Simple Past Tense - Speaking and Listening Practice - Holiday

Summary

In this listening practice, a teacher inquires about her students' holidays. Helen recounts a family trip to Florida, visiting Universal Studios and Miami, enjoying tourist attractions and beach relaxation. Another student, who wishes for Helen's fun, recounts a snowboarding accident that dampened his holiday. Erica shares her enjoyable first camping experience with hiking and marshmallow roasting. Allison, without traveling, had a local fair, a flea market visit, and quality time with family and friends. The teacher describes a laid-back holiday with family, chores, and a picnic by the lake.

Takeaways

• 🌞 Helen's family visited Florida to see her grandparents and enjoyed tourist activities at Universal Studios in Orlando.
• 🎢 Helen experienced attractions like Shrek, Jurassic Park, and Spider-Man during her holiday.
• 🚗 Helen also drove to Miami, stayed at an Airbnb with a pool, and relaxed at the beach.
• 🏂 One student had a snowboarding accident which made their holiday less enjoyable but they were not seriously injured.
• 🏕️ Erica went camping for the first time, roasted marshmallows, and enjoyed hiking.
• 🎡 Allison didn't travel but had a good time at the fair with her brother and catching up with a friend.
• 🛍️ Allison also found great bargains at a flea market during her holiday.
• 🏡 Another student had a mellow holiday, with family barbecues, picnics by the lake, and doing chores around the house.
• 🍢 Camping involved fun activities like roasting marshmallows over a campfire.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The teacher asked students to share their holiday experiences, highlighting a variety of activities and locations.

Q & A

Where did Helen and her family go for their holiday?

Helen and her family went to Florida to visit her grandparents.

What theme parks did Helen visit in Orlando?

Helen visited Universal Studios in Orlando, where she went to attractions like Shrek, Jurassic Park, and Spider-Man.

How did Helen describe her stay in Miami?

Helen stayed at an Airbnb in Miami with a nice pool and spent time relaxing at the beach.

What unfortunate incident happened to the student who went snowboarding?

The student fell while snowboarding, which scared them and ruined their holiday, but they didn't break any bones.

What was Erica's first-time experience during her holiday?

Erica went camping for the first time, where she roasted marshmallows over a campfire and did some hiking.

What did Allison do with her little brother during the holiday?

Allison took her little brother to the fair, which she described as fun.

How did the teacher describe her own holiday?

The teacher's holiday was not eventful; she mainly did chores around the house, had a barbecue with her husband, and had a picnic with friends by the lake.

What type of accommodation did Helen's family stay at in Miami?

Helen's family stayed at an Airbnb in Miami.

What activities did the teacher's family engage in during the weekends?

The teacher's husband barbecued on weekends, and they also had a picnic by the lake.

What did the student who went snowboarding do after the fall?

After falling, the student went to see a doctor to get checked out.

What did the teacher imply about the students' holidays in general?

The teacher implied that the students had various holiday experiences, ranging from fun and adventurous to more relaxed and domestic.