Today is Mary's birthday, but her mother said she had to work late tonight. She 1 Mary that they could have a party next week. Mary was very disappointed.
Mary walked to school and hoped her friends would 2 that she was sixteen today.
"Hi, Mary. Happy birthday," Julie said.
"Thank you, Julie. Can you come to my birthday party next week?" Mary asked, smiling 3.
Julie said, "I'm sorry, Mary. I can't."
The 4 of the day didn't go much better. All of her friends said they could not go to her party next week. Mary was very sad. Cindy tried to cheer her up, 5 it was not useful. Her big day was turning out to be 6. She had to wait until it was time to go home.
Evening came, and Cindy's mother drove to Mary's home with Cindy and Mary. When Mary opened the door, the house was 7. Her mum didn't come back home. She turned to ask Cindy and Cindy's mum to wait.
"Surprise!"
Mary turned around and suddenly all the 8 in the house were turned on. Then she saw that her mother and all of her friends were there! The coffee table in the living room was filled with 9. She ran into the kitchen. Her mother had 10 her favourite meal. Mary stood next to her mum and said happily," Thank you. Mum!" Mary had a happy birthday party with her friends together.
