🎆 Guy Fawkes Day – Listening & Reading
Watch and listen to the story of Guy Fawkes Day, one of the most famous traditions in Britain.
Then answer the questions and check your answers below.
📘 Mini Dictionary — words from the video
- fireworks /ˈfaɪəwɜːks/ – explosive lights used for celebration.
- plot /plɒt/ – a secret plan to do something bad or illegal.
- gunpowder /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdə(r)/ – powder that explodes; used in guns or fireworks.
- parliament /ˈpɑːləmənt/ – the main government building where laws are made.
- plotters /ˈplɒtəz/ – people who make a secret plan against someone.
- bonfire /ˈbɒnfaɪə/ – a large outdoor fire for celebration.
- celebrate /ˈseləbreɪt/ – to do something fun for a happy or special event.
- leaves /liːvz/ – flat green parts of trees or plants.
- penny /ˈpeni/ – a small coin in British money.
- field /fiːld/ – open land used for sports or farming.
- keep warm /kiːp wɔːm/ – stay hot and comfortable in cold weather.
- newspaper /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpə/ – printed paper with news, used here to fill clothes.
- carry around /ˈkæri əˈraʊnd/ – take something with you as you move.
🧠 Comprehension Questions
- 1️⃣ What date is Guy Fawkes Night?
- 2️⃣ Who was the king of England at that time?
- 3️⃣ What did Guy Fawkes and his friends plan to do?
- 4️⃣ How many boxes of gunpowder did they use?
- 5️⃣ What happened when the soldiers found Guy Fawkes?
- 6️⃣ How do people celebrate this day now?
- 7️⃣ What do children make and carry in the streets?
✅ Answer Key
- 1️⃣ On the 5th of November.
- 2️⃣ King James I of England.
- 3️⃣ They planned to kill the king and his government by exploding the Houses of Parliament.
- 4️⃣ They used 36 boxes of gunpowder.
- 5️⃣ He was sent to prison and later killed.
- 6️⃣ People light bonfires and fireworks, eat hot food, and have outdoor parties.
- 7️⃣ They make a doll called “a guy” from old clothes and newspaper, and ask for “a penny for the guy.”
💬 Think: Is there any celebration in your country that includes fire, lights, or special food.
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