English Conversation Practice - Fishing with Dad

TIMOTHY: "Dad, what are we doing this weekend?"
DAD: "I have a surprise for you, Timothy."
TIMOTHY: "What is it?"
DAD: "Here. Open it."
TIMOTHY: "I think I know what it is?"
DAD: "Can you tell by the shape?"
TIMOTHY: "Yeah. Is it a fishing pole?"
DAD: "Well, open it up and find out."
TIMOTHY: "It is! I love it. I've never gone fishing before."
DAD: "Your grandfather and I used to go fishing when I was a child. Now, I can take you."
TIMOTHY: "I can't wait!"
DAD: "You also need a life jacket."
TIMOTHY: "Why?"
DAD: "You should always wear a life jacket if you're going in a boat."
TIMOTHY: "Ok, dad."
DAD: "Now let's go to the fishing store and buy some bait."
TIMOTHY: "What's bait?"
DAD: "Things that will attract the fish to the hook."
TIMOTHY: "Like worms?"
DAD: "Exactly!"
TIMOTHY: "This is going to be so much fun!"

1. How did Timothy know that the wrapped gift was a fishing pole?
His dad told him
His mom told him
By its shape
By the sound

2. Who did Timothy's father go fishing with when he was a child?
Timothy's uncle
Timothy's grandfather
Timothy's mom
He went alone

3. What does Timothy need to wear on a boat?
A life jacket
Fishing boots
Fishing hat
Swimming trunks

4. Why do they need bait?
Because Timothy and his dad are hungry
To attract fish to the hook
To attract birds
To keep the fish away