Tom’s Sweet Surprise on Mother’s Day B1
This is a free B1 intermediate level English reading lesson about Mother’s Day. It includes the reading and reading comprehension exercises in 4 different formats together with the answer keys and explanations.
- True/False questions
- Multiple choice questions
- Short answer questions
- Multiple choice cloze exercise
Tom’s Sweet Surprise on Mother’s Day
Tom woke up early on Mother’s Day, full of excitement. His plan was to make his mom feel very special. He tiptoed to the kitchen, careful not to make a sound. In his hand, he held a small recipe book, its pages worn from use. He decided to prepare breakfast, his mom’s favorite meal to start the day.
Tom looked at the recipe for pancakes, her favorite. He mixed the flour, eggs, and milk together. He even added a handful of blueberries, just how she liked. He heated the pan and poured the mix, forming round, fluffy pancakes. The smell soon filled the house, warm and sweet.
As the pancakes cooked, Tom set the table. He placed a vase with one bright yellow flower in the middle. He laid out the plates, forks, and knives neatly. Next to his mom’s plate, he put a small, handmade card. It read, ‘Thank you for everything, I love you.’
Soon, his mom came downstairs, guided by the smell. ‘What is this?’ she asked with a smile. Tom beamed with pride and said, ‘Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!’ She hugged him tightly and sat down to eat. They talked and laughed, enjoying the simple but loving meal. It was a small surprise, but to his mom, it was worth more than the world.
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