Unit 4 A2 Reading: A Day at the Beach
Vocabulary
Hobby – An activity you do for fun in your free time.
Favorite – The thing you like the most.
Free time – The time when you do not work or study.
Enjoy – To have fun doing something.
Play – To do a sport or game for fun.
Soccer – A sport where players kick a ball to score goals.
Friends – People you like and spend time with.
Weekend – Saturday and Sunday, the days when most people do not work or go to school.
Park – A place with grass and trees where people relax or play sports.
Fun – Something that makes you happy.
Active – Moving a lot and doing exercise.
Healthy – Feeling strong and not sick.
Read – To look at words in a book and understand them.
Book – A set of written pages with stories or information.
Adventure – An exciting or dangerous experience.
Story – A description of events that may be real or imaginary.
Night – The time when it is dark outside.
Bed – A piece of furniture where you sleep.
Relax – To rest and feel calm.
Learn – To get new information or skills.
Cook – To prepare food.
Help – To do something for someone.
Kitchen – A room where people cook food.
Meal – Food you eat at a certain time, like breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Pasta – A type of food like spaghetti or macaroni.
Salad – A cold dish with vegetables like lettuce and tomatoes.
Delicious – Very tasty, good to eat.
Try – To do something new to see if you like it.
Recipe – Instructions for making food.
Look forward to – To be excited about something that will happen.
A Day at the Beach
Once upon a time, there were two friends named Emily and Tom who lived in a small town by the sea. One sunny Saturday morning, they decided to go on a little adventure and visit the beach. They packed some sandwiches, fruit, and cold drinks in a picnic basket and set off on their bikes. The ride to the beach was very pleasant, with the warm sun shining down on them and a gentle breeze blowing through their hair.
When they arrived at the beach, they were amazed by the beautiful sight before them. The sand was golden, and the water sparkled in the sunlight. Emily and Tom quickly found a spot to lay down their beach towels and set up their picnic. After enjoying their delicious lunch, they decided to explore the beach. They collected seashells, built sandcastles, and splashed in the shallow water. They even spotted a group of dolphins swimming in the distance!
As the day went on, Emily and Tom felt tired but happy. They watched the sunset together, with the sky turning shades of pink and orange. It was a magical moment that they would never forget. Reluctantly, they packed up their things and began the ride back home. Even though they were sad to leave the beach behind, they knew they would always have the memories of their wonderful day by the sea. And so, Emily and Tom returned home with smiles on their faces, already dreaming of their next adventure.
Comprehension Questions:
- Who are the main characters in the story?
- What did Emily and Tom pack in their picnic basket?
- How did Emily and Tom travel to the beach?
- Describe the beach they visited.
- What activities did Emily and Tom do at the beach?
- What special sight did they see while at the beach?
- How did Emily and Tom feel as the day went on?
- What did they do as they watched the sunset?
- How did Emily and Tom feel about leaving the beach?
- What did they take back home with them?
- Tom’s first hobby is playing soccer.
- Tom plays soccer with his friends every weekend.
- Tom enjoys playing soccer because it is a great way to stay active and healthy.
- Tom likes to read adventure stories.
- Tom reads for one hour each night.
- Tom helps his mom in the kitchen.
- Tom and his mom make meals like pasta and salads together.
- Tom likes cooking because it is fun and he likes to try new recipes.
Match the Vocabulary Words with Their Meanings
Drag the words to the correct definitions.