1.3 I like walking..

NB: Elementary 3

I like walking..

I like going out for a walk every day, but I don’t always have the time. It’s not that I’m busy, but simply I’m sometimes lazy or just feel tired. When I go out there is usually one route that takes me about 30 minutes to complete. While walking, I listen to music or sometimes to an audio book in a foreign language, mainly English. It’s a great way to learn and to spend the time!

I sometimes go to the park where some people keep staring at me. I think they watch me because I look a bit strange. I walk alone and listen to music and even sometimes sing out aloud. I wonder if they think I’m such a crazy lad.

Other times, I head toward the city centre and get lost in the streets. Since I don’t have a car, this is a good way to know the city.

I have to admit that I still don’t know a lot of street because the signs with their names are stuck on the buildings sides. I’ve always thought that it isn’t really the best place to put the signs with the streets names on. You could hardly read the signs especially if you’re driving.

Luckily, I like walking.



A) READ THE TEXT THEN TICK (T) true or (F) false:

1. Peter always goes out for a walk_____
2. When Peter doesn’t go for a walk, it’s because he’s too busy_____
3. Peter doesn’t like where they put the signs with the streets names_____
4. The “they” in the last sentence probably refers to drivers_____


B) ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS:

1. How long does it normally take Peter to complete the route?
2. Why does the author wonder if people think he’s crazy?
3. Why doesn’t Peter know the names of the streets he walks on?
4. Who do you think the “they” in the last sentence refers to?