Story 19

A Trip to the Beach

Beginner English Lesson

VOCABULARY

1. Beach – (beech) /biːtʃ/
Noun: A sandy place near the sea
Synonyms: shore, coast
Sample sentence: Sara loves the beach.

2. Sand – (sand) /sænd/
Noun: Small pieces of rock on the beach
Synonyms: grains, dirt
Sample sentence: The children play in the sand.

3. Swim – (swim) /swɪm/
Verb: To move in water
Synonyms: float, dive
Sample sentence: Sara likes to swim.

4. Sun – (suhn) /sʌn/
Noun: The star that gives light and heat
Synonyms: sunshine, daylight
Sample sentence: The sun is bright.

5. Umbrella – (uhm-brel-uh) /ʌmˈbrɛlə/
Noun: A tool to protect from sun or rain
Synonyms: sunshade, parasol
Sample sentence: They sit under an umbrella.

STORY

A Trip to the Beach

Sara and her family go to the beach for the weekend. The sun is shining and the sand is warm. Sara runs to the water and starts to swim. Her brother builds a sandcastle nearby. Their parents relax under an umbrella. They play, swim, and enjoy the day. At the end of the day, they watch the sunset. Everyone feels happy and relaxed.

KNOWLEDGE CHECK

Multiple Choice

1. Where does Sara go?

2. What does Sara do at the beach?

3. What does her brother build?

4. What do they use to stay cool?

5. What do they watch at the end?

True or False

6. Sara goes to the beach.

7. The beach is cold.

8. Sara swims in the sea.

9. The family uses an umbrella.

10. They watch the sunrise.

DISCUSSION

1. Where does Sara go?

2. What does Sara do at the beach?

3. What does her brother build?

4. How do they stay cool?

5. How do they feel?

6. Do you like the beach?

7. What do you do at the beach?

8. Can you swim?

9. Do you use an umbrella?

10. When do you like to go to the beach?