Тексты для подростков 7 8 класс

Текст 1: The World of Memes

Level: A2+

Memes are everywhere on the internet! But what exactly is a meme? In simple terms, a meme is an image, video, or piece of text that is copied and spread very quickly online, often with small changes. It’s a form of cultural communication.

The first famous internet meme was the "Dancing Baby" in 1996. Today, memes are usually funny. They use pictures from movies, TV shows, or real life with a clever caption. For example, the "Distracted Boyfriend" photo or the "This is Fine" dog. Memes can be about school, pets, hobbies, or current events. They help people express their feelings in a humorous way. Creating and sharing memes is a popular hobby for many teenagers. Some memes become viral – it means they spread to millions of people in just a few days!

New Vocabulary:

1. meme – мем
2. to spread (spread, spread) – распространяться
3. cultural communication – культурная коммуникация
4. caption – подпись, текст на изображении
5. current events – текущие события
6. to express feelings – выражать чувства
7. humorous – юмористический
8. viral – вирусный

Comprehension Check (True/False/Not Stated):

1. All memes are videos.
2. The "Dancing Baby" is an old internet meme.
3. Memes can only be about funny cats.
4. If something is "viral," it becomes popular very fast.
5. Memes are not popular among teenagers.

Grammar Focus (Present Simple vs. Present Continuous):
Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verb.

1. People often ______ (use) memes to communicate.
2. Look! He ______ (create) a new meme right now.
3. I usually ______ (understand) the jokes in memes.
4. She ______ (share) a very funny video meme at the moment.

Текст 2: A Problem with Plastic

Level: B1

Our planet has a serious problem: plastic pollution. Every year, about 8 million tons of plastic waste enter the world’s oceans. This is bad for animals, nature, and even for us.

Plastic is useful because it is strong and cheap. We use it for bottles, bags, and packaging. But plastic takes more than 400 years to decompose! This means that every plastic bottle you have ever used still exists somewhere on Earth. In the ocean, plastic breaks into small pieces called microplastics. Fish and birds eat them, and this can kill the animals.

So, what can we do? The three Rs can help: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Reduce the amount of plastic you use. For example, use a reusable water bottle. Reuse plastic items if possible. And always recycle plastic bottles and containers. Small changes in our daily life can make a big difference for the future of our planet.

New Vocabulary:

1. plastic pollution – загрязнение пластиком
2. waste – отходы, мусор
3. packaging – упаковка
4. to decompose – разлагаться
5. to break (broke, broken) – ломаться, разрушаться
6. microplastics – микропластик
7. reusable – многоразовый
8. to make a difference – изменить ситуацию к лучшему

Comprehension Check (Answer the questions):

1. How much plastic goes into the oceans every year?
2. Why is plastic a popular material?
3. What are "microplastics"?
4. What do the three Rs stand for?
5. Name one example of how to reduce plastic use.

Grammar Focus (Modal Verbs: can, should, must):
Fill in the gaps with can, should, or must.

1. We ______ recycle plastic to help the environment.
2. You ______ reuse this bottle several times.
3. I ______ go to the shop. We have no milk.
4. He ______ reduce his use of plastic bags. It's important.

Текст 3: The Magic of Studio Ghibli

Level: B1

Do you know the films "My Neighbor Totoro" or "Spirited Away"? These amazing animated movies are made by Studio Ghibli, a famous Japanese film studio.

Studio Ghibli was founded in 1985 by two geniuses: Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata. Their films are famous for beautiful hand-drawn animation, strong female characters, and important themes like nature, family, and war. Unlike many Western cartoons, Ghibli films are often not about simple "good vs. evil." They show that the world is complex.

"Spirited Away" won an Oscar in 2003 and is the most successful film in Japanese history. What is the secret of its success? The stories are magical and emotional for both children and adults. Watching a Ghibli film is like visiting a different, wonderful world.

New Vocabulary:

1. animated movies / cartoons – анимационные фильмы, мультфильмы
2. to found (founded, founded) – основывать
3. hand-drawn animation – рисованная анимация
4. character – персонаж
5. theme – тема
6. unlike – в отличие от
7. complex – сложный
8. emotional – эмоциональный

Comprehension Check (Choose the correct option):

1. Studio Ghibli is from...
   a) the USA
   b) Japan
   c) Korea
2. The films often talk about...
   a) only funny adventures
   b) themes like nature and family
   c) superheroes
3. "Spirited Away" is famous because...
   a) it's very short
   b) it won an Oscar and is very popular
   c) it has no characters
4. Ghibli films are good for...
   a) children only
   b) adults only
   c) both children and adults

Grammar Focus (Past Simple):
Put the verbs in brackets into the Past Simple.

1. Studio Ghibli ______ (to be founded) in 1985.
2. Hayao Miyazaki ______ (to create) many famous films.
3. I ______ (to watch) "My Neighbor Totoro" last week.
4. They ______ (to win) an Oscar in 2003.

Текст 4: My First Hackathon

Level: B1

Last month, my friend Alex and I took part in our first hackathon. A hackathon is an event where people come together to create a new piece of software, like an app or a website, in a very short time – usually 24 or 48 hours.

We were very nervous because we are just beginners in programming. The theme was "Help Your City." We decided to make a simple mobile app for reporting problems like broken swings in parks or holes in the roads. We called it "FixMyCity."

For 24 hours, we coded, designed, and drank lots of coffee! It was challenging but also very fun. We didn't win the main prize, but we got a special award for "The Best Idea for the Community." It was an unforgettable experience. Now we understand coding much better and are planning to continue working on our app!

New Vocabulary:

1. to take part in – принимать участие в
2. hackathon – хакатон (соревнование программистов)
3. software – программное обеспечение
4. beginner – новичок
5. to report a problem – сообщить о проблеме
6. to code – программировать, писать код
7. challenging – сложный, требующий усилий
8. unforgettable experience – незабываемый опыт

Comprehension Check (Find the information in the text):

1. How long does a hackathon usually last?
2. What was the theme of this hackathon?
3. What did the boys create?
4. What award did they get?
5. How do they feel after the event?

Grammar Focus (Adjectives ending in -ed / -ing):
Choose the correct adjective.

1. The hackathon was very excited / exciting.
2. We were tired / tiring after 24 hours of work.
3. The results were surprised / surprising.
4. I am interested / interesting in programming now.