Minimalism as a Lifestyle | Elementary ESL Reading Worksheet PDF

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Do you have too many toys, clothes, or things in your room? Many people today are learning about minimalism. This is a way of living with fewer things. People who live this way believe that less is more. They think a simple life is a good life.

Minimalists look at their home and choose only the things they really need. They clear away the clutter — old books, unused clothes, and broken toys. These things take up space in your home. When you remove them, your home feels bigger, cleaner, and easier to keep tidy.

Living with less can make you feel more fredelig. When a room is tidy, it is easy to find things. You do not feel stressed or worried. Many people say they sleep better and feel happier when their home is simple and clean.

How do you start? First, look at your things. Ask yourself: Do I use this? Do I need this? If the answer is no, you can donate it to someone who needs it more. You can also throw it away or give it to a charity shop.

Minimalism is not just about your home. It is also about your time. Minimalists choose activities that make them truly happy. They do not buy new things just because they look nice. They focus on what is really important — people, health, and good experiences.

A. Vokabular

minimalism ____
simple ____
clutter ____
peaceful ____
donate ____
space ____
important ____
tidy ____
choose ____
recycle ____

a. too many things in a space that make it messy
b. to use old things again or turn them into something new
c. calm and quiet; without stress or worry
d. to pick one thing from different options
e. way of living with only the things you need and not much more
f. empty area inside a room or home
g. to give something to others who need it
h. something that matters a lot
i. easy; not complicated or busy
j. clean and organized, with everything in its place

B. Sant eller usant

____ Minimalism means living with fewer things.
____ Minimalists try to buy as many new things as possible.
____ Clutter can make a room feel smaller and messy.
____ You must throw away all your things to be a minimalist.
____ A tidy room can help you feel less stressed.
____ Minimalism is only about keeping your bedroom clean.
____ You can donate things you do not use to other people.
____ Minimalists only focus on things, not on time or activities.
____ Living simply can help some people sleep better.
____ Minimalists believe that more things make you happier.

C. Fyll ut de tomme feltene

Ordbank: minimalism, tidy, donate, clutter, peaceful, recycle, choose, simple

___ is a way of living with only the things you really need.
When you clean your room and put everything away, it looks very ___.
If you have old clothes you do not wear, you can ___ them to a charity.
Too many things in a small space create ___ and make the room feel messy.
A clean and quiet home can make you feel calm and ___.

D. Forståelsesspørsmål

What is minimalism?
What can you do with things you do not use or need anymore?
How can living with less change the way you feel?

E. Diskusjonsspørsmål

Is there anything in your room that you do not use? What would you do with it?
Do you think having fewer things makes people happier? Why or why not?

Answer Key (click to reveal)

A. Vokabular: 1-e, 2-i, 3-a, 4-c, 5-g, 6-f, 7-h, 8-j, 9-d, 10-b

B. Sant/usant: 1-T, 2-F, 3-T, 4-F, 5-T, 6-F, 7-T, 8-F, 9-T, 10-F

C. Fyll ut blanke felt: 1-minimalism, 2-tidy, 3-donate, 4-clutter, 5-peaceful

D. Forståelse:

Minimalism is a way of living with fewer things and only keeping what you really need.
You can donate them to someone who needs them, throw them away, or give them to a charity shop.
Living with less can make you feel more peaceful, less stressed, and happier.

🇹🇼 Also in Chinese: This topic is available on 18KEnglish.com — bilingual worksheets for Chinese-speaking students.