Story 9

Sophie and the Birthday Party

Beginner English Lesson

VOCABULARY

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

2. Party – (par-tee) /ˈpɑːr.ti/
Noun: A gathering for a celebration
Synonyms: celebration, gathering
Sample sentence: The party is on Saturday.

3. Gift – (gift) /ɡɪft/
Noun: Something given as a present
Synonyms: present, offering
Sample sentence: Sophie receives a gift.

4. Cake – (kayk) /keɪk/
Noun: A sweet baked food
Synonyms: dessert, pastry
Sample sentence: There is a chocolate cake.

5. Friend – (frend) /frɛnd/
Noun: A person you like and trust
Synonyms: buddy, companion
Sample sentence: Sophie invites her friends.

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. On the day of the party, her friends arrive with gifts. They eat cake, play games, and sing together. Sophie smiles and says thank you. It is the best party ever.

KNOWLEDGE CHECK

Multiple Choice

1. What is Sophie celebrating?

2. When is the party?

3. What does Sophie receive?

4. What do they do at the party?

5. How does Sophie feel?

True or False

6. Sophie invites her friends.

7. The party is on Sunday.

8. Sophie gets gifts.

9. They do not eat cake.

10. Sophie is happy.

DISCUSSION

1. What is Sophie celebrating?

2. What do they do at the party?

3. What food do they eat?

4. How does Sophie feel?

5. Who comes to the party?

6. Do you like birthday parties?

7. What cake do you like?

8. Who do you invite to your party?

9. Do you like gifts?

10. Do you like big or small parties?