Reading Practice: A1 Level – A Surprise Gift

Today’s story is about a very special day when I receive a surprise gift. It is exciting and full of happy feelings! Let’s read, listen, and learn new words together as we enjoy this fun adventure! 🎁😊

Listen to the story and repeat aloud to improve your pronunciation! Speaking emoji

📝 Story: A Surprise Gift

Today is a very special day. I wake up and feel excited. I do not know why I feel happy. Then, I see a small box on the table. It is wrapped in pretty paper. 🎁

My family smiles at me. They say, “Surprise! This is for you!” I feel my heart beat fast. I slowly open the box. Inside, I find a beautiful gift. It is a new toy car that shines in the light. 🚗✨

I smile wide and say, “Thank you!” My family claps and hugs me. I feel very loved and happy. I take the toy car and play with it. I run outside with my new gift and call my friends. They come to see the toy car and smile with me. 😊

The day is full of laughter and joy. I ride my toy car on the soft grass. I feel brave and excited as I play. This surprise gift makes my day very special. I feel grateful for my family and the happy surprise. ❤️

At the end of the day, I keep the toy car safe in my room. I remember the smile on my family’s face and the kind words they said. Every time I see the toy car, I think of this wonderful surprise and feel warm inside.

💡 Vocabulary Boost

  • Surprise: Something unexpected that makes you happy.
  • Gift: A present given to someone.
  • Box: A container that holds something inside.
  • Open: To take off the cover or unwrap something.
  • Shine: To glow or sparkle with light.
  • Grateful: Feeling thankful for something nice.
  • Hug: To hold someone in your arms to show love.
  • Play: To have fun with a toy or game.
  • Excited: Feeling very happy and full of energy.

🎨 Interactive Activities

  • 1. Draw Your Surprise Gift: Draw a picture of the surprise gift you received. Use many colors and details! 🎨
  • 2. Write a Simple Dialogue: Write a short conversation between you and a family member when you receive the gift. Use greetings like “Hello” and “Thank you.” 💬
  • 3. Role-play: Act out the moment of receiving the gift with a friend or family member. One person can be the giver and the other the receiver. 🤗
  • 4. Gift List: Write down three gifts you would like to receive and explain why. 📝

🚀 Tips for Better Reading

  • Read Slowly: Take your time to understand each sentence.
  • Visualize: Imagine the surprise, the gift box, and your happy face as you read.
  • Read Aloud: Practice reading out loud to improve your pronunciation.
  • Underline New Words: Mark any words you do not know and ask what they mean.

📚 Homework & Fun Extras

  • Write a Short Story: Write about another time when you received a surprise gift. What did you feel? What did you do?
  • Thank You Card: Create a thank you card for someone who gave you a gift. Write a few simple sentences of thanks.
  • Family Discussion: Ask your family about the best gift they ever received. Share your answers with a friend.
  • Craft a Gift Box: Use paper and decorations to make your own gift box. Show it to your teacher or family members.
Enjoy your reading adventure and remember, every day can bring a new surprise gift! 🎁❤️