This document discusses different types of parties and party terminology. It provides examples of common party types like housewarming parties, going away parties, theme parties, costume parties, family gatherings, potluck dinners, hen parties, stag parties, wine and cheese parties, and dinner parties. It also contrasts terms like host/guest and party animal/party pooper/party pleaser. Questions are provided to discuss parties, including asking about the last party organized, describing best/worst parties, and experiences crashing or being dragged to unexpected good parties.

1. PARTY TIME!
Nivel Avanzado C1
Ana Mena

2. What’s the difference?
1. host / guest
2. a party animal / a party-pooper /party pleaser
3. crash a party / attend a party
4. a housewarming party / a going- away party
5. a theme party / a fancy dress or costume party
6. a family gathering / a get-together
7. a fete / a potluck dinner
8. a hen party / a stag party
9. a wine and cheese party / a dinner party
10. A sleepover party / a block party

3. Complete the sentences
1. “Have you heard? Claire’s getting married on the 29th August. She’s having her
…................the weekend before”
2. They had a big ...................about a month after they moved to their new place.
3. Jane was always the life and soul of the party. She really knew how to enjoy
herself. She has a reputation for being a …............
4. The …............had to be moved indoors when rain threatened.
5. All neighbours joined in a great …...............to celebrate Halloween last October.
6. Last week, we accepted an invitation to a small dinner party held by some friends.
7. A lot of people tried desperately …...............to meet the celebrities that had been
invited.
8. I’m having a ….............with my old school friends next April.
9. There were 123 ….............at our wedding reception.
10. Last time I attended a …...............I dressed up as a clown.

4. Discuss these questions
› What was the last party you organised like?
› Are you a party animal or a party pooper?
› Describe the best/worst party ever.
› How often do you have a big get-together?
› Have you ever been dragged to a party that turned out
to be amazing?
› Have you ever been to a potluck dinner?
› Have you ever crashed a party?