Thursday, October 23, 2025

A Quiet Sunday: English Phrases for Your Day Off

In this short story, we spend a quiet Sunday with the Miller family. It’s a perfect way to learn vocabulary related to weekend routines, relaxation, and family time. As they enjoy coffee, games, and a long lunch, we see how simple moments can bring joy.

Part 8 - A Quiet Sunday

Sunday is a special day for the Miller family because they do not have to work or go to school. It is their favorite day of the week. They have a very quiet and relaxed day at home. Leo and Maria wake up late and drink coffee together while they read the newspaper. Lucas and Sofia spend the morning playing board games and drawing pictures. They have a long, casual lunch together and spend the rest of the day relaxing. For them, Sunday is the perfect day to rest and spend time with each other. The whole family enjoys being together without any stress or obligations.


Exercises

Vocabulary & Comprehension

  1. True or False?

    1. The Miller family works on Sundays.

    2. They wake up early on Sunday mornings.

    3. Lucas and Sofia like to play board games.

    4. Sunday is their favorite day of the week.


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

    1. Sunday is a _______ day for the family.

    2. Leo and Maria read the _______.

    3. They have a long, casual _______.


Grammar

  1. Fix the mistake:

    1. They does not have to work.

    2. Leo and Maria wake up late and reads the newspaper.

    3. The family enjoy being together.


Personalization & Speaking

  1. Answer the questions:

    1. What do you love to do on Sundays?

    2. Do you prefer to have a quiet or a busy weekend?








Answer Key

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

Fill in the blanks with a word from the story: A-special / B-newspaper / C-lunch

Fix the mistake: A-They do not have to work / B-Leo and Maria wake up late and read the newspaper / C-The family enjoys being together.