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C. Find these words and phrases in the text. What do they mean?

a. I invited a few friends over for a sleepover.
b. We sang karaoke as Dad got me a machine for my birthday.
c. I might end up wearing a wig.
d. We’re rehearsing most afternoons.
e. This year’s just flying by!

D. Write true (T) or false (F).
1. Auntie Mildred bought Alia some new trainers for her birthday.
2. Alia celebrated her birthday at a friend’s house.
3. Alia’s mum isn’t a fan of the karaoke machine.
4. Alia’s got her costume sorted for the school play.

5. Alia’s got a lot of free time at the moment.
6. She and her school friends are going on a river cruise for their graduation party.
7. The graduation party is on a school night.
8. Alia prefers studying at her dad’s house.

E. Discuss with a partner.
1. Are there any posters in your room you’re going to take down soon?
2. Does your teacher often tell you to keep the noise down in class?

3. Have you sorted out what you’re doing this weekend?
4. Are you planning on inviting friends over anytime soon?
5. When was the last time someone set off the fire alarm at your school?
6. When are you next going to dress up? What’s your costume going to be?
7. What do you do when you’re studying and could do with a break?
8. Do you think you’ll end up living here when you’re older?

F. Discuss with a partner.
1. How would you like to celebrate your next birthday?
2. Do you and your friends often have sleepovers?

3. How do you think you’ll celebrate when you finish secondary school?

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