Vocabulary Lessons

"Outdoor Recreation"


Camping, hiking, and fishing. These are just a few of the activities that people do to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Listen to the words below and consult a dictionary if you need a definition. Write a sample sentence for each word to learn how it is used in context. You can use the Internet to find such sentences.

Listening Exercise

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.


  1. campsite
  2. canyon
  3. cliff
  4. desert
  5. forest
  6. gorge
  7. hill
  8. lake
  9. mountain
  10. peak
  11. ridge
  12. river
  13. stream
  14. trail
  15. valley
  16. waterfall
  1. build a fire
  2. camp
  3. climb
  4. cross
  5. hike
  6. leave no trace
  7. rappel
  8. scale
  9. traverse
  1. backpack
  2. bug spray
  3. clothing
  4. cooking stove
  5. first-aid kit
  6. flashlight
  7. food
  8. hiking shoes
  9. matches
  10. tent
  11. water filter


Please tell the hikers to stay away from the edge of the _____ at the top of the trail. We don't want anyone to fall off and get seriously injured.

Let's plan on ______ by the lake because there are many good places to pitch a tent.

Don't forget to pack a ______ because we will be hiking part of the time after sunset in the dark.

Follow-Up Activity
