Vocabulary Festivals & Birthdays – Reading Practice
Reading 1: A Birthday Party ▼
Today is my birthday, and we celebrate at home. My family decorate the house with balloons
and colourful banners. I invite my friends and send them invitation cards a week before the party.
When the guests arrive, we play games, sing songs, and dance together.
There is a big cake in the middle of the table with many candles on it.
I blow out the candles and make a wish. At the end of the party,
I receive many gifts and thank everyone for coming.
1. Open: What do people do before opening the gifts?
2. MC: Where is the cake?
3. T/F: The invitations are sent after the party.
4. Gap: The house is decorated with balloons and ________.
5. Drag: What does the birthday person blow out?
candles
balloons
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Reading 2: A Street Festival ▼
Every summer, my town celebrates a street festival that lasts for two days.
The main streets are closed to cars and filled with food stalls, music, and colourful lights.
People wear costumes and dance in the streets. In the afternoon,
there is a big parade with musicians and dancers.
At night, everyone watches fireworks in the sky.
Families and friends meet, eat together, and enjoy the celebration.
1. Open: How long does the festival last?
2. MC: What happens in the afternoon?
3. T/F: Cars can drive in the streets during the festival.
4. Gap: People wear ________ and dance.
5. Drag: What do people watch at night?
fireworks
clouds
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Reading 3: A Family Festival ▼
Every year, my family celebrate a special festival at our grandparents’ house.
Before the guests arrive, we clean the house and decorate the table.
My parents prepare traditional food, and everyone helps in the kitchen.
During the celebration, we talk, eat, and laugh together.
This festival is important because it brings our family closer.
1. Open: Where does the family meet?
2. MC: Who prepares the food?
3. T/F: The festival brings the family closer.
4. Gap: They prepare traditional ________.
5. Drag: What do people do together?
eat
sleep
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Reading 4: My Best Birthday ▼
Last year, I had my best birthday ever. My friends planned a surprise party for me.
They invited people from my class and decorated the room with lights and posters.
We played games, listened to music, and ate pizza together.
I did not know about the party, so I felt very surprised and happy when I arrived.
1. Open: Who planned the party?
2. MC: What food did they eat?
3. T/F: The writer knew about the party.
4. Gap: They decorated the room with lights and ________.
5. Drag: How did the writer feel?
happy
angry
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Reading 5: A Town Festival ▼
Every year, my town organises a festival in the main square.
People arrive early in the morning, and the square fills with food trucks and music.
Children play games, while adults talk and meet friends.
In the evening, there is live music, and many people dance.
The festival is a great way for the town to celebrate together.