Una domenica al parco
On Sunday morning, Giulia strolls slowly toward the park near her home, carrying a canvas tote and a slim book.
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- Native narration
- 6 useful words
- 3 comprehension questions
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Domenica mattina, Giulia cammina lentamente verso il parco vicino a casa sua con una borsa di tela e un libro sottile.Your Italian story
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Domenica mattina, Giulia cammina lentamente verso il parco vicino a casa sua con una e un libro sottile. Il sole filtra delicato tra le foglie degli alberi, mentre alcuni bambini inseguono una palla rossa che rimbalza sull'erba. Lei sceglie una panchina libera accanto allo stagno, dove le anatre nuotano in silenzio, e un signore anziano lancia briciole di pane agli uccelli. Giulia mangia uno snack veloce, beve dalla sua e sorride quando il vicino Luca le chiede se il libro è interessante. Lei risponde di sì, ma confessa che oggi preferisce osservare le foglie che leggere ogni pagina. Prima di tornare a casa, scrive sulla copertina del libro tre parole italiane che le piacciono, così lunedì al lavoro ricorderà meglio questo semplice momento di riposo.
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On Sunday morning, Giulia strolls slowly toward the park near her home, carrying a canvas tote and a slim book. The sun gently filters through the leaves of the trees, while children chase a red ball bouncing on the grass. She chooses a free bench next to the pond, where ducks swim silently, and an elderly man tosses breadcrumbs to the birds. Giulia eats a quick snack, sips from her water bottle, and smiles when her neighbor Luca asks if the book is interesting. She says yes, but admits that today she prefers watching the leaves to reading every page. Before heading home, she writes three Italian words she loves on the book's cover, so on Monday at work, she'll better remember this simple moment of rest.
Vocabulary recap
Reading Comprehension Exercise
A1 Italian Reading Comprehension Exercises
1. What does Giulia bring when she goes to the park?
Correct: A canvas tote bag and a slim book
Giulia brings a canvas tote bag and a slim book, elements that suggest a relaxing day at the park.
2. Where does Giulia sit?
Correct: On a free bench next to the pond
Giulia sits on a bench next to the pond, a peaceful place to observe nature.
3. What does she prefer today over long reading?
Correct: Watching the leaves and taking her time
Today Giulia prefers watching the leaves and enjoying the moment, rather than reading intensely.
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