A Gift for My Mother
- English level
- Level 1
- Topic
- Family
- Estimated reading time
- 1 min
My mother never stops working.
She cooks food and takes care of me.
She wakes up early in the morning.
She makes my bed and washes my clothes.
She helps me with my school work.
She always has a big smile for me.
I want to say thank you to her.
I make a card with red and yellow colors.
I write "I love you, Mom" on the card.
I also give her a big hug.
She opens the card and her eyes get wet.
She holds me close.
She says, "This is the best gift." I am happy because my mother is happy.
Love is the best gift of all.
Key Vocabulary
Card (n) A piece of thick, stiff paper or thin pasteboard, in particular one used for writing or printing on.UK: kɑːdUS: kɑːrdLearn more
Care (n) The provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something.UK: keə(r)US: kerLearn more
Gift (n) A thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present.UK: ɡɪftUS: ɡɪftLearn more
Hug (v) Squeeze (someone) tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.UK: hʌɡUS: hʌɡLearn more
Mother (n) A woman in relation to her child or children.UK: ˈmʌðə(r)US: ˈmʌðərLearn more
Smile (v) Make a happy or friendly expression with your mouth, often showing your teethUK: smaɪlUS: smaɪlLearn more
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