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English Conversation Practice - Planning for July 4th Party
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BILLY: "Mom, what are we planning for Independence Day?"
MOM: "We're having a BBQ party with some relatives, Billy."
BILLY: "Yummy! What are we eating?"
MOM: "Hot dogs like we do every year."
BILLY: "Yay! That is my favorite food."
MOM: "I know."
BILLY: "Mom, can I invite someone?"
MOM: "Sure. Who?"
BILLY: "Our new neighbor down the street. He is new to this country. He's never celebrated 4th of July before."
MOM: "What is his name?"
BILLY: "Michael."
MOM: "Ok. Please invite Michael and his family to our party. Does Michael know about Independence Day?"
BILLY: "Yeah. He said he learned about it in school in his native country."
MOM: "What country are they from?"
BILLY: "I don't know. I forgot to ask him."
MOM: "Ok. We can ask them this weekend."
BILLY: "Where is Dad?"
MOM: "He's hanging up the American flag on our front porch."
1. What are Billy and his family doing on Independence Day?
Going on vacation
Watching fireworks at the park
Having a BBQ with relatives
Nothing. They do not celebrate Independence Day
2. What is Billy's favorite food?
Hamburgers
Spaghetti
Pizza
Hot dogs
3. What does Billy want to do on Independence Day?
Watch TV
Play video games
Invite a new friend to his house
So homework
4. What is Billy's dad hanging up on their front porch?
An American flag
A birdhouse
A planter
A wind chime
1. Having a BBQ with relatives
2. Hot dogs
3. Invite a new friend to his house
4. An American flag