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“How do you like the gift from Santa Claus, dear?” her mother

asked as she walked into the room. What was written on
the piece of paper that
“It’s the best gift in the world. Thank you, mama. You’re a wonderful fell out of the box?

mother,” Maria said.
“And you’re a wonderful child,” her mother said.

And that was the best Christmas Maria ever had.

Word Power

expensive: costly afford: to be able to pay
Christmas Eve: the evening before sleigh: a vehicle driven on snow

Christmas Day reindeer: a large deer

decorated: made beautiful wrapped: covered
stockings: socks

Listening Skills

Listen to the story first. Then your teacher will read out the statements given below.

Say whether they are true or false.

1. It was Christmas time.

2. All the children were talking about Christmas celebrations.
3. Maria’s mother bought many presents for her.

4. Santa Claus brought Maria a pink frock.

5. There was no Christmas tree in Maria’s house.
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