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Story 9

📘 Beginner English Lesson: "Sophie and the Birthday Party"


VOCABULARY

  1. Birthday - (berth-day) /ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/
    (Noun) - The day you were born
    Synonyms: anniversary, celebration
    Sentence: Sophie is excited for her birthday party.

  2. Party - (par-tee) /ˈpɑːr.ti/
    (Noun) - A gathering of people for a celebration
    Synonyms: celebration, gathering
    Sentence: Sophie’s birthday party is on Saturday.

  3. Gift - (gift) /ɡɪft/
    (Noun) - Something given to someone as a present
    Synonyms: present, offering
    Sentence: Sophie receives a gift from her friend.

  4. Cake - (kayk) /keɪk/
    (Noun) - A sweet baked food, often eaten at parties
    Synonyms: dessert, pastry
    Sentence: There is a big chocolate cake at Sophie’s birthday.

  5. Friend - (frend) /frɛnd/
    (Noun) - A person you like and trust
    Synonyms: buddy, companion
    Sentence: Sophie invites her friends to the party.


STORY: "Sophie and the Birthday Party"

Sophie is very happy because her birthday is coming soon. She invites her friends to her party. The party is on Saturday at 3 PM. Sophie tells everyone that there will be cake, music, and games.

On the day of the party, Sophie’s friends arrive with gifts. Sophie smiles and says, “Thank you!” They eat cake, play games, and have a lot of fun. Everyone sings the birthday song for Sophie.

At the end of the party, Sophie feels very happy. She thanks all her friends for coming and for the wonderful gifts. It was the best birthday party ever!


KNOWLEDGE CHECK

Multiple Choice Questions

  1. What is Sophie celebrating?
    a) Christmas
    b) A wedding
    c) A birthday
    d) A holiday

  2. When is Sophie’s party?
    a) On Sunday
    b) On Friday
    c) On Saturday
    d) On Monday

  3. What does Sophie receive at the party?
    a) A cake
    b) A gift
    c) A book
    d) A toy

  4. What do Sophie and her friends do at the party?
    a) Sleep
    b) Eat cake and play games
    c) Study
    d) Work

  5. How does Sophie feel at the end of the party?
    a) Sad
    b) Tired
    c) Happy
    d) Hungry

True or False

  1. Sophie invites her friends to the party.

  2. The party is on Sunday.

  3. Sophie receives a gift from her friend.

  4. Sophie’s friends do not bring any gifts.

  5. Everyone sings the birthday song for Sophie.


DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

About the Story

  1. What is Sophie celebrating in the story?

  2. What time is Sophie’s birthday party?

  3. What do Sophie and her friends do at the party?

  4. How does Sophie feel at the end of the story?

  5. What gifts does Sophie receive?

Opinion Questions

  1. Do you like birthday parties? Why or why not?

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

  3. What would you give to a friend for their birthday?

  4. How do you celebrate your own birthday?

  5. Do you prefer small or big parties? Why?