In this unit we´ll see:

 Simple past and past continuous

 Vocabulary about the weather
 Adjectives

A story to read

Drops, drops, drops ….

Once upon a time, in a small seaside town, two teenagers named Lucas and Sofia experienced a dramatic weather event
they would never forget. It was a typical sunny morning. Lucas and Sofia were at the beach, enjoying the gentle breeze
and the sound of birds fluing around.

However, by midday, dark thunderclouds had appeared in the sky, casting a gloomy shadow over the town. The wind
picked up, the sea became choppy, and waves crashed against the shore with increasing intensity. Lucas and Sofia, who
were known for their adventurous spirit, decided to run home before the storm hit.

As they were running along the deserted streets, the rain started to pour down like a waterfall. They laughed and
splashed through the puddles, turning the weather event into a thrilling adventure. Once they reached home, they
secured the windows and doors against the storm.

During the storm, Lucas and Sofia decided to check on their elderly neighbour, Mrs. Garcia, to ensure she was safe. They
braved the pouring rain and strong winds, showing a sense of responsibility and care towards the woman.

Quickly the storm passed. The clouds dispersed, revealing a beautiful rainbow arching across the sky. Lucas and Sofia
were amazed, their clothes soaked but their spirits high. The storm had been an adventure for them, a day they would
always remember, symbolizing their courage and kindness in the face of adversity.

Answer these questions about the text:

1. Who were the two teenagers in the story?

2. Where did the story take place?

3. What was the weather like in the beginning of the story?

4. What happened by midday?

5. How did Lucas and Sofia react to the approaching storm?

6. What did they do once they reached home?

7. Who did Lucas and Sofia check on during the storm?

8. How did Lucas and Sofia show their sense of responsibility and care?

9. What happened after the storm passed?

10. How did Lucas and Sofia feel at the end of the story?

Vocabulary activities

1. Word Definitions: Match the following words from the text with their definitions:

a) Adversity i) Small pools of water, especially on a rainy day

b) Braved ii) Facing or enduring difficult or challenging

circumstances
c) Resilience
iii) Showing strength and the ability to recover quickly
d) Puddles from difficulties
e) Symbolizing iv) Representing or standing for something else

v) Endured or confronted with courage

2. Synonyms and Antonyms: Find synonyms and antonyms for the following words from the text:

a) Gentle d) Soaked

b) Deserted e) Responsibility

c) Thrilling
3.Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word from the text:

a) Lucas and Sofia ______________ through the puddles during the storm.

b) The storm tested their ________________ and courage.

c) The rainbow in the sky was a _______________ of hope and beauty.

d) Despite the pouring rain, Lucas and Sofia _________________ the storm to check on their neighbor.

e) The streets were empty and ____________________.

4. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in simple past tense:

a) Lucas and Sofia _________________ (experience) a dramatic weather event.

b) The dark clouds __________________ (appear) in the sky.

c) They ___________________ (run) home before the storm hit.

d) The rain _________________ (pour) down like a waterfall.

e) Lucas and Sofia _____________________ (secure) the windows and doors.

5. Rewrite the following sentences in simple past tense:

a) They are at the beach, enjoying the gentle breeze.

b) The wind is picking up, and the sea is becoming choppy.

c) Lucas and Sofia decide to check on their neighbor during the storm.

d) The storm passes quickly, revealing a beautiful rainbow.

e) They were amazed by the sight, their spirits high.

6. Answer the following questions using simple past tense:

a) What did Lucas and Sofia experience?

b) When did the dark clouds appear?

c) What did they do before the storm hit?

d) How did they react to the pouring rain?

e) Who did they check on during the storm?

7. Transform the following sentences from the story into negative and interrogative form form:

a) Lucas and Sofia experienced a dramatic weather event.

b) The dark clouds appeared in the sky.

c) They ran home before the storm hit.

d) The rain poured down like a waterfall.

e) Lucas and Sofia secured the windows and doors.

f) Lucas and Sofia checked on their neighbor during the storm.

g) The storm passed quickly, revealing a beautiful rainbow.

h) They were amazed by the sight, their spirits high.

i) They showed courage and kindness in the face of adversity.

 Another story …

Sun and rain; rain and sun …

During the holidays, the weather played a role in our experiences. It was a time when we enjoyed our vacations and

spent time with family and friends.

We went on a holiday to a beautiful beach destination. The sun was shining, and the weather was warm. We spent our

days swimming in the sea, building sandcastles, and sunbathing on the beach. The weather was perfect for outdoor

activities, and we had a great time.

Sometimes, while we were relaxing on the beach, the weather changed. Dark clouds appeared, and it started to rain. We

quickly packed our things and found shelter from the rain. We waited for the rain to stop, and once it did, we continued

with our activities.

During the rain, we stayed indoors and played games or watched movies. It was cozy and fun to spend time together.

The rain made the atmosphere calm and peaceful.

When the rain stopped, we went outside again. The sun came out, and we enjoyed the warm weather. We went for

walks, explored the town, and had picnics in the park. The weather was pleasant, and we made the most of it.

Overall, the holidays and the weather brought us joy and relaxation. We had a wonderful time, whether it was sunny or

rainy. It was a memorable holiday filled with laughter and happiness.

Now answer these questions

1. What role did the weather play during the holidays?

2. Where did the person go on holiday?

3. What activities did they do during the sunny weather?

4. How did they react when the weather changed?

5. What did they do when it started to rain?

6. What did they do indoors during the rain?

7. How did they feel when the rain stopped?

8. What activities did they enjoy during the sunny weather again?

9. How would you describe their overall experience during the holidays?

10. What were some of the memorable moments they had during their holiday?

Find 5 sentences from the story in the simple past and transform them into the

negative and interrogative form.