In Stockton, a fun event called a rubber duck race was held. It took place at Tees Barrage International White Water Course. People watched 2,300 rubber ducks racing down the water. The event aimed to raise money for charity.
The race was very successful, raising £10,000. The money will help two charities: Teesside Mind and the Great North Air Ambulance Service. This year's total was double what they made last year. Many people came to the event to support the cause.
Daniel Marshall, the social media manager, said the day was fantastic. He felt the support from the public was incredible. The race is one of many events to raise money for different causes. Rubber duck races seem to attract a lot of interest.
2. racea competition where people or things try to go faster than others
3. charityan organization that helps people in need
4. successfulachieving what you wanted or hoped for
5. supporthelp or encouragement given to someone
6. managera person in charge of a part of a business or project
7. fantasticextremely good
8. publicordinary people in general
9. attractto draw attention or curiosity
10. interesta feeling of wanting to learn more about something
11. incrediblevery surprising or amazing
12. coursea path or direction for something like a river or in sports
Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
1. Have you ever seen or participated in a race? 2. What do you know about rubber ducks? 3. Can you name a charity you think is important? 4. How do you think events can help communities? 5. What types of events do you like to attend and why?
🤔 Comprehension Questions:
1. What event was held in Stockton?
The event was a rubber duck race.
2. Where did the rubber duck race take place?
It took place at Tees Barrage International White Water Course.
3. How many rubber ducks were involved in the race?
There were 2,300 rubber ducks racing.
4. How much money was raised by the event?
The event raised £10,
5. Which charities will benefit from the money raised?
Teesside Mind and the Great North Air Ambulance Service will benefit.
6. What did Daniel Marshall say about the public's support?
Daniel Marshall said the public's support was incredible.
7. What is the purpose of the rubber duck race event?
The purpose is to raise money for charity.
🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
In Stockton, a fun called a rubber duck race was . It took at Tees Barrage International White Water Course. People watched 2,300 rubber ducks racing down the . The event aimed to raise money for charity. The race was very successful, raising £10,000. The money will help two : Teesside and the Great North Air Ambulance Service. This year's was double what they made last year. Many people came to the event to support the cause. Daniel Marshall, the social , said the day was fantastic. He felt the support from the public was . The race is one of many events to raise money for different causes. duck seem to attract a lot of interest.
💬 Discussion Questions:
1. Why do you think rubber duck races are popular? 2. Have you ever attended a charity event? What was it like? 3. What other items could be used in a fun race like this? 4. How important is it to help charities? 5. What cause would you raise money for if you could? 6. What makes an event successful in your opinion? 7. How do you think social media helps in organizing events? 8. Have you ever organized an event? What challenges did you face? 9. Why do people enjoy watching or participating in races? 10. Do you prefer participating in outdoor or indoor events, and why? 11. How can schools support local charities? 12. What new event would you like to see in your community?
Individual Activities
📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:
Click a dot next to a word, then click the dot next to its meaning to draw a line connecting them.
Words
1. event
2. race
3. charity
4. successful
5. support
6. manager
7. fantastic
8. public
9. attract
10. interest
11. incredible
12. course
Meanings
(A) extremely good
(B) a feeling of wanting to learn more about something
(C) an organization that helps people in need
(D) a person in charge of a part of a business or project
(E) a competition where people or things try to go faster than others
(F) achieving what you wanted or hoped for
(G) to draw attention or curiosity
(H) very surprising or amazing
(I) help or encouragement given to someone
(J) a special occasion or activity
(K) ordinary people in general
(L) a path or direction for something like a river or in sports
🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:
1. What was the event in Stockton?
(a) A car race
(b) A marathon
(c) A rubber duck race
(d) A concert
2. Where was the rubber duck race held?
(a) Local school gym
(b) City park
(c) Tees Barrage International White Water Course
(d) Theater hall
3. How many rubber ducks raced?
(a) 500
(b) 2,300
(c) 1,000
(d) 5,000
4. How much money was raised?
(a) £10,000
(b) £5,000
(c) £20,000
(d) £7,000
5. What will the money be used for?
(a) Helping charities
(b) Building a new mall
(c) Buying sports equipment
(d) Organizing a concert
6. Who is Daniel Marshall?
(a) A race participant
(b) The social media manager
(c) A charity founder
(d) A musician
7. How did Daniel Marshall describe the day?
(a) Boring
(b) Average
(c) Terrible
(d) Fantastic
8. What does the event help to do?
(a) Organize music festivals
(b) Start a new business
(c) Teach science classes
(d) Raise money for different causes
🕵️ True or False Questions:
1. The event aimed to waste money for charity.
2. The public's support was described as terrible.
3. The rubber duck race took place in Stockton.
4. People watched 2,300 rubber ducks race down the water.
5. Rubber duck races attract a lot of interest.
6. This year's total was half of what they made last year.
7. Daniel Marshall is the social media manager.
8. The money raised will help Teesside Mind and the Great North Air Ambulance Service.
Writing Questions:
1. Write about a fun event you have attended and what made it special.
2. Why do you think it's important to help others through charity?
3. Describe how you would organize your own race event.
4. How can events like these bring communities together?
5. What is your idea for a new charity event and why?
