📘 Beginner English Lesson: "A Trip to the Beach"
VOCABULARY
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Beach - (beech) /biːtʃ/
(Noun) - A sandy area near the sea where people go to relax
Synonyms: shore, coast
Sentence: Sara loves spending time at the beach during summer. -
Sand - (sand) /sænd/
(Noun) - Small pieces of rock that cover the beach
Synonyms: grains, dirt
Sentence: The children play in the sand and build castles. -
Swim - (swim) /swɪm/
(Verb) - To move in water by using your arms and legs
Synonyms: float, dive
Sentence: Sara likes to swim in the sea when she visits the beach. -
Sun - (suhn) /sʌn/
(Noun) - The bright star that gives us light and warmth
Synonyms: daylight, sunshine
Sentence: The sun is shining brightly, making the beach warm and pleasant. -
Umbrella - (uhm-brel-uh) /ʌmˈbrɛlə/
(Noun) - A tool used to protect yourself from the sun or rain
Synonyms: sunshade, parasol
Sentence: Sara sets up an umbrella to stay cool under the sun.
STORY: "A Trip to the Beach"
Sara and her family decide to go to the beach for the weekend. They pack their bags with sunscreen, towels, and snacks. When they arrive at the beach, the sun is shining, and the sand feels warm under their feet.
Sara runs to the water and begins to swim. She enjoys the cool water and the waves. Her brother builds a sandcastle near the shore, and their parents relax under an umbrella. The whole family spends the day playing, swimming, and enjoying the sunshine.
As the day ends, they sit together and watch the beautiful sunset. They feel happy and relaxed after a fun day at the beach.
KNOWLEDGE CHECK
Multiple Choice Questions
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Where does Sara go with her family?
a) The park
b) The beach
c) The zoo
d) The mountain -
What does Sara do when she arrives at the beach?
a) Eat snacks
b) Swim in the sea
c) Take a nap
d) Read a book -
What does Sara’s brother do at the beach?
a) Swims
b) Builds a sandcastle
c) Sleeps
d) Plays soccer -
What does Sara’s family use to stay cool in the sun?
a) A fan
b) An umbrella
c) A tent
d) A hat -
What do they do at the end of the day?
a) Go home
b) Watch the sunset
c) Play games
d) Eat dinner
True or False
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Sara and her family go to the beach for a weekend trip.
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The beach is very cold, so Sara does not swim.
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Sara’s brother builds a sandcastle at the beach.
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Sara’s family uses an umbrella to stay cool in the sun.
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The family watches the sunrise at the end of the day.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
About the Story
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Where does Sara go with her family?
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What does Sara enjoy doing at the beach?
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What does Sara’s brother build at the beach?
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How does Sara’s family stay cool under the sun?
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What do Sara and her family do at the end of the day?
Opinion Questions
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Do you like going to the beach? Why or why not?
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What do you like to do at the beach?
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How do you stay safe in the sun when you go outside?
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Have you ever built a sandcastle? How was it?
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What do you think is the best time to visit the beach?