Past simple irregular verbs - English grammar lessons

Summary

In this video, the speaker shares a challenging experience of being stranded at an airport during a sudden storm. After seeing the weather forecast on Thursday afternoon, they hurried to the airport, but the storm hit earlier than expected, causing widespread delays and road flooding. Stranded for several days without food, water, or internet, the speaker recounts the struggle of celebrating their birthday with just a packet of crisps and an old sandwich. Despite the hardships, they met kind strangers and learned the value of staying connected, even when the world feels disconnected.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker is happy to be back home after an unexpected travel situation.
• 😀 On Thursday afternoon, the speaker saw a storm was approaching and decided to leave for the airport early.
• 😀 The speaker managed to get to the airport, but many others had the same idea, leading to overcrowding.
• 😀 The storm arrived faster than expected, and all flights were canceled, leaving travelers stranded.
• 😀 The road to the airport was completely flooded, preventing anyone from going back into town.
• 😀 Initially, travelers thought they'd be stuck for one or two nights, but it ended up lasting longer.
• 😀 On the third day, which was the speaker’s birthday, the only food available was a packet of crisps and a two-day-old sandwich.
• 😀 The airport lacked basic amenities, such as water, after the first day, making the situation worse.
• 😀 Despite the unpleasant circumstances, the speaker made connections with others, played cards, and received a kind gift of chocolate for their birthday.
• 😀 The speaker felt the disconnect from the outside world, with no internet or phone service, which made it more difficult to cope with the situation.

Q & A

What led the speaker to rush to the airport on Thursday?

The speaker saw a weather forecast predicting a big storm, so they decided to head to the airport immediately in an attempt to leave before the storm arrived.

What was the situation at the airport when the speaker arrived?

The airport was overcrowded with people who had the same idea of leaving before the storm. The storm arrived faster than expected, causing the airport to become flooded and all flights to be canceled.

Why were the passengers unable to leave the airport?

The road to the airport was completely flooded, so no one could go back into town or leave the airport.

How long did the speaker expect to be stranded at the airport?

The speaker initially thought they would be stranded for one or two days at most, but the situation lasted longer than expected.

What challenges did the speaker face regarding food during the ordeal?

On the first day, the speaker bought some food, but it wasn’t very good. By the third day, which was also their birthday, they only had a packet of crisps and a two-day-old sandwich for lunch.

What was the condition of the airport’s water supply?

The water pipes froze after the first day, meaning there was no water available for showers or basic needs during the rest of the stay.

How did the speaker manage without access to water or a shower?

Despite the lack of water and the inability to shower, the speaker reassures that they are clean now, implying they found ways to stay as comfortable as possible under the circumstances.

What did the speaker do to pass the time while stranded at the airport?

The speaker spent time talking to other stranded passengers, reading, and playing cards. They also met some nice people and had meaningful conversations.

What special gesture did one of the passengers make for the speaker?

When the other passengers learned it was the speaker's birthday, one of them gave the speaker their last bar of chocolate as a kind gesture.

How did the lack of internet and phone connection affect the speaker?

The speaker found it difficult to be without internet or phone connection, describing it as horrible because they were used to being constantly connected, and they felt disconnected from their family.