Damien Baxter is very lucky. He’s got fourteen brothers and sisters!

The family lives in a big house in

Western Australia. The house has got seven bedrooms, and lots of beds. It isn’t a quiet house. It’s a
very noisy house with lots of children in it. Three of Damien’s brothers and sisters are adults. They’ve
got children too. Damien is a baby, but he’s an uncle to those children! The Baxter family is very busy.
There’s lots of work to do in the Baxter house. When a child is eight years old, they help with the
work. Damien is only three months old, so he hasn’t got jobs to do yet. They haven’t got a car.
Damien’s dad’s got a bus! It’s got sixteen seats. The Baxters are a very happy family, and the kids are
all good friends.

Damien Baxter is part of a large family with fourteen siblings, living in a big, noisy house in Western
Australia. The house has seven bedrooms, and three of his siblings are already adults with children,
making Damien an uncle even though he's just a baby. The family is always busy, and once a child turns
eight, they start helping with chores. Since Damien is only three months old, he doesn't have any tasks
yet. The family doesn't own a car, but Damien's dad drives a 16-seater bus. The Baxters are a happy and
close-knit family.

Damien Baxter is part of a large family with fourteen brothers and sisters, living in a big, noisy house in
Western Australia. The house has seven bedrooms, and three of his brothers and sisters are already
adults with children, making Damien an uncle even though he's just a baby. The family is always busy,
and once a child turns eight, they start helping with chores. Since Damien is only three months old, he
doesn't have any tasks yet. The family doesn't own a car, but Damien's dad drives a 16-seater bus. The
Baxters are a happy and close-knit family.

Damien Baxter is part of a large family with fourteen brothers and sisters, living in a big, noisy house in
Western Australia. The house has seven bedrooms, and three of his brothers and sisters are already
adults with children, making Damien an uncle even though he's just a baby. The family is always busy,
and once a child turns eight, they start helping with the work around the house. Since Damien is only
three months old, he doesn't have any tasks yet. The family doesn't own a car, but Damien's dad drives a
16-seater bus. The Baxters are a happy and close-knit family.

Damien Baxter is part of a large family with fourteen brothers and sisters, living in a big, lively house in
Western Australia. The house has seven bedrooms, and three of his brothers and sisters are already
adults with their own children, which makes Damien an uncle even though he's just a baby. The family
stays busy, and when a child turns eight, they begin helping with the household duties. Since Damien is
only three months old, he doesn't have any responsibilities yet. The family doesn’t own a car, but
Damien’s dad drives a 16-seater bus. The Baxters are a happy and close-knit family.
Damien Baxter comes from a large family with fourteen brothers and sisters, all living together
in a big, bustling house in Western Australia. The house has seven bedrooms, and three of his
brothers and sisters are already adults with kids of their own, making Damien an uncle even
though he’s still a baby. Life in the Baxter house is always busy, and once a child turns eight,
they start helping out with the household tasks. Since Damien is only three months old, he
doesn't have any jobs to do yet. The family doesn’t own a regular car, but Damien’s dad drives a
16-seater bus. The Baxters are a cheerful and close-knit family.

Diwali is an important time in the Hindu calendar. Raj, 14, from Mumbai, celebrates it every
year with his family in India.

1 Diwali is a family festival. It’s called the ‘Festival of Lights’. It’s a celebration of the victory of
‘good’ over ‘bad’ with special lights or ‘diyas’, and candles. The family is important in
traditional Diwali activities.

2 We usually celebrate Diwali in October or November at the start of the Hindu New Year.
The festival is - ve days of celebrations.

3 It’s an international festival, but India’s got a bigger Hindu population than any other
country, so it’s very important there. Other countries with Hindus also celebrate it, for
example, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore and parts of Europe.

4 It’s important for people and their houses to be clean. We also wear more colourful clothes
than usual: yellow, red and green. Diwali is a festival of colour! Family is always important to
Hindus, but during Diwali it’s even more important. People celebrate with their families at
home and they eat special meals. It’s a wonderful time!

Diwali is a significant event in the Hindu calendar. Raj, a 14-year-old from Mumbai, celebrates it
annually with his family in India.

1
Diwali is known as the ‘Festival of Lights.’ It symbolizes the victory of ‘good’ over ‘evil,’ with the
use of special lights called ‘diyas’ and candles. Family plays a key role in the traditional Diwali
activities.

2
The celebration usually takes place in October or November, marking the start of the Hindu
New Year. Diwali lasts for five days of festivities.
3
Although Diwali is celebrated internationally, it holds special significance in India, which has the
largest Hindu population. Countries like Nepal, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, and parts of
Europe also take part in the celebration.

4
Cleanliness is important during Diwali, and people dress in vibrant colors like yellow, red, and
green. It’s a festival of color! Family bonds, already central in Hindu culture, become even more
significant during this time, with families gathering at home to enjoy special meals together. It’s
a joyful and wonderful time!

Diwali is a key festival in the Hindu calendar. Raj, a 14-year-old from Mumbai, celebrates it
every year with his family in India.

1
Known as the ‘Festival of Lights,’ Diwali celebrates the triumph of ‘good’ over ‘evil’ with the
lighting of diyas and candles. Family plays a central role in the traditional Diwali customs.

2
The festival usually falls in October or November, marking the start of the Hindu New Year. It’s
celebrated over a span of five days.

3
Though Diwali is observed globally, it holds special importance in India, where most Hindus live.
Countries like Nepal, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, and parts of Europe also join in the
celebrations.

4
A big part of Diwali is keeping homes clean, and people wear bright colors like yellow, red, and
green. It’s truly a festival of color! Family is always essential to Hindu culture, but even more so
during Diwali, when families gather for special meals. It’s a joyous occasion filled with
togetherness and celebration!
My best friend is my brother, David. He’s 20. He lives with me, my mum and my dad. David is taller
than me. He’s got dark hair and green eyes. He’s very intelligent, and quite funny, too! My brother’s
great, and he’s a very good friend.

Version 1

My best friend is my brother, David, who is 20 years old. He lives with me, my mom, and my
dad. David is taller than I am and has dark hair and green eyes. He’s not only very smart but
also quite funny! I really appreciate having him as a brother and a great friend.

Version 2

My brother, David, who is 20, is my best friend. He shares a home with me and our parents.
David is taller than I am and has dark hair along with striking green eyes. He’s incredibly
intelligent and has a good sense of humor. I feel lucky to have him as both a brother and a close
friend.

Version 3

My best friend is my brother, David, who is 20 years old. He lives with our mom and dad and
me. David is taller than I am and has dark hair paired with green eyes. He’s very smart and has a
great sense of humor. I’m really lucky to have such a wonderful brother and friend.

Version 4

David, my brother, is my best friend at 20 years old. He shares our home with me, along with
our parents. He’s taller than me and has dark hair and green eyes. David is not just intelligent
but also quite funny! I truly value the friendship we share as brothers.