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An Evening at the Park

Vikram takes Rahul to the neighbourhood park in the evening, where he tries the slide and seesaw for the first time and buys him an ice cream from the vendor.

Rahul, Vikram (father), Ice cream vendor

Key words and phrases

slidea smooth sloped surface children slide downRahul went down the slide three times.
seesawa long plank balanced in the middle for two people to ride up and downHe needed a friend to play on the seesaw.
sandpitan area filled with sand for children to play inHe built a small castle in the sandpit.
monkey barsa set of horizontal bars children hang and swing fromHe tried the monkey bars but couldn't hold on long.
vendora person who sells goods, often on the streetThe ice cream vendor comes to the park every evening.
bencha long seat for several peopleVikram sat on a bench and watched him play.
evening walka walk taken in the evening for leisure or exerciseMany families come for an evening walk here.
take turnsto do something one after anotherThe children took turns on the slide.
playgroundan outdoor area with equipment for children to playThe playground was full of children in the evening.
exhaustedextremely tiredHe was exhausted after all that playing.
swinga hanging seat that moves back and forthRahul loved going high on the swing.
merry-go-rounda rotating platform that children ride on for funHe spun around on the merry-go-round.
water fountaina device that provides drinking water in a public placeHe drank water from the fountain after playing.
gardenera person who takes care of plants and trees in the parkThe gardener was watering the flowers nearby.
kitea light frame covered with paper or cloth flown in the windSome boys were flying a kite near the park.
jogging tracka path in the park meant for running or joggingVikram sometimes walks on the jogging track.
balloona colourful rubber toy filled with air, popular with childrenThe vendor also sold colourful balloons.
shadea cool, shaded area protected from direct sunlightThey rested in the shade of a large tree.
fall downto trip or lose balance and land on the groundHe fell down while running on the grass.
closing timethe time when the park stops allowing visitorsThey left just before the park's closing time.

Useful sentences

Dialogue

VikramDo you want to try the slide first or the seesaw?

RahulThe slide! Watch me go down!

VikramGreat job! Now let's try the sandpit over there.

RahulI want to build a big castle here.

VikramWonderful! After this, should we get an ice cream from the vendor?

RahulYes! And can we come back to the park tomorrow too?

VikramWe'll see. First, let's sit in the shade and finish your ice cream.

RahulCan I go on the swing one more time after this?

VikramAlright, but it's almost the park's closing time.

RahulOkay, Papa. Just one last turn on the swing, then we'll go.

Common mistakes

Quick quiz

1. What is a "seesaw"?

2. A person who sells goods, often on the street, is called a ___.

3. Complete: "The children ___ on the slide."

4. What is a "merry-go-round"?

5. What do you call a cool area protected from direct sunlight?

6. Which sentence is correct?

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