免費全民英檢初級英文講義，主題為開學背包安全、書包重量、整理物品與身體不舒服時求助，包含 A2 三篇閱讀、單字解析、Dialog、Speaking Practice、Quiz 與答案，適合 GEPT 初級學生與英文老師備課。
This free GEPT Elementary handout helps students read and speak about backpack safety, school bag weight and daily school routines.
Students read three A2 passages, learn practical vocabulary, practice four dialogs, answer comprehension questions and finish a quiz with an answer key.
The material is original classroom content informed by public health and education news about backpack fit, weight and safe carrying habits.
It is one week before school starts. Mia and her father go to a store to buy a new backpack. Mia wants a bag with a popular color, but her father asks her to check more things. He says, 'A school bag should look nice, but it should also feel safe and comfortable.'
First, Mia tries a small red backpack. It is pretty, but the straps are thin. Next, she tries a blue backpack with wide soft straps and many pockets. The bag is light when it is empty, and it fits her back well. There is also a small bright strip on the front, so drivers can see it at night.
Mia chooses the blue bag. Her father reminds her to use both straps, not only one. Mia says she will organize her bag every night. She wants to bring the things she needs, but she does not want to carry too much weight.
On the first day of school, Leo puts many things in his backpack. He brings five textbooks, two notebooks, a dictionary, a water bottle, sports shoes and a pencil case. When he walks to school, the bag feels very heavy. He walks slowly and leans forward.
In the classroom, Leo's teacher sees him. She says, 'Leo, your bag looks too heavy. You do not need every book today.' She tells the class to check the timetable. Students should bring only necessary books and keep extra things in their lockers.
After class, Leo takes out two books and puts his sports shoes in his locker. He puts the heaviest book close to his back and puts small things in different pockets. The next morning, his bag is lighter. Leo learns that a smart school bag is not full of everything. It has only what he needs for that day.
Sara likes wearing her backpack on one shoulder because she thinks it looks cool. After a few days, her right shoulder starts to hurt. At first, she does not tell anyone. She thinks the pain will go away. But on Friday, the bag feels worse when she walks up the stairs.
At lunch, Sara tells her homeroom teacher. The teacher asks her to visit the school nurse. The nurse checks the bag and says, 'Use both straps and keep the bag close to your back. Do not carry books that you do not need. If the pain continues, tell your parents.'
Sara changes her habit. She uses both straps and bends her knees when she picks up her bag from the floor. She also asks her classmate what books are needed before she packs. After one week, her shoulder feels better. Sara learns that asking for help early is important.
My backpack is too heavy because ______.
I should bring only ______.
I use both straps because ______.
I put ______ in my locker.
My shoulder hurts. It started ______.
A good backpack should have ______.
Before school, I need to check ______.
In my opinion, students should ______.
Role-play 1: Buy a new backpack and ask about straps, pockets and size.
Role-play 2: Ask a teacher how to make your backpack lighter.
Short talk: Give three tips for a safer school bag.
Start with students checking what is inside their school bag or daily backpack.
Use Reading 2 with a weekly timetable and ask students to decide which books are necessary.
Use Dialog 3 and Dialog 4 to practice asking for help when a body part hurts.
Remind students that this is English practice. Real pain or health questions should be discussed with parents, teachers or health professionals.
Mayo Clinic News Network: Mayo Clinic Q&A: Are backpacks hurting your kids' backs?
Mayo Clinic Health System: Choosing the best school backpack.
Associated Press: School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids' bodies.
https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-qa-are-backpacks-hurting-your-kids-backs/
https://communityhealth.mayoclinic.org/featured-stories/choosing-a-backpack
https://www.ap.org/news-highlights/spotlights/2026/school-backpack-overload-heavy-bags-can-strain-kids-bodies/
這份講義適合正在練習 全民英檢初級 / GEPT Elementary / A2 的學生，也適合英文老師、家教與補習班作為課堂閱讀、單字、Dialog 口說練習或回家作業。
可以。內容以 Elementary / A2 為主，適合國中生、初級英文學習者或準備 全民英檢初級 / GEPT Elementary / A2 的學生。
有。講義頁面下方包含 Practice / Quiz 與 Answer Key，老師可以課堂檢討，學生也可以自學後核對答案。
建議課程時間約 50-90 分鐘。如果時間較短，可以只使用一篇 Reading 加一段 Dialog；如果是完整課程，可以加入 Speaking Practice 與 Quiz。
可以。手機版建議先點「閱讀網頁版」閱讀 HTML 內容；PDF 預覽可另外開啟，比內嵌 PDF 更穩定。