Vocabulary - Mother’s Day Appreciation

Study the vocabulary list and complete the activities below.

• Appreciation: The feeling of being grateful for something or recognizing the good qualities of someone.
  • The kids showed their appreciation by making a handmade card for their mom.
• Bond: A strong feeling of friendship, love, or shared ideas that binds people together.
  • There is a very special bond between a mother and her child.
• Thoughtful: Someone who shows care and consideration for the needs of other people.
  • It was very thoughtful of you to buy these flowers for Mother’s Day.
• Nurture: To take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing.
  • Mothers often nurture their children's dreams and encourage them to succeed.
• Heritage: The traditions, achievements, and beliefs that are part of the history of a group or nation.
  • My mother taught me about our family heritage through stories and traditional recipes.
• Grateful: Feeling or showing thanks to someone for something they have done.
  • I am so grateful for all the support my mom gave me during my exams.

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1: Gap Fill Fill in the blanks using the correct word from the vocabulary list above.

1. My grandmother always tried to our curiosity about the world.

2. Giving someone a gift just because you care is a very gesture.

3. We have a deep family that has lasted for generations.

4. She felt very for the help her mother provided during the move.

5. The students organized a small party to show their for the teacher.

Activity 2: Reading Comprehension Read the short dialogue and choose the best answer for each question.

Dialogue: Planning a Surprise

Marcus: Hey Sarah, what are you getting for Mother’s Day?

Sarah: I’m planning something very thoughtful. I want to cook her favorite meal from our Italian heritage.

Marcus: That’s a great idea! It really shows your appreciation for everything she does.

Sarah: Exactly. Our bond is so strong because she always took the time to nurture my interests when I was a kid.

Marcus: I’m sure she will be very grateful for the effort.

1. What is Sarah’s plan for Mother’s Day?

a) To buy an expensive piece of jewelry. b) To take her mother on a trip to Italy. c) To prepare a meal related to their family history. d) To write a long letter about her childhood. e) To ask Marcus to help her cook.

2. What does the word "heritage" refer to in the dialogue?

a) A secret recipe found in a book. b) Traditions and history passed down in Sarah's family. c) A new restaurant that Marcus recommended. d) The money Sarah's mother saved for her. e) A specific holiday celebrated only in Italy.

3. Why is the bond between Sarah and her mother so strong?

a) Because they travel together every year. b) Because they both enjoy Italian food. c) Because her mother supported her growth and interests. d) Because Marcus helped them stay close. e) Because they recently moved to a new house.

4. How does Marcus expect Sarah’s mother to react?

a) She will feel thankful for Sarah's hard work. b) She will be surprised but slightly annoyed. c) She will want to cook the meal herself. d) She will forget it is Mother's Day. e) She will ask for a different gift instead.

5. Which adjective best describes Sarah’s action?

a) Careless b) Thoughtful c) Forgetful d) Competitive e) Professional

Activity 3: Unscramble Unscramble the letters to find the words from our list.

1. R U T N E R U -

2. D O N B -

3. F U L T H O T H U G -

4. F U L E T A R G -

5. G E T I R A H E -