1. MATCH THE WORDS TO THE PICTURES

2. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH THE WORDS IN THE BOX

birthday person

A.

            celebrate           party             candles             wish              host

2.      party host

             cake              present             surprise              guest              sing

3.       guest

4.       birthday cake

c.

D.

          We are going to                                  my sister's birthday this weekend.

    2. Don't forget to bring a                               for her.

5. candles

E.

     3. He is the                             of the party, so he prepared everything.

6.      present / gift

     4. The                              was chocolate with strawberries.

7.      surprise party

    5. She made a                              before blowing out the candles.

8.       to blow out the candles

9.       to make a wish

G.

6.  There were colorful   on the cake.

7.  It was a         party and she didn't know anything!

J.

     8. How many                               are you inviting?

10. birthday party

9.    We all stood up to     "Happy Birthday".

10.My friends love having a birthday          every year.

3. CHOOSE THE CORRECT WORD

4. WRITE THE WORDS IN THE CORRECT CATEGORY

l. She is the birthday person / guest today.

                cake             guest           balloons           candles           party

2. We are going to throw / receive a party for our friend.

                 gift               host             music            wish              decorations

3.  Don't forget to blow out / make a wish before cutting the cake.

4.  I want to give a gift / card that she will love.

             surprise           card           snacks          champagne          singing

PEOPLE

THINGS

ACTIONS

PARTY ELEMENTS

5. FILL IN THE BLANKS TO COMPLETE THE CONVERSATION

   Emma: Hi Jake! Are you ready for the                                tomorrow?

    Jake: Yes! I'm so excited. I'm the                                    this year.

celebrate

     Emma: What time should the                                   arrive?

blow out

A BIRTHDAY TO REMEMBER

Last Saturday was my 30th birthday, and it turned out to be one of the best days I've had in a long time.

In the morning, I woke up to a lot of messages from my friends, and family. They all wished me a happy birthday, and it made me smile. My sister came over with a small present and my favorite coffee.

In the afternoon, I went out with my closest friends. We had lunch at a cozy restaurant, and then we went bowling. We laughed a lot and even had a friendly competition. I love spending time with people who make me feel good

VOCABULARY FOCUS

In the evening, they surprised me with a party at my apartment. They had decorated the place with balloons    turn out — to happen in a particular way and fairy lights. There was a homemade cake with wake up — to stop sleeping candles, snacks, and my favorite music. It was so                message — a short written or spoken text thoughtful! We played games, took photos, and just               COZY — comfortable and warm enjoyed each other's company.  — a situation in which people try to win

competition

What made this birthday So special wasn't the gifts surprise — to do something unexpected for someone or the cake — it was the people. I felt really loved and homemade — made at home, not in a factory appreciated. I'm grateful for another year and excited thoughtful — showing that you care about someone for what's next!

grateful — feeling thankful

. What made the writer smile in the morning?

a) The cake                   b) The presents                   c) The messages

2.  Where did the writer and friends have lunch?

a)  At a restaurant b) At home       c) At a café

3.  What did they do after lunch?

a)  They watched a movie b) They went c) They went shopping

4.  What was waiting for the writer in the evening?

a)  A small dinner b) A surprise party c) A phone call

5.  What does the writer say was the most important part Of the birthday?

a)  The cake       b) The gifts            c) The people

The writer didn't receive any birthday wishes in the morning.

The writer feels excited about the future.                                      

FIND WORDS IN THE TEXT THAT MEAN something that happens:

short texts or notes:

4.   a friendly contest:

5.   not expected:

6.   showing you care:

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS

1.     How did the writer feel about their 30th birthday?

2.     What activities did the writer do during the day?

3.     What was special about the surprise party?

4.     How does the writer feel about the people in their life?

5.     What do you usually do on your birthday?

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DISCUSSION

Discuss the questions with a partner or in a group.

•   What is the best birthday you have ever had? Why?

•   Do you prefer bic parties or small celebrations? Why?

•   What is an important part of a birthday for you?

•   How do people celebrate birthdays in your country?

1. WRITING WARM-UP

2. SENTENCE BUILDER

3. SHORT PARAGRAPH

Imagine it's your friend's birthday next week.

Write an essay (180—220 words).

Write an email (100—120 words) to invite them to your

DO you think people should spend a lot Of money on birthdays?

birthday party.

Why or Why not?

Include the follow•ing information:

Give reasons and examples to support your opinion.

I. You planned a surprise birthday party for

2. Write

a future birthday you dream of

3.

You received a present you didn't like.

                 something                           happened.

having.

will you be? Who will you

Write about what happened and how