Audio Time: 29
Sec
Level: Intermediate
Vocabulary: To help learners fully understand the audio
and transcript, most vocabulary that might be unknown for this lesson’s level is
provided. Vocab in bold
is more useful for learners at the lesson’s target level. Try to choose 8
to 10 new words to learn from the story (in general, it’s best to try to learn
no more than 8-10 new words a day).
Definitions
are written with the help of various sources including Merriam-Webster’s Learner’s
Dictionary
Anniversary: a date
that is remembered or celebrated because a special or notable event occurred on
that date in a previous year.
Beachcombing: to walkalong beaches looking for things (such as
seashells or items that can be sold).
To spy: to see
or notice (someone or something).
To toss: to throw
something quickly.
Adrift: floating
on the water without being tied to anything or controlled by anyone.
Couple: two
people who are married or who have a romantic or sexual relationship.
Honeymoon: a trip
or vacation taken by a newly married couple.
To track
down: to follow and find (someone or something) especially by
looking at evidence.
To turn
out:
to happen, end, or develop in a particular way.
To
discover: to find or learn something for the first time.
Discussion
questions:
1. What kind of message would you put in a bottle to be tossed
in the ocean?
2. Have you ever found something interesting adrift on the
ocean or on the beach?
3. Where would you like to (or did you) go on your honeymoon?
4. What kind of anniversaries do you celebrate?