Rachel / Australia
What is something you loved to do as a child?
Hi. My name's Rachel and I'm from Australia, and my question is, what is something you loved to do as a child?
When I was a child I grew up near a gorge. A gorge is kind of like a forest. So I would go for walks. I would ride bikes. I was a very active child. We didn't have phones the way we have phones now, which I'm grateful for. I loved it. I sound old saying that, but yeah, I would play outside, water bombing, playing games with my friends, looking at nature, kangaroos. Where I grew up we had a lot of animals, so it was just exploring and it was a lot of fun.
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as a child
Meaning: When someone was young.
Examples:
- As a child, I loved reading fairy tales before bed.
- He wanted to be an astronaut as a child.
gorge
Meaning: A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, usually with a river.
Examples:
- We hiked through a beautiful gorge with waterfalls.
- The river carved a deep gorge between the mountains.
active
Meaning: Moving a lot; full of energy.
Examples:
- She was a very active child and loved playing outside.
- To stay healthy, I try to keep an active lifestyle.
water bombing
Meaning: Throwing water-filled balloons or splashing water as a game.
Examples:
- We spent the summer water bombing each other in the backyard.
- The kids had fun water bombing their friends at the pool party.
grateful for
Meaning: Thankful for something.
Examples:
- I’m grateful for my family and friends.
- She was grateful for the opportunity to travel abroad.
I sound old
Meaning: A phrase used when someone thinks they are talking like an older person.
Examples:
- I sound old, but I miss the days when people wrote letters.
- I sound old, but kids today don’t play outside as much as we did.
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