April Fools' Day

                 April Fools' Day is celebrated in some European and Western countries. The holiday takes place on April 1st. People play pranks and spread hoaxes. The victim of these jokes is called the fool.  People often reveal their prank by shouting 'April Fools'. Some newspapers and magazines will print fake stories on this day. The article will either have a small note stating its false nature, or there will be something in the next edition to notify the readers.

Vocabulary list:

prank-(noun)- practical joke or trick played on someone. (verb)- the act of pulling a practical joke or trick on someone.
hoax-(noun)-deception that is playful or mean in nature.
fool-(noun)-a silly person, (verb)- to trick someone, (adjective)-silly.
reveal-(verb)-to make something known to others.
article-(noun)- a piece of writing included with others in newspaper, magazine or other publishing.
edition-(noun)- a particular version of a text.

Vocabulary exercise:

 Choose the word that best matches the definition:
1) This is a silly person.
2) This is the act of playing a practical joke on someone.
3) Newspapers are full of these.
4) This may be an edited copy or the total number published.
5) This may is a deception that may be playful in nature.
6) This is the act of making something known.

Grammar concept: The post above contains both the simple future, an action 'will' occur. As well as, the present participle  -ing form.

Grammar exercise: 

Change the verb to the present participle form to complete the sentences below:
1) He _______(walk) to the park.
2) They ______(cook) dinner together.
3) We ________(learn) grammar.

Further reading:
https://www.ducksters.com/holidays/april_fools_day.php

Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGIv1lNnXI8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v5zwSA9eYs