Emma had finally moved into her new apartment. She was very excited about her first home. She decided to have a housewarming party. Emma made a list of people to invite. She invited her family, friends, and some coworkers. The party would be on Saturday evening. Emma sent invitations to everyone on her list. Most people said they could come. Emma was happy that so many people wanted to come. On Friday, she went shopping for the party. She bought chips, drinks, and ingredients for food. She also bought some flowers for the table. On Saturday morning, Emma started to clean her apartment. She vacuumed the floors and cleaned the windows. The apartment looked very nice and clean. In the afternoon, Emma started cooking. She made a big salad and some sandwiches. Her mother had given her a recipe for a cake. Emma baked the cake and it smelled wonderful. She put the flowers in a vase on the table. Emma put candles around the living room. She turned on some soft music. Everything looked perfect for the party. Emma got dressed and waited for her guests. The doorbell rang at seven o'clock. Her parents were the first to arrive. They brought a beautiful plant as a gift. 'The apartment looks wonderful,' her mother said. Emma smiled and thanked her parents. Soon more guests started to arrive. Her best friend Maria came with her husband. They brought a bottle of wine. Her coworkers Tom and Lisa also came. They gave Emma a picture frame for her wall. Soon the apartment was full of people. Everyone was talking and laughing together. Emma showed everyone her new apartment. 'I love the big windows,' said Maria. 'The kitchen is very modern,' said Tom. The guests enjoyed the food that Emma had prepared. The salad was fresh and the sandwiches were delicious. Everyone wanted to try the cake. 'This is the best cake I have ever eaten,' said her father. Emma was proud that her cooking was a success. The party went on until late in the evening. People told stories and shared memories. Emma felt very happy surrounded by the people she loved. At the end of the evening, the guests started to leave. Everyone thanked Emma for the wonderful party. 'We must do this again soon,' said Maria. After everyone left, Emma looked at her apartment. There were empty glasses and plates everywhere. But Emma did not mind the mess. The party had been a wonderful success. She was tired but very happy. Her new apartment finally felt like home.
English Story (A2)The Housewarming Party
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About this story
Emma moves into her first apartment and decides to host a housewarming party. She invites her family, friends, and coworkers. She spends Friday shopping and Saturday cleaning, cooking, and decorating. The guests arrive with gifts, enjoy the food, and tour the apartment. Everyone has a wonderful time talking and laughing together. When the party ends, Emma feels tired but happy, knowing her new apartment finally feels like home.
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Comprehension Questions
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When was Emma's housewarming party?
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Who were the first guests to arrive at Emma's party?
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What gift did Maria and her husband bring?
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What did Emma's father say about the cake?
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