The Park

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Today, we’re going to explore one of the most common places we visit for fun, exercise, or just to relax: the park. Let's dive into useful vocabulary, examples, and activities to help you speak more fluently about this everyday place.

Definition

A park is a public area with grass, trees, and open space where people go to walk, play, rest, or enjoy nature. Parks often have playgrounds, benches, walking paths, and sometimes even lakes or sports areas.

Common Vocabulary at the Park

Here are some useful words and phrases you’ll hear or use at the park:

Vocabulary	Definition	Example Sentence
Playground	A place with swings, slides, and climbing structures for children.	The kids are playing at the playground.
Bench	A long seat for several people.	I sat on the bench and read a book.
Picnic	A meal eaten outdoors, often in a park.	We had a picnic under the big tree.
Walking path	A trail or track for walking or jogging.	She walks her dog on the walking path every morning.
Fountain	A structure that sends water into the air.	The fountain in the center of the park is beautiful.
Lawn	A large area of grass.	They played soccer on the lawn.
Duck pond	A small body of water where ducks live.	The children fed bread to the ducks at the duck pond.

Practical Examples in Context

Dialogue Example:
A: "Do you want to go to the park this afternoon?"
B: "Sure! We can have a picnic and play frisbee on the lawn."
A: "Great! Don’t forget to bring a blanket and some snacks."

Short Paragraph Example:
On sunny days, I love visiting the park. I usually take a walk along the path and sit on a bench near the duck pond. Sometimes, I bring a book or a small picnic. The playground is always full of happy children laughing and playing. Parks are peaceful and a great place to relax.

Practical Exercises

Exercise 1: Match the Word to the Definition

1. Fountain

2. Picnic

3. Playground

4. Bench

a. A place for kids to play with slides and swings
b. A meal outdoors, usually on a blanket
c. A seat where people can rest
d. A structure that sprays water

Answers: 1-d, 2-b, 3-a, 4-c

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

1. I love sitting on a __________ to enjoy the view.

2. The children are playing in the __________.

3. We had a __________ with sandwiches and juice.

4. There is a small __________ with ducks near the trees.

Answers: 1. bench, 2. playground, 3. picnic, 4. pond

Before you go, answer this question in the comments:
"What do you like to do when you visit the park?"
Try to use at least three new vocabulary words from today’s lesson in your answer!