Download this free B2–C1 English worksheet PDF for adult learners and English teachers. This lesson is based on the Dutch Avondvierdaagse, a four-evening walking ritual that brings together children, parents, teachers and local communities.
Students practise reading comprehension, useful vocabulary, phrase matching and speaking skills through a real-world topic about childhood wellbeing, community rituals, walking, independence, public space and screen-free social life. The worksheet is suitable for private English lessons, online classes, advanced conversation practice and homework before a discussion lesson.
The article explains that the Avondvierdaagse takes place every June across the Netherlands. Children often walk five or ten kilometres after school, supported by parents and teachers, before receiving medals, flowers or sweets at the finish. Supporters argue that the event may help explain why Dutch children are often described as unusually happy and healthy.
This worksheet encourages learners to discuss how simple community habits can support children’s wellbeing. Students consider whether walking together can build resilience, whether schools should take more responsibility for daily movement and whether modern parents protect children too much or not enough.
The article also explores the history and social value of the event. The walking festival grew out of military marches in the early twentieth century, but has become a local, inclusive and cherished community tradition. Students discuss public space, volunteers, independence, outdoor childhood, family participation and whether similar traditions could work in hotter, busier or less walkable cities.
The PDF includes a B2–C1 reading article, True / False questions, Phrase Match, Synonym Match, a task where students use new language, discussion questions and a full answer key. It helps learners discuss children’s health, resilience, community events, walkable cities, volunteering, screen-free togetherness and how traditions are passed on.
Level: B2–C1
Date: 18 June 2026
Focus: reading, vocabulary, children, walking, wellbeing, community and speaking
This free worksheet includes:
- a B2–C1 reading text about Dutch children and the Avondvierdaagse
- True / False comprehension questions
- Phrase Match practice with useful expressions
- Synonym Match vocabulary practice
- a sentence-writing task using new language
- discussion questions for Student A and Student B
- full answer key
The worksheet includes useful phrases such as take part in, head out, bring together, grew out of, build up, keep going, look after, catch up with, chip in and pass on. It also practises vocabulary such as ritual, unusually, neighbourhoods, resilience, independence, friendship, cherished, inclusive, transformative and coveted.
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