The Story
When my sister got married, she wore my mother's wedding dress. The day she
tried it on, the gown fitted her exactly and mother started to cry. "You're not losing a
daughter," I reminded her, putting my arm around her, "you're gaining a son."
"Oh, forget about that!" she said with a sob, "I used to fit into that dress."
Vocabulary Practice
1. Mark the best choice.
2. A 'gown' is a ........
a. building where people marry
b. dress worn at a special time
c. person who is married
d. meal served at wedding
3. To 'fit' means to ..........
a. find something out
b. live happily
c. see something sad
d. be the right size
4. A ... is a noisy and irregular breath from crying.
a. gown
b. gain
c. sob
d. fit
Questions for Discussion
1. What is funny about this story?
2. Who do you think is telling the story?
Activities
1. Now you tell your friend(s) the story in your own words.
2. Pronounce the following words several times:
1. Gown
2. Marry
3. Gain
4. Wore