MY PARENTS RODE ON BIKES WHEN THEY VISITED AMSTERDAM
This topic helps students talk about past experiences, transportation, and city travel using the past simple tense. The focus is on using rode, the past of ride, and learning how to describe a trip or visit.
📌 Examples:
My parents rode on bikes when they visited Amsterdam.
We walked around the city last summer.
She took many photos during her trip.
🖊️ GRAMMAR (with examples)
✅ Past Simple (regular and irregular verbs):
They rode bikes through the park.
We visited the museum.
She took a lot of pictures.
✅ Prepositions of Time and Place:
in Amsterdam, during their vacation, on Friday, at night, by bike
✅ Adverbs of Frequency (in the past):
often, sometimes, always, usually
✅ Modal Verbs (can/can’t, should/shouldn’t, must/mustn’t):
You should ride a bike in Amsterdam.
You must be careful in traffic.
✅ Comparatives and Superlatives:
Biking is faster than walking.
It’s the best way to see the city.
📖 VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)
Bike – A bicycle, a vehicle with two wheels.
Trip – A short journey or travel.
Ride – To travel on a bicycle or horse.
Helmet – A protective hat for safety.
Tourist – A person who visits a place for fun.
Traffic – Many cars, buses, or bikes on the street.
Park – A green place in a city to relax or walk.
Street – A road in a city or town.
Map – A picture that shows places and roads.
Path – A small road for walking or biking.
📝 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
They rode bikes through the city.
It was a great trip.
The streets were full of bikes.
We had a good time.
You should try it too.
They didn’t use a car.
✅ SENTENCES
Positive:
My parents rode bikes in Amsterdam.
We visited many museums.
She walked along the canals.
They took beautiful pictures.
I had a fun trip.
Negative:
They didn’t take a taxi.
We didn’t get lost.
She didn’t forget her camera.
I didn’t feel tired.
He didn’t ride alone.
Questions:
Did your parents ride bikes in Amsterdam?
Where did they go?
What did you see on your trip?
Did you enjoy the city?
Was it easy to ride bikes there?
Answers:
Yes, they did.
They went to the museum.
We saw beautiful streets.
Yes, I did.
Yes, it was.
💬 CONVERSATION
Maya: Did your parents enjoy their trip to Amsterdam?
Ben: Yes, they did! They rode bikes around the city.
Maya: That sounds fun. Was it safe to ride bikes there?
Ben: Yes, very safe. There are bike lanes everywhere.
Maya: Did they visit the museums?
Ben: Yes, and they also walked through the parks.
Maya: Nice! I want to go to Amsterdam one day.
Ben: You should! It’s a beautiful city.
📖 READING
"A Bike Ride in Amsterdam"
Last year, my parents visited Amsterdam. They didn’t rent a car. Instead, they rented bikes. Amsterdam is a great city for riding. There are bike paths and signs everywhere. They rode to the museum, the city center, and even to the countryside. They said biking was easy and fast. It was the best way to enjoy the city and the weather. They took many photos and had a great time.
Comprehension Questions:
Where did the parents go?
→ To Amsterdam.Did they drive a car?
→ No, they rode bikes.What places did they visit?
→ The museum, city center, and countryside.Was it easy to ride bikes?
→ Yes, it was.Did they enjoy their trip?
→ Yes, they did.
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