Festivals Beginner
My Christmas
1. What is the your favourite festival or holiday? Why is it your favourite?
2. What kinds of food do you like to eat on festivals and holidays?
3. Do you prefer to give gifts or receive them? Why?
Sarah: Hey there Mike! How was your Christmas?
Mike: Hi Sarah! It was _____________. I spent Christmas with my family. We did lots of fun things.
Sarah: That sounds nice! What did you do?
Mike: Well, on Christmas Eve, we decorated our Christmas tree ______________. Then we sang carols and exchanged ____________.
Sarah: That sounds lovely! What did you get?
Mike: I got a new book and a soft sweater. I also gave my sister a painting kit she ____________.
Sarah: Oh that's thoughtful! What did you do on Christmas Day?
Mike: On Christmas morning, we opened our presents and had a big _________________. Later, we had a delicious Christmas dinner with turkey, mashed potatoes, and pie for dessert.
Sarah: Yum! Did you do anything else ____________?
Mike: Yes! In the evening, we watched Christmas movies and played board games. It was a fun and ____________ day with the family.
Sarah: It sounds like you had a wonderful Christmas ________________ with your loved ones.
Mike: Absolutely! It was a great time together.
Sarah: Hey there Mike! How was your Christmas?
Mike: Hi Sarah! It was fantastic. I spent Christmas with my family. We did lots of fun things.
Sarah: That sounds nice! What did you do?
Mike: Well, on Christmas Eve, we decorated our Christmas tree together. Then we sang carols and exchanged gifts.
Sarah: That sounds lovely! What did you get?
Mike: I got a new book and a soft sweater. I also gave my sister a painting kit she wanted.
Sarah: Oh that's thoughtful! What did you do on Christmas Day?
Mike: On Christmas morning, we opened our presents and had a big breakfast. Later, we had a delicious Christmas dinner with turkey, mashed potatoes, and pie for dessert.
Sarah: Yum! Did you do anything else special?
Mike: Yes! In the evening, we watched Christmas movies and played board games. It was a fun and relaxing day with the family.
Sarah: It sounds like you had a wonderful Christmas celebration with your loved ones.
Mike: Absolutely! It was a great time together.
1. Who did Mike spend his Christmas with?
2. What gifts did Mike get for Christmas?
3. What did Mike give to his sister?
4. What did Mike and his family eat for Christmas dinner?
5. What did Mike do that was 'fun and relaxing'?
1. His family.
2. A new book and a soft sweater
3. A painting kit.
4. Turkey, mashed potatoes, and pie for dessert.
5. Watching movies and playing board games.
1. Do you celebrate Christmas? What do you do on Christmas? If not, would you like to celebrate Christmas?
2. Does Mike's Christmas sound fun and interesting to you? Why or why not?
3. What is the biggest festival in your country? What do you do on this day?
Decorate: Make something look more pleasant by adding items to it.
Exchanged: Giving something to someone else while receiving something from them in return.
Carols: Traditional festive songs, often sung during the Christmas season, typically expressing joy or religious themes.
Special: Something distinctive, significant, or out of the ordinary, often having unique qualities or importance.
Dessert: A sweet course or treat typically served at the end of a meal, such as cakes, pies, or ice cream.
Step 1: Introduce the topic of Christmas. Talk about what people usually do on Christmas. Introduce terms like, decorations, Christmas carols, presents, etc.
Step 2: Have the students discuss the warm-questions and ask for some answers after they are done to create conversations.
Step 3: Play the recording and have the students listen and fill in the gaps with the missing words.
Step 4: Have the students complete the vocabulary worksheet before the reading or after the reading. This will depend on teacher preferences.
Step 5: Let the students discuss the discussion questions and elicit answers from them after they are done. You should get them to use the vocabulary in their discussions.