A1 · Beginner · Plans · 77 words · ~2 min read

🏖️ A Day Trip to the Seaside

Language focus: Future · be going to · plans

It is a sunny Saturday. The Khan family is going to the seaside for the day. They set off early and get on the big blue bus.

On the bus, the children are excited. “We are going to build a sandcastle!” says Lily. “And I am going to swim in the sea,” says Sam.

When they arrive, the beach is golden and the sea is calm. They are going to have a wonderful day by the water.

Key vocabulary (8 words)

seasidenoun
The area next to the sea, often visited on holiday.
beachnoun
The sandy or stony land at the edge of the sea.
sandcastlenoun
A small castle shape made of sand.
bucketnoun
A round container with a handle for carrying water.
wavenoun
A raised line of water moving on the sea.
shellnoun
The hard outer covering of a sea creature.
sunnyadjective
Bright with light from the sun.
seanoun
The large body of salt water around the land.

Phrasal verbs in this story

  • set off — To set off means to begin a journey.

Comprehension quiz

  1. Where is the family going?

    • The seaside
    • The mountains
    • A city
    Show answer

    The seaside

  2. Which day is it?

    • Saturday
    • Wednesday
    • Monday
    Show answer

    Saturday

  3. How do they travel?

    • By car
    • By bus
    • By train
    Show answer

    By bus

  4. What is Lily going to build?

    • A sandcastle
    • A fire
    • A boat
    Show answer

    A sandcastle

  5. “Set off” means to…

    • begin a journey
    • stop walking
    • wait
    Show answer

    begin a journey

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