Monday, October 20, 2025

Homework Time: English Phrases for Students

In this short story, we join Lucas and Sofia during their quiet homework time. It’s a perfect moment to learn vocabulary related to school, studying, and teamwork. As they prepare for tests and read exciting books, we see how learning together can be both productive and fun. Let’s explore their routine and practice English along the way.

Part 5 - Homework Time

Lucas and Sofia are in the living room doing their homework after school. The television is off, and the house is quiet, which helps them concentrate. Lucas has a big math test tomorrow, so he is studying hard. He writes in his notebook and uses a calculator to check his answers. Sofia is reading a book for her English class. Her book is about a small cat with a very big adventure. They both concentrate on their work and help each other with difficult questions. They like to study together because it makes learning new things easier and more fun. They are a great team when it comes to schoolwork.


Exercises

Vocabulary & Comprehension

  1. True or False?

    1. ____ The television is on.

    2. ____ Lucas has a history test tomorrow.

    3. ____ Sofia's book is about a big cat.

    4. ____ Lucas and Sofia help each other.


  1. Fill in the blanks with a word from the story:

    1. Lucas and Sofia are in the ________ room.

    2. Lucas has a big math ________ tomorrow.

    3. They like to study ________ because it makes learning new things easier.


Grammar

  1. Fix the mistake:

    1. Lucas study hard for a test.

    2. Sofia read a book for her English class.

    3. They helps each other.


Personalization & Speaking

  1. Answer the questions:

    1. What is your favorite subject at school?

    2. What do you do to study for a test?







Answer Key

True or False: A-False / B-False / C-False / D-True

Fill in the blanks with a word from the story: A-living / B-test / C-together

Fix the mistake: A-Lucas studies hard for a test / B-Sofia reads a book for her English class / C-They help each other.