Halloween Fun

      Halloween is one of the most famous holidays in the U.S, and it is on October 31. Peoplecarve pumpkins and make funny faces on them. These are called “Jack-O-Lanterns”. On October 31, children wear a
special costume such as a witch, ghost.

      They go to many houses and they knock on the door saying, "Trick or Treat”. It means that if people don't give them a treat, they will play some kind of trick on the household. So, usually people give candy to them.

      I carved my first Halloween pumpkin at my Friendship Family's house. First, I cut open the top of the pumpkin and pulled the seeds out. It was not good for me because it was sticky and smelled awful. I had never carved a pumpkin, so it was interesting for me. Next, I carved the eyes and the mouth. I wanted to make a face like a pirate. When I finished making the face, I put a candle inside. It was very beautiful, so I was happy.

      I had a good experience because I learned one new idea about American culture by taking part in it. I think Halloween is an interesting American holiday which involves all family members and neighbors too!

1.   When is Halloween in the US?

      A. October, 29th             B. October, 30th                C. October, 31st                  D. November, 1st

2.   What DONOTpeople do on Halloween? (choose more than one answer)

      A. making funny faces                                             B. eating pumpkins

      C. wearing special clothes                                       D. playing tricks on people

      E. lighting candles                                                   F. writing letters to each other

3.   What do the children say after they knock the door?

      A. "Trick or Trick”         B. "Trick or Treat"             C. "Treat or Trick”              D. "Treat or Treat"

4.   Why do people give candy to children on Halloween?

      A. if people don't give children a treat, the children will not go home.

      B. if people don't give children a treat, the children will cry until they get candy.

      C. if people don't give children a treat, the children will not go away and stand in front of their house.

      D. if people don't give children a treat, the children will play some kind of trick on the household.

5.   What does them (paragraph 1) refer to?                 

      A. people                        B. pumpkins                      C. children                          D. candies

6.   Why was "I" happy to carve a pumpkin?”

      A. Because it was sticky and smelled awful.

      B. Because I wanted to make a face like a pirate.

      C. Because it was very beautiful.

      D. Because I had never carved a pumpkin before.