Reading: International Friendship Day
Friends and people
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🌍 Friendship Day
How to use this lesson
Give learners 8 minutes to read and answer.
Check answers together with the evidence boxes.
First, read the short message from your new friend.
Next, answer the 8 questions below.
A message from Leo
Hello friend! My name is Leo. Today is about Friendship Day! In 2011, the United Nations chose 30 July as the International Day of Friendship. In Argentina, people celebrate Día del Amigo on 20 July. In India, Friendship Day is on the first Sunday of August. On this special day, many people spend time with friends. In India, friends often give each other friendship bracelets. Happy Friendship Day!
📖 Words to know (A1 Glossary)
a relationship between friends
to be with people you like
colored bands worn on the wrist
a group of world countries working together
Example to start:
Q: Who is your best friend? → A: My best friend is Alex.
True or False
The United Nations chose 30 July 2011 as the International Day of Friendship.
In Argentina, people celebrate Friendship Day in August.
In India, friends often give each other friendship bracelets.
Multiple Choice
What is Friendship Day called in Argentina?
When does India celebrate Friendship Day?
According to the passage, what do people do on Friendship Day?
Fill in the Blank
Complete the sentence:
Complete the sentence with the missing year:
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