EFL Reading Practice — Set 1 (Thailand)

Topic: Weekend market • Level: Low-intermediate • 5 questions + instant feedback

The Weekend Market Surprise

Last Saturday, Mook and her brother Ton went to a weekend market near their home in Thailand. They wanted to buy snacks and look for a small gift for their mother.

When they arrived, the market was very crowded. There were many food stalls, clothes shops, and people taking photos. Ton saw grilled pork and wanted to eat it right away, but Mook asked him to wait. “Let’s walk first and compare prices,” she said.

After a few minutes, they found a stall selling handmade soap. The soap smelled like lemongrass and jasmine. The seller smiled and explained, “These are made by a local community.” Mook thought the soap would be a nice gift, so she asked the price. It was cheaper than she expected, so she bought two bars.

Before going home, Ton finally got his grilled pork. They sat under a tree and ate together. On the way back, Mook felt happy because they found a good gift and also learned something new about local products.

Glossary (คำศัพท์สำคัญ)

weekend market = ตลาดนัดวันหยุด

crowded = แออัด / คนเยอะ

stall = แผงขายของ

compare = เปรียบเทียบ

handmade = ทำด้วยมือ

smelled like = มีกลิ่นเหมือน

local community = ชุมชนท้องถิ่น

expected = ที่คาดไว้

under a tree = ใต้ต้นไม้

Tip: Read once for the main idea. Read again and look for details (names, places, reasons).

Comprehension Questions

1) Why did Mook and Ton go to the market?

A. To meet their teacher B. To buy snacks and a gift C. To sell handmade soap D. To take a long bus trip

2) What did Mook tell Ton to do before buying food?

A. Eat quickly B. Go home early C. Walk first and compare prices D. Take many photos

3) What kind of gift did Mook buy for her mother?

4) Who made the soap?

A. A big factory in another country B. Ton’s school C. A local community D. Mook’s mother

5) How did Mook feel on the way back home, and why?