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📘 Beginner English Lesson: "Tom’s Birthday Party"

VOCABULARY

  1. Birthday - (burth-dey) /ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/
    (Noun) - The day you were born, celebrated every year
    Synonyms: anniversary, celebration
    Sentence: Tom is excited because it’s his birthday today.

  2. Cake - (keyk) /keɪk/
    (Noun) - A sweet baked food, usually made with flour, sugar, and eggs
    Synonyms: pastry, dessert
    Sentence: Tom’s mom bakes a big chocolate cake for his birthday.

  3. Gift - (gift) /ɡɪft/
    (Noun) - Something you give to someone to show love or appreciation
    Synonyms: present, offering
    Sentence: Tom receives a gift from his friend for his birthday.

  4. Friends - (frendz) /frɛndz/
    (Noun) - People you like and trust
    Synonyms: companions, buddies
    Sentence: Tom invites his friends to his birthday party.

  5. Celebrate - (sel-uh-breyt) /ˈsɛlɪˌbreɪt/
    (Verb) - To enjoy an event or special day
    Synonyms: rejoice, honor
    Sentence: Tom and his friends celebrate his birthday with music and games.


STORY: "Tom’s Birthday Party"

Tom is very happy because today is his birthday. He invites all his friends to a party at his house. His mom bakes a big chocolate cake and prepares snacks. Tom’s friends bring gifts for him.

At the party, everyone sings "Happy Birthday" to Tom. He feels special and smiles. After cutting the cake, they play games and have a lot of fun. Tom is happy because he has many friends to celebrate with.

In the evening, the party ends, but Tom thanks everyone for coming. It was a wonderful birthday!


KNOWLEDGE CHECK

Multiple Choice Questions

  1. What is Tom celebrating?
    a) Christmas
    b) His birthday
    c) His graduation
    d) A new job

  2. What does Tom’s mom make for the party?
    a) Pizza
    b) Cookies
    c) A chocolate cake
    d) Ice cream

  3. Who comes to Tom’s party?
    a) His family
    b) His friends
    c) His neighbors
    d) His teachers

  4. What do Tom and his friends do at the party?
    a) Watch movies
    b) Play games and eat cake
    c) Dance
    d) Go swimming

  5. How does Tom feel about his birthday?
    a) Sad
    b) Excited and happy
    c) Tired
    d) Angry

True or False

  1. Tom’s mom makes a chocolate cake.

  2. Tom celebrates his birthday alone.

  3. Tom receives a gift from his friends.

  4. The party ends in the morning.

  5. Tom thanks his friends at the end of the party.


DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

About the Story

  1. What does Tom celebrate?

  2. Who does Tom invite to his party?

  3. What food does Tom’s mom make for the party?

  4. What activities do Tom and his friends do at the party?

  5. How does Tom feel during the party?

Opinion Questions

  1. How do you celebrate your birthday?

  2. What is your favorite part of a birthday party?

  3. Do you think it’s important to invite friends to your birthday party? Why?

  4. Have you ever baked a cake for someone’s birthday?

  5. What kind of gift would you like to give someone for their birthday?


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