I’D LOVE TO FLOAT ABOVE THE CITY IN A BALLOON
This topic introduces dreams, wishes, and exciting experiences using simple structures like "I’d love to...", "I want to...", and "I hope to...". Students will explore ways to talk about things they’d like to do in the future and how to describe unique adventures.
📌 Examples:
I’d love to float above the city in a balloon.
She wants to travel to Paris.
We hope to take a hot-air balloon ride next summer.
🧠 GRAMMAR (with examples)
✅ Expressing Desires and Hopes:
I’d love to visit new places.
He wants to try ballooning.
They hope to fly next year.
✅ Present Simple:
Balloons fly in the early morning.
She loves exciting adventures.
✅ Present Continuous:
We are planning a balloon trip.
I’m thinking about my next adventure.
✅ Past Simple:
I saw a balloon ride on TV.
They took a trip last summer.
✅ Future (Will / Going to):
I will try it next year.
We are going to book a ride soon.
✅ Modal Verbs:
You can see the whole city from the balloon.
You should wear warm clothes.
You must follow the safety rules.
✅ Comparatives and Superlatives:
A balloon ride is more peaceful than a helicopter ride.
It’s the most beautiful view I’ve ever seen.
✅ Adverbs of Frequency:
They usually fly early in the morning.
We rarely see balloons in winter.
✅ Prepositions:
Above the city, in a balloon, over the mountains, next to the park
🗣️ VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)
Balloon – A large object filled with hot air to fly in the sky.
Float – To move slowly in the air or on water.
Sky – The space above the Earth.
View – What you can see from a place.
Adventure – A fun or exciting experience.
Peaceful – Very calm and quiet.
Ride – A trip in a vehicle or balloon.
Wind – Moving air that affects flying.
Excited – Feeling happy and full of energy.
Trip – A journey to a place.
📝 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
I’d love to float above the city in a balloon.
That sounds like an amazing adventure!
It must be beautiful up there.
Can we go together?
You should try it at least once.
✅ SENTENCES
Positive:
I’d love to ride in a balloon.
We are going to float over the hills.
She wants to try something new.
They will take photos from the sky.
It looks peaceful and calm.
Negative:
I don’t want to miss the ride.
He didn’t enjoy the last trip.
We aren’t going to fly today.
You shouldn’t stand up in the balloon.
She can’t go because she’s afraid of heights.
Questions:
Can I catch a ride with you?
Do you want to float in a balloon?
Are they going to fly today?
Did you take photos?
Will it be safe?
Answers:
Yes, that sounds fun!
No, I’m a little scared.
Yes, I’m going to take many pictures.
No, they aren’t flying today.
Yes, the guide will explain everything.
💬 CONVERSATION
Sasha: I saw a balloon ride on TV. It looked amazing!
Leo: Really? I’d love to float above the city in a balloon.
Sasha: Me too. You can see everything from the sky.
Leo: Are you going to try it someday?
Sasha: Yes! Maybe next summer. What about you?
Leo: I’m planning a trip in July. I will book a ride.
Sasha: That sounds perfect. You should take lots of pictures!
Leo: I will. Let’s go together if you’re free.
📚 READING
"Up in the Sky"
Maya has always wanted to fly. She doesn’t like planes, but she loves balloons. Last weekend, she finally had the chance to take a hot-air balloon ride. It was early in the morning. The sky was clear, and the wind was calm. As the balloon went up, she saw the whole city below. It was peaceful and quiet. She took many photos and smiled the entire time. Next year, she’s going to try a balloon ride in another country.
Comprehension Questions:
What does Maya like?
→ She likes balloons.When did she go on the balloon ride?
→ Last weekend.What did she see from the balloon?
→ The whole city.How did she feel during the ride?
→ Peaceful and happy.What is she going to do next year?
→ Try a balloon ride in another country.
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