Santa forgets Christmas

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Practice speaking English with these simple story and conversation lessons.

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Warm-up

  1. Do you like Christmas? (Yes, I do. I like Christmas because…)
  2. Who brings presents on Christmas? (... brings presents.)
  3. What do you drink when it is cold? (I drink …)

Vocabulary Match

terrible •• very bad
deliver •• power
awful •• very bad
energy •• joy
backwards •• give
happiness •• reverse

Vocabulary Answers

terriblevery bad
delivergive
awfulvery bad
energypower
backwardsreverse
happinessjoy

Story

Santa was very old. He slept a lot and often forgot things. On Boxing Day morning, he woke up to a terrible sound: children crying all over the world! He sat up quickly. "Oh no!" he said. "I forgot to deliver the presents!"

Santa felt awful. "How could I forget Christmas?" he said, holding his head. Mrs. Claus came into the room with a big smile. "Don't worry, dear," she said. "I've made you a special drink." She handed him a cup of hot chocolate with candy canes. Santa drank it, and suddenly, he felt full of energy!

"I can fix this!" Santa said. He jumped into his sleigh and flew so fast that time went backwards! Soon, it was Christmas Eve again. Santa delivered all the presents just in time. When he got home, Mrs. Claus was waiting with a big hug. "Well done, Santa!" she said.

All the children woke up to find their presents, and the world was full of happiness. Santa smiled. "I'll never forget Christmas again!"

Quiz

  1. What sound did Santa hear on Boxing Day morning?
  2. What did Mrs. Claus give Santa to drink?
  3. How did Santa feel after drinking the special drink?
  4. What happened when Santa flew very fast?

Quiz Answers (examples)

  1. Children crying all over the world.
  2. Hot chocolate with candy canes.
  3. He felt full of energy.
  4. Time went backwards.

Conversation

Santa:Oh no, I forgot to deliver the presents!
Mrs. Claus:Don't worry, dear. Have some hot chocolate.
Santa:Wow, I feel so much better now!
Mrs. Claus:Good! Now go save Christmas!
Santa:I'll fly so fast, time will go backwards!
Mrs. Claus:Be careful, Santa!
Santa:I will, and I'll be back for a big hug!

Discussion

  1. What is your favorite Christmas present ever?
  2. Do you like hot chocolate? Do you drink it in the summer? Why not?
  3. Have you ever forgotten something important? What was it?
  4. What would you do if you could go back in time?

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