Δραστηριότητα C, σελ. 13, Activity Book, Ε′ τάξη
Ακολουθεί μία ιστορία, βασισμένη στην ίδια άσκηση.
Here’s the list completed with the correct prepositions:
On Sunday
In the morning
On weekdays
At Easter
On May 15th
In the evening
In 2015
At night
In winter
On his birthday
In autumn
In September
At 6:00 o’clock
On Christmas Day
At the weekend (British English) / On the weekend (American English)
In 2015, a group of 10-year-old kids formed a secret club called “The Unstoppable Squad.” They weren’t the coolest or the strongest kids in school, but they were determined to prove that teamwork could win against all odds.
It all started on his birthday, when Max, the leader of the squad, received a mysterious box at 6:00 o’clock in the evening. Inside was an invitation to the annual “Big Brains and Brave Hearts Challenge,” a competition that would take place on May 15th. Max’s eyes sparkled. “This is it, guys! We’re going to show everyone we’ve got what it takes!”
The squad spent weeks preparing. They met on weekdays, after school, brainstorming ideas in the evening and practising their skills at night under the glow of a small lamp. “We’ll crush the obstacle course,” said Sophie, the fastest kid in the squad. “And I’ll handle the riddles,” added Chloe, the team’s puzzle expert.
The big day came on May 15th, and it was pouring rain. “Great,” mumbled Liam. “In autumn, it’s mud. In winter, it’s frost. And now this?” But Max grinned. “Rain or shine, we’re unstoppable!”
The competition began. In the first round, teams had to navigate a maze filled with clues. Despite slipping in the mud and losing one shoe, Sophie darted through the maze like lightning. The squad was ahead!
Next, they had to solve riddles inside a spooky tent. Chloe cracked the codes in no time, even though a creepy puppet tried to distract her by whispering, “You’ll never make it!” She just laughed and kept going.
The final challenge was building a tower with marshmallows and spaghetti. The Squad’s tower wobbled dangerously, but Liam saved the day by sticking some marshmallows in his mouth to lighten the load.
Finally, it was time for the results. On Christmas Day, Max remembered his grandma’s advice: “Winning is about giving your all, not about the trophy.” But still, he hoped.
“And the winners are…” the announcer paused dramatically, “The Unstoppable Squad!”
The kids erupted with joy. They celebrated at the weekend, eating the leftover marshmallows and drinking hot chocolate. “We did it!” they cheered.
As they walked home in the evening, Sophie grinned. “We really are unstoppable.”
“Let’s do this again next year,” Max said. “In September, let’s start training!”
And so, with muddy shoes and marshmallow-stuffed smiles, The Unstoppable Squad proved that no matter the season or the challenge, they could overcome anything together.
