Birthday on the farm

family with farm animals

Do you like farm animals? Practise your reading in English with this story.

Instructions

Do the preparation exercise first. Then read the text and do the other exercises.

Reading text

That's strange!

Mrs Brown's a farmer. Every day she gets up at six o'clock and Mr Brown usually makes her toast and eggs for breakfast.

But today Mr Brown isn't in the kitchen.

'Tom!' she calls. No answer.

'That's strange,' she thinks.

Mrs Brown goes outside and calls Max, her dog.

'Max!' she calls. Max doesn't come.

'That's strange,' she thinks.

Mrs Brown goes to feed the chickens.

She looks in the backyard. No chickens.

'That's strange,' she thinks.

Mrs Brown goes to see the cows.

She looks in the barn. No cows.

'That's strange,' she thinks.

Mrs Brown looks in the field. No animals.

'Where are the sheep? Where are the pigs? Where's the horse? That's very strange!' she thinks.

Mrs Brown hears a noise behind the house.

She goes to look.

Everyone's in the garden: Mr Brown, Max, the chickens, the cows, the pigs and the horse.

'SURPRISE!'

'Where's my breakfast, Tom?'

'Today's breakfast is cake, Maude. Birthday cake! Happy birthday, my love!'

Discussion

How do you celebrate your birthday? Tell us about it!

Average: 3.8 (113 votes)

Submitted by MasterFootballTennis on Thu, 04/12/2025 - 10:02

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My Birthday on the Farm

This year I celebrated my birthday on the farm. It was one of the best days ever. The morning started with the smell of fresh grass and the sound of chickens clucking near the barn. My family decorated the old wooden fence with colorful balloons that moved gently in the wind.
We had a picnic under a big shady tree, with homemade sandwiches, fresh milk, and a delicious birthday cake. After eating, I spent time feeding the goats and watching the cows wander in the fields. My favorite part was riding the tractor around the farm—it felt like a little adventure just for me.
As the sun began to set, the sky turned orange and pink, and we ended the day with laughter, photos, and a small bonfire. Celebrating my birthday on the farm made it feel peaceful, special, and unforgettable.

Submitted by PrincessOrangeJeans on Wed, 29/10/2025 - 05:17

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Maryam's Birthday Party

On my birthday the day was Monday 13 October . The friends I told that it is my Birthday on Monday , they wished me a happy birthday ! Eshal gave me a word search book , Aamina gave me a drawing and colouring book , Rawad gave me a card , Zohaib gave me a card and KinderJoy and the class wished me a happy birthday . THANK YOU EVERYBODY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Submitted by CleverDiamond300 on Wed, 01/10/2025 - 08:17

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My birthday is in November 3rd. Me and my family go out together and get presents.

Submitted by HelloChips400 on Fri, 13/06/2025 - 04:02

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one day my mom buy a cake for me

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 22/07/2024 - 15:05

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I eat my birthday cake and dance. I celebrate my brithday with my family.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 01/04/2024 - 19:56

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I like the excellent

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 18/09/2023 - 18:41

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