Here are 3 texts suitable for 7th-grade students
1. A Journey Through the Carpathian Mountains
The Carpathian Mountains are a treasure of Ukraine, full of breathtaking landscapes and rich traditions. Dmytro, a 12-year-old boy, loved hiking with his grandfather, who knew every trail and hidden spot.
One summer, they set out to find a rare flower called the edelweiss, which only grows high in the mountains. As they climbed higher, Dmytro noticed the air becoming cooler and the forest giving way to rocky slopes. When they finally found the flower, his grandfather explained its meaning: "It’s a symbol of courage and resilience. Just like our country, Dmytro."
That day, Dmytro learned that nature holds lessons for those willing to explore.
2. The Power of an Idea
Marta was a curious girl who loved solving problems. One day, her school organized a science fair, and she wanted to invent something useful. After noticing how her classmates struggled to carry heavy backpacks, Marta had an idea: a self-balancing backpack with built-in wheels.
She worked tirelessly, using old parts from her father’s workshop to create her invention. On the day of the fair, Marta demonstrated her backpack, and the crowd was amazed.
“Great ideas start small,” her teacher said, “but they can grow into something extraordinary if you work hard.”
Inspired, Marta decided to keep inventing and never stopped dreaming big.
3. The Legend of Kyiv’s Chestnut Tree
Long ago, Kyiv was known as a city of golden domes and blooming chestnut trees. According to legend, one spring, a young girl named Lyuba planted a small chestnut sapling on her family’s land. She cared for the tree every day, even during the coldest winters.
Years later, during a great storm, the chestnut tree shielded Lyuba’s home from strong winds and saved her family. The neighbors called it a "tree of hope," and soon chestnut trees were planted all over Kyiv to symbolize strength and protection.
Today, these trees remind everyone in the city of resilience and the power of nature.
