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The fish market
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1Read
Every Sunday, Meera goes to the fish market with her father. The market opens at six in the morning. It is noisy and busy.
Meera’s father buys sardines and prawns. He talks to the fish seller. The seller gives them a good price because they come every week.
At home, Meera helps her mother clean the fish. They cook fish curry for lunch. It is Meera’s favourite meal.
2Vocabulary
noisyfull of loud sounds
sellerperson who sells
favouriteliked the most
3Questions
Question 1 of 3Multiple choice
When does Meera go to the market?
4Summary activity
Summarise the story in 3 sentences.
5Speaking challenge
Speaking challenge
Talk about a market or shop you visit often.
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Say it out loud. Nobody is listening — that’s the point. Mistakes are allowed.