Story 4

Liam and the Birthday Cake

Beginner English Lesson

VOCABULARY

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

2. Cake – (kayk) /keɪk/
Noun: A sweet dessert often eaten on birthdays
Synonyms: dessert, pastry
Sample 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
Sample 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
Sample 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
Sample 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

1. What special day is it for Liam?

2. What do his friends bring?

3. What kind of cake does Liam have?

4. How many candles are on the cake?

5. What do the children do at the party?

True or False

6. Liam is sad on his birthday.

7. His house has balloons.

8. Liam eats cake alone.

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

10. The story ends with Liam saying thank you.

DISCUSSION

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?

6. When is your birthday?

7. What do you usually do on your birthday?

8. Do you like birthday cakes?

9. What’s the best gift you have received?

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