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You should say:
what the memory is
where and when the event took place
whether you experienced it alone or with other people
and explain why it is such a good memory.
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Birthday at McDonald's
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Friends + parents
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Junk food, Coke and burgers
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Birthday song + gifts
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Simple things sometimes can be the best.
When I turned 6, my mother organized a little birthday party at McDonald's. At the time,
McDonald's was quite new in China, and every kid was always thrilled to go there. Although I was
very young, I seem to remember quite clearly that special day.
My mother had also invited my cousins and some other kids from school. Everyone's parents
were chatting and having lunch while most of us children were jumping up and down in the play
area. You know, at McDonald's, there is always an inside playground. Kids take off their shoes and
can climb a ladder, and into some crawl-tubes. There is also a couple of slides and a ball pit (= ball
pool). When you are in kindergarten, it's a lot of fun!
In addition, we enjoyed some cheeseburgers and French fries. I remember everyone was
excited at the idea of opening the Happy Meal Box. This was the kids' menu, and inside the box,
we could get a toy. At the time, we were all given a yoyo. The combination of junk food, Coke and
toys simply made our day!
Later on, my mother told the restaurant's staff it was my birthday, and they brought us a cake.
They lit 6 candles on it, and the waiters and managers all got together to sing "Happy Birthday" in
English. I remember very well I was surprised at having strangers sing for me, and more
especially in English! I blew the candles, and then my friends gave me some small gifts. I think I
got an action figure and a couple of books. It was a memorable party.
My mother took pictures too, and actually this is probably why I remember that day so well.
Although it was quite simple, I know that everyone had a blast (= had a great time) and that it
doesn't take much to make a few kids happy. I know that eating junk food is not good for a kid's
diet, but occasionally, it can't hurt.
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