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

🍂 An Autumn Walk in Greenwich Park

Language focus: Present Simple · there is / there are

It is a cool autumn afternoon. Tom and his dog go for a walk in Greenwich Park. The leaves are red, orange and gold.

There is a tall hill in the park. From the top, there is a wonderful view of the river and the city. A gentle breeze moves the trees.

Tom’s dog picks up a stick and runs on the soft grass. They walk for an hour, then sit on a wooden bench and rest.

Key vocabulary (8 words)

autumnnoun
The season after summer when leaves fall.
leavesnoun
The flat green parts that grow on trees.
hillnoun
A high area of land, smaller than a mountain.
benchnoun
A long seat for two or more people.
pathnoun
A narrow way for walking.
grassnoun
The green plant that covers fields and parks.
breezenoun
A light, gentle wind.
viewnoun
What you can see from a high or open place.

Phrasal verbs in this story

  • pick up — To pick up means to lift something from the ground.

Comprehension quiz

  1. What season is it?

    • Spring
    • Summer
    • Autumn
    Show answer

    Autumn

  2. Where do they walk?

    • Greenwich Park
    • The beach
    • A museum
    Show answer

    Greenwich Park

  3. What colour are the leaves?

    • Blue and green
    • Red, orange and gold
    • Black and white
    Show answer

    Red, orange and gold

  4. From the hill there is a wonderful…

    • view
    • shop
    • queue
    Show answer

    view

  5. The dog picks ___ a stick.

    • up
    • off
    • in
    Show answer

    up

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