şanslı
10. lucky	i. heyecanlı

✍️ Exercise 2 – Fill in the Blanks

Choose the correct word.

(grandparents – cake – football – garden – cousins – photo album – tea – camera – lucky – stories)

Grandma brings an old __________.
Eren’s father helps Grandpa in the __________.
Aunt Aylin brings a chocolate __________.
Deniz loves playing __________.
Eren has two __________.
Eren’s mother makes __________.
Grandpa puts the __________ on a chair.
Uncle Ahmet tells funny __________.
Eren feels __________ because he has a wonderful family.
Eren visits his __________.

✍️ Exercise 3 – True or False

Write True or False.

Eren visits his grandparents. _______
His aunt brings a chocolate cake. _______
Deniz loves drawing pictures. _______
Elif loves football. _______
Grandpa works in the garden. _______
Grandma brings an old photo album. _______
The family takes a new family photo. _______
Eren is unhappy at the end of the story. _______

✍️ Exercise 4 – Answer the Questions

Answer the questions in complete sentences.

Where does Eren go?
Who makes tea?
What does Aunt Aylin bring?
What does Deniz love?
What does Elif love?
What does Grandma bring after lunch?
Where does the family take a photo?
Why is Eren happy?

✍️ Exercise 5 – Complete the Sentences

Complete the sentences.

Eren visits his __________________.
Grandpa works in the __________________.
Aunt Aylin makes a __________________ cake.
Deniz loves __________________.
Elif loves __________________.
Grandma has an old __________________.
The family goes into the __________________.
Grandpa puts the camera on a __________________.
The camera has a __________________.
Eren says, “I have a wonderful __________________.”

✍️ Exercise 6 – Unscramble the Words

Put the letters in the correct order.

htemor → __________
fhtaer → __________
ragnmda → __________
nelcu → __________
ntua → __________
snicou → __________
dargen → __________
hotop → __________
mlabiu → __________
ykcul → __________

✍️ Exercise 7 – Write About Your Family

Answer the questions.

How many people are there in your family?
Do you have any brothers or sisters?
Who is the oldest person in your family?
Do you visit your grandparents?
What do you like to do with your family?

✅ Answer Key

Exercise 1

1-e
2-i
3-d
4-a
5-c
6-b
7-f
8-g
9-h
10-ı

Exercise 2

photo album
garden
cake
football
cousins
tea
camera
stories
lucky
grandparents

Exercise 3

True
True
False
False
True
True
True
False

Exercise 4 (Sample Answers)

He goes to his grandparents’ house.
Eren’s mother makes tea.
She brings a chocolate cake.
He loves football.
She loves drawing pictures.
She brings an old photo album.
They take a photo in the garden.
Because he has a wonderful family.

Exercise 5

grandparents
garden
chocolate
football
drawing pictures
photo album
garden
chair
timer
family

Exercise 6

mother
father
grandma
uncle
aunt
cousin
garden
photo
album
lucky

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July 20, 2026

Elektrik Kesintisi!

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The Power Went Out

It was a rainy Friday evening in Istanbul. Dark clouds were covering the sky, and strong wind was blowing through the streets. Most people were hurrying home after work because they did not want to get wet.

Murat was driving home from his office. He was listening to the radio while the rain was hitting the windows of his car. Traffic was moving slowly because many drivers were being careful on the wet roads. At the same time, his wife, Elif, was preparing dinner at home. She was cooking tomato soup, and delicious smells were filling the kitchen. Their ten-year-old son, Can, was sitting in the living room. He was doing his homework while his favorite music was playing quietly in the background.

Everything seemed normal.

Suddenly, there was a loud sound outside. A bright flash of lightning lit up the sky, and a few seconds later, the electricity went out. The whole apartment became dark.

“Oh no!” Can shouted.

Elif looked around the kitchen. She could not see anything. She was trying to find her phone, but it was difficult in the dark. At the same time, Murat was still driving. The traffic lights were no longer working, and the streets were becoming more crowded. Some drivers were honking because nobody knew whose turn it was to go.

Murat called Elif.

“Are you all right?”

“Yes, we’re fine,” she answered.

“The power went out a minute ago.”

“I’m on my way home. Be careful.”

“We will.”

After the call, Elif found a flashlight in the kitchen drawer. While she was looking for candles, Can was standing near the window and watching the heavy rain. The whole neighborhood looked different without electricity. Some people were talking outside, while others were using the flashlights on their phones.

A few minutes later, someone knocked on the apartment door.

It was their elderly neighbor, Mrs. Aylin.

“I wanted to check if you were okay,” she said with a smile. “I have some extra candles if you need them.”

“Thank you very much,” Elif replied. “That’s very kind of you.”

While they were talking, Can brought another chair for Mrs. Aylin. Soon, they were sitting together in the living room. Since there was no television or internet, they started chatting instead.

Mrs. Aylin told funny stories about her childhood.

“When I was young,” she said, “power cuts happened much more often. We didn’t have smartphones or tablets. We played games, told stories, and spent time together.”

Can smiled.

“That actually sounds fun.”

About twenty minutes later, Murat finally arrived home. He was carrying a small bag from the bakery.

“I thought we might need something sweet,” he said.

Inside the bag were fresh pastries. Everyone laughed happily. They were eating pastries and drinking hot tea while the rain was continuing outside. The apartment felt warm even without electricity.

Can looked around the room.

“I think this is better than watching TV,” he said.

His parents smiled.

Just then, the lights suddenly came back on. The television turned on by itself, and the internet router started blinking again.

“Finally!” Murat said.

But nobody reached for the remote control.

Instead, they continued talking and laughing together for another hour. They realized something important that evening. Sometimes, when technology stops working, people start connecting with each other again.

When Can went to bed that night, he thought about the evening.

The power outage had been unexpected, but it had also given his family something special: time together.

Sometimes, a small problem can create a wonderful memory.

📚 Vocabulary

English	Turkish	Example Sentence
power outage	elektrik kesintisi	The power outage lasted for two hours.
lightning	şimşek	A bright lightning lit up the sky.
thunder	gök gürültüsü	We heard loud thunder during the storm.
flashlight	el feneri	She found a flashlight in the kitchen drawer.
candle	mum	They lit a candle because it was dark.
crowded	kalabalık	The streets became crowded after work.
honk	korna çalmak	Some drivers started to honk loudly.
neighborhood	mahalle	The whole neighborhood was dark.
bakery	fırın	Deniz bought fresh pastries from the bakery.
pastry	poğaça / hamur işi	We ate warm pastries with tea.
router	modem / yönlendirici	The internet router started blinking again.
connect	bağ kurmak	Stories help people connect with each other.
unexpected	beklenmedik	The power outage was unexpected.
memory	anı	It became a wonderful family memory.
continue	devam etmek	They continued talking for another hour.

📝 Comprehension Questions

Why was the traffic moving slowly?
What was Elif cooking before the electricity went out?
What was Can doing in the living room?
Why couldn’t Elif find her phone easily?
Who came to visit the family during the power outage?
What did Mrs. Aylin bring with her?
What stories did Mrs. Aylin tell?
What did Deniz buy from the bakery?
Why didn’t the family watch TV after the electricity came back?
What lesson did Can learn that evening?

✍️ Fill in the Blanks

Choose the correct word.

(power outage – flashlight – candles – bakery – traffic)

Elif found a __________ in the kitchen drawer.
Deniz stopped at the __________ on his way home.
The __________ was moving very slowly because of the rain.
Mrs. Aylin brought extra __________ for the family.
The __________ made the whole apartment dark.

Answers

flashlight
bakery
traffic
candles
power outage

🔄 Past Continuous Practice

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb.

Murat __________ (drive) home.
Elif __________ (cook) tomato soup.
Can __________ (do) his homework.
The rain __________ (fall) heavily.
People __________ (hurry) home after work.
Some drivers __________ (honk) their horns.
Mrs. Aylin __________ (tell) funny stories.
The family __________ (drink) tea together.

Answers

was driving
was cooking
was doing
was falling
were hurrying
were honking
was telling
were drinking

🇹🇷 Translation Practice

İngilizceye çevirin.

Elektrikler aniden kesildi.
Elif mutfakta akşam yemeği hazırlıyordu.
Can pencerenin yanında duruyordu.
Dışarıda şiddetli yağmur yağıyordu.
Komşuları onlara mum getirdi.
Hep birlikte sıcak çay içiyorlardı.
Deniz eve dönerken fırına uğradı.
Kimse kumandaya uzanmadı.
Teknoloji bazen insanları birbirinden uzaklaştırır.
Küçük bir sorun güzel bir anı yaratabilir.

💬 Discussion Questions

Have you ever experienced a power outage?
What do you usually do when the electricity goes out?
Would you enjoy spending an evening without your phone?
Do you think technology brings families together or apart?
What is your favorite family memory?

⭐ Useful Expressions from the Story

The power went out. → Elektrikler kesildi.
Are you all right? → İyi misin?
I’m on my way home. → Eve geliyorum.
Be careful. → Dikkatli ol.
That sounds fun. → Kulağa eğlenceli geliyor.
Thank you very much. → Çok teşekkür ederim.
That’s very kind of you. → Bu çok nazikçe.
Nobody reached for the remote control. → Hiç kimse kumandaya uzanmadı.
Time together is precious. → Birlikte geçirilen zaman değerlidir.
Sometimes, a small problem can create a wonderful memory. → Bazen küçük bir sorun harika bir anı yaratabilir.

✅ Comprehension Questions – Answer Key

Why was the traffic moving slowly?
→ Because many drivers were being careful on the wet roads.
What was Elif cooking before the electricity went out?
→ She was cooking tomato soup.
What was Can doing in the living room?
→ He was doing his homework.
Why couldn’t Elif find her phone easily?
→ Because it was dark after the power went out.
Who came to visit the family during the power outage?
→ Their elderly neighbor, Mrs. Aylin.
What did Mrs. Aylin bring with her?
→ She brought some extra candles.
What stories did Mrs. Aylin tell?
→ She told funny stories about her childhood.
What did Deniz buy from the bakery?
→ He bought fresh pastries.
Why didn’t the family watch TV after the electricity came back?
→ Because they preferred talking and spending time together.
What lesson did Can learn that evening?
→ He learned that sometimes a small problem can create a wonderful memory and that spending time together is important.

✅ Translation Practice – Sample Answers

The power suddenly went out.
Elif was preparing dinner in the kitchen.
Can was standing near the window.
It was raining heavily outside.
Their neighbor brought them candles.
They were drinking hot tea together.
Deniz stopped at the bakery on his way home.
Nobody reached for the remote control.
Technology sometimes keeps people apart.
A small problem can create a wonderful memory.

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July 16, 2026

Yeni Öğrenci

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The New Student

Monday morning is different at Yeşiltepe School. There is a new student in Class 5A. All the students look at the classroom door. Who is the new student?

The teacher smiles and opens the door. A girl walks into the classroom with a small backpack. She looks a little nervous, but she smiles.

“Good morning, everyone,” the teacher says. “This is Merve. She is our new student.”

Merve waves and says, “Hello. Nice to meet you.”

The students smile back. Some students wave. One boy sits very quietly near the window. His name is Can.

The teacher looks at Can.

“Can, this seat is empty. Merve, you are next to Can.”

Merve walks to her new desk.

“Hi,” Can says softly.

“Hi,” Merve answers.

“I am Can.”

“I am Merve.”

The lesson begins. Merve opens her notebook. Can sees a small sticker on the notebook. It is a little blue bird.

“That bird is cute,” Can says.

“Thank you,” Merve replies.

During the break, the classroom becomes noisy. Some students play games. Others talk with friends.

Merve sits alone for a moment.

Ayşe walks over with a big smile.

“Hi! I am Ayşe.”

“I am Merve.”

“Are you okay?”

“Yes, thank you.”

Ayşe smiles.

“Come with me.”

Merve stands up and follows her.

Merve looks at the classroom walls. There are colorful pictures and student projects everywhere.

Ayşe points to a picture on the wall.

“That is our class photo.”

Merve looks carefully.

“You all look happy.”

Can smiles for the first time.

“We are happy… and a little noisy.”

Everyone laughs.

Merve laughs too.

The lunch bell rings. Merve opens her lunch box. It is small.

Ayşe says, “I have two sandwiches. One is for you.”

“Really?” Merve asks.

“Of course!” Ayşe says with a smile.

The four friends sit together. They talk about school, music, football, and their favorite foods.

Merve is not nervous anymore.

She feels at home.

When the school day ends, Merve waves goodbye.

“See you tomorrow!” she says.

“See you, Merve!” everyone answers.

Merve goes home after school.

She smiles and looks back at the school.

“This is a good school,” she says.

She is excited for tomorrow.

📚 Vocabulary (20 Words)

Word	Turkish	Example Sentence
different	farklı	Today is different.
student	öğrenci	She is a new student.
classroom	sınıf	The classroom is clean.
teacher	öğretmen	The teacher is kind.
smile	gülümsemek	Merve smiles at everyone.
nervous	gergin	I am nervous before exams.
backpack	sırt çantası	My backpack is heavy.
seat	sıra, koltuk	This seat is empty.
notebook	defter	My notebook is blue.
sticker	çıkartma	I have a cat sticker.
bird	kuş	The little bird is blue.
break	teneffüs	We play games during the break.
project	proje	Our science project is ready.
class photo	sınıf fotoğrafı	The class photo is on the wall.
lunch box	yemek kutusu	Her lunch box is small.
sandwich	sandviç	I eat a sandwich for lunch.
share	paylaşmak	Friends share their food.
noisy	gürültülü	The classroom is noisy at break time.
excited	heyecanlı	I am excited for tomorrow.
together	birlikte	We study together every day.

💬 Useful Expressions

Expression	Turkish
Nice to meet you.	Tanıştığımıza memnun oldum.
Are you okay?	İyi misin?
Thank you.	Teşekkür ederim.
Of course!	Tabii ki!
See you tomorrow!	Yarın görüşürüz!

📖 Reading Comprehension

True or False

Merve is a new teacher.
Can sits near the window.
Merve has a blue bird sticker.
Ayşe shares her sandwiches.
Merve is still nervous at the end of the story.

Multiple Choice

Where does Merve sit?

A) Next to Ayşe

B) Next to Can

C) Next to the teacher

What is on Merve’s notebook?

A) A flower

B) A cat

C) A blue bird

What does Ayşe show Merve?

A) A football

B) The class photo

C) The library

What does Ayşe give Merve?

A) A notebook

B) A sandwich

C) A pencil

How does Merve feel at the end?

A) Sad

B) Excited

C) Angry

✍️ Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences.

Merve is a new __________.
Can sits near the __________.
The blue bird is on Merve’s __________.
Ayşe has two __________.
Merve goes __________ after school.
The classroom becomes __________ during the break.
The class photo is on the __________.
Merve feels __________ for tomorrow.
Can says the bird is __________.
Ayşe is very __________.

📝 Grammar Practice (To Be)

Complete with am / is / are.

I ___ Merve.
She ___ a new student.
We ___ classmates.
They ___ happy.
It ___ a blue bird.
You ___ kind.
He ___ Can.
Ayşe and Merve ___ friends.
The classroom ___ noisy.
I ___ excited.

🔄 Make Negative Sentences

Rewrite the sentences.

Example:

She is nervous.

➡️ She isn’t nervous.

Merve is a teacher.
Can is angry.
They are at home.
The lunch box is big.
We are late.

❓ Make Questions

Write questions.

Example:

She is happy.

➡️ Is she happy?

Merve is new.
Can is quiet.
They are friends.
Ayşe is kind.
The classroom is noisy.

🗣️ Speaking Practice

Answer these questions in English.

What is your name?
Are you a student?
Is your classroom big?
Who is your best friend?
Are you shy when you meet new people?
What is in your backpack?
Do you like your classmates?
What do you eat for lunch?
What is your favorite subject?
How do you feel on the first day of school?

✍️ Writing Practice

Write 6–8 sentences about your first day at school.

Try to answer these questions:

What is your name?
Are you a student?
Were you nervous?
Did you make a new friend?
Who was your first friend?
How did you feel at the end of the day?

🎯 Challenge Yourself

Write five sentences using am, is, and are.

Example:

I am a student.
My teacher is kind.
We are friends.
My classroom is clean.
They are happy.

✅ Answer Key

Reading

False
True
True
True
False
B
C
B
B
B

Fill in the Blanks

student
window
notebook
sandwiches
home
noisy
wall
excited
cute
kind

Grammar Practice

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July 13, 2026

Ronaldo ile Tanışmak! ⚽

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THE DAY I MET RONALDO

Murat had loved football since he was a child. Every weekend, he watched matches with his father. They talked about their favorite teams, exciting goals, and famous players. But there was one player Murat admired more than anyone else: Cristiano Ronaldo.

For years, Murat had one big dream. He wanted to watch a World Cup match in a real stadium and take a photo with Ronaldo.

Many people told him it was only a dream.

“You’ll probably never meet him,” his friends sometimes said.

Murat only smiled.

“Maybe. But I’ll never know if I don’t try.”

To make his dream come true, Murat started saving money. He didn’t buy expensive shoes or the newest phone. Whenever he had some extra money, he put it into a small savings box. It took several years, but he never gave up.

When the next World Cup finally arrived, Murat bought a match ticket and booked his flight. He was so excited that he could hardly sleep the night before his trip.

As soon as he arrived in the host country, he could feel the excitement everywhere. The streets were full of football fans wearing different national team shirts. People were singing, waving flags, and taking photos together. Even strangers were talking to each other about football.

On match day, Murat woke up early and put on his Portugal shirt. He checked his ticket three times before leaving the hotel. Then he took the metro to the stadium.

The stadium was even bigger than he had imagined. Thousands of fans were already there. Some were eating, some were buying souvenirs, and others were taking selfies in front of the stadium.

When the players came onto the pitch, everyone stood up and cheered.

“There he is!” Murat said with a huge smile.

For the first time in his life, he was watching Cristiano Ronaldo with his own eyes.

The match was exciting from the first minute. Ronaldo played very well and scored an amazing goal. The crowd went crazy. Murat shouted, clapped, and celebrated with the fans around him. It didn’t matter where they came from. For ninety minutes, everyone felt like one big family.

After the match, many fans waited near the players’ exit. Murat knew the players might leave quickly, but he decided to wait anyway.

About half an hour later, several players came outside to greet the supporters.

Then something unexpected happened.

Murat couldn’t believe it when Ronaldo started walking toward him.

His heart was beating so fast.

When Ronaldo was only a few steps away, Murat smiled and held up his phone.

“Hi, Cristiano,” he said. “Would it be okay if we took a photo together?”

Ronaldo smiled.

“Sure,” he said. “Come here.”

Another fan kindly took the photo for them.

“Thank you so much,” Murat said.

“My pleasure,” Ronaldo replied. “Keep following your dreams.”

On the flight home, Murat looked at the photo again and again. It wasn’t just a picture with his favorite football player. It reminded him that dreams don’t come true overnight. Sometimes they take years, hard work, and patience.

When he got home, he printed the photo and put it on the wall above his desk.

Every time he looked at it, he smiled.

Some dreams really do come true if you never stop believing.

Vocabulary

English	Turkish
admire	hayran olmak
dream	hayal
save money	para biriktirmek
savings box	kumbara
give up	vazgeçmek
arrive	varmak
host country	ev sahibi ülke
supporter	taraftar
stadium	stadyum
pitch	futbol sahası
cheer	tezahürat yapmak
score a goal	gol atmak
crowd	kalabalık
celebrate	kutlamak
player	oyuncu
greet	selamlamak
unexpected	beklenmedik
smile	gülümsemek
believe	inanmak
patience	sabır

Useful Expressions

come true → gerçekleşmek
give up → vazgeçmek
watch a match → maç izlemek
take a photo → fotoğraf çekmek
save money → para biriktirmek
wait for someone → birini beklemek
look at something → bir şeye bakmak
hard work → sıkı çalışma
never stop believing → inanmaktan asla vazgeçmemek
for the first time → ilk kez

Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct words.

(dream – stadium – smiled – supporters – saved – goal – photo – patience – flight – pitch)

Murat ______ money for several years.
His biggest ______ was to meet Ronaldo.
The ______ was full of excited fans.
Ronaldo scored an amazing ______.
Thousands of ______ cheered during the match.
Murat wanted to take a ______ with Ronaldo.
The players came onto the ______.
On the ______ home, Murat looked at the picture many times.
Every time he saw the photo, he ______.
Dreams need hard work and ______.

True or False

Write True or False.

Murat didn’t like football.
Murat saved money for many years.
He bought an expensive phone instead of saving money.
He watched the World Cup in a real stadium.
Ronaldo scored a goal.
Murat left the stadium immediately after the match.
Ronaldo took a photo with Murat.
Murat forgot about the photo after returning home.

Reading Comprehension

Answer the questions.

Who did Murat usually watch football with?
Why did Murat save money?
What did Murat wear on match day?
Why did Murat wait outside the stadium?
What did Ronaldo say to Murat?
Where did Murat put the photo after he got home?
What lesson did Murat learn?
Would you like to watch a World Cup match? Why or why not?

Speaking Practice

Answer the questions in English.

Who is your favorite football player?
Have you ever watched a football match in a stadium?
What is your biggest dream?
Are you good at saving money?
If you met your favorite celebrity, what would you say?
Which country would you like to visit for a football match?
Do you like football? Why or why not?
What dream are you working on right now?

Translation

Translate the sentences into English.

Çocukluğumdan beri futbolu seviyorum.
Bir gün Dünya Kupası’nı izlemek istiyorum.
Hayallerim için para biriktiriyorum.
Ronaldo ile fotoğraf çektirmek istiyorum.
Maç çok heyecanlıydı.
Taraftarlar çok yüksek sesle tezahürat yaptı.
Asla hayallerinden vazgeçme.
Sabır ve sıkı çalışma çok önemlidir.
Eve döndüğümde fotoğrafı duvara astım.
Bazı hayaller gerçekten gerçekleşir.

Answer Key

Fill in the Blanks

saved
dream
stadium
goal
supporters
photo
pitch
flight
smiled
patience

True or False

False
True
False
True
True
False
True
False

Translation Answers

I have loved football since I was a child.
I want to watch the World Cup one day.
I am saving money for my dreams.
I want to take a photo with Ronaldo.
The match was very exciting.
The supporters cheered very loudly.
Never give up on your dreams.
Patience and hard work are very important.
When I got home, I put the photo on the wall.

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July 13, 2026

Kemal’in Hikayesi

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KEMAL’S STORY

My name is Kemal. I am forty-five years old, and I live in Ankara. I am an accountant.

I work in a small company near my home. I usually go to work by bus. My office starts at 8:30 every morning.

I am divorced, and I have one son. His name is Emre, and he is eleven years old. He lives with his mother, but he visits me every weekend.

We always have breakfast together on Saturday mornings. After breakfast, we sometimes play football or watch a movie.

I live alone in a comfortable apartment. It has one bedroom, one living room, a kitchen, and a small balcony. I enjoy drinking tea on my balcony in the evening. It is my favorite place in the house.

My hobbies are reading books, playing tennis, and listening to music. I play tennis twice a week, on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. I play with my friend Ahmet. We are not professional players, but we really enjoy the game.

I also like walking in the park. I usually go for a walk three times a week after work. Walking helps me relax after a busy day.

On Sundays, I clean my apartment and do the shopping. I usually cook for the week because I do not have much time on weekdays. My favorite food is grilled chicken with rice, but I also enjoy Turkish dishes.

One Saturday after tennis, Ahmet asked me,

“Kemal, what do you do after work?” I smiled and said,

“I usually go home, cook dinner, and study English.”

“You study English every day?” he asked. “Yes,” I replied. “I study for thirty minutes every evening. I learn new words, read easy stories, and watch English videos.”

“Why are you learning English?” Ahmet asked.

“Because I want to travel,” I answered.

“I want to visit England, Italy, and Spain one day. I also want to speak with people from different countries.” Ahmet smiled.

“I think you can do it,” he said.

“I hope so,” I replied.

I think life is about learning new things. I have a good job, wonderful friends, and a lovely son.

I enjoy simple things, and I try to stay positive every day. My name is Kemal, and this is a little about my life.

📚 Vocabulary

English	Turkish
accountant	muhasebeci
divorced	boşanmış
apartment	daire
balcony	balkon
comfortable	rahat
hobby	hobi
tennis	tenis
relax	rahatlamak
busy	yoğun
shopping	alışveriş
grilled chicken	ızgara tavuk
wonderful	harika
positive	pozitif
travel	seyahat etmek
different countries	farklı ülkeler
learn	öğrenmek
improve	geliştirmek
every weekend	her hafta sonu
twice a week	haftada iki kez
three times a week	haftada üç kez

📝 Exercise 1 – Fill in the blanks

Complete the sentences.

Kemal is ______ years old.
He works as an __________.
He lives in __________.
He has one ______.
He plays tennis ______ a week.
He goes for a walk ______ times a week.
He studies English every __________.
He wants to __________ to different countries.
His favorite food is grilled chicken with ______.
He likes reading books and listening to ______.

✅ Exercise 2 – True or False

Write True or False.

Kemal lives with his son.
He works near his home.
He plays tennis with Ahmet.
He studies English every morning.
He wants to visit England.
Kemal enjoys Turkish food.
He cleans his apartment on Sundays.
Walking helps him relax.
He is a teacher.
He has wonderful friends.

❓Exercise 3 – Reading Comprehension

Answer the questions.

Where does Kemal live?
What is Kemal’s job?
Who visits him every weekend?
What does he usually do after breakfast on Saturdays?
How often does he play tennis?
What are Kemal’s hobbies?
Why does he study English?
Which countries does he want to visit?
What does he usually do on Sundays?
What does Kemal think life is about?

🔤 Exercise 4 – Match the words

Match the words with their meanings.

A	B
1. accountant	a. learning activity for fun
2. hobby	b. someone who works with money
3. balcony	c. not married anymore
4. divorced	d. outside part of an apartment
5. travel	e. visit another place

💬 Speaking Practice

Answer the questions about yourself.

What is your name?
How old are you?
Where do you live?
What do you do?
What are your hobbies?
Do you play any sports?
How often do you exercise?
What is your favorite food?
Why are you learning English?
Which country do you want to visit?

✍️ Writing Practice

Write about yourself.

Use the questions below.

What is your name?
How old are you?
Where do you live?
What do you do?
What are your hobbies?
How often do you do them?
Do you have children?
Why are you learning English?
Which country do you want to visit?
What are your future goals?

Write 8–10 sentences about yourself.

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July 6, 2026

En İyi Arkadaşım

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My Best Friend

Hello! My name is Deniz. Today, I want to tell you about my best friend, Murat.

Murat is 30 years old. He lives in Istanbul. He is tall and has short black hair. His eyes are brown. He usually wears jeans, T-shirts, and sneakers. He looks friendly and happy.

Murat is a very nice person. He is kind and helpful. He likes helping people when they have a problem. He is also honest. He always tells the truth. Because of this, many people like him.

Murat works as a computer engineer. He works from home most days. He likes his job and enjoys learning new things. Sometimes he works on his computer for many hours, but he still finds time for his friends and family.

In his free time, Murat has many hobbies. He likes watching movies and listening to music. He also enjoys traveling to new places. When the weather is nice, he likes walking in parks and spending time outside. Sometimes he takes photos with his phone.

One thing I like about Murat is that he is funny. He often tells jokes and makes people laugh. When I feel sad, he talks to me and makes me feel better. He is a good listener and always tries to help.

Murat is also a good friend. He remembers important days like birthdays. He calls his friends and asks how they are. He cares about the people around him.

We usually meet at weekends. Sometimes we drink coffee in a café. Sometimes we watch a movie or take a walk. We always have a good time together.

I am very happy to have a friend like Murat. He is kind, honest, funny, and helpful. He is my best friend, and I am lucky to know him.

📚 Vocabulary (Kelimeler)

English	Turkish
best friend	en iyi arkadaş
tall	uzun boylu
short hair	kısa saç
brown eyes	kahverengi gözler
friendly	arkadaş canlısı
kind	nazik
helpful	yardımsever
honest	dürüst
truth	gerçek, doğruluk
computer engineer	bilgisayar mühendisi
work from home	evden çalışmak
hobby	hobi
watch movies	film izlemek
listen to music	müzik dinlemek
travel	seyahat etmek
weather	hava
park	park
take photos	fotoğraf çekmek
joke	şaka
laugh	gülmek
feel sad	üzgün hissetmek
listener	dinleyici
birthday	doğum günü
care about	önem vermek
lucky	şanslı

✍️ Comprehension Questions

What is Deniz’s best friend’s name?
Where does Murat live?
What does Murat look like?
What is Murat’s job?
What hobbies does Murat have?
What does Murat do when Deniz feels sad?
Why do many people like Murat?
What does Murat remember?
What do Deniz and Murat do at weekends?
Why does Deniz feel lucky?

✅ True or False

Write True (T) or False (F).

Murat has long blonde hair. _____
Murat lives in Istanbul. _____
Murat works as a computer engineer. _____
Murat does not like traveling. _____
Murat likes helping people. _____
Murat often tells jokes. _____
Murat forgets birthdays. _____
Deniz and Murat sometimes drink coffee together. _____

Answers

📝 Fill in the Blanks

Use the words below.

(helpful – brown – movies – jokes – birthday – coffee)

Murat has ______ eyes.
He is kind and ______.
He likes watching ______.
He often tells ______.
He remembers important days like a ______.
Deniz and Murat sometimes drink ______ in a café.

Answers

brown
helpful
movies
jokes
birthday
coffee

🔄 Match the Words

A	B
1. kind	a. film izlemek
2. hobby	b. dürüst
3. honest	c. nazik
4. watch movies	d. hobi
5. travel	e. seyahat etmek

Answers

1-c, 2-d, 3-b, 4-a, 5-e

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June 20, 2026

Gizemli Anahtar

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The Mysterious Key

(A2 Level English Story – Modal Verbs)

Emma was a university student who lived in a small apartment in a quiet town. One rainy Saturday morning, she decided to clean her room. While she was moving an old bookshelf, she found a small wooden box behind it.

The box was covered with dust. Emma opened it carefully and discovered an old silver key inside. There was also a small note.

The note said:

“This key can open something important. You must use it wisely.”

Emma was surprised.

“What can this key open?” she wondered.

She looked at the key for a few minutes. It looked very old, but it was still shiny. She thought it might belong to someone in the building.

“I should ask my neighbors,” she said.

First, she visited Mrs. Brown, an elderly woman who lived downstairs.

Mrs. Brown looked at the key and smiled.

“I don’t know where it comes from,” she said. “But you should be careful. Old things can have interesting stories.”

Next, Emma visited Mr. Davis, who lived across the hall.

He examined the key closely.

“It might open a storage room,” he said. “Or it could belong to an old house. You can try asking the building manager.”

Emma thanked him and went downstairs.

The building manager looked at the key.

“I’ve never seen this before,” he said. “But there is an old locked room in the basement. Nobody has opened it for years.”

Emma became excited.

“May I try the key?” she asked.

“Yes, you may,” the manager replied.

Together, they walked to the basement. At the end of a dark hallway, there was a large wooden door.

Emma inserted the key into the lock.

Click.

The door opened.

Inside, there was a small room filled with old furniture, books, and photographs. Everything was covered with dust.

“There must be a story behind this room,” Emma said.

As they looked around, Emma noticed a framed photograph on the wall. It showed a young man standing in front of the building many years ago.

Under the photo, there was a message:

“If you find this room, you should learn its history.”

The manager looked surprised.

“I think this was the room of the building’s first owner,” he said.

They spent the afternoon exploring the room. They found letters, newspapers, and many old pictures.

One letter explained everything.

The first owner loved history and wanted future residents to discover the past. Before he died, he hid the key and left clues for someone to find.

Emma smiled.

“So this wasn’t treasure,” she said.

“No,” the manager replied. “But it may be something more valuable.”

That evening, Emma shared the story with her neighbors. Everyone was fascinated.

Mrs. Brown said, “We should create a small history corner in the building.”

“That’s a wonderful idea,” Emma said.

Over the next few weeks, the residents worked together. They cleaned the room and organized the old photographs and documents.

People could visit the room and learn about the building’s history.

One day, a local newspaper wrote an article about their project.

Emma felt proud.

She had found a mysterious key, but she had discovered something even more important: a connection to the past.

As she looked at the old photographs, she thought about the note.

“You must use it wisely.”

Now she understood.

The key could open a door, but it could also open people’s curiosity, imagination, and sense of community.

And sometimes, that might be the greatest treasure of all.

Vocabulary (Kelimeler)

English	Turkish
mysterious	gizemli
key	anahtar
wooden box	ahşap kutu
dust	toz
note	not
wisely	akıllıca
neighbor	komşu
carefully	dikkatlice
basement	bodrum
hallway	koridor
lock	kilit
discover	keşfetmek
furniture	mobilya
photograph	fotoğraf
history	tarih
owner	sahip
clue	ipucu
valuable	değerli
community	topluluk
treasure	hazine

Modal Verbs from the Story

Modal Verb	Meaning	Example
can	yapabilmek, olabilir	This key can open something important.
could	olabilir, yapabilirdi	It could belong to an old house.
may	izin isteme/verme	May I try the key?
might	olasılık	It might open a storage room.
should	tavsiye	You should be careful.
must	zorunluluk	You must use it wisely.

Comprehension Questions

Answer the questions.

What did Emma find behind the bookshelf?
What message was written on the note?
Who suggested asking the building manager?
Where was the locked room located?
What did Emma and the manager find inside the room?
Who did the room belong to?
Why did the first owner hide the key?
What project did the residents create?
How did the local community react to the discovery?
What was the real treasure Emma discovered?

True or False

Write True (T) or False (F).

Emma found the key in her kitchen. _____
Mrs. Brown recognized the key immediately. _____
The building manager knew about the old locked room. _____
The key opened the basement door. _____
The room contained old books and photographs. _____
The first owner wanted people to learn about the building’s history. _____
Emma sold the items she found in the room. _____
The residents worked together to organize the room. _____
A local newspaper wrote about the project. _____
The key led to a treasure chest full of gold. _____

Fill in the Blanks

Use the words below.

(history – basement – key – wisely – neighbors – clue – photographs – treasure)

Emma found an old __________ inside a wooden box.
The note said she must use it __________.
There was a locked room in the __________.
The residents wanted to learn about the building’s __________.
Emma shared the story with her __________.
The first owner left a __________ for future residents.
They found many old __________ in the room.
The real __________ was the connection to the past.

Modal Verbs Practice

Choose the correct answer.

Emma __________ ask her neighbors about the key.
- a) should
- b) mustn’t
- c) can’t
The key __________ open the old door.
- a) can
- b) shouldn’t
- c) mustn’t
“__________ I try the key?” Emma asked.
- a) Must
- b) May
- c) Should
The key __________ belong to an old house.
- a) could
- b) mustn’t
- c) shouldn’t
You __________ use important things carefully.
- a) should
- b) can’t
- c) couldn’t

Answer Key

True / False

Fill in the Blanks

key
wisely
basement
history
neighbors
clue
photographs
treasure

Modal Verbs Practice

a) should

a) can

b) May

a) could

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June 20, 2026

Ormanda Kayboldum!

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I AM LOST!

Deniz loved nature. One Saturday morning, she decided to go hiking in a forest near her town. The weather was beautiful. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. Deniz packed a small backpack with water, sandwiches, and her phone. She wanted to spend a few hours in nature and relax.

When Deniz arrived at the forest, she saw a map near the entrance. She looked at it for a few seconds, but she did not study it carefully. She thought, “The trails look easy. I won’t get lost.”

At first, everything was wonderful. Deniz walked along a narrow path and enjoyed the fresh air. She saw colorful flowers, tall trees, and a small stream. She took many photos with her phone. After about an hour, she found a beautiful place and sat down to eat her lunch.

After lunch, Deniz decided to explore a different path. The path looked interesting, so she followed it. Soon, she noticed that the trail became smaller and less clear. However, she continued walking.

About thirty minutes later, Deniz looked around and realized something was wrong. She did not recognize the area. The trees looked the same in every direction. She checked her phone, but there was no signal.

Suddenly, she felt nervous.

“Where am I?” she asked herself.

She walked for another fifteen minutes, hoping to find the main trail again. But instead, she became more confused. She saw the same large rock twice and knew she was walking in circles.

Deniz stopped and took a deep breath.

“I am lost,” she said quietly.

For a moment, she felt scared. The forest was getting darker because clouds covered the sun. She thought about calling for help, but her phone still had no signal.

Then Deniz remembered something she learned in a hiking video. When you are lost, you should stay calm and avoid walking randomly. She sat down and drank some water. After a few minutes, she felt better.

Deniz listened carefully. In the distance, she heard the sound of running water. She remembered crossing a stream earlier that day. She decided to walk toward the sound.

Slowly and carefully, she followed the noise. After about twenty minutes, she found the stream. She recognized it immediately. She remembered taking photos there in the morning.

Deniz followed the stream because she knew it was close to one of the main trails. Soon, she saw a wooden sign. The sign showed the direction to the forest entrance.

Deniz smiled with relief.

She followed the signs and continued walking. About forty minutes later, she finally reached the entrance of the forest. A park ranger was standing nearby.

“Are you okay?” the ranger asked.

“Yes,” Deniz replied. “I got lost, but I found my way back.”

The ranger smiled. “That happens sometimes. Next time, study the map carefully and stay on the marked trails.”

Deniz nodded. “I definitely will.”

When she arrived home that evening, she told her family about her adventure. Everyone was happy that she was safe.

Deniz learned an important lesson that day: nature is beautiful, but it is important to be prepared. And if you ever get lost, stay calm and think carefully.

Sometimes, staying calm is the best way to find your way home.

English	Turkish
nature	doğa
hiking	yürüyüş yapmak
forest	orman
trail	patika
backpack	sırt çantası
stream	dere
path	yol, patika
explore	keşfetmek
realize	fark etmek
nervous	gergin
confused	kafası karışmış
scared	korkmuş
deep breath	derin nefes
signal	sinyal
carefully	dikkatlice
recognize	tanımak
direction	yön
entrance	giriş
ranger	orman görevlisi
adventure	macera
prepared	hazırlıklı

📝 Comprehension Questions

Why did Deniz go to the forest?
What did Deniz see near the entrance?
Why did Deniz get lost?
What did Deniz do when she realized she was lost?
What lesson did Deniz learn at the end of the story?

✅ True or False

Write True (T) or False (F).

Deniz carefully studied the map before hiking. _____
Deniz followed a different path after lunch. _____
Deniz’s phone had a strong signal in the forest. _____
Deniz heard the sound of running water. _____
A park ranger helped Deniz at the end of the story. _____

Answers

False
True
False
True
True

✏️ Fill in the Blanks

Use the words below.

(forest – lost – stream – map – calm)

Deniz saw a ______ near the entrance.
She got ______ in the forest.
She heard a ______ in the distance.
Deniz stayed ______ and thought carefully.
She went hiking in a ______.

Answers

map
lost
stream
calm
forest

🔤 Past Simple Practice

Put the verbs in the Past Simple form.

Deniz ______ (walk) along a narrow path.
She ______ (see) colorful flowers.
She ______ (hear) running water.
She ______ (find) the stream.
She ______ (tell) her family about the adventure.

Answers

walked
saw
heard
found
told

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June 19, 2026

Trafik Kazası

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A Traffic Accident

Tom is a taxi driver. He lives in a small city. Every day, he drives his taxi and helps many people.

One Monday morning, Tom wakes up at 6 o’clock. He eats breakfast and goes to work. The weather is sunny and the roads are busy.

At 8 o’clock, a young woman gets into his taxi.

“Good morning,” she says.

“Good morning,” Tom says.

She wants to go to the train station. Tom starts driving.

There are many cars on the road. Everyone is going to work. Tom drives carefully.

When they are near a big crossroads, the traffic light is green. Tom continues to drive.

Suddenly, a red car comes very fast from the right side. The driver does not stop at the red light.

Tom sees the car and tries to stop. He presses the brake, but it is too late.

Crash!

The two cars hit each other.

The young woman is scared, but she is not hurt. Tom is also okay. The drivers get out of their cars.

“Are you okay?” Tom asks.

“Yes, I am okay,” says the other driver.

Some people stop and help them. A police officer arrives a few minutes later.

The police officer asks questions and writes a report.

The driver of the red car says, “I am sorry. I was looking at my phone. I did not see the red light.”

The police officer is not happy.

“Using a phone while driving is dangerous,” he says.

The police officer checks the driver’s license and documents.

“You did not stop at the red light, and you were using your phone,” he says.

The driver feels sorry.

The police officer writes a ticket. The driver must pay a fine.

“I understand,” the driver says. “I will be more careful next time.”

The police officer says, “Traffic rules are important. They help keep people safe.”

The driver thanks the police officer and learns an important lesson.

Later, an ambulance arrives. The doctors check everyone. Nobody is seriously hurt.

Tom feels lucky. The young woman takes another taxi to the station.

That evening, Tom goes home and tells his family about the accident.

He says, “Today was a difficult day, but everyone is safe.”

His family is happy to hear that.

The next day, Tom goes back to work. He drives carefully and remembers the accident. He knows that traffic rules are important for everyone.

📚 Vocabulary (Kelimeler)

English	Turkish
taxi driver	taksi şoförü
road	yol
crossroads	kavşak
traffic light	trafik ışığı
green light	yeşil ışık
red light	kırmızı ışık
brake	fren
accident	kaza
crash	çarpışma
hit	çarpmak
scared	korkmuş
police officer	polis memuru
report	rapor
dangerous	tehlikeli
driver’s license	ehliyet
documents	belgeler
ticket	ceza
fine	para cezası
ambulance	ambulans
seriously hurt	ciddi şekilde yaralanmış
safe	güvende
traffic rules	trafik kuralları

📝 Exercise 1: True or False?

Write True or False.

Tom is a bus driver. _______
The weather is sunny. _______
The traffic light is red for Tom. _______
The red car driver is using his phone. _______
Nobody is seriously hurt. _______

Answers

False
True
False
True
True

📝 Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Answer

Where does the young woman want to go?
- a) Hospital
- b) Train station
- c) School
What color is the other car?
- a) Blue
- b) Black
- c) Red
Who arrives after the accident?
- a) Teacher
- b) Police officer
- c) Doctor
Why does the driver miss the red light?
- a) He is tired.
- b) He is talking to a friend.
- c) He is looking at his phone.
What does the police officer do?
- a) Writes a ticket
- b) Drives a taxi
- c) Sells a car

Answers

✍️ Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks

Use the words below:

phone – accident – taxi – police officer – safe

Tom is a __________ driver.
The red car driver is looking at his __________.
The two cars have an __________.
A __________ arrives a few minutes later.
Everyone is __________ at the end.

Answers

taxi
phone
accident
police officer
safe

💬 Discussion Questions

Have you ever seen a traffic accident?
Why is using a phone while driving dangerous?
What should you do when the traffic light is red?
What can we do to stay safe on the road?
What lesson did Tom learn from this accident?

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June 17, 2026

Doktor Randevusu

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I FEEL SICK

Murat is a 26-year-old man. He lives in Istanbul and works in an office. He usually feels healthy and enjoys his daily life. He likes walking, reading books, and spending time with his family.

One Monday morning, Murat woke up feeling very tired. His head hurt, and his throat was sore. He also had a cough.

At first, he did not think it was serious.

“It is probably just a cold,” he thought.

He drank a cup of tea and went to work. However, during the day, he started to feel worse. His body ached, and he felt very weak. He also had a fever.

His coworker noticed that he looked sick.

“Murat, are you okay?” she asked.

“Not really,” Murat replied.

“I have a headache, a sore throat, and a cough.”

“You should go home and rest,” his coworker said. Murat agreed.

After work, he went home and slept for several hours.

The next morning, he still felt sick. His fever was higher, and his cough was getting worse. He decided to visit a doctor. Murat called a clinic and made an appointment.

In the afternoon, he went to the clinic. When he arrived, he checked in at the reception desk.

“Good afternoon,” the receptionist said.

“How can I help you?”

“I have an appointment with the doctor,” Murat answered.

The receptionist smiled.

“Please take a seat in the waiting room.”

Murat sat down and waited for his turn. A few minutes later, a nurse called his name.

“Murat Yılmaz?”

“Yes, that’s me,” Murat replied.

The nurse checked his temperature, blood pressure, and weight.

“Your temperature is a little high,” she said.

Then she showed him to the doctor’s office. The doctor greeted him warmly.

“Hello, Murat. What seems to be the problem today?” she asked.

Murat explained his symptoms.

“I have a sore throat, a cough, a headache, and a fever. I also feel very tired.”

“How long have you had these symptoms?” the doctor asked.

“Since yesterday morning,” Murat answered.

The doctor wrote some notes and continued asking questions.

“Do you have any allergies?”

“No, I don’t.”

“Are you taking any medicine?”

“No, I’m not.”

The doctor examined Murat carefully. She looked at his throat, listened to his lungs, and checked his breathing. After a few minutes, she smiled.

“The good news is that you don’t have anything serious,” she said.

“You have the flu.” Murat felt relieved.

“What should I do?” he asked.

“You should rest, drink plenty of water, and take this medicine,” the doctor explained.

“You should also stay home from work for a few days.”

The doctor gave him a prescription.

“If your symptoms get worse, come back and see me,” she added.

“Thank you, Doctor,” Murat said.

After leaving the clinic, Murat went to a pharmacy and bought the medicine. He followed the doctor’s advice carefully. He drank warm tea, ate soup, and slept a lot. Every day, he felt a little better.

After five days, his fever disappeared. His cough became weaker, and he had more energy.

A week later, Murat returned to work. He felt healthy again. His coworker smiled when she saw him.

“Welcome back, Murat! How are you feeling now?”

“Much better,” Murat replied.

“The doctor helped me a lot.”

From that day on, Murat learned an important lesson: when you feel sick, it is important to listen to your body and visit a doctor if necessary.

📚 Vocabulary (Kelimeler)

English	Turkish
sick	hasta
headache	baş ağrısı
sore throat	boğaz ağrısı
cough	öksürük
fever	ateş
tired	yorgun
weak	halsiz
symptom	belirti
clinic	klinik
appointment	randevu
nurse	hemşire
doctor	doktor
examine	muayene etmek
medicine	ilaç
prescription	reçete
pharmacy	eczane
blood pressure	tansiyon
temperature	ateş (vücut sıcaklığı)
recover	iyileşmek
healthy	sağlıklı

💬 Useful Phrases (Faydalı Kalıplar)

I don’t feel well. → Kendimi iyi hissetmiyorum.
I have a headache. → Başım ağrıyor.
I have a sore throat. → Boğazım ağrıyor.
I have a cough. → Öksürüğüm var.
I have a fever. → Ateşim var.
What seems to be the problem? → Sorununuz nedir?
How long have you had these symptoms? → Bu belirtiler ne kadar süredir var?
You have the flu. → Grip olmuşsunuz.
Drink plenty of water. → Bol su için.
Get plenty of rest. → Bol bol dinlenin.
Take this medicine. → Bu ilacı kullanın.
Thank you, Doctor. → Teşekkür ederim doktor.

✏️ Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks

Kutudaki kelimeleri kullanarak boşlukları doldurun.

(doctor – fever – medicine – cough – tired)

Murat had a __________.
He felt very __________.
He visited a __________.
The doctor gave him some __________.
Murat had a high __________.

Answers

cough
tired
doctor
medicine
fever

✏️ Exercise 2 – True or False

Cümlelerin doğru (True) veya yanlış (False) olduğunu yazın.

Murat felt healthy on Monday morning.
Murat had a fever.
Murat visited a dentist.
The doctor said Murat had the flu.
Murat bought medicine from a pharmacy.

Answers

False
True
False
True
True

✏️ Exercise 3 – Answer the Questions

Soruları İngilizce cevaplayın.

Where does Murat live?
Why did Murat visit a doctor?
What symptoms did Murat have?
What advice did the doctor give him?
How did Murat feel after one week?

Sample Answers

He lives in Istanbul.
He felt sick and had a fever.
He had a sore throat, a cough, a headache, and a fever.
The doctor told him to rest, drink water, and take medicine.
He felt healthy again.

📝 Writing Practice

Aşağıdaki soruyu 4-5 cümleyle İngilizce cevaplayın:

What do you do when you are sick?

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June 12, 2026