Vocabulary 
gorgeous- beautiful What do you say...- (slang) What do you think about...
to pack- make and take to pick something up- buy to head down- to go to to toss around- to throw leash- a rope or chain for holding an animal dog dish- plate for dogs to eat out of to grab- to get quickly, to take suddenly tablecloth- fabric or material we put on a table to keep
it clean thunder- loud noise in the sky when a storm comes. The
light in the sky is called lightning. You can see a picture
below. You've got to be kidding- It's hard to believe. Something
you say when you are surprised. Dialog
Diana: It's a gorgeous day today! What do you say we take a
picnic and go down to the park?
Doug: Sounds great! Should we pack some sandwiches or pick up
something along the way?
Diana: Why don't we stop and get some fried chicken at KFC and head
down to Murray Park? Let's bring a few games, too.
Doug: Okay, I'll get the Frisbee and a softball so we can toss them
around. And... what do you think? Should we bring the dog?
Diana: Definitely. He'll love it down there.
Doug: I'll get his leash and dog dish. I'm grabbing a tablecloth,
too, so we don't have to eat on a dirty picnic table.
Diana: Good idea. I'll bring some napkins. I always get so dirty
when I eat fried chicken.
Doug: Wait a minute...
Diana: What is it?
Doug: Did you hear that? I heard thunder. A storm is coming.
Diana: Oh no, you've got to be kidding...
Check Your Understanding
True or False1. Diane and Doug want to go to the park because it's a beautiful day.
True
False
2. The couple will bring their dog.
True
False
3. They will make some fried chicken.
True
False
4. They will go fishing in the park.
True
False
5. Doug will take a tablecloth and some games.
True
False
6. Doug is joking about a storm coming.
True
False