What’s Up in the English-speaking world?
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April Fools’ Day is April 1st. It is a day when people trick other people. How? They play jokes, or they tell people that something is true when it isn’t
_________ most English-speaking countries, you can play jokes and tricks until midday _________ April Fools’ Day. _________ midday, it is bad luck. If you play a joke or trick on someone after midday, you are the fool!
What type of jokes and tricks can you play? They can be simple or more complex. Here are some ideas:
- Put your clothes on backwards and pretend that it is normal.
- Put a tube of tomato paste in the bathroom and hide the toothpaste.
- Turn the clocks in the house _________ one hour.
- Make breakfast for your parents – but give them broccoli in milk, not cereal.
- Speak with a funny accent _________ midday.
- Tie everyone’s shoelaces together so they can’t put on their shoes.
When someone asks you _________ the trick, you shout, 'April Fool!'. But be careful, you will not be the only person who plays tricks on April Fool’s Day – watch your back!
