Hi all! One of the favorite topics of English teachers How I spent summer.
Summer is over and now you should get ready to write and tell a story about how you spent your summer.
Topic with translation and necessary vocabulary.
The necessary vocabulary:
be on holiday (on vacation) - to be on vacation
make friends - make friends
have a wonderful time - have a wonderful time
take pictures of - take photographs
enjoy... - enjoy...
visit - to visit
travel round Europe (Russia, Great Britain) - travel around Europe (Russia, Great Britain)
travel by car (plane, train, bus) - travel by car (plane, train, bus)
go abroad - go abroad
go on a trip - take a short trip
take pictures of... - take pictures...
walk the streets of ... - walk along the streets ...
visit some places on the way to… - visit… on the way to…
see interesting places - see the sights
meet different people - meet different people
ride a horse - ride a horse
ride a bicycle - ride a bicycle
go fishing – go fishing
catch fish - catch fish
go to a summer camp in ... - go to camp in ...
go camping - go hiking
go boating - ride a boat
climb the mountains - climb the mountains
fish by the river - fish by the river
make a campfire – make a big fire
sit round the fire - sit around the fire
roast sausages on the open fire – fry sausages over a fire
swim in the river (in the lake) – swim in the river (in the lake)
pick up mushrooms – pick up mushrooms
My summer vacation template – My summer vacation
| I think summer is the best season of all because it is warm, the nature is beautiful and we have great opportunities for the rest. Summer is a time of holidays. We can go anywhere, spend our time near a river or a lake on fresh, green grass, swim in warm water, or climb mountains, play different games, ride a bicycle and so on. |
| I spend my summer holidays at my granny's. There are many things there to do. What I did most of the time — I swam in the sea and sunbathed. Sometimes I made a fire with my friends at the seaside and cooked potatoes there. It was wonderful. We told anecdotes to each other, and did everything we wanted. I also got used to walk alone in the forest. |
| When August was coming to its end, I went on a small voyage by ship. The ship name was “Sevastopol”. |
| But this summer wasn’t for me only sugar and honey. I have passed through the progressing exams after school and entering exams in the university. So the bigger part of my summer vacations I spent sitting with the books. Of course, it was not interesting, but I’m glad that I did it because now I’m a student of the best university in our country. |
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| I think summer is the best time of the year, because it’s warm, it’s very beautiful around and we have a wonderful opportunity to relax. Summer is a time for vacations and holidays. We can go anywhere, spend time by a river or lake on fresh green grass, swim in warm water, or climb mountains, or play various games, ride a bike, etc. |
| I spend my summer holidays with my granny. There's plenty to do there. Most of the time I swam in the sea and sunbathed. Sometimes I lit a fire with my friends on the shore and we baked potatoes in it. It was wonderful. We told each other jokes and did whatever we wanted. I also often went alone into the forest. |
| At the end of August I went on a short boat trip. The ship was called "Sevastopol". |
| But this summer I didn't just have fun. I went through my school leaving exams and university entrance exams. So I spent most of the summer holidays reading books. Of course, it was not very interesting, but I am glad that I went through it, because now I am a student at the best university in our country. |
How I spent the summer
| In summer I usually visit my grandma, who lives in a village, go to the mountains with my uncle, or spend a week or two by the sea with my parents. But this summer was really different, as at the end of July my parents, my uncle and I went to the Republic of Karelia. |
| First we arrived in Petrozavodsk where we spent two days. We walked around the city, visited parks, museums and churches, took photos and bought souvenirs for our friends and relatives. Then we went to Kizhi – an island in the center of the Lake Onega. There we saw old wooden churches which were really amazing. |
| But we spent most of the time in Karelian woods. We collected mushrooms and my uncle caught some fish in the lake. |
| The water in lakes was too cold to swim in it, but my father and I went sailing several times. We walked through pine woods and swamps where we collected a lot of different berries: cranberries, cowberries, blueberries, bilberries and cloudberries. |
| On the way home we also visited Valaam monastery on Ladoga Lake. It was founded about a thousand years ago. We watched a service in the Cathedral of the Transfiguration of the Saviour and saw the famous miracle-working Valaam Icon of the Mother of God. |
| I liked my summer holidays very much. The nature of Karelia is wonderful: pure lakes, waterfalls, rocks covered with pine wood. I tasted different northern berries, and I saw an elk for the first time in my life. We all really enjoyed our trip and decided to go to Lake Baikal next summer. |
How I spent the summer - translation
| In the summer I usually visit my grandmother in the village, go to the mountains with my uncle, and spend a week or two on the seashore with my parents. But this summer was unusual for me, because at the end of July we went with my parents and uncle to the Republic of Karelia. |
| First we arrived in Petrozavodsk, where we spent two days. We walked around the city, went to parks, museums and churches, took pictures and bought souvenirs for our friends and relatives. Then we went to Kizhi, an island in the center of Lake Onega. There we saw amazing old wooden churches. |
| But we spent most of the time in the Karelian forests. We picked mushrooms, and my uncle fished in the lake. |
| The water in the lakes was too cold for swimming, but my father and I went boating several times. We walked through pine forests and swamps and picked different berries: cranberries, lingonberries, blueberries, blueberries and cloudberries. |
| On the way home we also visited the Valaam Monastery on Lake Ladoga. It was founded about a thousand years ago. We watched the service in the Transfiguration Cathedral and saw the famous miraculous icon of the Valaam Mother of God. |
| I really enjoyed my summer holidays. Karelia has wonderful nature: clean lakes, waterfalls, rocks covered with pine forest. I tried different northern berries, and for the first time in my life I saw a moose. We all enjoyed the trip and decided that next summer we would go to Lake Baikal. |
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After each term in school we had our holidays. It"s fun to have holidays, you can do whatever you like, you don"t have to get up too early, do your homework or think of troubles which occur very often at school.
Most of all I liked summer holidays, they were the longest ones, though, when winter was snowy and and frosty, I enjoyed my winter holidays skating and skiing, sledging and making a snowman or having a fight with snowballs.
I"d like to tell you about my summer holidays I spent in Sochi. It was just three years ago. My parents and me were sitting in the living-room discussing our plans for the summer holidays. My father suggested that we should go to Sochi. On hearing that I jumped up with joy and said it was a wonderful idea. My mother wasn't against the idea either.
So one summer morning we started for our journey to Sochi. First, we traveled to Odessa by plane and from there we got to Sochi by boat. We stayed in Odessa for three days, our relatives live there and they gave us board and lodging. So we had an excellent opportunity to go round the city, to see beautiful monuments to the famous people who had lived in Odessa, museums and the Odessa Opera House.
We enjoyed our trip from Odessa to Sochi. The Black Sea was calm. We sat on deck in the lounge chairs and looked at the sea. I like Sochi very much, we bathed and went boating and swim-ming, lay in the sun on the beach. In the evenings we went for a walk or dropped in at a cafe to have ice-cream or juice. My father showed us the famous Botanical Gardens, we went for hikes in the mountains, we saw the magnificent Augura Waterfalls.
The sea was nice and warm. The weather was fine. When it was time to go home, we were sorry to leave the marvelous town of Sochi.
My holidays
After every quarter at school we had holidays. It's great to have a vacation where you can do whatever you want, you don't have to get up early, do homework and think about the troubles that very often happen at school.
Most of all I liked the summer holidays, they were the longest, although when the winter was snowy and frosty, I enjoyed my winter holidays by skating and skiing, sledding, making a snowman or playing snowballs.
I would like to tell you about my summer holidays, which I spent in Sochi. That was just three years ago. My parents and I were sitting in the living room discussing our plans for summer vacation. My father suggested that we go to Sochi. When I heard about this, I jumped up with joy and said that this was a great idea. My mother was not against this idea either.
So, one summer morning we hit the road to Sochi. First, we flew to Odessa by plane, and from there we sailed to Sochi by ship. We lived in Odessa for three days, our relatives live there and they gave us food and accommodation. Thus, we got a great opportunity to walk around the city and see beautiful monuments to famous people who lived in Odessa, museums and the Odessa Opera House.
We enjoyed our trip from Odessa to Sochi. The Black Sea was calm. We sat on the deck in sun loungers and looked out at the sea. I love Sochi very much, we swam and swam, sunbathed on the beach. In the evenings we went for walks or went to a cafe to eat ice cream or drink juice. My father showed us the famous botanical garden, we went hiking in the mountains, we saw the magnificent Augura Falls.
The sea was beautiful and warm. The weather was great. When the time came to return home, we were sorry to leave the wonderful city of Sochi.
This summer was the most memorable summer of my life. I spent it in my hometown with my best friends. The weather was simply beautiful: bright sun and warm air, almost no rain. During the day we usually played football, volleyball, basketball, and in the evening we raced on bicycles to the river. They went outside at dawn and returned only at sunset, spending the whole day in the fresh air.
I really remember how my parents and I went on a hike into the forest: there we sang songs around the fire, fished, slept in tents, lived side by side with nature.
During this summer I got to know a lot of good guys from my yard, we became friends with them. Among them there was a very nice girl, I think she liked me. Unfortunately, she left in the middle of summer, but promised to return.
And in August, my parents and I flew to St. Petersburg. This was my first time seeing this wonderful city. We went on many excursions, watched art and cultural exhibitions. We were at the theater to see the play “Hamlet”; of course, I didn’t understand everything, but I really liked the acting. We took a lot of photos with beautiful old buildings and churches. My favorite is the Winter Palace and Peterhof, especially the gardens and fountains. We were also on the Aurora ship, my parents said that once there was a very important event associated with this ship.
This summer I didn’t have to be bored - I learned to ride a horse, learned to play simple songs on the guitar, and my father and I flew in a helicopter and sailed on a boat.
But besides entertainment, I read a lot. I read different stories: about friendship, about love, about simple life, animals. I also read about the structure of man, about countries and peoples, about the structure of cars and equipment. Therefore, I think that I not only had a fun summer, but also usefully and now have a lot of knowledge that is important to me.
This summer I made a new friend. Grandfather brought me a little black puppy. He, of course, is still small, but he has very smart eyes and he understands a lot, I taught him simple commands. He gives a paw, lies down, sits, barks. But that's not the main thing. The main thing is that he is faithful and devoted to me.
Essay about summer holidays 5th grade
Summer holidays are a time you look forward to all year. This summer my parents decided to travel along the longest railway route - Moscow-Vladivostok. Mom said that this way you can see the whole of Russia, and she had long dreamed of visiting Vladivostok. Dad bought four tickets for one compartment - mom, dad, me and my younger brother. We stocked up on groceries, boarded the branded train called “Russia” and off we went.
My brother and I occupied the top shelves and from there we watched the landscapes flashing outside the window with the sound of wheels. The train rocks like a baby's cradle, so you sleep so well. Traveling along the railway, one could repeat school geography lessons. Dad armed himself with the Atlas of Russian Railways. He was the route's navigator. Therefore, he constantly ran to the conductor and asked him “What will be the next station?” and “How many minutes does the train stop?” He made some notes on the map that only he could understand. In the meantime, he still managed to sleep under the sound of wheels. And my mother knitted all the way. She knitted herself a new sweater.
We passed through the large rivers Ob, Yenisei, and Amur. The train walked for a long time almost along the shore of Lake Baikal. Dad took pictures of him right from the window of the compartment. And how scary it was at first when the train entered the tunnel, even the lights went out. There were several such tunnels along the road. At the stations, dad ran to the station kiosks for food. The women were selling such delicious boiled potatoes and cucumbers. I have never eaten anything tastier in my life.
And the station in Vladivostok looks like a tower from a Russian fairy tale. Nearby is the Marine Station. Trains and ships stand almost side by side, next to each other.
We visited the Museum of the Pacific Fleet, rode the S-56 submarine right inside it, and took a ride on the funicular. I even petted a dolphin at the dolphinarium. Dad was delighted to visit a large car market. We took pictures everywhere. Dad filmed us with a movie camera. There will be something to remember at home. We flew back by plane. Mom said that she wouldn’t survive another week on the train, even in a separate compartment.
Essay on the topic Summer holidays
The long-awaited summer has arrived. Three months of rest. My parents decided to spend it not at the dacha, but to take me to the sea. So that I tan and improve my health. Since I can’t stand the heat well, I chose the Baltic Sea with its beautiful sandy beaches for relaxation. We flew by plane to Kaliningrad, and from there by train to Svetlogorsk.
I liked the sea. It is not deep at all near the shore, and the water is not at all salty. The air smelled strongly of iodine. I lay down on the beach, my mother said that it would be good for me to breathe in the sea air. And the wave quietly splashes against the shore and lulls me so much that I fall asleep. The sun was at its very zenith, and I didn’t notice how burned I was. My mother had to put some kind of cream on me to prevent my skin from peeling off. But she still peeled off.
People walked along the shore and looked for something in the sand. As it turned out, they were looking for amber. This is a fossilized resin from yellow to dark brown in color. If you believe the legend, these are fragments from the castle of the sea princess Jurate, which the sea washes ashore after every storm. Sometimes you can see a frozen midge or fly in them. I also found a piece of amber. I will take it home and in the winter, looking at it, I will remember the sea and the beach.
You can walk barefoot on the beach. There is such fine white sand and no stones or pebbles at all.
The sea near the shore is warm. And in this “paddling pool” small children play and splash. And two grown men were building a castle on the sand. But a wave came and destroyed everything.
Every evening, when it became cool, people walked along the shore. One by one and in pairs. They breathed sea air. And the beach was so long that people walked far away and became small dots on the horizon.
For people on the beach, changing cabins and wooden “mushrooms” have been built for protection from the sun. Not far from the beach there was a small stall. They sold ice cream there. And I went there barefoot and bought it. Centuries-old pine trees grew next to the beach; they rustled in the wind. And in the evening white clouds floated from somewhere. They floated slowly across the sky. We were lucky and the weather was sunny and without rain throughout our holiday. We were all tanned and had a great rest. Finally my dream came true and I saw the sea. I want to come here again next summer.
Option 4
Summer time is the most wonderful time. A time of vibrant life, flowering vegetation and warm June sun. And for schoolchildren this period is also good because the long-awaited three-month holidays begin. Summer is a time that gives you a chance to feel free from worries and inspired by the hopes and dreams that fill young and ardent hearts.
I spent most of my summer at the dacha. Many people are tired of dacha chores and helping their grandmother in the garden, but on the contrary, I found it to my liking! It’s so nice to spend time, devoting it not only to leisure, but also to bring benefits. But how blissful it is to eat berries freshly picked from the garden at breakfast, enjoying their rich and sweet taste! So, I spent my June, the first month of the summer holidays, doing dacha chores.
In July, my parents and I went to the sea. I had never been to such resorts before. The endless expanses of the sea made me tremble before their greatness and at the same time instilled some kind of fear of natural omnipotence. I swam a lot and dived from the pier, I really enjoyed swimming underwater in search of beautiful shells and pebbles - I imagined myself as a brave pirate who went in search of treasures in the mysterious abyss of the sea depths. My parents and I also visited the dolphinarium and visited the waterfalls, where we tasted wonderful local honey.
August was a fun and exciting month, because my best friend Svetka came - and it’s never boring with her! We walked a lot, went to the cinema and drew together. With Svetka, every day is special and seems like a mini-adventure. We also made it a tradition to read one book every week and share our impressions of it with each other. It turned out to be extremely exciting!
Today I will look at a wonderful photograph taken by the famous Soviet photographer and also a talented person in many ways, Vadim Evgenievich Gippenreiter.
Winter is the most wonderful time of the year. Snow, holidays, New Year and, of course, gifts. During the winter holidays we always go to the village to visit our grandmother. It’s a long way, of course, one hundred and eighty kilometers from the city, but it was worth it.
The work “Kissel” is an unusual variation of the fairy-tale genre, telling about current topics in Russian reality. The fairy tale “Kissel” is written in an easy, common language.
Summertime is my favorite season because it means freedom from my school and hard studies. I usually go to bed after midnight in summer and I can sleep as late as I can. It’s a big deal for me because I get really tired of waking up early during the school year.
The most important thing for me is to spend exciting and fantastic summer holidays loaded with activity and adventure. During our long summer holidays I have much fun meeting my friends, going to a summer camp, swimming in the river and eating plenty of fruits, berries and ice-cream. Sometimes my family travels somewhere to a warm and beautiful place near the sea. We spend much time swimming, diving, sunbathing and building sandcastles and sculptures, we also go sightseeing and try the national cuisine in new places. And we take a lot of funny pictures there.
In July or August I often go to hiking expeditions along the river with my elder brother and our friends. As a rule our hiking trips last for about 4 or 5 days. It depends on the weather. Hiking is really arduous and thrilling. You have no mobile phones or the Internet there. You just relax, enjoy the nature and fresh air of the countryside, sunbathe at the beach, play volleyball, go fishing and boating, live in a tent and cook on the fire. Hiking is worth going because you also learn to live and help each other in a team.
My summer holidays are always full of unforgettable impressions. I long for the next holidays because I am sure I’ll have a great time again.
Translation
Summer is my favorite time of year, because it means freedom from school and difficult studies. I usually go to bed after midnight in the summer and can sleep until late. This is very important for me because I get very tired of waking up early throughout the school year.
The most important thing for me is to have an interesting and fantastic summer holiday, filled with activities and adventures. During our long holidays, I have fun with friends, go to summer camp, swim in the river and eat a sea of fruits, berries and ice cream. Sometimes my family and I travel to some warm, beautiful place by the sea. We spend a lot of time swimming, diving, sunbathing and building sand castles and sculptures. We also explore local attractions and try national cuisine in new places. And we take a lot of funny photos.
In July or August, I often go hiking along the river with my older brother and our friends. As a rule, our trips last 4-5 days. It all depends on the weather. The hikes are very challenging and exciting. There you have no mobile phones or internet. You just relax, enjoy nature and the fresh air of the countryside, sunbathe on the beach, play volleyball, go fishing, go boating, live in a tent and cook over a fire. Hiking is worth going because you also learn how to live and help each other as a team.
My summer holidays are always full of unforgettable experiences. I'm looking forward to the next holidays as I'm sure I'll have a great time again.
18 Sep
English topic: Summer holidays
Topic in English: Summer holidays (My summer holidays). This text can be used as a presentation, project, story, essay, essay or message on a topic.
Favorite season
Summer is my favorite time of year because at this time the hard and stressful school days are behind us and long holidays await us. I always plan a lot of interesting things for the summer holidays.
Where do I usually go
Almost every year I spend my holidays in the village at my grandparents' house. I love this place because it is very beautiful. There is a river and a forest where my friends and I go to pick mushrooms and berries. In good weather we also like to swim in the river and sunbathe. In addition, I am always happy to help my grandparents around the house or in the garden - watering the plants or picking fruits and vegetables. I like to go fishing with my grandfather and then fry fish on the fire. And most importantly, I have the opportunity to breathe in the fresh country air and forget about city dust and smog for a while. I'm really having a great time with my grandparents. If only I could visit them more often.
How I spent last summer
Last summer my parents and I went to the sea. This was my first vacation on the seaside, and I could not even imagine that everything would be so wonderful. We went in August and were lucky to have sunny weather and warm sea all the time. It was so nice to do nothing but sunbathe and swim. There was a lot of entertainment there, but what I liked most was jet skiing and discos. I also built sand castles with my little sister and taught her to swim. I also managed to make new friends and we had fun together. We also went on excursions. What I remember most was the jeep ride through the rivers and mountains. Unfortunately, time passed very quickly and we had to return home. However, there were still a few weeks left before school and I spent that time reading books, listening to music, watching TV, playing computer games and hanging out with friends.
Conclusion
In conclusion I would like to say that I am usually happy to go back to school because I can meet my teacher friends, but then I start looking forward to the summer holidays again.
Download Topic in English: Summer holidays
Summer Holidays
My favorite season
Summer is my favorite season of the year because hard and busy school time is over and long holidays are waiting for me. I always plan a lot of wonderful things to do during my summer vacation.
My holidays
Almost every year I spent my holidays in the country at my grandparents’. I adore that place for its landscape. There is a nice river and the woods where my friends and I can gather berries and mushrooms. We also enjoy swimming in the river and sunbathing when the weather is fine. Apart from this, I’m always ready to help my grannies around the house or in the garden watering plants and gathering fruit and vegetables. I like going fishing with my grandpa and cooking the fish over the fire. And one more thing which is worth saying is that I have a chance to breathe fresh country air and forget about the dust and the smokes of the city. Indeed I have a great time in the country with my lovely grandparents. I wish I could visit them more often.
Last summer
Last summer I spent my holidays at the seaside with my family. It was for the first time and I couldn’t even imagine such excellent holidays. We were there in August and were lucky to have sunny weather and warm sea all the time. It was so pleasant to have a rest doing nothing except taking sunbathes and swimming. There were different kinds of entertainment but best of all I liked water scooters and discos. I was also playing with my little sister on the sand and taught her to swim. Besides, I made some new friends and we had a lot of fun together. We went on several field trips. The one I will never forget was riding a jeep across numerous rivers in the mountains. Unfortunately the time passed very quickly and we had to return back home. However, there were still two more weeks left before school. I spent that time reading books, listening to music, watching TV, playing computer games and going out with my friends.
