A1 · Beginner · Plans · 62 words · ~2 min read

🧺 Planning a Weekend Picnic

Language focus: Future · be going to · let’s

It is Friday. Nia is planning a weekend picnic. She checks the weather forecast: lots of sunshine!

“Let’s go to the green meadow,” she says. “I am going to make sandwiches.” She packs up a soft blanket and the food.

She fills a big basket. Tomorrow, they are going to relax in the sun. It is going to be a lovely day.

Key vocabulary (8 words)

blanketnoun
A large soft cloth you sit or lie on.
basketnoun
A container with a handle for carrying things.
forecastnoun
A report that says what the weather will be.
weathernoun
The sun, rain, wind and temperature outside.
sandwichnoun
Two pieces of bread with food inside.
meadownoun
A wide field of grass and flowers.
sunshinenoun
Bright, warm light from the sun.
picnicnoun
A meal you eat outdoors for pleasure.

Phrasal verbs in this story

  • pack up — To pack up means to put things into bags or boxes, ready to go.

Comprehension quiz

  1. What is Nia planning?

    • A picnic
    • A party
    • A flight
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    A picnic

  2. What does she check?

    • The weather forecast
    • The timetable
    • The menu
    Show answer

    The weather forecast

  3. She is going to make…

    • sandwiches
    • a cake
    • coffee
    Show answer

    sandwiches

  4. “Let’s go to the meadow” is a…

    • suggestion
    • complaint
    • price
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    suggestion

  5. “Pack up” means to…

    • put things into bags
    • open a door
    • run fast
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    put things into bags

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