Pre-reading questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- Describe an event you’ve attended or heard about that could be considered extravagant.
- Why do people organize extravagant celebrations? What are the reasons behind spending so much on such events?
Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- congratulate /CON-grat-yuh-late/
- prime minister /PRYME MIN-uh-ster/
- lifestyle /LIFE-style/
- symbol /SIM-buhl/
- wealth /welth/
[verb] – to express pleasure to someone for something good that has happened to them
We should congratulate Maria on her promotion at work.
[noun] – the leader of the government in some countries
The Prime Minister will address the nation tonight about the new policies.
[noun] – the way in which a person or group lives
Their lifestyle involves healthy eating and regular exercise.
[noun] – something that represents something else.
The dove is often used as a symbol of peace.
[noun] – a large amount of money, property, or valuable possessions that someone has
Despite his wealth, he lived a simple life in a small house.
Article reading:
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Mukesh Ambani’s youngest son recently married his longtime girlfriend in a grand ceremony at Mumbai’s Jio World Convention Centre, owned by the Ambani family. The event began on a Friday evening and continued into the early hours of the next day. It included a traditional blessing ceremony where guests could congratulate the newly married couple. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a reception on Saturday evening, highlighting the event’s importance socially and politically. The guest list featured global leaders like former British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Boris Johnson, along with U.S. climate envoy John Kerry. Celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, John Cena, Amitabh Bachchan, and Shah Rukh Khan added to the glamour. The entertainment included performances by Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, and Pitbull, making the celebration even more spectacular.
The Ambani family’s luxurious lifestyle is shown not just through their lavish events, but also through their iconic 27-story family home in Mumbai, a symbol of their wealth and status. Anant Ambani, the groom, oversees the expansion of the family’s business into renewable energy, while the bride, Radhika Merchant, works as the marketing director for her father’s company, Encore Healthcare. Their wedding was a significant social occasion that blended tradition with modernity, reflecting the Ambani family’s influence in contemporary India.
The Ambani family’s luxurious lifestyle is shown not just through their lavish events, but also through their iconic 27-story family home in Mumbai, a symbol of their wealth and status. Anant Ambani, the groom, oversees the expansion of the family’s business into renewable energy, while the bride, Radhika Merchant, works as the marketing director for her father’s company, Encore Healthcare. Their wedding was a significant social occasion that blended tradition with modernity, reflecting the Ambani family’s influence in contemporary India.
Comprehension questions
I will read each question. Then, please answer them based on the article.
- Who got married in the lavish celebration described in the article?
- Where did the wedding take place?
- Name two global leaders who attended the event.
- What was the significance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s attendance?
- How did celebrities contribute to the event?
Discussion questions
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- Have you ever attended or heard about a high-profile event like this? If so, describe it. If not, what would you expect such an event to be like?
- What experiences from your own culture can you relate to the lavish celebrations described in the article?
- Do you agree that events like the Ambani wedding symbolize more than just personal celebrations?
- How would you describe the wedding ceremony of Mukesh Ambani’s son based on the article?
- What did you learn about Indian culture from the article?