openMind Level 2

class video worksheet

Unit 10  Party animals

Before you watch

1 Which phrases from the box would you use to talk about the social
events below? Discuss in pairs.

bring some snacks  ​decorate the house  ​give a present  ​

have a conversation  ​play music  ​welcome the guests

1 a coming of age ceremony

2 an engagement party
3 a dinner with friends
4 a naming ceremony
5 a retirement party
6 a wedding
7 a birthday party

2 What happens on birthdays in your country? Choose T (true) or F (false).

1 There is a big celebration for a girl’s 15th birthday. T / F
2 Breakfast is an important part of the birthday celebration. T / F
3 Everyone celebrates their birthday on the same day. T / F
4 People decorate their houses. T / F
5 People give children money in red envelopes. T / F

While you watch

1 Watch the video. How are birthdays celebrated in Mexico, Ghana, and
Vietnam? Write the correct country name next to the celebrations in Ex. 2.

2 Match the beginnings and ends of the sentences.

1 In Mexico, the birthday girl
dances with her father
2 In Ghana, people fry plantains
3 People in Vietnam have a big
celebration on New Year’s Day
4 People give children money
5 They decorate their houses
with a special tree
a) in order to celebrate everyone
being a year older.
b) to bring good luck.
c) to celebrate her coming of age.
d) to spend it on whatever they want.
e) to make a dish called “kelewele.”

3 Watch the video again and check your answers.

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After you watch

Choose the correct option to complete the conversation.
Josh: Hi, (1) are you going / will you go to Jenna’s birthday party?
Marta: Yes, I think so. (2) Is it / will it be on Saturday?
Josh: Yes, Saturday afternoon. I (3) ’m meeting / meet Jack and Lucy at the café
first so we can go together. Do you want to come with us?
Marta: Yes, that would be great. Thanks. (4) Are you going to bring / Do you bring
any snacks?
Josh: I don’t think she’s expecting that. I (5) ’m going to bring / will bring
a present though.
Marta: Oh, yes, of course. I almost forgot about that! I (6) ’ll get / ’m getting
her something at the mall later.

Over to you
1 Discuss these questions from the video with your partner.
1 What are you planning to do for your birthday?
2 Are you going to have a birthday party?
3 Will your friends give you presents?

2 What other celebrations are you planning or do you think you will
go to in the future? Tell your partner.

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