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One Minute English - Intermediate Level - B1

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What is something you loved to do as a child?

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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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How to Practice Vocabulary

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  • Complete the blanks below with correct words.
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as a child

Meaning: When someone was young.

Examples:

  1. As a child, I loved reading fairy tales before bed.
  2. He wanted to be an astronaut as a child.

gorge

Meaning: A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, usually with a river.

Examples:

  1. We hiked through a beautiful gorge with waterfalls.
  2. The river carved a deep gorge between the mountains.

active

Meaning: Moving a lot; full of energy.

Examples:

  1. She was a very active child and loved playing outside.
  2. To stay healthy, I try to keep an active lifestyle.

water bombing

Meaning: Throwing water-filled balloons or splashing water as a game.

Examples:

  1. We spent the summer water bombing each other in the backyard.
  2. The kids had fun water bombing their friends at the pool party.

grateful for

Meaning: Thankful for something.

Examples:

  1. I’m grateful for my family and friends.
  2. 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:

  1. I sound old, but I miss the days when people wrote letters.
  2. I sound old, but kids today don’t play outside as much as we did.

Vocabulary Quiz

Complete the sentences with the vocabulary above.
as a child • gorge • active
bombing • grateful • sound
  1. Even young parents often old to their kids.
  2. There is a small river at the bottom of the .
  3. I got in a lot of trouble .
  4. Today, kids are not as as kids were 20 years ago.
  5. She is very for her family.
  6. On hot summer days, I had fun water my friends.

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