Reading Practice 2

Before you record your reading, read the text at least twice.  
 

Reading goals:

• Read loud and clear

• Read at an appropriate pace

• Read with expression

• Read fluently 

       The ten-dollar note sat in John’s palm. It was his pocket money for the week. It was not very much compared to the amount some of his classmates were getting. Nonetheless, it was sufficient.

       It was lunch time and John was at the school canteen. He was about to buy himself an additional packet of snacks when he remembered the book fair which would be held at his school the next day. Being an avid reader, John had planned to buy the entire series of the “Games War” books. He had been saving up for it since the start of the year. He put the wallet back into his pocket. After all, he already had his bowl of noodles. John made a mental note to remind himself to bring his savings the next day so he could buy the set of books.

       “What should we buy for Mother for her birthday? Have we saved enough money?” John’s sister asked him as they walked home from school together.

      “Birthday? What? Oh yes…” John responded. He decided regrettably that the books would have to wait for the time being.