In this lesson, we talk about activities we do for fun or exercise, especially ones that involve movement and are done outdoors. The verb "go" is used with certain sports and activities like hiking, rollerblading, and skiing. These activities usually end in -ing.
Examples:
I go hiking in the mountains.
She goes rollerblading at the park.
We go skiing in the winter.
GRAMMAR: Using "Go" with Activities
We use go + activity (in -ing form) to describe things we do regularly or enjoy.
Form: Subject + go/goes + activity (-ing)
Examples:
I go hiking every Sunday.
He goes skiing in December.
They go rollerblading after school.
Negative:
I don’t go skiing.
She doesn’t go hiking often.
Questions:
Do you go rollerblading?
Does he go hiking on the weekend?
Short Answers:
Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.
Yes, she does. / No, she doesn’t.
VOCABULARY
Hiking – walking in nature, especially in the mountains.
Rollerblading – moving on shoes with wheels (inline skates).
Skiing – moving on snow using skis.
Mountains – tall natural hills where people hike or ski.
Park – a green place in the city for outdoor fun.
Winter – the cold season of the year.
Trail – a path for walking or hiking.
Helmet – a hard hat for safety.
Snow – white, cold, and falls in winter.
Outdoor – happening outside, not in a building.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Let’s go hiking!
I love going rollerblading.
Do you go skiing in winter?
This trail is beautiful.
I wear a helmet when I go rollerblading.
SENTENCES
Positive:
I go hiking every weekend.
She goes rollerblading after class.
We go skiing in the mountains.
Negative:
I don’t go skiing because I don’t like the cold.
He doesn’t go hiking in summer.
Questions:
Do you go rollerblading often?
Does she go skiing in December?
Answers:
Yes, I do. I love it!
No, she doesn’t. She prefers hiking.
CONVERSATION
Emma: Hi Jake! What do you do on the weekends?
Jake: I go hiking with my dad. What about you?
Emma: I go rollerblading at the park. It’s fun!
Jake: Nice! Do you ever go skiing?
Emma: Not really. I don’t like cold weather.
Jake: I understand. I only go skiing once a year.
Emma: Maybe we can go hiking together next time.
Jake: That’s a great idea!
READING
Lucas is very active. Every Saturday, he goes hiking with his sister. They love walking in the forest and looking at the trees. On Sundays, Lucas goes rollerblading in the park. He wears a helmet and goes fast. In the winter, he goes skiing in the mountains with his cousins. Lucas enjoys being outdoors and doing sports.
Questions and Answers:
What does Lucas do on Saturdays?
He goes hiking with his sister.
Where does he go rollerblading?
In the park.
Who does he go skiing with?
With his cousins.
Why does Lucas like these activities?
Because he enjoys being outdoors and doing sports.
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