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Vocabulary
bride
shower
party
hostess
maid of honor
bridesmaid
invitation
guest
present
card
registry
wish list
housekeeping
party favor
decoration
activity
game
appetizer
hors d’oeuvre
punch
cake
thank-you note
1. Where was this picture taken?
2. Who do you see in this picture?
3. What are the people in this picture doing?
4. What kind of clothes are the people in this picture wearing?
5. What is the young lady in the picture holding?
6. What kind of emotions do you think the young lady has?
7. What kind of party is this?
8. Who is probably the hostess for the party?
9. Who else might help the hostess with the party planning and preparations?
10. Who would be invited to this party?
11. Would there be any male guests at this party?
12. Why are there usually no men at a bridal shower?
13. Would there be any children at a bridal shower?
14. What types of presents would the guests bring?
15. How do the guests know what types of presents would be good for the bride-to-be?
16. What sort of decorations would be appropriate for this kind of party?
17. What sort of food would be appropriate for this kind of party?
18. What sort of activities would be appropriate for this kind of party?
19. How could the bride-to-be keep track of who gives her which presents?
20. After the shower is over, how can the bride express her gratitude for all the presents she has received?
Paragraph: At a Wedding Shower
Have you ever heard of a wedding shower? Have you ever attended a wedding shower? Do you have a similar custom in your country? What do brides do in your country to get ready for a wedding? Write a brief paragraph about wedding preparations in your country.