My name is Sochea, and I am thirteen years old. I live in the countryside with my family on a small farm. I have a mother, a father, and a younger brother. My brother is four years old and goes to kindergarten.

Every morning I wake up early and eat breakfast with my family. After breakfast, I help on the farm. I feed the chickens and give food to the cows.

Then I go to school by bus. English is my favorite subject because I enjoy learning new words. In the evening, we eat dinner together and talk happily there.

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Basics:

Personal Pronoun	am / is / are
I	am	8 years old
You	are	8 years old
He	is	8 years old
She	is	8 years old
It	is	8 years old
We	are	8 years old
You (plural)	are	8 years old
They	are	8 years old

Personal Pronoun	am not / is not / are not
I	am not	8 years old
You	are not	8 years old
He	is not	8 years old
She	is not	8 years old
It	is not	8 years old
We	are not	8 years old
You (plural)	are not	8 years old
They	are not	8 years old

Question:

Question Word	Personal Pronoun
Am	I	8 years old?
Are	you	8 years old?
Is	he	8 years old?
Is	she	8 years old?
Is	it	8 years old?
Are	we	8 years old?
Are	you (plural)	8 years old?
Are	they	8 years old?

Statement:

Personal Pronoun	Verb
I	like	ice cream
You	like	ice cream
He	likes	ice cream
She	likes	ice cream
It	likes	ice cream
We	like	ice cream
You (plural)	like	ice cream
They	like	ice cream

Negation:

Personal Pronoun	Verb (negative)
I	do not like	ice cream
You	do not like	ice cream
He	does not like	ice cream
She	does not like	ice cream
It	does not like	ice cream
We	do not like	ice cream
You (plural)	do not like	ice cream
They	do not like	ice cream

Question:

Do / Does	Personal Pronoun	Verb	Sugar?
Do	I	like	sugar?
Do	you	like	sugar?
Does	he	like	sugar?
Does	she	like	sugar?
Does	it	like	sugar?
Do	we	like	sugar?
Do	you (plural)	like	sugar?
Do	they	like	sugar?

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Write an interview with Sochea

1. name?
   
   YOU WRITE:
   What is your name?
   
   Sochea
   
   YOU WRITE:
   My name is Sochea.
   
   
2. old?
   ____________________
   thirteen
   ____________________
3. Where/live?
   ____________________
   countryside
   ____________________
4. live with grandparents?
   ____________________
   parents
   ____________________
5. brother or sister?
   ____________________
   brother
   ____________________
6. older, younger?
   ____________________
   younger
   ____________________
7. old?
   ____________________
   four years
   ____________________
8. he/go to school?
   ____________________
   kindergarten
   ____________________
9. after breakfast/ go to school?
   ____________________
   help/farm
10. What/do?
    ____________________
    feed chickens/food to cows
11. to school/by bike?
    ___________________
    by bus
    ___________________
12. what/favorite subject?
    ___________________
    English
    ___________________
13. why/like English?
    ___________________
    new words
    ___________________
14. eat/dinner?
    ___________________
    in evening
    ___________________
15. watch TV?
    ___________________
    talk happily
    ___________________
    
    

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Correct version:

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YOU WRITE:
What is your name?
My name is Sochea.

How old are you?
I am thirteen years old.

Where do you live?
I live in the countryside.

Do you live with your grandparents?
No, I live with my parents.

Do you have a brother or sister?
I have a brother.

Is he older or younger?
He is younger than me.

How old is he?
He is four years old.

Does he go to school?
No, he does not go to school. He goes to kindergarten.

Do you go to school after breakfast?
No, I do not go to school after breakfast. I help on the farm first.

What do you do on the farm?
I feed the chickens and give food to the cows.

Do you go to school by bike?
No, I do not go to school by bike. I go to school by bus.

What is your favorite subject?
My favorite subject is English.

Why do you like English?
I like English because I enjoy learning new words.

When do you eat dinner?
I eat dinner in the evening.

Do you watch TV in the evening?
No, I talk happily with my family in the evening.

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Oum is Sochea’s best friend. Write an interview with Oum, asking her about Sochea.

1. name?
   
   YOU WRITE:
   What is her name?
   
   Sochea
   
   YOU WRITE:
   Her name is Sochea.
   
   
2. old?
   ____________________
   thirteen
   ____________________
3. Where/live?
   ____________________
   countryside
   ____________________
4. live with grandparents?
   ____________________
   parents
   ____________________
5. brother or sister?
   ____________________
   brother
   ____________________
6. older, younger?
   ____________________
   younger
   ____________________
7. old?
   ____________________
   four years
   ____________________
8. he/go to school?
   ____________________
   kindergarten
   ____________________
9. after breakfast/ go to school?
   ____________________
   help/farm
10. What/do?
    ____________________
    feed chickens/food to cows
11. to school/by bike?
    ___________________
    by bus
    ___________________
12. what/favorite subject?
    ___________________
    English
    ___________________
13. why/like English?
    ___________________
    new words
    ___________________
14. eat/dinner?
    ___________________
    in evening
    ___________________
15. watch TV?
    ___________________
    talk happily
    ___________________
    
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    Correct version:

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What is her name?
Her name is Sochea.

How old is she?
She is thirteen years old.

Where does she live?
She lives in the countryside.

Does she live with her grandparents?
No, she lives with her parents.

Does she have a brother or sister?
She has a brother.

Is he older or younger?
He is younger than her.

How old is he?
He is four years old.

Does he go to school?
No, he does not go to school. He goes to kindergarten.

Does she go to school after breakfast?
No, she does not go to school after breakfast. She helps on the farm first.

What does she do on the farm?
She feeds the chickens and gives food to the cows.

Does she go to school by bike?
No, she does not go to school by bike. She goes to school by bus.

What is her favorite subject?
Her favorite subject is English.

Why does she like English?
She likes English because she enjoys learning new words.

When does she eat dinner?
She eats dinner in the evening.

Does she watch TV in the evening?
No, she talks happily with her family in the evening.

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Short answers, basics:

Example Sentence	Yes	No
I learn the alphabet.	Yes, I do.	No, I don’t.
You read signs.	Yes, you do.	No, you don’t.
He practices speaking.	Yes, he does.	No, he doesn’t.
She watches cartoons.	Yes, she does.	No, she doesn’t.
It helps us learn English.	Yes, it does.	No, it doesn’t.
We use apps like Duolingo.	Yes, we do.	No, we don’t.
You read labels.	Yes, you do.	No, you don’t.
They make mistakes sometimes.	Yes, they do.	No, they don’t.

Question	Yes	No
Do I learn the alphabet?	Yes, I do.	No, I don’t.
Do you read signs?	Yes, you do.	No, you don’t.
Does he practice speaking?	Yes, he does.	No, he doesn’t.
Does she watch cartoons?	Yes, she does.	No, she doesn’t.
Does it help us learn English?	Yes, it does.	No, it doesn’t.
Do we use apps like Duolingo?	Yes, we do.	No, we don’t.
Do you read labels?	Yes, you do.	No, you don’t.
Do they make mistakes sometimes?	Yes, they do.	No, they don’t.

Question	Yes	No
Am I big?	Yes, I am.	No, I am not.
Are you big?	Yes, you are.	No, you aren’t.
Is he big?	Yes, he is.	No, he isn’t.
Is she big?	Yes, she is.	No, she isn’t.
Is it big?	Yes, it is.	No, it isn’t.
Are we big?	Yes, we are.	No, we aren’t.
Are you big?	Yes, you are.	No, you aren’t.
Are they big?	Yes, they are.	No, they aren’t.

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True or false – question first, then short answer:

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1. Sochea helps on the farm after breakfast.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   Does Sochea help on the farm after breakfast?
   Yes, she does.
   
2. She lives in the city.
3. Her favorite subject is English.
4. She talks happily with her family in the evening.
5. Her brother is older than her.
6. She feeds the cows and chickens.
7. She goes to school by bus.
8. She eats breakfast alone.
9. She enjoys learning new words in English.
10. She lives with her parents.
11. She goes to school immediately after breakfast.
12. Sochea is thirteen years old.
13. Her brother goes to primary school.
14. She has a younger brother.

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Correct answers:

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1. Does Sochea help on the farm after breakfast?
   Yes, she does.
2. Does she live in the city?
   No, she doesn’t.
3. Is her favorite subject English?
   Yes, it is.
4. Does she talk happily with her family in the evening?
   Yes, she does.
5. Is her brother older than her?
   No, he isn’t.
6. Does she feed the cows and chickens?
   Yes, she does.
7. Does she go to school by bus?
   Yes, she does.
8. Does she eat breakfast alone?
   No, she doesn’t.
9. Does she enjoy learning new words in English?
   Yes, she does.
10. Does she live with her parents?
    Yes, she does.
11. Does she go to school immediately after breakfast?
    No, she doesn’t.
12. Is Sochea thirteen years old?
    Yes, she is.
13. Does her brother go to primary school?
    No, he doesn’t.
14. Does she have a younger brother?
    Yes, she does.

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Correct, short answer first, then correct statement:

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1. Sochea lives in the city.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   No, she doesn’t. She lives in the countryside.
   
2. She has no siblings.
3. Her brother is older than her.
4. Her brother goes to primary school.
5. Sochea goes to school immediately after breakfast.
6. She goes to school by bike.
7. Her favorite subject is Math.
8. She feeds only the cows, not the chickens.
9. She eats breakfast alone.
10. She watches TV in the evening.
11. She lives with her grandparents.
12. She dislikes learning new words in English.
13. She is fifteen years old.
14. She does not help on the farm.

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Correct answers:

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1. No, she doesn’t. She lives in the countryside.
2. No, she doesn’t. She has a younger brother.
3. No, he isn’t. He is younger than her.
4. No, he doesn’t. He goes to kindergarten.
5. No, she doesn’t. She helps on the farm after breakfast.
6. No, she doesn’t. She goes to school by bus.
7. No, it isn’t. Her favorite subject is English.
8. No, she doesn’t. She feeds both the chickens and the cows.
9. No, she doesn’t. She eats breakfast with her family.
10. No, she doesn’t. She talks happily with her family in the evening.
11. No, she doesn’t. She lives with her parents.
12. No, she doesn’t. She enjoys learning new words in English.
13. No, she isn’t. She is thirteen years old.
14. No, she doesn’t. She helps on the farm every day.

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What is correct?

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1. Does she live in a city or in the countryside?
2. Does she have a brother or a sister?
3. Is her brother older or younger than her?
4. Does her brother go to kindergarten or primary school?
5. Does she go to school immediately after breakfast or help on the farm first?
6. Does she go to school by bike or by bus?
7. Is her favorite subject English or Math?
8. Does she feed only the cows or both the cows and chickens?
9. Does she eat breakfast alone or with her family?
10. Does she watch TV or talk happily with her family in the evening?
11. Does she live with her grandparents or with her parents?
12. Does she enjoy learning new words in English or dislike it?
13. Is she fifteen years old or thirteen years old?
14. Does she help on the farm every day or not at all?

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Correct answers:

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1. She lives in the countryside.
2. She has a younger brother.
3. Her brother is younger than her.
4. Her brother goes to kindergarten.
5. She helps on the farm after breakfast.
6. She goes to school by bus.
7. Her favorite subject is English.
8. She feeds both the cows and the chickens.
9. She eats breakfast with her family.
10. She talks happily with her family in the evening.
11. She lives with her parents.
12. She enjoys learning new words in English.
13. She is thirteen years old.
14. She helps on the farm every day.

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Make questions from statements:

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1. Sochea lives in the countryside.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   Does Sochea live in the countryside?
   
2. She has a younger brother.
   _______________________
3. Her brother is four years old.
   _______________________
4. He goes to kindergarten.
   _______________________
5. Sochea helps on the farm after breakfast.
   _______________________
6. She feeds the cows and chickens.
   _______________________
7. She goes to school by bus.
   _______________________
8. Her favorite subject is English.
   _______________________
9. She enjoys learning new words in English.
   _______________________
10. She eats breakfast with her family.
    _______________________
11. She talks happily with her family in the evening.
    _______________________
12. She lives with her parents.
    _______________________
13. She wakes up early every day.
    _______________________
14. She does her homework in the afternoon.
    _______________________

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Correct questions:

1. Does Sochea live in the countryside?
2. Does she have a younger brother?
3. Is her brother four years old?
4. Does he go to kindergarten?
5. Does Sochea help on the farm after breakfast?
6. Does she feed the cows and chickens?
7. Does she go to school by bus?
8. Is her favorite subject English?
9. Does she enjoy learning new words in English?
10. Does she eat breakfast with her family?
11. Does she talk happily with her family in the evening?
12. Does she live with her parents?
13. Does she wake up early every day?
14. Does she do her homework in the afternoon?

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WRITE A STORY ABOUT YOURSELF,
YOUR FAMILY,
YOUR DAILY ROUTINE.

If you want, send it to me, I’ll have a look at it.

SMFrockZ@gmx.at

• air quality, noise, serious injuries

A1:

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Fireworks are popular for parties and New Year. But fireworks are not safe. First, fireworks make the air dirty. Smoke and dust go in the air. People can have problems with their lungs. Second, fireworks are very loud. Loud noise can scare children, pets, and old people. Animals also get scared. Third, fireworks can hurt people. Every year, some people get burned or hurt.

Drone shows can help. Drones are safe. They do not make smoke or dust. The air stays clean. Drones are quiet. People and animals do not get scared. Drones are controlled by people. This means no one gets hurt. Drone shows can make shapes and colors in the sky. People can enjoy them.

In conclusion, drone shows are better than fireworks. They keep the air clean, reduce noise, and stop accidents. People can have fun and stay safe.

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Vocabulary:

• to be safe – not dangerous. Example: The playground is safe for children.
• dirty air – air that is not clean. Example: Smoke makes dirty air.
• dust – tiny pieces of dirt in the air. Example: There is dust on the table.
• a lung – part of the body we use to breathe. Example: We need clean air for our lungs.
• to scare children – to make children feel afraid. Example: The loud noise can scare children.
• a pet – an animal that lives with people. Example: I have a cat as a pet.
• to hurt people – to make someone feel pain. Example: Fireworks can hurt people.
• to get burned – when fire or heat hurts the skin. Example: He got burned on his hand.
• to get hurt – to be injured. Example: She fell and got hurt.
• a drone show – a show with flying machines that have lights. Example: We saw a drone show at night.
• to stay clean – not dirty. Example: We stay clean after washing hands.
• to be quiet – to make little or no noise. Example: The library is quiet.
• to make shows – to put on a performance for people. Example: Drones can make shows in the sky.
• to enjoy – to like something and feel happy. Example: We enjoy the party.
• in conclusion – to say the final idea. Example: In conclusion, we like dogs.
• to reduce noise – to make less loud sound. Example: Close the window to reduce noise.
• to stop accidents – to make sure people are safe. Example: Wear a helmet to stop accidents.

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A2:

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Fireworks are very popular for New Year and other celebrations. Many people enjoy the colors and lights in the sky. But fireworks have some problems. First, they make the air dirty. Smoke and chemicals from fireworks can make it difficult to breathe, especially for children and people with health problems. Second, fireworks are very noisy. Loud sounds can scare babies, pets, and older people. Animals in cities or forests can also get stressed. Third, fireworks can be dangerous. Every year, many people get burns or other injuries when they use fireworks.

Drone shows are a better option. Drones are safe and do not make smoke or dangerous chemicals. They are quiet, so people and animals are not scared. Drones are controlled by experts, so accidents do not happen. Modern drone shows can make shapes, letters, or pictures in the sky, and they are very beautiful.

In conclusion, drone shows are better than fireworks because they keep the air clean, reduce noise, and prevent injuries. People can still enjoy amazing celebrations, but in a safer and cleaner way.

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Vocabulary:

• a celebration – a happy event with people, like a party
• to enjoy – to feel happy about something
• dirty air – air with dust, smoke, or other bad things
• smoke – grey or white gas from fire
• difficult – not easy
• to breathe – to take air into your lungs
• especially – more than usual; very much
• health problems – sickness or something wrong with the body
• to be noisy – to make a lot of loud sound
• to scare – to make someone afraid
• a pet – an animal you keep at home, like a dog or cat
• a forest – a place with many trees
• to get stressed – to feel worried or tense
• dangerous – not safe
• to get burns – to hurt the skin with fire or hot things
• an injury – hurt to your body
• a drone show – many flying machines with lights in the sky for fun
• an option – a choice; something you can do
• quiet – not loud; calm
• an accident – something bad that happens by mistake
• a shape – the form of something, like a circle or star
• in conclusion – to finish and give the main idea
• to prevent injuries – to stop people from getting hurt
• to be amazing – to be very good or exciting

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B1:

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Fireworks are a traditional part of celebrations, but they have several disadvantages. First, they create a lot of air pollution. Smoke and chemicals from fireworks make the air dirty and can cause breathing problems, especially for people with asthma. Second, fireworks are very noisy. Loud explosions can frighten children, pets, and elderly people. Noise can also disturb wildlife in cities and natural areas. Third, fireworks are dangerous. Every year, people suffer burns or other serious injuries while using them, even when they are careful.

Drone shows are a modern and safer alternative. They do not produce smoke or harmful gases, so the air stays clean. Drones are quiet, which means they do not disturb people or animals. They are controlled remotely by trained operators, which reduces the risk of accidents. At the same time, drone shows can be very creative, forming shapes, words, and colorful patterns in the sky. People can enjoy these displays safely.

In conclusion, replacing fireworks with drone shows can protect the environment, reduce noise, and prevent accidents. Drone shows allow people to celebrate in a safe and environmentally friendly way without losing the excitement of a beautiful display.

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Vocabulary:

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• a disadvantage – something bad about a thing.
  Example: A disadvantage of walking is it can be slow.
• air pollution – dirty air.
  Example: Smoke from cars makes air pollution.
• breathing problems – problems when you breathe.
  Example: Smoke can give you breathing problems.
• especially – more than usual, very.
  Example: I like fruit, especially apples.
• asthma – a sickness that makes it hard to breathe.
  Example: People with asthma cannot run too fast.
• noisy – making a lot of sound.
  Example: The street is noisy.
• to frighten – to make someone scared.
  Example: Loud noise can frighten children.
• a pet – an animal that lives with people.
  Example: A dog is a pet.
• elderly people – old people.
  Example: Elderly people need help sometimes.
• dangerous – not safe, can hurt you.
  Example: Fire is dangerous.
• to suffer burns – to get hurt on your skin from fire or heat.
  Example: He suffered burns on his hand.
• an injury – when a part of your body is hurt.
  Example: She has an injury on her leg.
• to be careful – to act safely.
  Example: Be careful with knives.
• an alternative – another choice.
  Example: Walking is an alternative to driving.
• a harmful gas – gas that is bad for people or animals.
  Example: Smoke has harmful gases.
• to stay clean – to keep something not dirty.
  Example: Wash your hands to stay clean.
• to be quiet – not to make noise.
  Example: Please be quiet in the library.
• to disturb – to bother someone.
  Example: Loud music can disturb people.
• remote control – a device to control something from far away.
  Example: I use a remote control for the TV.
• to be creative – to make new and interesting ideas.
  Example: She is creative and draws nice pictures.
• to form shapes – to make shapes.
  Example: The snow can form shapes.
• a colorful pattern – a design with many colors.
  Example: The wall has a colorful pattern.
• sky – the space above the earth.
  Example: The sky is blue.
• to enjoy a display – to like watching a show.
  Example: We enjoy a fireworks display.
• in conclusion – to finish or summarize.
  Example: In conclusion, we had a good day.
• to replace fireworks – to use something instead of fireworks.
  Example: We can replace fireworks with drones.
• to protect – to keep safe.
  Example: Wear a helmet to protect your head.
• environment – the world around us.
  Example: Trees are good for the environment.
• to reduce noise – to make less noise.
  Example: Close the door to reduce noise.
• to prevent accidents – to stop bad things from happening.
  Example: Wear a seatbelt to prevent accidents.
• environmentally friendly – good for nature.
  Example: Bikes are environmentally friendly.
• excitement – feeling happy and full of energy.
  Example: Children have excitement on their birthday.

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BONUS VERSION
C2:

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While fireworks have long been emblematic of celebration, their environmental, acoustic, and safety repercussions increasingly challenge their continued use. From an ecological perspective, fireworks release substantial quantities of particulate matter and toxic chemicals, contributing to air pollution and posing health risks to individuals with respiratory vulnerabilities. The auditory impact is equally concerning; the intense explosions associated with pyrotechnics can provoke significant distress in both humans—particularly children, the elderly, and sensitive populations—and wildlife, disrupting natural behaviors and habitats. Furthermore, the risk of physical injury remains non-trivial, as even experienced individuals are susceptible to burns or more severe accidents during displays.

Drone-based light shows present a compelling alternative that mitigates these concerns. By employing remotely operated aerial devices, organizers can achieve visually stunning spectacles without generating pollutants or excessive noise, while substantially reducing the likelihood of human injury. Modern drone performances allow for extraordinary creative expression, with the capacity to render intricate animations, text, and synchronized patterns in three-dimensional space, arguably surpassing the artistic flexibility of traditional fireworks.

In sum, transitioning to drone shows not only preserves the celebratory grandeur associated with public displays but also aligns with contemporary imperatives for environmental stewardship, public health, and safety.

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A1:

On New Year’s Eve, many people watch fireworks. Fireworks are bright lights in the sky. They are very colorful. People see red, blue, and gold lights. At midnight, people count down from ten to one. Then the fireworks start. People cheer and feel happy. Families and friends watch together.

Fireworks have a long history. They started in China a long time ago. People in China made fireworks with simple powder. At first, fireworks were small. People used them at festivals. They believed fireworks could stop bad spirits. The loud sound was important.

Later, fireworks went to other countries. People used fireworks for big days. Kings and cities used fireworks to celebrate. Today, fireworks are bigger and safer. Many cities have big firework shows on New Year’s Eve.

People use fireworks for the New Year because they are special. Fireworks help people say goodbye to the old year. They help people welcome the new year. The lights mean hope. The sound means new energy. Fireworks make people feel excited and together.

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Vocabulary:

Here are A1-level definitions, very simple and clear:

• bright: with a lot of light
• sky: the space above the Earth
• colorful: with many colors
• midnight: twelve o’clock at night (12:00 a.m.)
• to count down to zero: to say numbers from ten to zero
• to cheer: to shout to show happiness
• powder (fireworks): a dry material used to make fireworks
• a festival: a special day with food, music, or fun
• to believe: to think something is true
• a bad spirit: a bad or scary being
• a loud sound: a very strong sound
• to celebrate: to do something fun for a special day
• to be safe: to not be in danger
• to welcome: to say hello to someone or something new
• to mean: to have an idea or message
• hope: a good feeling about the future
• to feel excited: to feel very happy and full of energy

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A2:

On New Year’s Eve, many cities celebrate with fireworks. Large crowds gather in streets, parks, and near rivers. As the clock moves closer to midnight, people count down together. When the new year begins, fireworks light up the sky. The loud sounds and bright colors make the moment exciting. For many people, watching fireworks is an important New Year tradition.

Fireworks have a long history. They were first made in China more than 1,000 years ago. People discovered that a mix of powder could create light and sound. Early fireworks were simple, but they were special. People used them during festivals and believed they could chase away bad spirits. Over time, fireworks spread to other parts of the world through travel and trade.

In Europe, fireworks became popular at royal celebrations and public events. As science improved, fireworks became safer and more colorful. Today, trained professionals plan large firework shows for big celebrations.

Fireworks are used on New Year’s Eve because they mark a new beginning. The bright lights stand for hope. The loud sounds help people forget the old year and welcome the new one. Fireworks bring people together and create a shared moment of joy as the year changes.

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Vocabulary:

• to celebrate: to do something fun for a special day
• to gather: to come together in one place
• a crowd: many people together
• to count down: to say numbers backward (10, 9, 8…)
• to light up the sky: to make the sky bright with light
• a loud sound: a very strong sound
• a bright color: a color that is easy to see
• exciting: making you feel happy and full of energy
• to discover: to find something new
• powder (fireworks): dry material used to make fireworks
• sound: what you hear with your ears
• to believe: to think something is true
• to chase away: to make something go away
• a bad spirit: a bad or scary being
• over time: slowly, after many years
• to spread: to go to many places
• trade: buying and selling things
• a royal celebration: a party for a king or queen
• a public event: an event for everyone
• science: learning how things work
• to improve: to make something better
• to become safe: to not be dangerous
• hope: a good feeling about the future
• to forget: to not remember
• to create: to make something new
• a shared moment: a special time together
• joy: a very happy feeling

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B1:

As the clock moves toward midnight on New Year’s Eve, cities across the world prepare for firework shows. Large crowds gather in public squares, near rivers, and on rooftops. When the final seconds are counted down, fireworks explode in the sky, marking the start of a new year. For many people, this moment brings joy, excitement, and a sense of togetherness.

Fireworks have a long and interesting history. They were first invented in China more than 1,000 years ago. Early fireworks were made using gunpowder and were used during festivals. People believed the bright lights and loud noises could drive away bad spirits. Over time, fireworks spread to other parts of the world through trade and travel.

In Europe, fireworks became popular at royal celebrations and important public events. As technology improved, fireworks became safer and more colorful. Today, professional teams design large shows that are carefully planned and controlled.

Fireworks are popular on New Year’s Eve because they symbolize change and new beginnings. The bright colors represent hope for the future, while the loud sounds signal the end of the old year. Fireworks bring people together and help them celebrate the start of something new.

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Vocabulary:

• to prepare: to get ready
• a crowd: a large group of people
• to gather: to come together in one place
• a square: an open place in a city or town
• a rooftop: the top of a building
• to count down: to say numbers backward (10 to 0)
• to mark the start: to show that something begins
• joy: a feeling of great happiness
• excitement: a strong feeling of happiness and energy
• a sense of togetherness: feeling close to other people
• to invent: to make something new for the first time
• gunpowder: a powder that makes fire and noise
• to believe: to think something is true
• a bright light: a strong light
• a loud noise: a very strong sound
• to drive away: to make something go away
• a bad spirit: a bad or scary being
• over time: slowly, after many years
• to spread: to go to many places
• trade: buying and selling things
• a royal celebration: a party for a king or queen
• an event: something special that happens
• technology: tools and machines people use
• to improve: to make something better
• to become safer: to have less danger
• colorful: with many colors
• to design: to plan how something looks
• to symbolize change: to show that something is new or different
• hope: a good feeling about the future
• to signal: to give a sign that something is happening

Past Simple is used to talk about:

1. Completed actions in the past
   • Something that happened and finished at a specific time.
   • Example: I watched a movie yesterday.
     
2. Past habits
   • Something you did regularly in the past but don’t do now.
   • Example: When I was a child, I played outside every day.
     
3. Past states
   • How things were in the past.
   • Example: She was happy last week.
     

Signal words often used with past simple:

• yesterday, last week, last year, in 2010, ago

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To make the past tense of a verb in English:

• For most verbs, add -ed at the end.
  • Example: play → played, walk → walked
• Some verbs are irregular. They change in a different way.
  • Example: go → went, see → saw

Basics in past simple:

Personal Pronoun	Verb (Past)	Object
I	ate	apples
You	ate	apples
He	ate	apples
She	ate	apples
It	ate	apples
We	ate	apples
You (plural)	ate	apples
They	ate	apples
I	played	football
You	played	football
He	played	football
She	played	football
It	played	football
We	played	football
You (plural)	played	football
They	played	football

Personal Pronoun	Verb (Past Negative)	Object
I	did not eat	apples
You	did not eat	apples
He	did not eat	apples
She	did not eat	apples
It	did not eat	apples
We	did not eat	apples
You (plural)	did not eat	apples
They	did not eat	apples
I	did not play	football
You	did not play	football
He	did not play	football
She	did not play	football
It	did not play	football
We	did not play	football
You (plural)	did not play	football
They	did not play	football

Did + Pronoun	Verb	Object
Did I	eat	apples?
Did you	eat	apples?
Did he	eat	apples?
Did she	eat	apples?
Did it	eat	apples?
Did we	eat	apples?
Did you	eat	apples?
Did they	eat	apples?
Did I	play	football?
Did you	play	football?
Did he	play	football?
Did she	play	football?
Did it	play	football?
Did we	play	football?
Did you	play	football?
Did they	play	football?

Didn’t + Pronoun	Verb	Object
Didn’t I	eat	apples?
Didn’t you	eat	apples?
Didn’t he	eat	apples?
Didn’t she	eat	apples?
Didn’t it	eat	apples?
Didn’t we	eat	apples?
Didn’t you	eat	apples?
Didn’t they	eat	apples?
Didn’t I	play	football?
Didn’t you	play	football?
Didn’t he	play	football?
Didn’t she	play	football?
Didn’t it	play	football?
Didn’t we	play	football?
Didn’t you	play	football?
Didn’t they	play	football?

Forms of ‚to be‘

Personal Pronoun	Positive	Negative	Question
I	I was happy.	I was not happy.	Was I happy?
You (singular)	You were excited.	You were not excited.	Were you excited?
He	He was at home.	He was not at home.	Was he at home?
She	She was tired.	She was not tired.	Was she tired?
It	It was cold.	It was not cold.	Was it cold?
We	We were at the party.	We were not at the party.	Were we at the party?
You (plural)	You were friends.	You were not friends.	Were you friends?
They	They were in the garden.	They were not in the garden.	Were they in the garden?

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Story

Last New Year’s Eve, Anna was very happy. She had a small party at her house. Her friends, Tom and Lisa, came at seven o’clock. They brought food and drinks. The room had balloons and lights.

They listened to music and played games. Everyone laughed and talked. Anna looked at the clock. She said, “Only two hours left until the New Year!” Tom and Lisa smiled. They were excited.

At midnight, they went outside. The sky had many fireworks. Anna made a wish. She wanted happiness, health, and fun with her friends.

After the fireworks, they went inside. They drank hot chocolate and talked about the New Year. Anna felt happy. She knew this New Year would be very good.
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Vocabulary:

to be excited – to feel very happy and full of energy about something

midnight – 12 o’clock at night, the start of a new day

fireworks – bright lights and colors in the sky, often used in celebrations

to make a wish – to think about something you want to happen

happiness – the feeling of being happy or joyful

health – the state of being well and not sick

hot chocolate – a warm drink made with milk and chocolate

Infinitive	Past Tense	Definition (A1)
to be	was/were	to exist / to feel
to have	had	to own / to get / to hold
to come	came	to go to a place
to bring	brought	to carry something with you
to listen	listened	to hear music or sounds
to play	played	to do a game or sport
to laugh	laughed	to make a happy sound with your voice
to talk	talked	to say words to someone
to look	looked	to see or watch something
to say	said	to speak words
to smile	smiled	to make a happy face
to go	went	to move from one place to another
to make	made	to do or create something
to want	wanted	to wish or need something
to feel	felt	to have a feeling

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Make the following sentences negative:

1. Tom and Lisa came at six o’clock.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   Tom and Lisa did not come at six o’clock.
   
2. Anna was sad on New Year’s Eve.
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3. They drank tea after the fireworks.
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4. Anna was alone at the party.
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5. Tom and Lisa were angry.
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6. They went swimming after the fireworks.
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7. Anna wanted to travel to the moon.
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8. The room was dark with no decorations.
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9. They watched TV all evening.
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10. Anna forgot to make a wish.
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11. There were balloons in the room.
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12. They left the party before midnight.
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13. Anna made a wish for money only.
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14. The fireworks were small and not colorful.
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Correct answers:

1. Tom and Lisa did not come at six o’clock.
2. Anna was not sad on New Year’s Eve.
3. They did not drink tea after the fireworks.
4. Anna was not alone at the party.
5. Tom and Lisa were not angry.
6. They did not go swimming after the fireworks.
7. Anna did not want to travel to the moon.
8. The room was not dark and had decorations.
9. They did not watch TV all evening.
10. Anna did not forget to make a wish.
11. There were no balloons in the room.
12. They did not leave the party before midnight.
13. Anna did not make a wish for money only.
14. The fireworks were not small and were colorful.

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Turn the the following sentences into questions:

1. Tom and Lisa came at six o’clock.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   Did Tom and Lias come at sic o’clock?
   

2. Anna was sad on New Year’s Eve.
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3. They drank tea after the fireworks.
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4. Anna was alone at the party.
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5. Tom and Lisa were angry.
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6.They went swimming after the fireworks.
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7. Anna wanted to travel to the moon.
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8. The room was dark with no decorations.
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9. They watched TV all evening.
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10. Anna forgot to make a wish.
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11. There were no balloons in the room.
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12. They left the party before midnight.
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13, Anna made a wish for money only.
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14. The fireworks were small and not colorful.
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Correct answers:

1. Did Tom and Lisa come at six o’clock?
2. Was Anna sad on New Year’s Eve?
3. Did they drink tea after the fireworks?
4. Was Anna alone at the party?
5. Were Tom and Lisa angry?
6. Did they go swimming after the fireworks?
7. Did Anna want to travel to the moon?
8. Was the room dark with no decorations?
9. Did they watch TV all evening?
10. Did Anna forget to make a wish?
11. Were there no balloons in the room?
12. Did they leave the party before midnight?
13. Did Anna make a wish for money only?
14. Were the fireworks small and not colorful?

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Short answers in past simple:

Question	Short Answer (Yes/Positive)	Short Answer (No/Negative)
Did she check reservations?	Yes, she did.	No, she didn’t.
Did she give keys to guests?	Yes, she did.	No, she didn’t.
Did she talk to many guests?	Yes, she did.	No, she didn’t.
Was she happy?	Yes, she was.	No, she wasn’t.
Were the guests satisfied?	Yes, they were.	No, they weren’t.

Provide short answers:

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1. Anna made a wish for happiness and health.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   Yes, she did.
   
2. Tom and Lisa came at six o’clock.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   No, they didn’t.
   
3. The room had balloons and lights.
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4. Anna was sad on New Year’s Eve.
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5. They listened to music and played games.
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6. They went outside at midnight.
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7. Anna wanted to travel to the moon.
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8. Everyone laughed and talked.
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9. Anna was alone at the party.
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10. The sky had many fireworks.
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11. They drank hot chocolate after the fireworks.
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12. Anna looked at the clock.
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13. Tom and Lisa were angry.
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14. Anna knew this New Year would be very good.
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15. They left the party before midnight.
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16. The fireworks were small and not colorful.
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17. Anna forgot to make a wish.
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18. Tom and Lisa smiled.
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19. They watched TV all evening.
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20. They played games and listened to music.
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Correct answers:

1. Anna made a wish for happiness and health. – Yes, she did.
2. Tom and Lisa came at six o’clock. – No, they didn’t.
3. The room had balloons and lights. – Yes, it did.
4. Anna was sad on New Year’s Eve. – No, she wasn’t.
5. They listened to music and played games. – Yes, they did.
6. They went outside at midnight. – Yes, they did.
7. Anna wanted to travel to the moon. – No, she didn’t.
8. Everyone laughed and talked. – Yes, they did.
9. Anna was alone at the party. – No, she wasn’t.
10. The sky had many fireworks. – Yes, it did.
11. They drank hot chocolate after the fireworks. – Yes, they did.
12. Anna looked at the clock. – Yes, she did.
13. Tom and Lisa were angry. – No, they weren’t.
14. Anna knew this New Year would be very good. – Yes, she did.
15. They left the party before midnight. – No, they didn’t.
16. The fireworks were small and not colorful. – No, they weren’t.
17. Anna forgot to make a wish. – No, she didn’t.
18. Tom and Lisa smiled. – Yes, they did.
19. They watched TV all evening. – No, they didn’t.
20. They played games and listened to music. – Yes, they did.

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Correct the statements as shown:

1. Tom and Lisa came at six o’clock.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   No, they didn’t. They came at seven o’clock.
   
2. Anna was sad on New Year’s Eve.
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3. They drank tea after the fireworks.
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4. Anna was alone at the party.
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5. Tom and Lisa were angry.
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6. They went swimming after the fireworks.
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7. Anna wanted to travel to the moon.
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8. The room was dark with no decorations.
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9. They watched TV all evening.
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10. Anna forgot to make a wish.
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11. There were fireworks in the room.
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12. They left the party before midnight.
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13. Anna made a wish for money only.
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14. The fireworks were small and not colorful.
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15. The party was outside in the cold.
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16. Tom and Lisa left before midnight.
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17. Everyone was unhappy at the party.
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Correct version:

Tom and Lisa came at six o’clock.
No, they didn’t. They came at seven o’clock.

Anna was sad on New Year’s Eve.
No, she wasn’t. She was happy.

They drank tea after the fireworks.
No, they didn’t. They drank hot chocolate.

Anna was alone at the party.
No, she wasn’t. Her friends were there.

Tom and Lisa were angry.
No, they weren’t. They were happy.

They went swimming after the fireworks.
No, they didn’t. They stayed at the party.

Anna wanted to travel to the moon.
No, she didn’t. She wanted happiness and fun.

The room was dark with no decorations.
No, it wasn’t. The room had balloons and lights.

They watched TV all evening.
No, they didn’t. They played games and listened to music.

Anna forgot to make a wish.
No, she didn’t. She made a wish.

There were fireworks in the room.
No, there weren’t. The fireworks were outside in the sky.

They left the party before midnight.
No, they didn’t. They stayed until midnight.

Anna made a wish for money only.
No, she didn’t. She wished for happiness, health, and fun.

The fireworks were small and not colorful.
No, they weren’t. The fireworks were big and colorful.

The party was outside in the cold.
No, it wasn’t. The party was inside the house.

Tom and Lisa left before midnight.
No, they didn’t. They stayed until midnight.

Everyone was unhappy at the party.
No, they weren’t. Everyone was happy.

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Complete, with the verb in the correct past tense form:

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Interview with Anna

1. Q: Who came to your New Year’s party?
A: My best friends, Tom and Lisa, __________ (come).

2. Q: What did you do at the party?
A: We __________ (play) games, __________ (listen) to music, and __________ (talk) a lot.

3. Q: Where was the party?
A: It __________ (be) at my house.

4. Q: When did the party start?
A: My friends _________ (come) at seven o’clock.

5. Q: Why were you happy at the party?
A: I __________ (be) happy because my friends __________ (be) there and we __________ (have) fun.

6. Q: How did you decorate the room?
A: I __________ (put) balloons and lights in the room.

7. Q: Who laughed at the party?
A: Everyone __________ (laugh) and __________ (talk).

8. Q: What did you drink after the fireworks?
A: We __________ (drink) hot chocolate.

9. Q: Where did you go at midnight?
A: We __________ (go) outside to see the fireworks.

10. Q: What did you wish for at midnight?
A: I __________ (wish) for happiness, health, and fun.

11. Q: How did Tom and Lisa feel?
A: They __________ (be) happy and __________ (smile) a lot.

12. Q: When did the fireworks start?
A: They __________ (start) at midnight.

13. Q: Who stayed until the fireworks?
A: Everyone at the party __________ (stay) until the fireworks.

14. Q: Why did you enjoy the party?
A: I __________ (enjoy) the party because it __________ (be) fun and my friends __________ (be) there.

15. Q: How did you feel after the New Year’s Eve?
A: I __________ (feel) very happy.

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Correct version:

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1. Q: Who came to your New Year’s party?
A: My best friends, Tom and Lisa, came.

2. Q: What did you do at the party?
A: We played games, listened to music, and talked a lot.

3. Q: Where was the party?
A: It was at my house.

4. Q: When did the party start?
A: My friends came at seven o’clock.

5. Q: Why were you happy at the party?
A: I was happy because my friends were there and we had fun.

6. Q: How did you decorate the room?
A: I put balloons and lights in the room.

7. Q: Who laughed at the party?
A: Everyone laughed and talked.

8. Q: What did you drink after the fireworks?
A: We drank hot chocolate.

9. Q: Where did you go at midnight?
A: We went outside to see the fireworks.

10. Q: What did you wish for at midnight?
A: I wished for happiness, health, and fun.

11. Q: How did Tom and Lisa feel?
A: They were happy and smiled a lot.

12. Q: When did the fireworks start?
A: They started at midnight.

13. Q: Who stayed until the fireworks?
A: Everyone at the party stayed until the fireworks.

14. Q: Why did you enjoy the party?
A: I enjoyed the party because it was fun and my friends were there.

15. Q: How did you feel after the New Year’s Eve?
A: I felt very happy.

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Fill in, words below:

fun – party – o’clock – decorate – everyone –
laugh – outside – friends – happy –
house – health – midnight –
outside – listened

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Interviewer: Hi Anna! I want to ask you about your New Year’s Eve.

1. Q: Who came to your party?
A: My best ___________, Tom and Lisa.

2. Q: What time did the party start?
A: It started at seven __________.

3. Q: Where did you have the party?
A: At my __________.

4. Q: When did you go __________ to see fireworks?
A: At midnight.

5. Q: Why were you happy at the party?
A: Because my friends were there and we had __________ .

6. Q: How did you __________your house?
A: With balloons and colorful lights.

7. Q: What games did you play at the party?
A: We played simple games and __________ to music.

8. Q: Who drank hot chocolate?
A: Everyone at the __________ drank hot chocolate.

9. Q: How did Tom and Lisa feel?
A: They were happy and smiled a lot.

10. Q: What did you wish for at midnight?
A: I wished for happiness, __________, and fun.

11. Q: Where were the fireworks?
A: They were __________ in the sky.

12. Q: When did you look at the clock?
A: A few minutes before __________.

13. Q: Why did everyone __________ at the party?
A: Because we played games and talked together.

14. Q: How did you feel after the party?
A: I felt very __________.

15. Q: Who stayed until the fireworks finished?
A: __________ at the party stayed until the fireworks finished.

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Correct version:

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Interviewer: Hi Anna! I want to ask you about your New Year’s Eve.

1. Q: Who came to your party?
A: My best friends, Tom and Lisa.

2. Q: What time did the party start?
A: It started at seven o’clock.

3. Q: Where did you have the party?
A: At my house.

4. Q: When did you go outside to see fireworks?
A: At midnight.

5. Q: Why were you happy at the party?
A: Because my friends were there and we had fun.

6. Q: How did you decorate your house?
A: With balloons and colorful lights.

7. Q: What games did you play at the party?
A: We played simple games and listened to music.

8. Q: Who drank hot chocolate?
A: Everyone at the party drank hot chocolate.

9. Q: How did Tom and Lisa feel?
A: They were happy and smiled a lot.

10. Q: What did you wish for at midnight?
A: I wished for happiness, health, and fun.

11. Q: Where were the fireworks?
A: They were outside in the sky.

12. Q: When did you look at the clock?
A: A few minutes before midnight.

13. Q: Why did everyone laugh at the party?
A: Because we played games and talked together.

14. Q: How did you feel after the party?
A: I felt very happy.

15. Q: Who stayed until the fireworks finished?
A: Everyone at the party stayed until the fireworks finished.

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