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  • What special days do people in Karl’s country have besides birthdays?
    Name days.
  • What do people give on name days and birthdays in the Czech Republic?
    Flowers.
  • Who is the friend mentioned in the text?
    Karl
  • What song does everyone sing at the party?
    Happy Birthday.
  • What might older children do instead of a home party?
    Take friends to the cinema, a bowling alley, or somewhere like that.
  • Where do people usually have a birthday party?
    In their own home.
  • What does the birthday person do with the candles?
    Blows them out and makes a wish.
  • Who do Alison and the writer give flowers to?
    Their mum.
  • Where is Karl from?
    The Czech Republic.
  • Who often buys a big present like a bike or MP3 player?
    parents
  • Name some smaller presents people might give.
    Toys, sweets, books, clothes, CDs, DVDs.
  • What is one thing Karl says about name days in his country?
    People give flowers on name days.
  • In Britain, who usually receives flowers on birthdays?
    women
  • What is on a birthday cake?
    One candle for each year of age.
  • What do you get on your birthday?
    Cards and presents from family and friends.
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