to forget what you were about to say
to forget the train of thought
to annoy or to bother someone
drive someone nuts
when something is very easy
it’s plain sailing
Name boats where people live or stay
canal boats, cruise ships, yacht
to be in a similar situation
to be in the same boat
Name small boats
canoe, kayak, sailing boats
What is a boat?
A boat is a type of vehicle that travels over water.
I have two wheels. I have no motor. Sometimes I have a bell or a horn. You can ride on me. I am a...
bicycle
when the person becomes wild and crazy
off one’s trolley
I have two wheels and a motor. I can go very fast. Please be careful when you ride me! I am a...
motorcycle / motorbike
An Air Balloon can travel in different directions and speeds depending on what?
The design of the balloon.
The wind direction and speed at different heights.
The amount of hot air is inflating the balloon.
The direction the pilot flies the balloon.
I have no wheels or wings or a motor. The wind makes me move. I have a sail. I am a...
yacht
What parts of the boat help it move?
Boats have oars, sails or engines to help them to move.
What is a harbour?
A harbour is an area of water near to land where boats and ships can be kept safely.
The first Hot Air Balloon passengers were not people, but animals. True or False?
True. The first flight was made by a sheep, a duck and a rooster.
Where can boats and ships be found?
on a canal, on a river, on the sea, on a lake
What is the surname of the brothers who invented the first hot-air-balloon?
brothers Montgolfier
brothers Mozart
brothers Simpson
brothers Smith
How did people travel in the past?
Name unusual boats
Glass-bottom boats, hydrofoil, aircraft carriers, icebreaker, paddle steamer, dredger, submarine, catamaran
I have four wheels and four doors. People love to drive me everywhere. I have a hood and a trunk.
car
I fly very fast. I carry passengers from city to city. I land at airports. I am an...
airplane
Name fast boats
Lifeboats, speedboat, jet skis
A Hot Air Balloon can't fly in the rain. True or False.
True. The water would boil and destroy the fabric as the air is so hot inside.
What parts of the boat or ship can you name?
sails, masts, bow, hull, stern, deck, propellor
Name boats that are used yo do jobs
Cargo ships, ferries