Jamal’s birthday

Yesterday was a special day for Jamal.
In the morning, he was very happy because he turned 17 years old. He woke up early and had a big breakfast with his family. Then, he went to school and saw his friends. They gave him a nice present and sang a birthday song for him.

In the afternoon, Jamal didn’t stay at home. He went to the park with his cousins and played football. After that, they ate ice cream and drank orange juice.

In the evening, Jamal had a party at home. He invited his friends, and they danced and listened to music. Jamal’s parents didn’t forget to buy a big cake. When the party finished, Jamal was very tired but also very happy.

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Multiple-choice questions

1. Why was Jamal happy in the morning?
   a) Because he had a test.
   b) Because it was his birthday.
   c) Because he went to the park.

2. How old did Jamal turn?
   a) 16 years old.
   b) 17 years old.
   c) 18 years old.

3. What did Jamal do after breakfast?
   a) He went to school.
   b) He watched TV.
   c) He went to the park.

4. What present did Jamal’s friends give him?
   a) A song.
   b) A nice present.
   c) A football.

5. Where did Jamal go in the afternoon?
   a) To the cinema.
   b) To the park.
   c) To his grandparents’ house.

6. What did Jamal and his cousins do at the park?
   a) They played football.
   b) They rode their bikes.
   c) They swam in the lake.

7. What did Jamal eat after playing football?
   a) A cake.
   b) An apple.
   c) Ice cream.

8. Who did Jamal invite to his party?
   a) Only his family.
   b) His friends.
   c) His teachers.

9. What did Jamal and his friends do at the party?
   a) They studied English.
   b) They danced and listened to music.
   c) They went to bed early.

10. Did Jamal’s parents forget to buy a cake?
    a) Yes, they did.
    b) No, they didn’t.
    c) I don’t know.

11. How was Jamal at the end of the day?
    a) He was very tired but happy.
    b) He was sad.
    c) He was angry.

    Ecco le soluzioni per la Reading Comprehension sul Past Simple:

    1. b) Because it was his birthday.

    2. b) 17 years old.

    3. a) He went to school.

    4. b) A nice present.

    5. b) To the park.

    6. a) They played football.

    7. c) Ice cream.

    8. b) His friends.

    9. b) They danced and listened to music.

    10. b) No, they didn’t.

    11. a) He was very tired but happy.