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📘 Beginner English Lesson: "Liam and the Birthday Cake"

VOCABULARY

  1. Birthday - (burth-day) /ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/
    (Noun) - The day someone was born, celebrated each year
    Synonyms: special day, celebration
    Sentence: Liam is happy because it’s his birthday.

  2. Cake - (kayk) /keɪk/
    (Noun) - A sweet dessert often eaten on birthdays
    Synonyms: dessert, pastry
    Sentence: The birthday cake has chocolate and cream.

  3. Candle - (kan-dl) /ˈkæn.dəl/
    (Noun) - A stick of wax with a flame used on cakes
    Synonyms: light, taper
    Sentence: He blows out the candle on his cake.

  4. Gift - (gift) /ɡɪft/
    (Noun) - Something you give to someone on a special day
    Synonyms: present, surprise
    Sentence: Liam opens his birthday gift with a big smile.

  5. Party - (par-tee) /ˈpɑːr.ti/
    (Noun) - A fun gathering with food and games
    Synonyms: celebration, event
    Sentence: Liam invites his friends to his birthday party.


STORY: "Liam and the Birthday Cake"

Liam wakes up early. Today is his birthday! He is very excited. His family decorates the house with balloons. In the afternoon, Liam’s friends arrive. They bring colorful gifts and smile at Liam. Everyone sings the birthday song. Liam sees a big chocolate cake on the table. There are seven candles on it. He closes his eyes and makes a wish. Then he blows out the candles. After that, they eat cake, play games, and laugh together. Liam opens his gifts and says, “Thank you!” to everyone. It is a great birthday for Liam.


KNOWLEDGE CHECK

Multiple Choice Questions

  1. What special day is it for Liam?
    a) Christmas
    b) His birthday
    c) His brother’s day
    d) First day of school

  2. What do his friends bring?
    a) Books
    b) Toys
    c) Gifts
    d) Cards

  3. What kind of cake does Liam have?
    a) Vanilla
    b) Strawberry
    c) Chocolate
    d) Banana

  4. How many candles are on the cake?
    a) Five
    b) Seven
    c) Six
    d) Eight

  5. What do the children do at the party?
    a) Dance and run
    b) Play and eat cake
    c) Sleep
    d) Study

True or False

  1. Liam is sad on his birthday.

  2. His house has balloons.

  3. Liam eats cake alone.

  4. He makes a wish before blowing out the candles.

  5. The story ends with Liam saying thank you.


DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

About the Story

  1. What day is special for Liam?

  2. What do Liam’s friends bring?

  3. What does Liam do before eating the cake?

  4. How many candles are on the cake?

  5. What happens at the party?

Opinion Questions

  1. When is your birthday?

  2. What do you usually do on your birthday?

  3. Do you like birthday cakes? What flavor?

  4. What’s the best gift you have ever received?

  5. What games do you like to play at parties?


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