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It’s my birthday!
CULTURE

In the United States and Canada, birthdays are celebrated at all ages and
in different ways. There is no typical party; some are large and others are
small. For children, parents throw parties at home or at a child-themed
restaurant. Guests are expected to bring presents. For adults, parties are
held at home or at a restaurant or club. Presents aren’t usually expected,
but for parties at home, it’s always good to bring some food or drink for
the host. Two things you can expect at all birthday parties: a cake with
candles and people singing “Happy Birthday to You.”

How do people in your country celebrate birthdays?


Are certain birthdays more important to celebrate than others?
What are guests expected to do for a birthday?

VOCABULARY Adjectives
PAIR WORK How would you feel in the situations below? Choose adjectives
from the box.

amused delighted enthusiastic nervous shy


angry disappointed excited pleased upset
bored embarrassed interested relaxed worried

1. You are a dinner guest at someone’s house. Your host offers you
food you don’t like.
A: I think I’d feel worried. How can I avoid eating it and not
offend my host?
B: Really? I’d be relaxed. Just eat a little bit and say you had
a big lunch.
2. Your best friend gives you a gift that you really don’t like.
3. Someone forgets an appointment with you.
4. You meet someone you like at a party. The next day you run
into the person at the supermarket.
5. Someone talks to you at the store. You realize it’s someone
you’ve met before, but you can’t remember the person’s name.

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GUESS THE STORY

VIDEO ACTIVITIES
Watch the first two minutes of the video with the sound off.
What do you think Tim is doing? Check (✓) your answer.
trying to make plans
trying to get out of plans
trying to find someone

Watch the video

GET THE PICTURE


How do you think these people really felt? Check (✓) the best answers.
Then compare with a partner.

1. How did Sofia act when she told Tim everyone 2. How did Tim feel when Steve said he was busy
was busy? Saturday?
angry sympathetic disappointed pleased

3. Was Sofia pleased with Steve’s text message?


definitely probably not

4. How did Tim feel when he arrived at Sofia’s house? 5. What was Tim’s reaction when Sofia turned on the
happy to see her, but disappointed that no video?
one else could come He was angry that his friends surprised him.
confused that Sofia was the only person there He was delighted that his friends surprised him.

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MAKING INFERENCES
Who said what? Check (✓) the person who said each sentence.
Was the person lying, or being sincere? On the line,
write L for lying or S for sincere. Compare with a partner.

1. Everyone told me they ✓ L


were busy.
2. I didn’t know you were
into salsa dancing.
3. We’re on a conference call.
4. John can’t come to your
dinner Saturday.
5. Maybe you guys can stop
by the club afterwards.
6. I guess you’ll miss my
birthday. Too bad.

Follow-up

POLITE RESPONSES
A PAIR WORKImagine you’re talking with friends. Complete the
conversations below with polite responses or excuses. Then act them out.

1. A: Why don’t we play chess? It’s one of my favorite games!


B: It’s one of my favorite games, too.
2. A: Do you want to go see the new science fiction movie on Saturday?
B:
3. A: We’re having something special for dinner. I hope you like spicy food!
B:
4. A: What do you think of this poem I wrote?
B:

B Now act out at least two new conversations of your own.


You can make them long or short. Make sure not to hurt your
partner’s feelings!

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Language close-up

VIDEO ACTIVITIES
WHAT DID THEY SAY?
Watch the video and complete the conversation. Then practice it.
Jessica and John make excuses not to come to Tim’s birthday party.

Jessica: John can’t come to your dinner Saturday.


I just asked him. And
that he has other plans.
John: I did?
Jessica: Yeah, you that you were playing
guitar with your , uh, someplace. In fact, I was very
that you playing. Very surprised.
John: Oh, yeah. , I’m busy . . . playing . . . on Saturday. .
Tim: you weren’t in the band anymore.
John: This is my farewell concert. I do it.
Tim: I guess you’ll miss my birthday. .
John: Yeah, but I can’t . You know it is. Maybe
can stop by the club .
Tim: Sure. Yeah. Thanks. That sounds .

REPORTED SPEECH He said, she said


A Report what each person said. Then compare with a partner.
“I’m salsa
1. “Maybe they can change their plans.” (Tim) dancing.”
Tim said maybe they could change their plans.
2. “I’m salsa dancing.” (Steve)

3. “I’ll make it up to you.” (Steve to Tim)

4. “We’re on a conference call.” (Jessica)

5. “John can’t come to dinner.” (Jessica)

jazz music
B CLASS ACTIVITY Ask several classmates what they think of
motorcycles
the things in the box. Write down their answers. Then report
their opinions to the class. old movies
pet costumes
A: What do you think of wrestling?
vegetarian food
B: I think it’s awful.
A: Tina said she thought wrestling was awful. . . . wrestling

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