New Year’s Eve and Day: Fresh Starts
A B1 reading lesson about New Year’s Eve and Day, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.
What’s in the worksheet?
- Vocabulary matching before reading
- Article and comprehension questions
- Discussion and writing task
- Answers and teaching note on page 3
Read about fresh starts and evaluate how resolutions and rituals can support realistic goals.
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A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Print pages 1–2 and reserve page 3. Clarify reflect, optimistic and resolution alongside countdown and midnight.
- Match the six words and predict why the idea of a fresh start appeals to people.
- Read for midnight celebrations, reflection and varied customs; answer the five questions from the article.
- Discuss whether resolutions work and plan the 120–150-word homework about one realistic goal and how to work towards it.
Support and extension
Support with a goal/first step/possible difficulty chart. Extend by distinguishing an intention from a workable plan. Learners can choose a fictional goal and need not disclose finances or health.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
