• an unforgettable evening by the river, with beautiful flowers, floating candles and a special wish

Hi Indra,

How are you? I hope you are doing well. I want to tell you about a special festival I visited last year. It was called Loy Krathong, and I really enjoyed it.

The festival took place on November 5, 2025. It is celebrated every year in November, on the night of the full moon. Many people go to rivers, lakes and canals to enjoy the evening with their families and friends.

Before the festival, people make small baskets from banana leaves. They decorate them with beautiful flowers, candles and small incense sticks. These baskets are called krathongs. Some people also put a small coin inside.

I went to the river with two friends at about six o’clock in the evening. There were already many people there. Some families were sitting near the water, and children were playing with their parents. Small shops sold drinks, toys and flowers. There was also music, and the streets were full of people.

When it became dark, people started to light the candles on their krathongs. Then they put the small baskets on the water. I also bought one for myself. First, I made a wish. Then I put my krathong into the river. It was great to see so many little lights on the water. The whole river looked very beautiful.

Many people celebrate this festival to say thank you for the water. Water is very important for people, animals and plants. Some people also believe that the small baskets can take their bad luck and problems away.

I stayed at the festival until about ten o’clock. I was a little tired when I got home, but I was very happy. It was a special evening, and I would love to visit the festival again.

Have you ever seen Loy Krathong? I would like to hear about your favourite festivals, too.

Write back soon!

Best wishes,

Wolf

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Vocabulary:

word / expression	definition
an experience	something that happens to you and that you remember.
unforgettable	so special that you will always remember it.
to float	to stay on top of water and move slowly.
a candle	a piece of wax that gives light when it burns.
to enjoy	to like something and have a good time.
to celebrate	to do something special for a happy day or event.
a basket	a container for carrying or keeping things.
a toy	something children play with.
to light a candle	to make a candle burn and give light.
to believe	to think that something is true.
bad luck	something bad that happens by chance.
to be tired	to need rest or sleep because you have done a lot.

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Match the words with the definitions

Words

1. an experience
2. unforgettable
3. to float
4. a candle
5. to enjoy
6. to celebrate
7. a basket
8. a toy
9. to light a candle
10. to believe
11. bad luck
12. to be tired

Definitions

A. something children play with.

B. to think that something is true.

C. to stay on top of water and move slowly.

D. something bad that happens by chance.

E. to like something and have a good time.

F. a container for carrying or keeping things.

G. so special that you will always remember it.

H. to need rest or sleep because you have done a lot.

I. a piece of wax that gives light when it burns.

J. something that happens to you and that you remember.

K. to do something special for a happy day or event.

L. to make a candle burn and give light.

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Answer key:
1–J, 2–G, 3–C, 4–I, 5–E, 6–K, 7–F,
8–A, 9–L, 10–B, 11–D, 12–H
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Match the definitions with the words

Definitions

1. something children play with.
2. to think that something is true.
3. to stay on top of water and move slowly.
4. something bad that happens by chance.
5. to like something and have a good time.
6. a container for carrying or keeping things.
7. so special that you will always remember it.
8. to need rest or sleep because you have done a lot.
9. a piece of wax that gives light when it burns.
10. something that happens to you and that you remember.
11. to do something special for a happy day or event.
12. to make a candle burn and give light.

Words

A. to believe

B. a toy

C. to be tired

D. a candle

E. to celebrate

F. bad luck

G. to float

H. an experience

I. to light a candle

J. unforgettable

K. a basket

L. to enjoy

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Answer key:
1–B, 2–A, 3–G, 4–F, 5–L, 6–K, 7–J,
8–C, 9–D, 10–H, 11–E, 12–I

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Fill in

bad luck – to light a candle – a toy – to float – unforgettable –
to believe – a basket – to enjoy – an experience –
to be tired – to celebrate –
a candle

1. Last year’s festival was very special. It was __________.
2. We went to the river __________ the festival with our friends.
3. My little brother got a new __________ for his birthday.
4. I put the flowers into a small __________.
5. The small boats began __________ on the water.
6. I had a wonderful __________ at the festival.
7. It was dark, so I decided __________.
8. Many people __________ this festival every year.
9. I like __________ the music and the beautiful lights.
10. Some people __________ that the small baskets take away their problems.
11. I had __________ because I lost my money.
12. After walking for four hours, I started __________.

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Correct version:

Last year’s festival was very special. It was unforgettable.

We went to the river to celebrate the festival with our friends.

My little brother got a new toy for his birthday.

I put the flowers into a small basket.

The small boats began to float on the water.

I had a wonderful experience at the festival.

It was dark, so I decided to light a candle.

Many people celebrate this festival every year.

I like enjoying the music and the beautiful lights.

Some people believe that the small baskets take away their problems.

I had bad luck because I lost my money.

After walking for four hours, I started to be tired.

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Cause and Effect – match each cause with the correct effect

Causes

1. Wolf wanted to visit the Loy Krathong festival.
2. People made small baskets from banana leaves.
3. People decorated the baskets with flowers and candles.
4. Wolf went to the river with two friends.
5. Many families came to the river.
6. Small shops sold drinks, toys and flowers.
7. It became dark.
8. People put their krathongs on the water.
9. Wolf made a wish.
10. Many people wanted to say thank you for the water.
11. Wolf stayed at the festival until ten o’clock.
12. Wolf went home after the festival.

Effects

A. He was a little tired.

B. They looked beautiful on the water.

C. He enjoyed a special evening.

D. They wanted to spend the evening together.

E. People could buy things there.

F. They became small, beautiful works of art.

G. He wanted to see the festival himself.

H. The children played with their parents.

I. People started to light the candles.

J. They wanted to show their thanks.

K. He put his krathong into the river.

L. The baskets looked very colourful.

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Answer key:
1–G, 2–F, 3–L, 4–D, 5–H, 6–E, 7–I,
8–B, 9–K, 10–J, 11–A, 12–C

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Answer the questions, keywords only

1. What was the name of the festival Wolf visited?
2. When did the festival take place in 2025?
3. How often is Loy Krathong celebrated?
4. On which night of the month does the festival take place?
5. Where do people go to enjoy the festival?
6. What do people use to make the small baskets?
7. What do people put inside or on their krathongs?
8. Who did Wolf go to the river with?
9. What time did Wolf arrive at the river?
10. Why do many people celebrate Loy Krathong?
11. How did Wolf feel when he got home?
12. Which other festivals would Wolf like to hear about?

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Answer key

1. Loy Krathong.
2. On November 5, 2025.
3. Every year.
4. On the night of the full moon.
5. To rivers, lakes and canals.
6. Banana leaves.
7. Flowers, candles, incense sticks and sometimes a small coin.
8. Two friends.
9. At about six o’clock in the evening.
10. To say thank you for the water.
11. He was a little tired but very happy.
12. Indra’s favourite festivals.

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True or false

1. Wolf visited the Loy Krathong festival on November 5, 2025.
2. The festival takes place every year in December.
3. People make small baskets from banana leaves.
4. They decorate the baskets with flowers, candles and small incense sticks.
5. Wolf went to the river with three friends.
6. He arrived at the river at about six o’clock in the evening.
7. There were already many people near the water.
8. The small shops sold clothes, books and toys.
9. Wolf made a wish before putting his krathong into the river.
10. The whole river looked very beautiful because of the little lights.
11. Some people believe that krathongs can bring good luck.
12. Wolf was angry when he got home.

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Answer key
1. True · 2. False · 3. True · 4. True · 5. False · 6. True · 7. True ·
8. False · 9. True · 10. True · 11. False · 12. False

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Match the questions and answers

Questions

1. When did you visit the Loy Krathong festival?
2. How often does this festival take place?
3. Where do people usually meet during the festival?
4. What do people make before the festival?
5. How do they decorate their baskets?
6. Who went to the river with you?
7. What time did you arrive there?
8. What could visitors buy at the small shops?
9. What did you do before putting your krathong into the river?
10. Why do many people celebrate Loy Krathong?
11. How did the river look after dark?
12. How did you feel when you got home?

Answers

A. They could get drinks, toys and flowers.

B. I was a little tired, but very happy.

C. They use beautiful flowers, candles and small incense sticks.

D. It was beautiful, with many little lights on the water.

E. I went there on November 5, 2025.

F. They gather near rivers, lakes and canals.

G. I made a wish first.

H. Two of my friends came along.

I. They prepare small baskets from banana leaves.

J. It happens once a year, in November.

K. We got there at about six o’clock in the evening.

L. They want to say thank you for the water because it is important for people, animals and plants.

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Answer key
1–E · 2–J · 3–F · 4–I · 5–C · 6–H · 7–K ·
8–A · 9–G · 10–L · 11–D · 12–B

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Correct version:

1. When did you visit the Loy Krathong festival?

I went there on November 5, 2025.

2. How often does this festival take place?

It happens once a year, in November.

3. Where do people usually meet during the festival?

They gather near rivers, lakes and canals.

4. What do people make before the festival?

They prepare small baskets from banana leaves.

5. How do they decorate their baskets?

They use beautiful flowers, candles and small incense sticks.

6. Who went to the river with you?

Two of my friends came along.

7. What time did you arrive there?

We got there at about six o’clock in the evening.

8. What could visitors buy at the small shops?

They could get drinks, toys and flowers.

9. What did you do before putting your krathong into the river?

I made a wish first.

10. Why do many people celebrate Loy Krathong?

They want to say thank you for the water because it is important for people, animals and plants.

11. How did the river look after dark?

It was beautiful, with many little lights on the water.

12. How did you feel when you got home?

I was a little tired, but very happy.

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