Vocabulary
Flower | Pot | Florist | Arrangement |
Decoration | Spray | Wreath | Swag |
Garland | Bouquet | Corsage | Boutonniere |
Lei | Fragrance | Petal | Stem |
Thorn | Greens | Daisy | Pansy |
Carnation | Baby’s breath | Fern | Rose |
Mum (chrysanthemum) | Tulip | Orchid |
1. What do you see in this picture?
2. What is the man doing?
3. What is he surrounded by?
4. Are there a lot of flowers, or a little?
5. What types of flowers do you see?
6. Where can you buy flowers?
7. What do you call a person who works with growing or arranging flowers?
8. What is another name for a place where you can buy flowers?
9. What are some popular flowers to buy?
10. What are some spring flowers?
11. What are some summer flowers?
12. What are some fall flowers?
13. What type of flower has thorns?
14. What reasons are there to buy flowers?
15. For what occasions is it appropriate to give flowers as a gift?
16. What do you call a group of flowers that you give someone?
17. What do you call the group of flowers that a bride carries down the aisle?
18. What do you call a circular arrangement of flowers?
19. How can you send flowers to someone who lives in another city?
20. How can you preserve flowers?
Paragraph: At the Florist
Write a brief paragraph about the last time you went to the florist. What kind of flowers did you get? Were they for a happy occasion, or a sad one? What are some reasons why you might go to a florist?