Preparing for Easter

1. What does Mark want to have for Easter?
2. What decorations does Sandra suggest?
3. What does Mark need to buy?
4. What food would he like?
5. What did he nearly forget?
6. How does Sandra like to paint eggs?
7. What would she put in the baskets?
8. Where is she going at Easter?
9. What is she looking forward to?

Transcript: 

Preparing for Easter 

Sandra: Hey Mark, have you started preparing for Easter yet?
Mark: Not really, what do I need to do?
S: Well, first of all, you should think about what you want to do for Easter. Do you want to have a big family gathering or just a small celebration with a few friends?
M: I think I’ll just have a small gathering with some friends.
S: Great, then you’ll need to start thinking about decorations. Painted Easter eggs and colourful baskets are always a hit. And don’t forget about the Easter bunny!
M: Oh right, I almost forgot about it. I’ll need to buy some chocolate eggs and maybe an Easter bunny costume.
S: That’s a good idea. And what about food? Do you want to have a traditional Easter feast or something more casual?
M: I think I’ll go for something casual. Maybe some ham and salads.
S: Sounds good to me. And don’t forget to hide some Easter eggs around the garden for your guests to find!
M: Oh, right. I almost forgot about that. Thanks for reminding me, Sandra. And speaking of Easter eggs, do you know how to paint them?
S: Yes, I do and I like using natural colours made from vegetables or fruits. It’s a fun activity to do with friends or family.
M: Yes, that does sound like fun. Maybe we can do it together.
S: That’s a great idea.
M: Do you have any suggestions for Easter basket fillers?
S: You could add some candy, small toys, or even some homemade cookies. And don’t forget to add a little Easter grass to the basket for decoration.
M: That really sounds perfect. Thanks for the suggestions, Sandra. Do you have any plans for Easter?
S: Yes, I’m going to visit my family. Easter is a wonderful time to spend with loved ones and create new memories. I’m looking forward to it this year again.
M: Have a great Easter, then!
S: Thanks, happy Easter to you too!

Key: 

Preparing for Easter

1. A small celebration (gathering) with friends.
2.Painted eggs and colourful baskets.
3.Chocolate eggs and a bunny costume.
4.Ham and some salads.
5.To hide (Easter) eggs around the garden for the guests.
6.With natural colours made from vegetables and fruits.
7.Candy, small toys, (homemade) cookies and some grass.
8.To visit her family.
9.To spend time with loved ones and create new memories.

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In France they have a tradition where they stick ………. (2) on each other’s backs. They call it Poisson d’Avril, which translates to ‘April Fish’.

Also, ………. (3) had a holiday called Hilaria which was very similar to April Fools’ Day. This is when they played jokes on each other.

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Others believe April Fools’ Day started on the first day of spring. They think it’s because during this time nature fools us ………. (5).

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