English Vocabulary · Grade 1 Live Review Preview
1st Grade Vocabulary Words
First-grade vocabulary grows from phonics into fluent reading. Children meet common sight words, irregular spellings, useful classroom language, and everyday words that help them understand stories and simple informational texts.
These 300 words do not repeat the Phonics/CVC level. The list is informed by the supplied high-frequency-word poster and public first-grade vocabulary references, then reorganized into original lessons with newly written meanings, examples, reading, and questions.
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Page 1: words 1–10
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | school | nounlong oo spelling | школа | Our school has a bright library. |
| 2 | friend | nounless-common e spelling | 1. друг 2. подруга | My friend saved a seat for me. |
| 3 | children | nountwo- or three-syllable word | дети | The children listened to the story. |
| 4 | book | nounshort oo spelling | книга | I borrowed a book about whales. |
| 5 | look | verbshort oo spelling | смотреть | Look at the rainbow above the trees. |
| 6 | teacher | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. учитель 2. учительница | Our teacher showed us a new song. |
| 7 | read | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | читать | I read one page before bed. |
| 8 | write | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | писать | Please write your name on the card. |
| 9 | lesson | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | урок | The math lesson was about shapes. |
| 10 | letter | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | буква | The letter B begins the word bird. |
The Lost Book
Reading practice for pages 1–3. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
At school, Ana cannot find her book. Her friend asks the other children to look under their desks. They find the book beside the art shelf.
Russian translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What did Ana lose?
Ana lost her book.
2. Who helps Ana?
Her friend and the other children help her.
3. Where was the book?
The book was beside the art shelf.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Our ___ has a bright library.
Answer: school
2. My ___ saved a seat for me.
Answer: friend
3. The ___ listened to the story.
Answer: children
4. I borrowed a ___ about whales.
Answer: book
5. ___ at the rainbow above the trees.
Answer: look
Page 2: words 11–20
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | pencil | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | карандаш | I sharpened my pencil before class. |
| 12 | paper | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | бумага | We folded the paper into a boat. |
| 13 | picture | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | картинка | Mina drew a picture of her dog. |
| 14 | story | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. рассказ 2. история | The story ended with a surprise. |
| 15 | learn | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | учиться | We learn new words by reading. |
| 16 | share | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | делиться | Please share the crayons with Leo. |
| 17 | kind | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | добрый | It was kind of Ana to help. |
| 18 | play | verblong a spelling | играть | The children play outside after lunch. |
| 19 | please | interjectionlong e spelling | пожалуйста | Please pass the blue pencil. |
| 20 | new | adjectivelong u spelling | новый | Kai wore his new shoes to school. |
Page 2 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 2.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Mina drew a ___ of her dog.
Answer: picture
2. The ___ ended with a surprise.
Answer: story
3. We ___ new words by reading.
Answer: learn
4. Please ___ the crayons with Leo.
Answer: share
5. It was ___ of Ana to help.
Answer: kind
Page 3: words 21–30
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | day | nounlong a spelling | день | It rained for most of the day. |
| 22 | first | adjectiveer sound spelling | первый | Mia was the first child in line. |
| 23 | next | adjectivehigh-frequency CVCC word | следующий | Turn to the next page in your book. |
| 24 | after | prepositioner sound spelling | после | We washed the brushes after art class. |
| 25 | before | prepositionaw sound spelling | 1. до 2. перед | Put on your coat before you leave. |
| 26 | with | prepositionvoiced th spelling | с | I walked to school with my sister. |
| 27 | they | pronounlong a spelling | они | They planted seeds in the garden. |
| 28 | we | pronounlong e spelling | мы | We built a tower from blocks. |
| 29 | our | determinerow sound spelling | наш | Our classroom has a reading corner. |
| 30 | together | adverbGrade 1 high-utility word | вместе | The partners worked together on the puzzle. |
Page 3 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 3.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. I walked to school ___ my sister.
Answer: with
2. ___ planted seeds in the garden.
Answer: they
3. ___ built a tower from blocks.
Answer: we
4. ___ classroom has a reading corner.
Answer: our
5. The partners worked ___ on the puzzle.
Answer: together
Page 4: words 31–40
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | am | verbhigh-frequency VC word | быть | I am ready to begin the game. |
| 32 | an | determinerhigh-frequency VC word | один | We saw an owl in the tree. |
| 33 | at | prepositionhigh-frequency VC word | 1. в 2. на 3. у | Meet me at the library door. |
| 34 | if | conjunctionhigh-frequency VC word | 1. ли 2. если 3. е́жели | We will picnic if the sun shines. |
| 35 | in | prepositionhigh-frequency VC word | 1. за 2. че́рез | The crayons are in the green box. |
| 36 | it | pronounhigh-frequency VC word | 1. он 2. она́ 3. оно́ | The puppy yawned because it was tired. |
| 37 | off | adverbhigh-frequency VC word | 1. с 2. со 3. вон | The toy rolled off the table. |
| 38 | on | prepositionhigh-frequency VC word | на | Your lunch is on the counter. |
| 39 | up | adverbhigh-frequency VC word | 1. вы́ше 2. гро́мче | The balloon floated up into the sky. |
| 40 | us | pronounhigh-frequency VC word | 1. нас 2. нам 3. на́ми | Grandma read us a funny poem. |
An Ant on the Cup
Reading practice for pages 4–6. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
I am at a picnic with my family. An ant climbs up the cup and sits on its rim. Dad helps us move the food to a clean table.
Russian translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Where is the speaker?
The speaker is at a picnic.
2. What climbs up the cup?
An ant climbs up the cup.
3. Who helps the family?
Dad helps the family.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Your lunch is ___ the counter.
Answer: on
2. The balloon floated ___ into the sky.
Answer: up
3. Grandma read ___ a funny poem.
Answer: us
4. I ___ ready to begin the game.
Answer: am
5. We saw ___ owl in the tree.
Answer: an
Page 5: words 41–50
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | had | verbshort a · CVC | 1. иметь 2. быть | The rabbit had a soft brown coat. |
| 42 | sat | verbshort a · CVC | сб | We sat quietly on the carpet. |
| 43 | fell | verbshort e · CVC | 1. вали́ть 2. повали́ть | One yellow leaf fell from the tree. |
| 44 | well | adverbshort e · CVC | 1. здоро́вый 2. хорошо́ 3. как сле́дует | Nora played the song very well. |
| 45 | miss | verbshort i · CVC | 1. недостава́ть 2. скуча́ть 3. тоскова́ть | I miss my cousin when she travels. |
| 46 | will | verbshort i · CVC | 1. жела́ть 2. пожела́ть | We will visit the museum tomorrow. |
| 47 | mum | nounshort u · CVC | 1. ма́ма 2. ма́мочка 3. ма́тушка | My mum packed fruit for our picnic. |
| 48 | as | conjunctionhigh-frequency word · /z/ ending | 1. когда́ 2. пока́ 3. в то вре́мя как | We waved as the bus drove away. |
| 49 | is | verbhigh-frequency word · /z/ ending | является | The smallest shell is white. |
| 50 | has | verbhigh-frequency word · /z/ ending | име́ть | The spider has eight legs. |
Page 5 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 5.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The rabbit ___ a soft brown coat.
Answer: had
2. We ___ quietly on the carpet.
Answer: sat
3. One yellow leaf ___ from the tree.
Answer: fell
4. Nora played the song very ___.
Answer: well
5. I ___ my cousin when she travels.
Answer: miss
Page 6: words 51–60
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | his | determinerhigh-frequency word · /z/ ending | 1. его́ 2. свой | Leo placed his hat on the hook. |
| 52 | he's | pronounhigh-frequency word · /z/ ending | он | He's waiting beside the school gate. |
| 53 | eggs | nounhigh-frequency VCC word | 1. яйцо́ 2. яйцо | The hen laid three eggs in the nest. |
| 54 | end | nounhigh-frequency VCC word | 1. коне́ц 2. край 3. дально | We clapped at the end of the play. |
| 55 | it's | pronounhigh-frequency VCC word | 1. име́ет 2. есть | It's almost time for lunch. |
| 56 | just | adverbhigh-frequency CVCC word | 1. то́лько 2. лишь 3. про́сто | The school bell just rang. |
| 57 | let's | verbhigh-frequency CVCC word | 1. дава́й(те) 2. давать | Let's build a house with these blocks. |
| 58 | lots | pronounhigh-frequency CVCC word | 1. гру́ппа 2. пропасть | We found lots of shells on the beach. |
| 59 | went | verbhigh-frequency CVCC word | 1. ходи́ть 2. е́здить 3. е́хать | Our class went to the zoo. |
| 60 | from | prepositioninitial consonant blend | 1. из 2. от 3. с | This postcard came from my aunt. |
Page 6 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 6.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Leo placed ___ hat on the hook.
Answer: his
2. ___ waiting beside the school gate.
Answer: he's
3. The hen laid three ___ in the nest.
Answer: eggs
4. We clapped at the ___ of the play.
Answer: end
5. ___ almost time for lunch.
Answer: it's
Page 7: words 61–70
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | gran | nouninitial consonant blend | 1. ба́бушка 2. ба́ба 3. ба́бка | My gran grows tomatoes in her garden. |
| 62 | still | adverbinitial consonant blend | 1. ещё 2. всё ещё | The baby is still asleep. |
| 63 | than | conjunctionvoiced th spelling | 1. чем 2. не́жели 3. не́же | A whale is larger than a dolphin. |
| 64 | that's | pronounvoiced th spelling | 1. то́ есть 2. т. е. 3. то́ бишь | That's the tallest tree in the park. |
| 65 | the | determinervoiced th spelling | 1. чем + ''comp.'', тем + ''comp.'' 2. чем + comp., тем + comp. | Please close the door quietly. |
| 66 | them | pronounvoiced th spelling | 1. их 2. им 3. они́ | The teacher gave them each a sticker. |
| 67 | thing | noununvoiced th spelling | 1. предме́т 2. вещь 3. не́что | The shiny thing under the chair was a coin. |
| 68 | think | verbunvoiced th spelling | 1. ду́мать 2. поду́мать 3. мы́слить | Think carefully before you choose an answer. |
| 69 | things | noununvoiced th spelling | 1. предме́т 2. вещь | Put your things inside your backpack. |
| 70 | which | pronounw or wh spelling | 1. кото́рый 2. какой | Which color would you like to use? |
The Thinking Game
Reading practice for pages 7–9. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
“That’s the mystery box,” says Eva. She asks her friends to think about the thing inside it. One clue tells them that it is round and bounces.
Russian translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What does Eva show her friends?
Eva shows them a mystery box.
2. What must the friends do?
They must think about the thing inside.
3. What does the hidden object do?
The hidden object bounces.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. ___ the tallest tree in the park.
Answer: that's
2. Please close ___ door quietly.
Answer: the
3. The teacher gave ___ each a sticker.
Answer: them
4. The shiny ___ under the chair was a coin.
Answer: thing
5. ___ carefully before you choose an answer.
Answer: think
Page 8: words 71–80
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | long | adjectiveng spelling | 1. далеко́ 2. до́лгий 3. длинный | The giraffe has a long neck. |
| 72 | along | prepositionng spelling | вдоль | We walked along the river path. |
| 73 | king | nounng spelling | 1. коро́ль 2. царь 3. князь | The kind king listened to his people. |
| 74 | have | verbv spelling | име́ть | I have two library books. |
| 75 | live | verbv spelling | 1. жить 2. прожи́ть | Many fish live in this pond. |
| 76 | lived | verbv spelling | 1. жить 2. прожи́ть | My grandfather lived near the sea. |
| 77 | came | verblong a spelling | пломба | A blue bird came to the feeder. |
| 78 | gave | verblong a spelling | 1. дать 2. дари́ть 3. подари́ть | Mia gave her friend a card. |
| 79 | made | verblong a spelling | внёсший | We made paper flowers for the wall. |
| 80 | place | nounlong a spelling | 1. ме́сто 2. место | This shady place is good for a picnic. |
Page 8 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 8.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. My grandfather ___ near the sea.
Answer: lived
2. A blue bird ___ to the feeder.
Answer: came
3. Mia ___ her friend a card.
Answer: gave
4. We ___ paper flowers for the wall.
Answer: made
5. This shady ___ is good for a picnic.
Answer: place
Page 9: words 81–90
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | take | verblong a spelling | 1. брать 2. взять 3. забира́ть | Take your cup to the sink. |
| 82 | may | verblong a spelling | 1. мочь 2. мо́жно | You may choose one game to play. |
| 83 | say | verblong a spelling | 1. го́лос 2. пра́во [[голос 3. говори́ть | Please say the word slowly. |
| 84 | way | nounlong a spelling | 1. путь 2. доро́га | This is the safest way home. |
| 85 | away | adverblong a spelling | 1. прочь 2. вон 3. доло́й | The rabbit hopped away from the gate. |
| 86 | great | adjectivelong a spelling | 1. прекра́сный 2. отли́чный 3. замеча́тельный | We had a great time at the fair. |
| 87 | again | adverbless-common e spelling | 1. опя́ть 2. сно́ва 3. ещё раз | Please read that sentence again. |
| 88 | said | verbless-common e spelling | 1. ска́занный 2. упомя́нутый | Dad said dinner was ready. |
| 89 | head | nounless-common e spelling | 1. голова́ 2. глава́ 3. башка́ | Wear a helmet to protect your head. |
| 90 | any | determinerless-common e spelling | 1. како́й-нибудь 2. никако́й | Do you have any questions? |
Page 9 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 9.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Wear a helmet to protect your ___.
Answer: head
2. Do you have ___ questions?
Answer: any
3. ___ your cup to the sink.
Answer: take
4. You ___ choose one game to play.
Answer: may
5. Please ___ the word slowly.
Answer: say
Page 10: words 91–100
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | many | determinerless-common e spelling | 1. мно́гие 2. мно́гое | Many stars shone above the camp. |
| 92 | i | pronounlong i spelling | 1. ай 2. и 3. я | I packed my lunch this morning. |
| 93 | i'm | pronounlong i spelling | я | I'm excited about the class trip. |
| 94 | i'll | pronounlong i spelling | больной | I'll carry the small bag. |
| 95 | i've | pronounlong i spelling | у меня есть | I've finished the first page. |
| 96 | giant | nounlong i spelling | 1. велика́н 2. верзи́ла | The friendly giant lived above the clouds. |
| 97 | find | verblong i spelling | 1. находи́ть 2. найти́ 3. находить | Can you find the hidden star? |
| 98 | liked | verblong i spelling | 1. нра́виться 2. люби́ть | I liked the song we learned. |
| 99 | cried | verblong i spelling | 1. плач 2. пла́кать 3. рыда́ть | The baby cried when she felt hungry. |
| 100 | inside | prepositionlong i spelling | 1. вну́тренность 2. вну́тренняя часть | The kitten slept inside the box. |
Many Things to Do
Reading practice for pages 10–12. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
I have many jobs before the party. I’ve filled the cups, and I’m hanging paper stars. “I’ll bring the cake next,” I tell Mom.
Russian translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Why does the speaker have jobs?
The speaker is preparing for a party.
2. What has the speaker filled?
The speaker has filled the cups.
3. What will the speaker bring next?
The speaker will bring the cake next.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. ___ stars shone above the camp.
Answer: many
2. ___ packed my lunch this morning.
Answer: i
3. ___ excited about the class trip.
Answer: i'm
4. ___ carry the small bag.
Answer: i'll
5. ___ finished the first page.
Answer: i've
Page 11: words 101–110
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | white | adjectivelong i spelling | 1. бе́лый цвет 2. белый 3. бе́лый | A white cloud floated above us. |
| 102 | by | prepositionlong i spelling | 1. о́коло 2. ря́дом с 3. у | I left my shoes by the door. |
| 103 | my | determinerlong i spelling | 1. мой 2. моя́ 3. моё | My favorite color is green. |
| 104 | fly | verblong i spelling | 1. лета́ть 2. лете́ть 3. перелета́ть | Birds fly south before winter. |
| 105 | why | adverblong i spelling | 1. почему́ 2. заче́м 3. отчего́ | Why do leaves change color? |
| 106 | night | nounlong i spelling | ночь | We saw the moon at night. |
| 107 | right | adjectivelong i spelling | 1. исправля́ть 2. испра́вить 3. поправля́ть | You chose the right answer. |
| 108 | eyes | nounlong i spelling | буркалы | The owl has large round eyes. |
| 109 | air | nounair sound spelling | 1. во́здух 2. пове́трие 3. воздух | Fresh air came through the open window. |
| 110 | bear | nounair sound spelling | 1. медве́дь 2. медве́дица 3. медвежо́нок | The brown bear caught a fish. |
Page 11 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 11.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. I left my shoes ___ the door.
Answer: by
2. ___ favorite color is green.
Answer: my
3. Birds ___ south before winter.
Answer: fly
4. ___ do leaves change color?
Answer: why
5. We saw the moon at ___.
Answer: night
Page 12: words 111–120
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | their | determinerair sound spelling | 1. их 2. ихний | The students placed their bags on the shelf. |
| 112 | there | adverbair sound spelling | там | Please set the basket over there. |
| 113 | there's | pronounair sound spelling | 1. есть 2. име́ется 3. име́ются | There's a frog beside the pond. |
| 114 | boy | nounoi sound spelling | 1. ма́льчик 2. паца́н 3. мальчик | The boy carried a red umbrella. |
| 115 | be | verblong e spelling | 1. быть 2. существова́ть 3. существовать | Be careful near the wet floor. |
| 116 | he | pronounlong e spelling | он | He brought an apple for lunch. |
| 117 | me | pronounlong e spelling | 1. меня́ 2. я | Please show me your drawing. |
| 118 | she | pronounlong e spelling | 1. она́ 2. она | She planted a sunflower seed. |
| 119 | began | verblong e spelling | 1. начина́ть 2. нача́ть 3. начина́ться | The concert began at seven o'clock. |
| 120 | even | adjectivelong e spelling | 1. ро́вный 2. гла́дкий 3. пло́ский | Place the blocks in an even row. |
Page 12 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 12.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The ___ carried a red umbrella.
Answer: boy
2. ___ careful near the wet floor.
Answer: be
3. ___ brought an apple for lunch.
Answer: he
4. Please show ___ your drawing.
Answer: me
5. ___ planted a sunflower seed.
Answer: she
Page 13: words 121–130
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | we're | pronounlong e spelling | были | We're making soup for dinner. |
| 122 | these | determinerlong e spelling | 1. э́тот 2. э́та 3. э́то | These apples are sweet and crisp. |
| 123 | been | verblong e spelling | быть | We have been friends for two years. |
| 124 | feet | nounlong e spelling | 1. нога́ 2. ступня́ 3. стопа́ | My feet were warm inside my boots. |
| 125 | green | adjectivelong e spelling | зелёный | A green frog rested on the rock. |
| 126 | keep | verblong e spelling | 1. продолжа́ть 2. продо́лжить | Keep your ticket in a safe place. |
| 127 | need | verblong e spelling | 1. нужда́ться 2. быть ну́жным 3. тре́боваться | Plants need water and sunlight. |
| 128 | queen | nounlong e spelling | 1. короле́ва 2. цари́ца 3. королева | The queen waved from the carriage. |
| 129 | see | verblong e spelling | 1. ви́деть 2. уви́деть 3. видеть | I can see a boat on the lake. |
| 130 | sleep | verblong e spelling | 1. спать 2. поспа́ть | Most children sleep during the night. |
The Sleepy Queen
Reading practice for pages 13–15. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
We’re acting in a play about a queen. I see that our queen is tired and may need a rest. After a short sleep, she is ready for the final scene.
Russian translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What are the children doing?
They are acting in a play.
2. What does the queen need?
The queen needs a rest.
3. What happens after her sleep?
She is ready for the final scene.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Plants ___ water and sunlight.
Answer: need
2. The ___ waved from the carriage.
Answer: queen
3. I can ___ a boat on the lake.
Answer: see
4. Most children ___ during the night.
Answer: sleep
5. ___ making soup for dinner.
Answer: we're
Page 14: words 131–140
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131 | three | numberlong e spelling | 1. три 2. тро́е 3. тро́йка | Three ducks swam across the pond. |
| 132 | tree | nounlong e spelling | 1. де́рево 2. дре́во 3. дерево | A squirrel climbed the oak tree. |
| 133 | trees | nounlong e spelling | 1. де́рево 2. дре́во 3. дерево | The trees gave us cool shade. |
| 134 | each | determinerlong e spelling | 1. ка́ждый 2. каждый | Each child received a blue card. |
| 135 | eat | verblong e spelling | 1. есть 2. съесть 3. жрать | We eat fruit with our lunch. |
| 136 | sea | nounlong e spelling | 1. мо́ре 2. море | The boat sailed across the calm sea. |
| 137 | tea | nounlong e spelling | чай | Grandma drank warm tea with honey. |
| 138 | baby | nounlong e spelling | 1. младе́нец 2. малы́ш 3. малы́шка | The baby waved both hands. |
| 139 | every | determinerlong e spelling | 1. ка́ждый 2. вся́кий | We read for twenty minutes every day. |
| 140 | floppy | adjectivelong e spelling | ги́бкий | The puppy has two floppy ears. |
Page 14 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 14.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We read for twenty minutes ___ day.
Answer: every
2. The puppy has two ___ ears.
Answer: floppy
3. ___ ducks swam across the pond.
Answer: three
4. A squirrel climbed the oak ___.
Answer: tree
5. The ___ gave us cool shade.
Answer: trees
Page 15: words 141–150
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 | really | adverblong e spelling | 1. пра́вда 2. действи́тельно | I really enjoyed the puppet show. |
| 142 | suddenly | adverblong e spelling | 1. вдруг 2. неожи́данно 3. внеза́пно | The lights suddenly went out. |
| 143 | very | adverblong e spelling | 1. о́чень 2. весьма́ 3. изря́дно | The soup was very hot. |
| 144 | people | nounlong e spelling | 1. лю́ди 2. люд 3. люди | Many people waited for the parade. |
| 145 | key | nounlong e spelling | ключ | Dad used the key to open the door. |
| 146 | go | verblong o spelling | 1. ходи́ть 2. идти́ 3. е́здить | We go to the playground after school. |
| 147 | no | interjectionlong o spelling | нет | No, that marker is not mine. |
| 148 | so | conjunctionlong o spelling | 1. и 2. поэ́тому 3. та́к что | It was raining, so we played indoors. |
| 149 | old | adjectivelong o spelling | 1. ста́рый 2. старый | An old bridge crossed the river. |
| 150 | cold | adjectivelong o spelling | 1. холо́дный 2. студёный 3. холодный | The snow felt cold on my hand. |
Page 15 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 15.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. I ___ enjoyed the puppet show.
Answer: really
2. The lights ___ went out.
Answer: suddenly
3. The soup was ___ hot.
Answer: very
4. Many ___ waited for the parade.
Answer: people
5. Dad used the ___ to open the door.
Answer: key
Page 16: words 151–160
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | don't | verblong o spelling | не | Don't forget to bring your library book. |
| 152 | going | verblong o spelling | 1. ходи́ть 2. идти́ 3. е́здить | We are going to the park. |
| 153 | most | determinerlong o spelling | бо́льше всего́ | Most birds build nests for their eggs. |
| 154 | only | adverblong o spelling | 1. то́лько 2. лишь | Only one cookie remained on the plate. |
| 155 | over | prepositionlong o spelling | над | The bird flew over the playground. |
| 156 | told | verblong o spelling | 1. говори́ть 2. сказа́ть 3. отлича́ть | Grandpa told us a funny story. |
| 157 | clothes | nounlong o spelling | 1. оде́жда 2. одёжа | Wet clothes hung on the line. |
| 158 | grow | verblong o spelling | 1. расти́ 2. выраста́ть 3. вы́расти | Tiny seeds grow into tall plants. |
| 159 | know | verblong o spelling | 1. уме́ть 2. знать | I know the answer to this question. |
| 160 | snow | nounlong o spelling | снег | Fresh snow covered the yard. |
Going Over the Hill
Reading practice for pages 16–18. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Dad told us that we are going over the hill. Most of the path is easy, but one part is steep. We carry only what we need in our bags.
Russian translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Who explained the trip?
Dad explained the trip.
2. Where are they going?
They are going over the hill.
3. Why do they carry only what they need?
They want their bags to stay light.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We are ___ to the park.
Answer: going
2. ___ birds build nests for their eggs.
Answer: most
3. ___ one cookie remained on the plate.
Answer: only
4. The bird flew ___ the playground.
Answer: over
5. Grandpa ___ us a funny story.
Answer: told
Page 17: words 161–170
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 | window | nounlong o spelling | 1. окно́ 2. око́шко 3. окно | Sunlight came through the window. |
| 162 | oh | interjectionlong o spelling | 1. о 2. ой 3. ах | Oh, I found the missing puzzle piece! |
| 163 | boat | nounlong o spelling | 1. ло́дка 2. шлю́пка 3. бот | The blue boat moved across the lake. |
| 164 | her | pronouner sound spelling | 1. её 2. ей 3. она́ | I gave her the yellow flower. |
| 165 | better | adjectiveer sound spelling | 1. лу́чше 2. лу́чший | This raincoat is better for wet weather. |
| 166 | ever | adverber sound spelling | когда́-либо | Have you ever seen a shooting star? |
| 167 | never | adverber sound spelling | 1. никогда́ 2. никогда | We never run beside the pool. |
| 168 | river | nouner sound spelling | 1. река́ 2. ре́чка 3. река | The river flowed under the bridge. |
| 169 | under | prepositioner sound spelling | под | The cat hid under the chair. |
| 170 | were | verber sound spelling | 1. быть 2. прийти́ 3. приходи́ть | The children were quiet during the film. |
Page 17 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 17.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. This raincoat is ___ for wet weather.
Answer: better
2. Have you ___ seen a shooting star?
Answer: ever
3. We ___ run beside the pool.
Answer: never
4. The ___ flowed under the bridge.
Answer: river
5. The cat hid ___ the chair.
Answer: under
Page 18: words 171–180
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171 | birds | nouner sound spelling | 1. пти́ца 2. пта́шка 3. пта́х | Bright birds visited the feeder. |
| 172 | girl | nouner sound spelling | 1. служа́нка 2. девочка 3. де́вочка | The girl skipped along the path. |
| 173 | work | nouner sound spelling | 1. рабо́тать 2. труди́ться 3. де́лать | We finished our work before lunch. |
| 174 | about | prepositionow sound spelling | 1. о 2. об 3. про | We read a book about space. |
| 175 | around | prepositionow sound spelling | 1. вокру́г 2. вокруг | The children sat around the table. |
| 176 | found | verbow sound spelling | 1. находи́ть 2. найти́ 3. осно́вывать | Mia found a shell in the sand. |
| 177 | house | nounow sound spelling | дом | Their house has a red door. |
| 178 | mouse | nounow sound spelling | 1. мышь 2. мы́шка 3. мышка | A tiny mouse ran behind the box. |
| 179 | out | adverbow sound spelling | из | The puppy ran out through the gate. |
| 180 | round | adjectiveow sound spelling | 1. закруглённый 2. кру́глый | The moon looked large and round. |
Page 18 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 18.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Their ___ has a red door.
Answer: house
2. A tiny ___ ran behind the box.
Answer: mouse
3. The puppy ran ___ through the gate.
Answer: out
4. The moon looked large and ___.
Answer: round
5. Bright ___ visited the feeder.
Answer: birds
Page 19: words 181–190
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181 | shouted | verbow sound spelling | 1. крича́ть 2. кри́кнуть 3. закрича́ть | We shouted hello across the field. |
| 182 | down | adverbow sound spelling | 1. снижа́ющийся 2. вниз 3. кни́зу | The marble rolled down the ramp. |
| 183 | how | adverbow sound spelling | 1. как 2. каки́м о́бразом | How did you solve the puzzle? |
| 184 | now | adverbow sound spelling | 1. сейча́с 2. ны́не 3. теперь | It is time to leave now. |
| 185 | town | nounow sound spelling | 1. го́род 2. городо́к 3. град | Our town has a small train station. |
| 186 | all | determineraw sound spelling | 1. весь 2. це́лый | All the students brought a pencil. |
| 187 | called | verbaw sound spelling | 1. звать 2. называ́ть 3. назва́ть | We called the kitten Pepper. |
| 188 | small | adjectiveaw sound spelling | 1. ма́ленький 2. ма́лый | A small frog sat on the leaf. |
| 189 | water | nounaw sound spelling | 1. пои́ть 2. напои́ть 3. вода | Please fill the bottle with water. |
| 190 | saw | verbaw sound spelling | 1. пили́ть 2. пилить | We saw a deer near the trees. |
The Kite Came Down
Reading practice for pages 19–21. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Mina saw her kite dip toward a tree. “Pull the string down now!” her brother shouted. He showed her how to guide the kite back into the wind.
Russian translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. What did Mina see?
Mina saw her kite dip toward a tree.
2. What did her brother shout?
He shouted for her to pull the string down.
3. What did he teach her?
He taught her how to guide the kite.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We ___ a deer near the trees.
Answer: saw
2. We ___ hello across the field.
Answer: shouted
3. The marble rolled ___ the ramp.
Answer: down
4. ___ did you solve the puzzle?
Answer: how
5. It is time to leave ___.
Answer: now
Page 20: words 191–200
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 191 | or | conjunctionaw sound spelling | 1. и́ли 2. ли́бо 3. а́ли | Would you like milk or water? |
| 192 | for | prepositionaw sound spelling | 1. для 2. ра́ди 3. к | This birthday card is for you. |
| 193 | horse | nounaw sound spelling | 1. конь 2. лошадь 3. ло́шадь | The brown horse trotted across the field. |
| 194 | morning | nounaw sound spelling | 1. у́тро 2. ночь 3. утро | Birds sang outside my window this morning. |
| 195 | door | nounaw sound spelling | 1. дверь 2. две́ри | Please hold the door open for Ana. |
| 196 | more | determineraw sound spelling | 1. бо́льше 2. больше | May I have more rice, please? |
| 197 | your | determineraw sound spelling | 1. твой 2. ваш | Put your name at the top. |
| 198 | thought | verbaw sound spelling | 1. мысль 2. ду́ма 3. иде́я | I thought the puzzle was challenging. |
| 199 | of | prepositionless-common o spelling | 1. -ов 2. -ев 3. -ёв | A flock of birds crossed the sky. |
| 200 | gone | verbless-common o spelling | мимо | The rain had gone by noon. |
Page 20 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 20.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Would you like milk ___ water?
Answer: or
2. This birthday card is ___ you.
Answer: for
3. The brown ___ trotted across the field.
Answer: horse
4. Birds sang outside my window this ___.
Answer: morning
5. Please hold the ___ open for Ana.
Answer: door
Page 21: words 201–210
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | stopped | verbless-common o spelling | 1. тчк 2. прекрати́ть 3. прекраща́ть | The bus stopped beside the school. |
| 202 | want | verbless-common o spelling | 1. потре́бность 2. жела́ние 3. нужда́ | I want to finish my picture. |
| 203 | wanted | verbless-common o spelling | 1. потре́бность 2. жела́ние 3. нужда́ | Leo wanted the blue marker. |
| 204 | was | verbless-common o spelling | 1. быть 2. прийти́ 3. приходи́ть | The playground was empty after the rain. |
| 205 | what | pronounless-common o spelling | 1. что 2. то, что | What did you bring for lunch? |
| 206 | moon | nounlong oo spelling | 1. луна́ 2. ме́сяц 3. луна | A full moon rose above the hill. |
| 207 | do | verblong oo spelling | 1. де́лать 2. сде́лать 3. занима́ться | Please do your best work. |
| 208 | to | prepositionlong oo spelling | 1. на 2. в 3. к | We walked to the library. |
| 209 | who | pronounlong oo spelling | 1. что 2. кото́рый 3. кото́рая | Who left this note on my desk? |
| 210 | into | prepositionlong oo spelling | в | Pour the juice into the cup. |
Page 21 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 21.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Leo ___ the blue marker.
Answer: wanted
2. The playground ___ empty after the rain.
Answer: was
3. ___ did you bring for lunch?
Answer: what
4. A full ___ rose above the hill.
Answer: moon
5. Please ___ your best work.
Answer: do
Page 22: words 211–220
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 211 | food | nounlong oo spelling | 1. пи́ща 2. корм 3. е́жа | Healthy food helps our bodies grow. |
| 212 | room | nounlong oo spelling | 1. ко́мната 2. но́мер 3. ка́мера | The music room has a piano. |
| 213 | soon | adverblong oo spelling | 1. ско́ро 2. вско́ре 3. скоро | The rain will stop soon. |
| 214 | too | adverblong oo spelling | 1. сли́шком 2. чересчу́р | I would like to come too. |
| 215 | you | pronounlong oo spelling | 1. тебя́ 2. тебе́ 3. тобо́й | You may choose the first book. |
| 216 | through | prepositionlong oo spelling | 1. че́рез 2. сквозь | Sunlight shone through the leaves. |
| 217 | good | adjectiveshort oo spelling | 1. хоро́ший 2. прия́тный 3. хороший | That was a good idea for our project. |
| 218 | looks | verbshort oo spelling | 1. вы́глядеть 2. вне́шность 3. нару́жность | The sky looks dark before the storm. |
| 219 | looked | verbshort oo spelling | вы́глядеть | We looked under the bench for the ball. |
| 220 | looking | verbshort oo spelling | 1. смотри́ 2. смотри́те 3. вы́глядеть | I am looking for my red mitten. |
A Walk Through the Woods
Reading practice for pages 22–24. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
“You found a good trail,” I tell Sam. We walk through the woods until Sam looks up at a nest. I looked too, and we quietly watched two birds.
Russian translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Where do the friends walk?
They walk through the woods.
2. What does Sam notice?
Sam notices a nest.
3. What do they watch?
They watch two birds.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. ___ may choose the first book.
Answer: you
2. Sunlight shone ___ the leaves.
Answer: through
3. That was a ___ idea for our project.
Answer: good
4. The sky ___ dark before the storm.
Answer: looks
5. We ___ under the bench for the ball.
Answer: looked
Page 23: words 221–230
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 221 | took | verbshort oo spelling | 1. брать 2. взять 3. схвати́ть | Dad took a picture of the rainbow. |
| 222 | pull | verbshort oo spelling | 1. тяну́ть 2. потяну́ть 3. тащи́ть | Pull the wagon slowly up the hill. |
| 223 | pulled | verbshort oo spelling | 1. тяну́ть 2. потяну́ть 3. тащи́ть | The horse pulled the little cart. |
| 224 | put | verbshort oo spelling | 1. класть 2. положи́ть 3. ста́вить | Put the clean cups on the shelf. |
| 225 | could | verbshort oo spelling | 1. мочь 2. смочь 3. уме́ть | We could see the mountains from the bus. |
| 226 | couldn't | verbshort oo spelling | не мог | I couldn't reach the book on the high shelf. |
| 227 | would | verbshort oo spelling | являться | I would help if you asked me. |
| 228 | jumped | verbless-common u spelling | 1. прыжо́к 2. скачо́к 3. пры́гать | The frog jumped onto a rock. |
| 229 | come | verbless-common u spelling | 1. приходи́ть 2. прийти́ 3. приезжа́ть | Please come inside before it rains. |
| 230 | coming | verbless-common u spelling | 1. наступле́ние 2. прихо́д | The school bus is coming around the corner. |
Page 23 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 23.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The frog ___ onto a rock.
Answer: jumped
2. Please ___ inside before it rains.
Answer: come
3. The school bus is ___ around the corner.
Answer: coming
4. Dad ___ a picture of the rainbow.
Answer: took
5. ___ the wagon slowly up the hill.
Answer: pull
Page 24: words 231–240
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | some | determinerless-common u spelling | 1. не́который 2. не́сколько | We picked some flowers for the table. |
| 232 | something | pronounless-common u spelling | 1. что́-то 2. не́что 3. кое-что́ | Something rustled behind the bush. |
| 233 | other | adjectiveless-common u spelling | 1. друго́й 2. ино́й | Try the other key in the lock. |
| 234 | mother | nounless-common u spelling | 1. мать 2. мама | My mother reads with me every night. |
| 235 | another | determinerless-common u spelling | 1. ещё оди́н 2. друго́й | May I have another piece of apple? |
| 236 | asked | verbar sound spelling | 1. проси́ть 2. попроси́ть 3. спра́шивать | I asked the teacher for help. |
| 237 | can't | verbar sound spelling | 1. не мо́чь 2. нельзя́ | I can't open this jar by myself. |
| 238 | last | adjectivear sound spelling | 1. по́сле всех 2. в конце́ 3. после́дний | Nora was the last runner to finish. |
| 239 | plants | nounar sound spelling | 1. сажа́ть 2. посади́ть | The plants leaned toward the sunny window. |
| 240 | are | verbar sound spelling | ар | The library books are on the cart. |
Page 24 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 24.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The library books ___ on the cart.
Answer: are
2. We picked ___ flowers for the table.
Answer: some
3. ___ rustled behind the bush.
Answer: something
4. Try the ___ key in the lock.
Answer: other
5. My ___ reads with me every night.
Answer: mother
Page 25: words 241–250
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 241 | car | nounar sound spelling | 1. маши́на 2. автомоби́ль 3. автомаши́на | Our car is parked beside the house. |
| 242 | dark | adjectivear sound spelling | тёмный | The cave was cool and dark. |
| 243 | hard | adjectivear sound spelling | 1. тяжёлый 2. тру́дный | The frozen ground felt hard. |
| 244 | park | nounar sound spelling | парк | We fed ducks at the park. |
| 245 | garden | nounar sound spelling | 1. огоро́д 2. бахча́ 3. сад | Beans and carrots grow in our garden. |
| 246 | laughed | verbar sound spelling | 1. смея́ться 2. рассмея́ться 3. хохота́ть | We laughed at the puppy's silly jump. |
| 247 | mr | nounirregular high-frequency spelling | 1. господи́н 2. ми́стер 3. мсьё | Mr. Lee teaches our music class. |
| 248 | mrs | nounirregular high-frequency spelling | 1. г-жа 2. госпожа́ 3. мада́м | Mrs. Patel works in the library. |
| 249 | one | numberirregular high-frequency spelling | 1. оди́н 2. одна́ 3. одно́ | Only one apple remained in the bowl. |
| 250 | once | adverbirregular high-frequency spelling | 1. оди́н раз 2. одна́жды | We visit the farm once each year. |
The Dark Park
Reading practice for pages 25–27. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Our car stops near the park after sunset. It is dark, so Dad holds a light while we follow the hard stone path. The path leads to a garden full of night flowers.
Russian translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. Where does the car stop?
The car stops near the park.
2. Why does Dad hold a light?
Dad holds a light because it is dark.
3. Where does the path lead?
The path leads to a garden.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Our ___ is parked beside the house.
Answer: car
2. The cave was cool and ___.
Answer: dark
3. The frozen ground felt ___.
Answer: hard
4. We fed ducks at the ___.
Answer: park
5. Beans and carrots grow in our ___.
Answer: garden
Page 26: words 251–260
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | two | numberirregular high-frequency spelling | 1. два 2. две 3. дво́е | Two rabbits sat beside the fence. |
| 252 | across | prepositiontwo- or three-syllable word | 1. че́рез 2. сквозь | We walked across the wooden bridge. |
| 253 | animals | nountwo- or three-syllable word | Животные | The zoo cares for many animals. |
| 254 | didn't | verbtwo- or three-syllable word | не сделал | We didn't hear the quiet bell. |
| 255 | different | adjectivetwo- or three-syllable word | 1. друго́й 2. не тако́й как 3. отли́чный | The twins chose different colors. |
| 256 | dragon | nountwo- or three-syllable word | 1. драко́н 2. змей 3. смок | The story's dragon guarded a golden key. |
| 257 | granddad | nountwo- or three-syllable word | 1. де́душка 2. дед 3. деду́ля | My granddad taught me to plant seeds. |
| 258 | magic | nountwo- or three-syllable word | 1. волшебство́ 2. колдовство́ 3. ма́гия | The magician used magic to hide the coin. |
| 259 | rabbit | nountwo- or three-syllable word | 1. кро́лик 2. крольчи́ха 3. кролик | The rabbit nibbled a green leaf. |
| 260 | alarm | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. сигна́л [[тревога 2. трево́ги]] | The fire alarm rang during our practice drill. |
Page 26 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 26.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The zoo cares for many ___.
Answer: animals
2. We ___ hear the quiet bell.
Answer: didn't
3. The twins chose ___ colors.
Answer: different
4. The story's ___ guarded a golden key.
Answer: dragon
5. My ___ taught me to plant seeds.
Answer: granddad
Page 27: words 261–270
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261 | alone | adverbGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. оди́н 2. одино́кий 3. без [[посторонний | The little boat floated alone on the pond. |
| 262 | apologize | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. извини́ться 2. извиня́ться | I apologize when I hurt someone's feelings. |
| 263 | basket | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. корзи́на 2. луко́шко 3. кошни́ца | We carried the apples in a basket. |
| 264 | behave | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. вести́ себя́ пра́вильно 2. вести́ себя́ хорошо́ | We behave safely on the school bus. |
| 265 | belong | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. принадлежа́ть 2. принадлежать | These blue gloves belong to Mia. |
| 266 | blink | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. морга́ть 2. моргну́ть 3. мига́ть | We blink to keep our eyes moist. |
| 267 | borrow | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. заи́мствовать 2. занимать | May I borrow your green crayon? |
| 268 | cabin | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. хи́жина 2. до́мик 3. лачу́га | Our family stayed in a cabin near the lake. |
| 269 | caterpillar | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. гу́сеница 2. гусеница | A caterpillar crawled across the leaf. |
| 270 | caution | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. предостереже́ние 2. предупрежде́ние 3. осторо́жность | Use caution when crossing the street. |
Page 27 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 27.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. We ___ to keep our eyes moist.
Answer: blink
2. May I ___ your green crayon?
Answer: borrow
3. Our family stayed in a ___ near the lake.
Answer: cabin
4. A ___ crawled across the leaf.
Answer: caterpillar
5. Use ___ when crossing the street.
Answer: caution
Page 28: words 271–280
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 271 | cave | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. пеще́ра 2. подземе́лье 3. печо́ра | Bats slept inside the cool cave. |
| 272 | celebrate | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. пра́здновать 2. отпра́здновать 3. праздновать | We celebrate the class victory with a song. |
| 273 | chimney | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. труба́ 2. дымова́я труба́ 3. дымохо́д | Smoke rose from the brick chimney. |
| 274 | costume | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. костю́м 2. наря́д | Leo wore a pirate costume in the play. |
| 275 | cozy | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | уютный | The reading corner felt cozy and quiet. |
| 276 | cranky | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | раздражительный | The tired toddler became cranky before dinner. |
| 277 | crowded | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. лю́дный 2. многолю́дный 3. наби́тый | The bus was crowded after the game. |
| 278 | daily | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. ежедне́вно 2. ка́ждый день 3. каждодне́вно | Reading is part of our daily routine. |
| 279 | decorate | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. укра́сить 2. украша́ть 3. декори́ровать | We decorate the classroom with paper stars. |
| 280 | delighted | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. ра́достный 2. восто́рженный 3. восхищённый | Mina was delighted by the surprise visit. |
A Cave Celebration
Reading practice for pages 28–30. Five relevant words are highlighted.
English reading
Lina visits a small cave during her daily walk. She and her family decorate its entrance with paper lanterns to celebrate Grandpa’s birthday. Grandpa is delighted by the glowing surprise.
Russian translation
A reviewed translation is not available for this passage yet.
Reading comprehension
1. When does Lina visit the cave?
Lina visits it during her daily walk.
2. Why do they decorate the entrance?
They decorate it to celebrate Grandpa's birthday.
3. How does Grandpa feel?
Grandpa is delighted.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. Reading is part of our ___ routine.
Answer: daily
2. We ___ the classroom with paper stars.
Answer: decorate
3. Mina was ___ by the surprise visit.
Answer: delighted
4. Bats slept inside the cool ___.
Answer: cave
5. We ___ the class victory with a song.
Answer: celebrate
Page 29: words 281–290
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | drowsy | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. со́нный 2. сонли́вый 3. за́спанный | The warm room made the kitten drowsy. |
| 282 | equal | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. ра́вный 2. одина́ковый 3. то́т же | We divided the crackers into equal groups. |
| 283 | enormous | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. огро́мный 2. грома́дный 3. гига́нтский | An enormous whale swam beside the boat. |
| 284 | fancy | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | навороченный | The cake had a fancy flower design. |
| 285 | fasten | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. закрепля́ть 2. крепи́ть 3. закрепи́ть | Please fasten your seat belt. |
| 286 | filthy | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. гря́зный 2. запа́чканный 3. замы́зганный | The muddy boots were filthy after the hike. |
| 287 | forest | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | лес | Deer moved quietly through the forest. |
| 288 | freezing | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. ледяно́й 2. моро́зный 3. холо́дный как лёд | The wind felt freezing on my cheeks. |
| 289 | gather | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. собира́ть 2. собра́ть 3. аккумули́ровать | We gather leaves for the art project. |
| 290 | grateful | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. благода́рный 2. призна́тельный | I felt grateful when my friend helped me. |
Page 29 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 29.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. The warm room made the kitten ___.
Answer: drowsy
2. We divided the crackers into ___ groups.
Answer: equal
3. An ___ whale swam beside the boat.
Answer: enormous
4. The cake had a ___ flower design.
Answer: fancy
5. Please ___ your seat belt.
Answer: fasten
Page 30: words 291–300
| # | Word | Pattern / part of speech | Meaning | Sample sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 291 | honest | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. че́стный 2. и́скренний 3. правди́вый | An honest person tells the truth. |
| 292 | lively | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. оживлённый 2. живой 3. искристый | The lively puppy chased its tail. |
| 293 | mountain | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. гора́ 2. гора | Snow covered the top of the mountain. |
| 294 | narrow | adjectiveGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. у́зкий 2. те́сный | We followed a narrow path between the trees. |
| 295 | obey | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. подчиня́ться 2. подчини́ться 3. повинова́ться | We obey the safety rules at school. |
| 296 | pattern | nounGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. закономе́рность 2. моде́ль 3. схе́ма | The beads made a red-blue pattern. |
| 297 | pretend | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | претендовать | We pretend the couch is a sailing ship. |
| 298 | promise | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. обеща́ть 2. пообеща́ть 3. обещать | I promise to return the book tomorrow. |
| 299 | rescue | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. спаса́ть 2. спасти́ 3. выруча́ть | The firefighters rescue the kitten from the tree. |
| 300 | return | verbGrade 1 high-utility word | 1. возвраща́ться 2. возврати́ться 3. верну́ться | Please return the scissors when you finish. |
Page 30 vocabulary review
Review five selected words from page 30.
Cloze vocabulary quiz
1. An ___ person tells the truth.
Answer: honest
2. The ___ puppy chased its tail.
Answer: lively
3. Snow covered the top of the ___.
Answer: mountain
4. We followed a ___ path between the trees.
Answer: narrow
5. We ___ the safety rules at school.
Answer: obey
Sources and curriculum references
These references guide selection and calibration. Definitions, sample sentences, readings, questions, and teaching notes are independently written and reviewed.
- Phonics Australia: The First 300 High Frequency Words
- Flocabulary: 1st Grade Vocabulary Word List
- K12Reader: First Grade Spelling Words
- Reading Rockets: Basic Spelling Vocabulary List
- WikDict downloadable bilingual dictionaries
- Kaikki.org / Wiktextract machine-readable Wiktionary data
- Language-Learning-decks public flashcard datasets
- SBBIC English-to-Khmer Dictionary
- English–Khmer Dictionary Dataset (machine-generated Khmer fallback; human review required)
- PanLex meanings snapshot (direct CC0 gap candidates; human review required)
- Cambridge bilingual dictionaries (individual editorial sense checks)
- Collins English–Hindi Dictionary (individual editorial checks)
- Hindwi and Rekhta dictionaries (individual Hindi/Urdu checks)
- National Institute of Korean Language: Basic Korean Dictionary
- JMdict/EDRDG Japanese dictionary project
- CC-CEDICT Chinese dictionary project
- VDict Vietnamese Dictionary (individual editorial check)
- Google Translate (machine-assisted lesson-reading draft; fluent review required)
- Kuperman et al.: Age-of-acquisition ratings for 30,000 English words