AT THE CAMPSITE

WARM UP
Task 1: Look at the pictures and say which one you prefer. Explain your answer.

Task 2: What do you think of when you see the pictures above? Make a list of words;
you can include adjectives, nouns or verbs. Work in pairs.

1. _____________________________________

2. _____________________________________

3. _____________________________________

4. _____________________________________

5. _____________________________________

6. _____________________________________

7. _____________________________________

8. _____________________________________

9. _____________________________________

10. _____________________________________

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 VOCABULARY
Task 1: Label the pictures with words from the box and then complete the task.

backpack burner marshmallow sleeping bag

flashlight tent lantern campfire

1. _________________ 2. _________________ 3. _________________ 4. _________________

5. _________________ 6. _________________ 7. _________________ 8. _________________

Task 2: Complete the sentences with words from above.

1. I prefer staying in a ______________ to a caravan when I go camping.

2. My favourite thing about camping is roasting ______________ .
3. I don’t like sleeping in a ______________ - it is uncomfortable.
4. I always take a ______________ when walking at night at a campsite.
5. We don’t make our food on a ______________, we make it on the campfire.
6. When we go camping, everyone sits around the ______________ at night.

Task 3: Read the sentences again and then say if they are true or false for you.

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 GRAMMAR POINT: CONNECTORS
Read the theory about connectors and then complete the tasks. For the purpose of this
worksheet, we are only going to look at five types of connectors.

Connectors

Connectors are used to connect sentences so that it is easier to follow

Use
it. It makes sentences sound fluent and natural.

Types of Connectors

Sequence Addition Contrast Cause & Effect Persuasion

then however because of course

and
next yet since clearly
also
afterwards but for surely
and then
finally despite this so certainly
too
eventually apart from therefore undoubtedly

Examples

I like cold
I went to the Of course you
weather. I am tired
supermarket. I like coffee and have to wear a
However, I hate because I was
Then, I went to tea. seatbelt - it is
snow. up late
the shop. the law!
studying.
I am going for a
It was raining
I walked for 20 run and then I Clearly it is
all weekend. I am hungry so I
minutes and will start my going to rain
Despite this, am going to
finally arrived work. today - look at
we had a great cook pasta.
at the bank. the clouds!
trip.

Task 1: Grammar Quiz - Choose the correct answer.

1. We arrived at the campsite. ____________, we set up our tent.

a. Then
b. Despite this
c. Since

2. It was raining the whole week. ____________, we didn’t go camping.

a. Therefore
b. Surely
c. Afterwards

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 3. I hate camping ____________ everything gets dirty.
a. so
b. because
c. then
4. It started snowing on Saturday. __________, we went hiking.
a. Then
b. Despite this
c. Because
5. We bought three packs of wood. __________, it will last the whole weekend.
a. Because
b. Afterward
c. Surely
6. We got lost on the way to the campsite. At 20:00 we __________ found the location.
a. finally
b. despite this
c. because
7. I am going to start the campfire __________ I am going to prepare the food.
a. and then
b. so
c. because
8. There are a lot of snakes in this campsite, __________ you have to be careful.
a. because
b. eventually
c. so

Task 2: Complete the sentences with connectors from the table.

1. I am not going on the camping trip ___________ I have other plans.

2. ___________ I will go camping with you! I love it!

3. I can’t go camping this weekend. ___________, I can go next weekend.

4. For the camping trip I am taking a tent ___________ a sleeping bag.

5. Let’s stop at the supermarket to buy food ___________ we can drive to the campsite.

6. When you make a campfire you have to pack the wood. ___________ you have to
add small sticks and grass. ___________, you can light it with a match.

7. We had terrible weather on our camping trip. ___________, we had a great time!

8. My brother is using my tent this weekend. ___________, we have to take yours.

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 CAMPFIRE STORIES
Task 1: Complete the campfire story with connectors from the box.

eventually so but because despite this and finally

Sandra was a very sad girl _____________ she was blind. _____________ , her boyfriend was
very kind and always supported her. Other people bullied _____________ teased her. She
loved her boyfriend _____________ didn’t want to get married until she could see. She told
him that if she could see the world, she would marry him.

Sandra really wanted to change her eyes _____________ she asked the doctor to give her
new eyes. The doctor said that she had to wait until someone donated their eyes to her.
_____________ , she got good news - she was getting new eyes! She was so excited! She
will be able to see. She wanted to see everything, especially her loving boyfriend.
_____________ , she got her new eyes and her boyfriend asked “Now that you can see…
Will you marry me?”. But Sandra was shocked to see her boyfriend was blind! She refused
to marry him. Her boyfriend walked away in tears. A few days later, she received a note
from him. It read: “Dear, please take good care of my eyes.
Source

Task 2: Answer the questions as a class.

1. Retell this story in your own words to the class.
2. Do you have a favourite campfire story? Tell it to the class.

Task 3: Create a campfire story using the pictures and connectors in the box. Be creative
and say as much as you can!

then because so eventually clearly therefore and next

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 READING
Read the article and match the headings in the box to the correct paragraph.

Exercise A Good Night’s Sleep Sunshine Fresh Air Less Stress

5 Benefits of Camping 3.
_____________________________
Most people go camping to take a break
from the busy city life. Whether you like There is nothing better than sitting in the
camping or not, it is very good for you! In sun and feeling the warmth on your skin.
this article, we are going to explore the When you go camping, you spend more
benefits of camping. time outdoors. Therefore, you will soak up
some more sunlight. This is great because
1. you will take in a lot of vitamin D, which is
_____________________________ very good to improve your mood.
When you go camping, you spend time in
4.
nature. This means that there are a lot of
_____________________________
trees around you. Trees produce oxygen,
so you will breathe a lot of fresh air. This You will fall fast asleep after a day full of
fresh air will make you feel happier and outdoor activities. Getting enough sleep is
healthier. That’s not the only benefit of very important to our health and that is
fresh air, studies show that it can improve why you feel very relaxed on a camping
blood pressure, digestion and your trip. Also, many campers have said that
immune system. Also, breathing fresh air they keep a good sleeping cycle after they
means you take a break from pollution in return from a camping trip.
the city.
5.
2. _____________________________
_____________________________
Camping allows you to deal with your
Camping is a great way to get physical! stress. Stress can negatively affect your
Most people enjoy physical activities when health in every way possible. The lack of
they go camping like hiking, biking or stress on a camping trip will increase your
fishing. So, you will burn a lot more oxygen intake and boost your mood. It is
calories than when you are sitting at home also harder to get frustrated or annoyed
or at the office. when you are outdoors doing things that
you enjoy.

Adapted from 10 Health Benefits of Camping. Link: Article

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Task 1: Find words in the article that means.

a) The gas that we breathe to live. _____________________.

b) Contamination of water or air. _____________________.

c) People that go camping often. _____________________.

d) The feeling of annoyance and stress. _____________________.

Task 2: Answer the following questions:

1. How can fresh air make you feel better?

2. How does camping make you burn calories?

3. What vitamin do you get from the sun?

4. How does camping make you sleep better?

5. How does camping reduce stress?

6. What else can you do to reduce stress and get a good night’s sleep?

7. Do you prefer city life or the countryside?

8. Do you like to do physical activities or do you prefer to relax?

Task 3: Look at four more benefits of camping in the box and talk about each one.

Meditation & Relaxation Socialisation

Improved Mood Connect with Nature

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 LISTENING
Watch the video, then decide if the following statement are true or false:

a) Johnny thinks it is so refreshing being in the city.

b) He likes the sounds of the animals.

c) He thinks that food tastes better while camping.

d) He sleeps well, so he likes to wake up in the afternoon.

e) There is a beautiful lake near his campsite.

f) He can rent a boat, go swimming, go fishing or just hang out.

g) He likes having a big fire in the morning.

h) Johnny can’t see the stars at night.

i) Johnny thinks there is something special about camping that gives him energy.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Discuss the questions as a class.

1. Is it popular to go camping in your country?

2. Where is the best place in your country to go camping?

3. How often do you go camping? Do you like it?

4. What is your favourite about camping?

5. What is your least favourite thing about camping?

6. How do you make a campfire?

7. Do you tell scary stories when you go camping?

8. When you go camping, do you usually stay in a tent or caravan?

9. What clothes do you pack when you go camping?

10. Describe your future vacation plans.

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HOMEWORK
CAMPFIRE STORIES
Task 1: Study the images, then create a campfire story using the pictures and connectors
given in the box.

because and so finally afterwards

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Task 2: Study the images and connectors, then create another story.

of course then however but so

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 GRAMMAR EXERCISE
Complete the sentences with the correct connector.

and then apart from finally but of course and because so

1. I am excited to move to England ___________ I can practice my English.

2. After driving for ten hours, we ___________ arrived at the destination.

3. I have three dogs ___________ two cats.

4. I am not going to the party tonight ___________ I will see you at work on Monday!

5. I need to finish my work ___________ I can meet you at the bar.

6. ___________ you have to come to work today - it’s a Tuesday!

7. The subway is not working, ___________ we have to get a taxi.

8. ___________ very cold winters, I like living in Russia.

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