Saving the First Bramley Apple Tree

May 5, 2026, 15:53
UKCulture

Introduction

People want to buy a house in Southwell. They want to save the first Bramley apple tree for everyone to see.

Main Body

Mary Ann Brailsford planted this tree a long time ago. This tree is the father of all Bramley apples in the world. It is a very famous tree in Britain. Now, a university owns the house and the tree. The university wants to sell the house. A group of people want to buy it so the public can visit. The group needs £250,000. They want to make the house a museum. A local business will help them with tourists.

Conclusion

The group is still asking for money to save the tree for the public.

Learning

🌳 The 'Want' Pattern

In this story, we see one word used many times to show a goal or a dream: Want.

How to use it: Person + want/wants + to + action

Examples from the text:

  • People want to buy a house.
  • The university wants to sell the house.
  • They want to make the house a museum.

Quick Rule:

  • One person (He/She/The University) → Wants
  • Many people (They/We/People) → Want

Key Vocabulary for A2:

  • Public → Everyone
  • Local → Near this place
  • Save → Keep something from being destroyed

Simple Map: Idea →\rightarrow Want to →\rightarrow Action (Save the tree) →\rightarrow (Want to) →\rightarrow (Buy the house)

Vocabulary Learning

people (n.)
A group of humans
Example:People are gathering in the square.
want (v.)
To desire something
Example:I want a cup of tea.
buy (v.)
To purchase something
Example:She will buy a new book.
house (n.)
A building for living
Example:They moved into a new house.
save (v.)
To keep safe or preserve
Example:We should save money for emergencies.
tree (n.)
A plant with a trunk and branches
Example:The tree in the park is tall.
famous (adj.)
Well known by many people
Example:The Eiffel Tower is famous.
university (n.)
An institution for higher education
Example:He studied at the university.
sell (v.)
To trade something for money
Example:They will sell the old car.
museum (n.)
A place where items are displayed for study or enjoyment
Example:The museum has many paintings.