Birthdays and Celebrations
Explore birthday invitations, presents, and party plans through short, everyday situations.
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1. اختيار الإجابة الصحيحة.
What can you say to your friend?
It's my birthday today!
- Happy birthday!
- Get well soon!
- Have a safe trip!
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- Happy birthday!
You can say “Happy birthday!” even if you don't have a present.
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2. اختيار الإجابة الصحيحة.
Where is the party?
Come to my birthday party at Riverside Park!
- At a restaurant.
- At a park.
- At a friend's house.
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- At a park.
Invitations often give the name of the place so guests know where to go.
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3. اختيار الإجابة الصحيحة.
What time does the party start?
My birthday party is on Saturday, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- At 5 p.m.
- At 4 p.m.
- At 3 p.m.
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- At 3 p.m.
In “from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.,” the first time is the start and the second is the end.
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4. اختيار الإجابة الصحيحة.
You are free on Saturday and want to go. What can you say?
Would you like to come to my birthday party on Saturday?
- I'd love to come!
- Sorry, I can't come.
- I'm not sure yet.
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- I'd love to come!
“I'd love to” is a friendly way to say yes to an invitation.
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5. اختيار الإجابة الصحيحة.
Which present would help Ben enjoy his hobby?
Ben loves drawing pictures, but his colored pencils are old and broken.
- A new soccer ball.
- A box of colored pencils.
- A book of recipes.
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- A box of colored pencils.
A useful present can be something a friend needs for a favorite hobby.
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6. اختيار الإجابة الصحيحة.
What does the host need you to bring?
I bought juice for everyone, but I don't have any cups. Can you bring some?
- Juice.
- Napkins.
- Cups.
The host already has something to drink.
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- Cups.
Here, “some” means “some cups.” We can leave out the noun when its meaning is clear.
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7. اختيار الإجابة الصحيحة.
Who can you bring with you?
Please come on your own. We don't have room for extra guests.
- No one else.
- One friend.
- Two friends.
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- No one else.
“On your own” means alone. A small party may not have space for more guests.
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8. اختيار الإجابة الصحيحة.
You bought a present and want the store worker to cover it with nice paper and a ribbon. What can you ask?
- Could you open it, please?
- Could you wrap it, please?
- Could you return it, please?
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- Could you wrap it, please?
“Could you…?” is a polite way to ask someone for help.
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9. اختيار الإجابة الصحيحة.
Which food can Mia have?
Mia: I'm vegetarian. I don't eat meat.
Host: We have beef burgers, cheese pizza, and chicken sandwiches.- A chicken sandwich.
- A beef burger.
- Cheese pizza.
Both beef and chicken are meat.
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- Cheese pizza.
It's helpful to ask guests about food they cannot eat before a party.
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10. اختيار الإجابة الصحيحة.
What does your friend plan to do?
I'll miss the start of your party, but I can come after dinner. Please save me some cake!
- Arrive late.
- Leave early.
- Stay home all evening.
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- Arrive late.
“Save me some cake” asks someone to keep some cake for you to eat later.
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11. اختيار الإجابة الصحيحة.
What does the host need to know by Friday?
Please let me know by Friday whether you can come. I need to buy enough food.
- Which present you are buying.
- Whether you will be at the party.
- When your birthday is.
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- Whether you will be at the party.
“Let me know” means “tell me.” Your reply helps the host plan the food.
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12. اختيار الإجابة الصحيحة.
What is your job before the party?
I'll put up the balloons. Can you set the table? The plates and cups are in the kitchen.
- Put up the balloons.
- Put all the food in the kitchen.
- Put the plates and cups on the table.
The speaker is taking care of the balloons.
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- Put the plates and cups on the table.
To “set the table” means to put out the things people need for a meal.
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13. اختيار الإجابة الصحيحة.
It is raining on the day of the party. Where should you go?
We'll celebrate in the park if the weather is good. If it rains, meet us at the community center instead.
- The community center.
- The park.
- The host's house.
The invitation has a plan for bad weather.
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- The community center.
An outdoor party can have a second place ready in case it rains.
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14. اختيار الإجابة الصحيحة.
Which message can you send to Leo to keep the party a surprise?
Leo thinks we're going to a movie tonight. We're actually planning a surprise birthday party for him. Please don't tell him!
- Your birthday cake is ready!
- Are you ready for the movie?
- See you at your surprise party!
Leo should not find out about the party yet.
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- Are you ready for the movie?
At a surprise party, the person celebrating usually finds out about it when they arrive.
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15. اختيار الإجابة الصحيحة.
When and where is the party now?
My birthday is Saturday, but I moved the party to Sunday. We'll still meet at my apartment.
- Saturday at the apartment.
- Sunday at a café.
- Sunday at the apartment.
The day has changed, but the place has not.
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- Sunday at the apartment.
Moving the party to Sunday changes the party date, not the person's birthday.