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Reading: International Friendship Day

Friends and people

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👥 Unit: Friends and people • Lesson 3 of 6

🌍 Friendship Day

⏱️ Estimated time: 8 mins
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How to use this lesson

T For teachers

Give learners 8 minutes to read and answer.
Check answers together with the evidence boxes.

S For learners

First, read the short message from your new friend.
Next, answer the 8 questions below.

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A message from Leo

Postcard

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!

Word count: 68 words From your friend, Leo ✌️

📖 Words to know (A1 Glossary)

friendship

a relationship between friends

spend time

to be with people you like

friendship bracelets

colored bands worn on the wrist

United Nations

a group of world countries working together

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Example to start:

Q: Who is your best friend? → A: My best friend is Alex.

Practice Exercises (8 Questions)
Part 1

True or False

1

The United Nations chose 30 July 2011 as the International Day of Friendship.

____ True ____ False
2

In Argentina, people celebrate Friendship Day in August.

____ True ____ False
3

In India, friends often give each other friendship bracelets.

____ True ____ False
Part 2

Multiple Choice

4

What is Friendship Day called in Argentina?

____ a. Día del Amigo ____ b. Sun Day ____ c. Hello Friend
5

When does India celebrate Friendship Day?

____ a. First Sunday of August ____ b. 20 July ____ c. 30 July 2011
6

According to the passage, what do people do on Friendship Day?

____ a. Buy new cars ____ b. Spend time with friends ____ c. Sleep all day
Part 3

Fill in the Blank

7

Complete the sentence:

In India, friends often give each other friendship ____ (word...) .
8

Complete the sentence with the missing year:

The United Nations made 30 July the International Day of Friendship in ____ (year...) .

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