A Magical Christmas Eve
It was Christmas Eve, and the house was decorated with colorful Christmas lights. The smell of freshly baked
gingerbread cookies filled the air. The family was gathered around the fireplace, where the warmth from the
fire made the room cozy.
Outside, the snow was falling gently, covering the ground like a soft blanket. Reindeer could be seen in the
distance, making their way toward the North Pole. Everyone knew that Santa Claus was getting ready to travel
in his sleigh, bringing joy to children all around the world.
Inside, the Christmas tree stood tall, decorated with shiny ornaments and topped with a sparkling star. Beneath
the tree, there were beautifully wrapped gifts waiting to be opened. On the wall, a lovely wreath hung on the
door, and above the fireplace, there was a stocking for each member of the family.
In the corner, a little elf was busy arranging the candy canes on the table. The mistletoe hung from the ceiling,
ready for people to share a holiday kiss. As the clock struck midnight, the family gathered together to sing
Christmas carols and celebrate the magic of the season.
Suddenly, they heard a noise on the roof. The sound of Santa Claus coming down the chimney! Everyone
rushed to the window to see if they could catch a glimpse of him. They knew that with his visit, Christmas had
truly arrived.
1. Read and choice the best option according to the
reading:
1. Where was the family gathered to stay warm?
A) In the kitchen
B) Around the fireplace
C) Under the Christmas tree
D) Near the sleigh
2. What was hanging above the fireplace?
A) A star
B) A stocking
C) Mistletoe
2. Vocabulary match:
Candle
Candy cane
Mistletoe
Chimney
Fireplace
Christmas carols
Christmas lights
Elf
Gift
Gingerbread
Reindeer
Ornaments
Christmas tree
Holly
North Pole
Santa Claus
Sleigh
Star
Stocking
Wreath
Descriptions: A. A sweet, peppermint-flavored treat shaped like a hook.
B. A jolly man who delivers gifts to children on Christmas Eve.
C. A tree decorated during the Christmas season, often with lights and ornaments.
D. A traditional song sung during the Christmas season.
E. A glowing object used to decorate the Christmas tree.
F. Festive decoration often placed on the door or wall, shaped in a circular form.
G. A creature that pulls Santa’s sleigh, often depicted with antlers.
H. A sweet, spiced cookie often made in the shape of a man.
I. A traditional hanging decoration, often placed above the door, under which people kiss.
J. A tall structure through which smoke from a fireplace escapes.
K. A collection of brightly colored lights used to decorate homes during Christmas.
L. A small, magical creature that helps Santa Claus.
M. A hanging sock, often filled with small gifts, placed by the fireplace.
N. A green, leafy plant with red berries, often used in Christmas decorations.
O. A small, wrapped item given to someone as a present.
P. A glowing object placed at the top of the Christmas tree.
Q. The place where Santa’s workshop is located.
R. A large sled pulled by reindeer, used by Santa to deliver gifts.
S. A flat surface or open space in a home where a fire is built for warmth.
T. A sweet, spicy dough used to make cookies and houses during Christmas.
Answer Key:
1. Candle - S. A flat surface or open space in a home where a fire is built for warmth.
2. Candy cane - A. A sweet, peppermint-flavored treat shaped like a hook.
3. Mistletoe - I. A traditional hanging decoration, often placed above the door, under which people kiss.
4. Chimney - J. A tall structure through which smoke escapes from a fireplace.
5. Fireplace - S. A flat surface or open space in a home where a fire is built for warmth.
6. Christmas carols - D. A traditional song sung during the Christmas season.
7. Christmas lights - K. A collection of brightly colored lights used to decorate homes during Christmas.
8. Elf - L. A small, magical creature that helps Santa Claus.
9. Gift - O. A small, wrapped item given to someone as a present.
10. Gingerbread - H. A sweet, spiced cookie often made in the shape of a man.
11. Reindeer - G. A creature that pulls Santa’s sleigh, often depicted with antlers.
12. Ornaments - E. A glowing object used to decorate the Christmas tree.
13. Christmas tree - C. A tree decorated during the Christmas season, often with lights and ornaments.
14. Holly - N. A green, leafy plant with red berries, often used in Christmas decorations.
15. North Pole - Q. The place where Santa’s workshop is located.
16. Santa Claus - B. A jolly man who delivers gifts to children on Christmas Eve.
17. Sleigh - R. A large sled pulled by reindeer, used by Santa to deliver gifts.
18. Star - P. A glowing object placed at the top of the Christmas tree.
19. Stocking - M. A hanging sock, often filled with small gifts, placed by the fireplace.
20. Wreath - F. Festive decoration often placed on the door or wall, shaped in a circular form.
