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MAX AND THE BOUNCY BALL

One day, a boy named Max found a big, colorful ball in his backyard. It was bright red, blue, and yellow. Max picked it up and bounced it on the ground. It bounced very high! Max laughed and jumped with the ball. He played games like catch and kick. Max's friends came over to join him. They all took turns bouncing the ball and trying to see who could bounce it the highest. The sun was shining, and they had so much fun. At the end of the day, Max felt happy and tired. It was the best day ever!

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MAX AND THE BOUNCY BALL

One day, a boy named ______ found a big, colorful ______ in his backyard. It was bright ______, ______, and ______. Max picked it up and bounced it on the ______. It bounced very high! Max laughed and jumped with the ball. He played games like ______ and ______. Max's friends came over to join him. They all took turns bouncing the ball and trying to see who could bounce it the highest. The sun was shining, and they had so much fun. At the end of the day, Max felt happy and tired. It was the best day ever!

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MAX VÀ QUẢ BÓNG NHẢY

Một ngày, một cậu bé tên là ______ đã tìm thấy một ______ lớn và đầy màu sắc trong vườn sau nhà. Nó có màu ______, ______ và ______. Max nhặt nó lên và ném nó xuống ______. Nó đã nảy rất cao! Max cười và nhảy cùng quả bóng. Cậu chơi những trò chơi như ______ và ______. Bạn của Max đã đến để tham gia cùng cậu. Tất cả bọn họ đã thay phiên nhau ném quả bóng và cố gắng xem ai có thể ném nó cao nhất. Mặt trời chiếu sáng, và họ đã có rất nhiều niềm vui. Vào cuối ngày, Max cảm thấy hạnh phúc và mệt mỏi. Đó là ngày tuyệt vời nhất!

VOCABULARY

1. Ball - Bóng

2. Red - Màu đỏ

3. Blue - Màu xanh dương

4. Yellow - Màu vàng

5. Ground - Mặt đất

6. Bounce - Nảy

7. Catch - Bắt

8. Kick - Đá

9. Friends - Bạn bè

10. Happy - Hạnh phúc

QUESTIONS

1. What did Max find in his backyard?
   Max found a big, colorful ball in his backyard.

2. What colors were on the ball?
   The ball was bright red, blue, and yellow.

3. What did Max do with the ball?
   Max bounced the ball on the ground.

4. How high did the ball bounce?
   The ball bounced very high.

5. What games did Max play with the ball?
   Max played games like catch and kick.

6. Who came over to join Max?
   Max's friends came over to join him.

7. What did the friends do with the ball?
   They took turns bouncing the ball and trying to see who could bounce it the highest.

8. How was the weather that day?
   The sun was shining that day.

9. How did Max feel at the end of the day?
   Max felt happy and tired at the end of the day.

10. What made it the best day ever for Max?
    The fun games with friends made it the best day ever for Max.

11. Do you like playing with balls? Why?
    Answers may vary; many might enjoy the fun and exercise!

12. What is your favorite color?
    Answers may vary; many might have different favorite colors!

13. What outdoor games do you like to play?
    Answers may vary; many might mention tag, soccer, or hide and seek!

14. How do you feel when you play with friends?
    Answers may vary; many might feel happy, excited, or joyful!

15. Have you ever bounced a ball? What happened?
    Answers may vary; many might share their experiences of bouncing balls!

16. What is your favorite toy to play with outside?
    Answers may vary; many might choose bikes, balls, or frisbees!

17. Do you prefer playing alone or with friends? Why?
    Answers may vary; many might enjoy the company of friends!

18. If you could invent a new game, what would it be?
    Answers may vary; many might come up with unique and fun ideas!

19. Why is it good to play outside?
    Answers may vary; many might believe it keeps you healthy and happy!

20. What makes you smile while playing?
    Answers may vary; many might say their friends or fun games make them smile!