It is October thirty-first. Today is Halloween. Emma is a young girl. She is seven years old. Emma loves Halloween. She has a costume. Emma is a witch this year. She wears a black dress. She has a tall black hat. Her mother paints her face green. 'You look scary!' says her brother Tom. Tom is ten years old. He is a vampire. He has a long black cape. He has fake white teeth. The sun goes down. It is dark outside. Emma and Tom take their bags. They go outside with their father. The street has many decorations. There are orange pumpkins everywhere. Some pumpkins have scary faces. They walk to the first house. Emma rings the doorbell. An old woman opens the door. 'Trick or treat!' say Emma and Tom. 'What wonderful costumes!' says the woman. She gives them chocolate. 'Thank you!' say the children. They visit many houses. Their bags are full of candy. They see other children in costumes. There is a ghost, a cat, and a princess. It is getting late. They go back home. Their mother is waiting for them. 'Did you have fun?' she asks. 'Yes! It was the best night!' says Emma. They count their candy on the table. Emma has twenty pieces of candy. Tom has twenty-two. 'Happy Halloween!' says their father. Emma smiles. She cannot wait for next year.
English Story (A1)Halloween Night
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About this story
Emma and her brother Tom celebrate Halloween. Emma dresses as a witch with a black dress and hat, while Tom is a vampire with a cape. They go trick-or-treating with their father, collecting candy from neighbors. After visiting many houses, they return home with bags full of sweets and share their excitement about the best night of the year.
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Comprehension Questions
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What costume does Emma wear for Halloween?
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Who goes trick-or-treating with Emma and Tom?
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How many pieces of candy does Emma have at the end?
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