A morning at home
早上的家
Read a beginner Chinese story about breakfast and getting ready for school.
我叫小安。
My name is Xiao An.
我和爸爸、妈妈住在一起。
I live with my dad and mum.
早上七点，我起床。
I get up at seven in the morning.
爸爸在做早饭，妈妈在喝水。
Dad is making breakfast, and Mum is drinking water.
桌子上有面包和鸡蛋。
There is bread and there are eggs on the table.
我吃一个鸡蛋，喝一杯牛奶。
I eat an egg and drink a glass of milk.
吃完早饭，我去学校。
After breakfast, I go to school.
我对爸爸、妈妈说再见。
I say goodbye to Dad and Mum.
Words to notice
早上
morning
爸爸
dad
面包
bread
牛奶
milk
Check your understanding
Try answering before opening each explanation.
1. What time does Xiao An get up?
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Seven in the morning: 早上七点。
2. Who makes breakfast?
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Dad: 爸爸在做早饭。
3. What does Xiao An drink?
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A glass of milk: 一杯牛奶。
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