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Nature Walk

Rahul goes for an evening walk in the park with his father, pointing at trees, flowers, and plants along the way.

Rahul, Vikram (father)

Key words and phrases

treea tall plant with a trunk, branches, and leavesThey sat under a big tree.
flowerthe colorful part of a plant that often smells sweetHe picked a yellow flower.
leafa flat green part of a plant, usually growing from a stemA leaf fell from the tree.
brancha part of a tree that grows out from the trunkA bird sat on the branch.
rootthe part of a plant that grows undergroundThe roots help the tree stay strong.
shadea cool, dark area protected from sunlightThey rested in the shade of the tree.
butterflya colorful flying insectA butterfly landed on the flower.
growto increase in size over timeThis tree grew very tall over the years.
water the plantsto give plants water to help them growHe helps his father water the plants.
fresh airclean, cool air outdoorsIt feels good to breathe fresh air in the park.
ponda small area of still waterDucks were swimming in the pond.
birdan animal with feathers and wings that can usually flyA small bird was singing on the branch.
nesta structure birds build to lay eggs and live inThe bird built its nest high in the tree.
beea flying insect that collects nectar and makes honeyA bee buzzed around the flower.
soilthe loose earth in which plants growThe soil here is good for growing vegetables.
breezea gentle, light windA cool breeze made the walk pleasant.
traila path through a natural areaThey followed the trail deeper into the park.
busha low, thick plant with many branchesA sparrow hid inside the bush.
seedthe small part of a plant from which a new plant growsHe planted a seed and watered it daily.
chirpthe short, sharp sound made by small birdsThey could hear birds chirp early in the morning.

Useful sentences

Dialogue

RahulPapa, why do trees have so many branches?

VikramBranches help the tree grow leaves and catch sunlight.

RahulAnd what about the roots underground?

VikramThe roots keep the tree strong and give it water.

RahulCan we water the plants at home too?

VikramOf course, we'll do it together when we get home.

RahulPapa, listen! Can you hear the birds chirping?

VikramYes, they're probably near their nests in that big tree.

RahulCan we follow this trail to see the pond?

VikramYes, let's go, and feel free to plant a seed there too.

Common mistakes

Quick quiz

1. What do you call the part of a plant that grows underground?

2. Complete: "They rested in the ___ of the tree."

3. What is a colorful flying insect called?

4. What do you call a structure birds build to lay eggs and live in?

5. Complete: "A cool ___ made the walk pleasant."

6. What flying insect collects nectar and makes honey?

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