Day 1 – A day at the park

A Day at the Park

Anna goes to the park every Saturday. She likes to walk her dog, Max, and play with her friends. The park is big, with wide open spaces and lots of tall trees. Sometimes, Anna brings a book to read quietly under a shady tree. Her friends enjoy playing soccer on the field nearby. After two hours of fun, Anna and Max head home, feeling happy and refreshed. She always looks forward to her next visit to the park.

Vocabulary:

1. Park (noun): A large outdoor area with grass, trees, and paths, where people can walk, play, or relax.

   • Example: I like to visit the park on sunny days.

2. Walk (verb): To move at a regular, slow pace using your feet.

   • Example: Every morning, I walk to school.

3. Friends (noun): People you enjoy spending time with.

   • Example: Sarah and I have been friends since we were young.

4. Tree (noun): A tall plant with a thick trunk and branches.

   • Example: There are many trees in our garden.

5. Soccer (noun): A sport played by two teams where the goal is to kick a ball into the opponent’s goal.

   • Example: My brother plays soccer on the weekends.

6. Shady (adjective): Providing shade from the sun.

   • Example: I like to sit under a shady tree in the summer.

Grammar Point: Present Simple Tense

The present simple tense is used to talk about habits, routines, and facts. In the text, we see examples of how Anna and her friends follow routines.

Examples from the text:

• Anna goes to the park every Saturday.
  This sentence shows Anna’s routine—something she does regularly.
• Her friends enjoy playing soccer.
  This shows what her friends often do at the park.

How to form the present simple tense:

• For he/she/it, add -s or -es to the verb.
• For I/you/we/they, use the base form of the verb.

Examples:

• I go / You go / He, she, it goes / We go / They go.
• I like / You like / He, she, it likes / We like / They like.

More examples of present simple tense:

• I eat breakfast at 7 a.m. every day.
• She drinks coffee every morning.
• They play soccer every Sunday.

Comprehension Questions:

1. When does Anna go to the park?
2. Who does Anna bring to the park with her?
3. What does Anna sometimes do under the tree?
4. What do her friends enjoy playing?
5. How long does Anna stay at the park?
6. Does Anna enjoy her time at the park?

Answer Key:

1. She goes to the park every Saturday.
2. She brings her dog, Max.
3. She sometimes reads a book under the tree.
4. Her friends enjoy playing soccer.
5. She stays for two hours.
6. Yes, she always has fun at the park.

Additional Activity:

Try using the present simple tense in your own sentences!

• Write 3 sentences about your daily routine.
• Example: I go to school at 8 a.m.