Reading Aloud 12

April Fools’ Day is on or near April 1. It’s the one day of the year to play jokes on people. A common joke may be replacing sugar with salt. When people see that it’s a joke, yell “April Fools’!”

No one knows why April Fools’ Day is on April 1. It may once have marked the coming of spring. People were often “fooled” by the changing weather at this time of the year.

Internet April Fools’ jokes spread fast. One of Google’s famous jokes was a drink that is said to make people smarter. Follow certain rules during April Fools’ Day. Don’t be mean. If you’re going to make a joke, make sure you can take a joke in return. Many places around the world enjoy April Fools’ Day. Keep it safe and fun!

Vocabulary

1. play jokes 開玩笑
2. replace sugar with salt 取代
3. the changing weather 變幻無常的天氣
4. Don’t be mean 無禮的
5. take a joke 開得起玩笑
6. keep it safe and fun 安全又有趣