0045 A Camping Trip

Question 1

• The family went ________ in the mountains for three nights.

the act of sleeping and surviving outside; the act of taking shelter outside

Answer 1

camping

• The family went camping in the mountains for three nights.

Question 2

• Gertrude enjoyed nature walks so she decided to go ________ on a nearby mountain path.

the act of walking through forests, on mountains, or through other natural areas

Answer 2

hiking

• Gertrude enjoyed nature walks so she decided to go hiking on a nearby mountain path.

Question 3

• Chuck wanted to avoid busy crowds of people for a while, so he spent his vacation ________ observing wildlife.

outside; areas of nature; natural locations or areas where people do not live or work

Answer 3

outdoors

• Chuck wanted to avoid busy crowds of people for a while, so he spent his vacation outdoors observing wildlife.

Question 4

• After staying inside the house for four full days, Herminia began to ____ _______ __ and needed to get out.

to feel trapped; to feel confined inside of a space

Answer 4

to feel cooped up

• After staying inside the house for four full days, Herminia began to feel cooped up and needed to get out.

Question 5

• The ____ was so thick that it caused people in the city to cough and have difficulty breathing.

air pollution; an unhealthy heavy combination of fog and smoke in the air

Answer 5

smog

• The smog was so thick that it caused people in the city to cough and have difficulty breathing.

Question 6

• Lawrence went to the _______ ____ ____ to get a few things he needed to play for a local soccer team.

a store that sells supplies needed to play sports to exercise

Answer 6

sporting goods store

• Lawrence went to the sporting goods store to get a few things he needed to play for a local soccer team.

Question 7

• Sherise had a compass, a map, a warm jacket, and all the other ____ she needed to go for a long walk in the woods.

tools, supplies and/or clothing needed for a certain activity

Answer 7

gear

• Sherise had a compass, a map, a warm jacket, and all the other gear she needed to go for a long walk in the woods.

Question 8

• If it rains, the outdoor wedding will take place under a ____.

a temporary shelter used for protection when sleeping or holding an event outside

Answer 8

tent

• If it rains, the outdoor wedding will take place under a tent.

Question 9

• Roseanne’s grandparents did not have any extra beds in their home, so Roseanne always slept in a ___________ ___ in the living room when she visited.

a long, soft padded bag that one sleeps in on the floor, usually used while camping.

Answer 9

sleeping bag

• Roseanne’s grandparents did not have any extra beds in their home, so Roseanne always slept in a sleeping bag in the living room when she visited.

Question 10

• The camera is _________ and even works underwater.

able to block water from getting through; able to keep water and rain from entering and causing something to get wet

Answer 10

waterproof

• The camera is waterproof and even works underwater.

Question 11

• That’s a rocky trail and I wouldn’t try hiking on it without wearing _______ ____.

special shoes with high sides that cover the heel and lower leg worn for walking on rocky or difficult ground

Answer 11

hiking boots

• That’s a rocky trail and I wouldn’t try hiking on it without wearing hiking boots.

Question 12

• The children were really _______ about their trip to the amusement park and could not stop talking about how excited they were.

excited; eager and looking forward to an event

Answer 12

psyched

• The children were really psyched about their trip to the amusement park and could not stop talking about how excited they were.

Question 13

• The Ballard family drove to the campsite in a _______, which they also used to sleep in instead of sleeping outdoors.

a large truck that people can temporarily sleep and live in

Answer 13

camper

• The Ballard family drove to the campsite in a camper, which they also used to sleep in instead of sleeping outdoors.

Question 14

• On long trips, we like to drive the ___ instead of our small economy car so that we have more room and feel more comfortable.

sport utility vehicle; a large vehicle that can be driven both on the road and on rougher ground

Answer 14

SUV

• On long trips, we like to drive the SUV instead of our small economy car so that we have more room and feel more comfortable.

Question 15

• Clementine put her map and a bottle of water in the _________ before she started on her walk into the woods.

a large bag worn on the back which holds various supplies and tools

Answer 15

backpack

• Clementine put her map and a bottle of water in the backpack before she started on her walk into the woods.

Question 16

• Joey forgot to use _________, and as a result, got a very painful sunburn.

a lotion used to prevent sunburn; a cream applied to the skin that prevents the skin from getting damaged by the sun

Answer 16

sunscreen

• Joey forgot to use sunscreen, and as a result, got a very painful sunburn.