I walked the perimeter of Britain – in pictures

This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.

To slow down/ To speed up

To commit to (doing) something

An obstacle 

To head 

A source

To set off

Mud

To heal

To sink

Stunning 

To be hooked (on something)

To set out (to do something) 

To limp

To peel

To crumble

Dawn/ Dusk

The tide

By the time 

To put (someone) up

Exhilarating 

Jaw-dropping

To pitch a tent 

To relish

To curl up

To pant 

15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.

1. What did Quintin Lake set out to do and why?

2. Why did he sleep in a tent?

3. Did he get any injuries?

4. What was his most terrifying moment?

5. ‘I would love to do what Quintin Lake did.’ Is this true for you?

6. ‘You don’t need a lot of money to have a great holiday.’ Do you agree?

7. ‘I love the feeling of being alone, especially on holiday.’ Is this true for you?

8. ‘The best photo that Quintin took was the photo of farmer Hughes.’ Do you agree?

9. ‘I’d prefer to be in a luxury hotel than in a tent.’ Is this true for you?

10. ‘I feel like I don’t have enough time off in the year.’ Is this true for you?

11. ‘My native country has far more beautiful nature than the UK.’ Is this true for you?

12. ‘I have never had any stressful or scary moments on holiday.’ Is this true for you?

13. ‘It wouldn’t be safe to travel like this in my native country.’ Is this true for you?

14. ‘I have a passion for walking.’ Is this true for you?

15. ‘I like to set myself challenges like the one Quintin set for himself.’ Is this true for you?