B1 English Reading: Family Camping Trip (Intermediate ESL)
- Alex
- Jul 20
- 3 min read
Updated: Aug 4
This low B1 English reading is ideal for B1 learners who are becoming comfortable with basic English vocabulary and structures, and who can start connecting multiple ideas together with basic conjunctions and phrases.
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Level B1 Intermediate English Reading Practice: Family Camping Trip
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Last weekend, I went camping with my family. On Friday night, we packed our bags and put them in the car. On Saturday morning, we started driving. My brother and I were happy—Our parents said we could eat breakfast in the car!
We drove for two hours. During the ride, my brother and I read books and played on our phones. Finally, we arrived at the campsite at noon. It was beautiful! There were trees everywhere and there was a big lake. My brother and I wanted to go swimming. My dad said "No." First, we had to unload the car. We did that very quickly.
Then, my brother and I put on our bathing suits and jumped into the lake. The water was a little cold, but we had a good time. We played for an hour. Next, we had lunch. My dad made hamburgers. They were good, but we forgot to bring ketchup. We ate our hamburgers with mustard and lettuce.
After lunch, we put up the tent. I wanted to help, but I was too small. My mom and dad put up the tent in fifteen minutes. It was so big! Four people could sleep inside.
My favourite part of the weekend was Saturday night. We made a fire and roasted marshmallows. They were delicious! On Sunday morning, we went swimming again and took some family pictures. Finally, we left the campsite at 1 o'clock. My brother and I were very tired, so we fell asleep in the car. What a great trip!
Comprehension Questions
Where did the family eat breakfast?
a) At home.
b) At a restaurant.
c) In the car.
When did they arrive at the campsite?
a) 12 o'clock.
b) 1 o'clock.
c) 2 o'clock.
When they arrived at the campsite, everyone _______________.
a) went swimming
b) unloaded the car
c) ate hamburgers
Why didn't the family use ketchup on their hamburgers?
a) They didn't like it.
b) They forgot it.
c) They lost it.
Who put up the tent?
a) The entire family.
b) Mom and Dad.
c) The children.
When did they roast marshmallows?
a) On Sunday morning.
b) On Saturday night.
c) On Saturday afternoon.
Answers
c
a
b
b
b
b
Note: This text was written by a human named Alex. It was not generated or edited by AI.
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