1. a) Work in pairs. Decide which activities should be done before the party and which ones on
the day of the party.
b) Say what David has already done and what he hasn’t done yet.
Example: He has already decided how many guests to invite.
2. a) Read the invitation card Nick has
sent to you. Answer the questions.
How old will be David?
When will the party take place?
What time will it begin?
Where will the party take place?
What does RSVP stand for?
b) Write your answer to David.
Accept or turn down his invitation.
3. a) Read the conversation. Fill in the gaps with the words from the box.
Example: 1 – forgotten.
A
decorate forgotten surprise remember decided gift invited guests celebrate
. I hope you haven’t (1) _______ that David is going to (2) ______ his birthday onDecember 23rd?
B. No, I haven’t. Has he (3) _______ you to the party?
A. Of course he has. I will be one of the (4)______. By the way, have you (5) ________ what
(6) ______ we’ll give him?
B. Not yet, but I think it should be something special.
A. I agree. Do you (7)_________ he wanted a CD with 7 Wonders II game?
B. I do, but I think his dad has already bought it for him.
A. Well, why don’t we buy him a book? What does he like? Ghost stories? Adventure stories?
Or books about horses?
A. I don’t think it’s a good idea. Let’s buy him a game. It will be a (8)________ for him and
we can play it together.
B. What about a new game – “Ghost Train”?
A. That’s it. We’ll (9)_________ it with a golden ribbon. I hope he will be glad.
b) Act out the conversation.
4. a) Work in pairs. Put the phrases in two groups. Explain your choice.
b) Make up short conversations and role-play them.
A guest: congratulate your partner on his/her birthday, give him/her a present.
A birthday boy/girl: accept the present, express your joy, thank your friend politely.
5. a) Read Nick’s letter to his Russian friend. Open the brackets and put the verb in the correct
tense form.
Example:
b) Answer David’s letter. Write about your fancy dress party. Use the words for help.
KEY
Exercise 1a.
Activities before the party: decide what type of party you want to have, decide how many guests to invite, make a list of guests, set your party date and time, make and send birthday party invitations, plan your party menu, decide on games and activities, plan and set out games and prizes, ask family or friends to help plan the celebration, decorate and prepare your home for the party.
Activities on the day of the party: lay the table, prepare music for dances, make sure your
camera is ready to be used for the party, clean your house, get dressed for the party.
Exercise 1b.
He has already decided how many guests to invite.
He has already made a list of guests yet.
He hasn’t set his party date and time yet.
He has already made and sent birthday party invitations.
He hasn’t laid the table yet.
He has already decided what type of party to have.
He has already planned his party menu.
He hasn’t prepared music for dances yet.
He hasn’t made sure his camera is ready to be used for the party yet.
He has already cleaned his house.
He hasn’t got dressed for the party yet.
He has already decided on games and activities.
He hasn’t planned and set out games and prizes yet.
He has already decorated and prepared his home for the party.
He has already asked his family to help plan the celebration.
Exercise 2a.
He will be ten years old.
The party will take place on Saturday, December 23rd.
It will begin at 2:00 p.m.
The party will take place at the Chamber’s Home, 458 Rocky Road.
RSVP stands for “Please reply”.
Exercise 2b.
Suggested answer:
Dear David,
Thank you very much for the invitation to your party on Saturday, December 23rdat the Chamber’s Home, 458 Rocky Road. I can come, and I am really looking forward to it.
(I am sorry, but I can’t come. I hope you will have a nice party.)
Your friend Nick.
Exercise 3a.
1 – forgotten; 2- celebrate; 3 – invited; 4 – guests; 5 – decided; 6 – gift; 7 – remember; 8 – surprise; 9 – decorate.
Exercise 4a.
A guest: Happy birthday to you! Best wishes. And this is my present! Many happy returns of the day! Here is your present!
A birthday boy / girl: It’s a pleasant surprise! Thanks a lot! Super! It’s just what I wanted. Fantastic! That’s what I have always dreamt! What a beautiful present!
Exercise 5a.
1 – celebrated; 2 – had; 3 – decorated; 4 – cooked; 5 – invited; 6 – came; 7 – gave; 8 – wished; 9 – wanted; 10 – decided; 11 – made; 12 – will remember; 13 – don’t forget.