In this lesson, we will learn how to talk about weekend activities, especially riding a bike. You will practice asking and answering questions about hobbies, learn vocabulary related to biking, and use the present simple tense to describe regular activities. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to ask others about their weekend hobbies and talk about your own in English.
Grammar Focus:
Present Simple Tense for Routines and Hobbies
- The present simple is used to describe habits, hobbies, and activities that happen regularly.
Structure:
- Affirmative: Subject + verb (base form) (e.g., I ride my bike every weekend.)
- Negative: Subject + do/does not + verb (base form) (e.g., I don’t ride my bike on the weekend.)
- Question: Do/Does + subject + verb (base form)? (e.g., Do you ride a bike on the weekend?)
Frequency Adverbs:
- Always, usually, often, sometimes, never – to describe how often someone does an activity.
Vocabulary:
- Bicycle/Bike – A vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pedaling.
- Helmet – Protective gear worn on the head when riding a bike.
- Cycling – The activity of riding a bike.
- Trail – A path for walking or biking.
- Road bike – A bike designed for fast riding on paved roads.
- Mountain bike – A bike designed for off-road cycling.
- Exercise – Physical activity to keep fit.
- Weekend – The days of Saturday and Sunday.
- Route – The path or course taken while cycling.
Useful Expressions:
Asking about bike riding:
- "Do you ride a bike on the weekend?"
- "How often do you go cycling?"
- "Where do you ride your bike?"
Talking about biking:
- "I ride my bike every Saturday morning."
- "Sometimes I cycle with my friends in the park."
- "I usually ride my bike for exercise."
Describing biking experiences:
- "I love riding on trails because the scenery is beautiful."
- "Cycling helps me stay fit and relaxed."
- "Last weekend, I rode my bike for 10 kilometers!"
Sample Sentences:
- "I ride my bike every Saturday morning for exercise."
- "Do you go cycling with your friends?"
- "My brother rides his mountain bike on weekends."
- "We usually cycle along the river; it’s a beautiful route."
- "I don’t ride my bike every weekend, but I try to go as often as possible."
Questions and Answers:
Q: Do you ride a bike on the weekend?
A: Yes, I ride my bike every Sunday morning.Q: How often do you go cycling?
A: I usually go cycling twice a week, on Saturday and Sunday.Q: Do you ride your bike alone or with friends?
A: Sometimes I ride alone, but I often go cycling with my friends.Q: Where do you ride your bike?
A: I usually ride my bike on the trails near my house or in the park.Q: What kind of bike do you have?
A: I have a mountain bike for off-road cycling.
Conversation Example:
A: Hey, do you ride a bike on the weekend?
B: Yes, I love biking! I usually ride every Saturday morning. What about you?
A: I try to ride on Sundays. I like to cycle on the trails near the lake.
B: That sounds nice! I prefer riding my road bike on the streets.
A: Do you ride alone or with friends?
B: Sometimes I ride with friends, but I also enjoy cycling alone.
A: Cool! Maybe we can go biking together sometime.
B: That would be fun! Let’s plan for next weekend.
Reading:
Title: Weekend Biking Adventures Every weekend, I try to make time for cycling. On Saturday mornings, I wake up early, put on my helmet, and head out on my mountain bike. My favorite route is through the forest trails, where I can enjoy the fresh air and beautiful scenery. I usually ride for about an hour, covering around 15 kilometers. Sometimes I cycle alone, but other times my friends join me, and we ride together, chatting and enjoying the exercise.
Last weekend, we tried a new trail that was more challenging, with steep hills and rocky paths. It was tough, but we had a great time! Cycling on the weekend helps me relax and stay fit. It’s the perfect way to start the day, and I always feel energized after a good ride.
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