Томас Спикс – Топики по английскому для школьников: чтение, лексика и упражнения (страница 4)
What activities do they enjoy doing together?
Answer: Reading, drawing, playing games, riding bikes, playing football, watching movies, and doing art projects.
Explanation: The text lists many shared activities during breaks, after school, and on weekends.
How does Anna help the author during difficult times?
Answer: She listens, gives advice, and makes the author laugh.
Explanation: The text mentions that Anna “always helps me when I have problems” and “can make me laugh even on a bad day.”
What values do they share?
Answer: Helping people, respecting others, and being honest.
Explanation: The text says, “We both like helping people, respecting others, and being honest,” showing the importance of shared values in their friendship.
Why does the author feel lucky to have Anna?
Answer: Because Anna is kind, supportive, reliable, and creative, making their friendship strong and enjoyable.
Explanation: Throughout the text, the author gives examples of Anna’s kindness, support, reliability, and creativity, emphasizing why their friendship is special.
A Memorable Birthday
Birthdays are always special, but some birthdays are unforgettable. My most memorable birthday was my tenth birthday. I still remember it clearly because it was full of surprises, fun, and happiness. My parents had planned a small party at home, and I invited my best friends and family.
On the morning of my birthday, I woke up early and found a card and a small gift on my bed. The card had a kind message from my parents, and the gift was a new book I wanted for a long time. I felt excited and grateful. I quickly got dressed and went downstairs for breakfast. My parents made my favorite pancakes with chocolate and strawberries. It was delicious!
After breakfast, my friends arrived. We played games in the living room and sang songs. Everyone was laughing and having fun. My parents had decorated the room with balloons, streamers, and colorful banners. The decorations made the atmosphere festive and cheerful. I felt happy to see my friends enjoying themselves.
The highlight of the day was the birthday cake. It was chocolate with cream and cherries on top. I blew out the candles and made a wish. Everyone cheered, and we ate the cake together. It was one of the best cakes I had ever tasted. Later, we played a treasure hunt game in the garden. My friends and I searched for hidden gifts and treats. It was exciting and made the day even more special.
In the afternoon, my grandparents visited. They brought gifts and shared stories from when my parents were children. I enjoyed listening to their stories because they were funny and interesting. My cousins also joined us, and we played board games together. The house was full of laughter and joy.
One of the most memorable moments was when my parents gave me a surprise gift. They had bought a bicycle I had wanted for months. I was thrilled and immediately tried it in the garden. Riding the bicycle for the first time was exciting, and my friends cheered for me. It was a wonderful feeling to receive something I had wished for so much.
In the evening, we had a simple dinner with the whole family. We talked about the day, shared our favorite moments, and took many photos. I felt grateful for the love and care of my family and friends. My birthday was not just about gifts or food; it was about spending time with people who care about me and making memories together.
Before going to bed, I thought about the day and wrote in my diary. I described everything that happened and how happy I felt. That birthday taught me that small gestures, laughter, and shared moments are more important than expensive gifts. I will always remember my tenth birthday as a day full of joy, surprises, and unforgettable memories.
birthday – день рождения
memorable – незабываемый
surprise – сюрприз
gift – подарок
card – открытка
pancakes – блины
chocolate – шоколад
strawberries – клубника
decorations – украшения
balloons – воздушные шары
streamers – гирлянды
birthday cake – торт
candles – свечи
wish – желание
treasure hunt – игра с поиском сокровищ
grandparents – бабушка и дедушка
cousins – кузены / двоюродные братья и сестры
board games – настольные игры
bicycle – велосипед
diary – дневник
True / False:
The author’s tenth birthday was unforgettable.
The parents made sandwiches for breakfast.
The room was decorated with balloons and streamers.
The author received a bicycle as a surprise gift.
The birthday was only about gifts and food.
Questions:
What did the author receive in the morning before breakfast?
How did the author’s friends help make the day special?
What game did they play in the garden?
Why was the visit from grandparents memorable?
What lesson did the author learn from this birthday?
True / False answers with explanations
True – The text says, “My most memorable birthday was my tenth birthday,” clearly showing it was unforgettable.
False – The text mentions that the parents made pancakes with chocolate and strawberries, not sandwiches.
True – The room was decorated with balloons, streamers, and colorful banners, creating a festive atmosphere.
True – The parents gave a bicycle as a surprise gift, and the author was thrilled to ride it.
False – The birthday was about spending time with family and friends, shared laughter, and making memories, not just gifts or food.
Sample answers to questions with explanations
What did the author receive in the morning before breakfast?
Answer: A card and a small gift (a book).
Explanation: The text says, “I woke up early and found a card and a small gift on my bed.”
How did the author’s friends help make the day special?
Answer: They played games, sang songs, and joined the treasure hunt.