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
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