A2 Reading: A Weekend at the Beach

Leia atentamente o texto "A Weekend at the Beach". Após a leitura, revise as palavras destacadas no vocabulário. Se necessário, procure o significado delas. Com base no texto, responda às perguntas de discussão. Escreva suas respostas em frases completas, utilizando o vocabulário e as estruturas gramaticais que você aprendeu.

Last weekend was one of the best weekends I’ve had in a long time. My family and I decided to go to the beach because the weather forecast said it would be sunny and warm. We packed our bags the night before, making sure to bring sunscreen, towels, snacks, and a beach ball.

On Saturday morning, we woke up early to avoid the heavy traffic. We had a quick breakfast and then set off on our journey. The drive to the beach took about two hours, but it didn’t feel long because we were all excited. We listened to music, talked about what we would do at the beach, and enjoyed the beautiful scenery along the way.

When we finally arrived at the beach, we were amazed by how beautiful it was. The sand was soft and golden, and the ocean was a stunning shade of blue. We found a nice spot close to the water and set up our umbrellas, chairs, and towels. My little brother, who is eight years old, was so excited that he couldn’t wait to jump into the water. He quickly put on his swimsuit and ran towards the waves, laughing and shouting with joy. I decided to join him, and together we splashed around in the cool water. The waves were gentle, and the water was clear enough to see small fish swimming near our feet.

After swimming for a while, we decided to take a break and build a sandcastle. My brother and I worked together, using our buckets and shovels to create a large castle with tall towers, a deep moat, and a big entrance. We even found some seashells on the beach to decorate it. Other families walked by and admired our sandcastle, and some people even stopped to take pictures of it. My parents were proud of our creation and took a few pictures of us standing next to it.

Around lunchtime, we were all feeling hungry, so we sat down under the umbrella and ate the sandwiches my mom had prepared. We had ham and cheese sandwiches, some fruit, and cold juice. The cool breeze from the ocean made the meal even more enjoyable. After lunch, we decided to take a walk along the shore. As we walked, we looked for more seashells and interesting rocks. We found some beautiful shells in different colors and shapes. My mom was especially happy because she loves collecting seashells and always looks for unique ones whenever we visit the beach.

In the afternoon, we played beach volleyball with some other families we met. It was a lot of fun, even though we weren’t very good at it. We laughed a lot and enjoyed the friendly competition. After the game, we were tired, so we sat down to rest and enjoy the view. The sun was starting to set, and the sky was turning beautiful shades of orange, pink, and purple. We all agreed that it was one of the most stunning sunsets we had ever seen.

As the evening came to an end, we packed up our things and said goodbye to the beach. We were a little sad to leave, but we knew we would come back soon. The drive home was quiet because we were all tired from the day’s activities. When we got home, we took showers to wash off the sand and saltwater, and then we went to bed early. I fell asleep quickly, thinking about all the fun we had and looking forward to our next trip to the beach.

That weekend was perfect in every way, and I can’t wait to have another one just like it. Spending time with my family, enjoying the sun and the sea, and making wonderful memories together – it doesn’t get any better than that.

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Vocabulary:

• Forecast: A prediction of what the weather will be like.

• Scenery: The natural features of a landscape, like trees, hills, and water.

• Moat: A deep, wide ditch, often filled with water, that surrounds a castle.

• Gentle: Soft or mild; not harsh or strong.

• Unique: One of a kind; special.

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Discussion Questions:

1. Why did the family wake up early on Saturday?

2. How did the family spend their time during the drive to the beach?

3. Describe the sandcastle that the siblings built. What did they use to decorate it?

4. What did the family do after lunch?

5. How did the family feel when they watched the sunset, and why was it special to them?