A Visit to a Circus
Last Sunday, my parents took me and my younger sister to see a circus. It was the first time I was going to watch a real circus show. I had heard many exciting things about the circus from my friends. So, I was very eager and happy.
We reached the circus ground in the evening. The circus was set up in a large open field near our town. A huge tent was placed in the middle of the field. It was colourful and bright. There were many people standing in a line to buy tickets. My father bought the tickets, and we entered the big tent. Inside, there were many rows of seats. We found good seats in the middle row. The tent was full of people—young children, parents, and even elderly people. Everyone looked excited.
The show began with loud music and colourful lights. The host of the circus welcomed all of us with a smile. Then the real fun started. First, a group of acrobats came on stage. They wore shining costumes and performed amazing tricks. They jumped through rings, flipped in the air, and walked on ropes. It was wonderful to watch. Everyone clapped loudly for them.
Next came the jugglers. A young boy juggled five balls at a time. Then he used rings, knives, and even fire sticks. He did not drop anything. His hands moved very fast. He looked calm and happy. The audience enjoyed his performance very much. He bowed to the people after finishing his act.
Then came a funny clown. He had a big red nose, large shoes, and painted face. He made us laugh with his silly jokes and funny actions. He fell down, got up, and did many funny things. Everyone laughed and clapped for him. The children were especially happy. My sister laughed so hard that her eyes were full of tears.
After that, some animals were brought into the ring. There were elephants, horses, and dogs. The animals were well trained. The elephants stood on stools, balanced balls on their trunks, and walked in circles. The horses ran in a round path and did tricks with their riders. The dogs jumped through hoops and did funny acts. It was a delight to watch them. A man guided the animals with a stick and some signals. The animals looked happy and healthy.
One of the most thrilling acts was the “Wheel of Death.” Two men walked and ran on a large spinning wheel. They even jumped and danced on it while it was moving. It looked very dangerous, but they performed it very confidently. Everyone watched in silence, and when they finished, the whole tent filled with loud claps and cheers.
Another exciting part was the trapeze act. Some acrobats hung from the ceiling and swung on ropes and bars. They jumped from one bar to another in the air. They did flips, twists, and caught each other’s hands in mid-air. It looked very risky, but they made it look easy. A safety net was placed below, but they did not fall even once. It was amazing to see such courage and skill.
The magic show was also very interesting. A magician came with a black hat and cape. He did many magic tricks. He pulled out rabbits from his hat, made cards disappear, and even cut a girl into two parts and joined her again! Everyone was surprised. Some people clapped, and some shouted, “How did he do that?” The magician smiled and bowed. He did not reveal his secrets.
The last part of the circus was a fire act. A man and woman performed with fire rings. They danced with fire sticks, jumped through fire hoops, and even walked on fire. It was dangerous, but they looked calm and brave. Everyone was amazed. We could feel the heat even from our seats. It was the grand ending of the show.
After the final act, the ringmaster came and thanked all the visitors. All the performers came together and waved at the audience. Everyone stood up and clapped loudly for a long time. It was a great show.
When we came out of the tent, it was night. The sky was full of stars. There were food stalls and toy shops outside. My father bought us cotton candy and popcorn. My sister got a balloon shaped like an elephant. We took some photos in front of the tent. I could not stop smiling. It was one of the best evenings of my life.
On our way back home, I kept thinking about the circus. The acrobats, the clowns, the animals, the magician—everyone had made the evening so special. I had only seen such shows on television before, but watching it live was a different experience. It was full of energy, excitement, and joy.
I also understood how much practice and effort the performers must put into their acts. They risk their lives to entertain us. They smile and perform every day to bring happiness to others. We must respect their hard work.
Now, I often tell my friends about the circus. I also draw pictures of clowns and acrobats in my drawing book. I wish to see another circus someday. I want to enjoy the fun again and feel the same excitement.
The memory of my visit to the circus will always remain fresh in my mind. It was not just a show—it was a magical experience full of laughter, wonder, and thrill. I feel lucky that I got the chance to see it with my family.
- What is a circus?
- Who took the narrator to the circus?
- When did the narrator visit the circus?
- Where was the circus held?
- What did the circus tent look like?
- How many people were there in the tent?
- Who welcomed the audience at the beginning?
- Who performed first in the show?
- What did the acrobats do?
- What objects did the juggler use?
- What made the clown look funny?
- What tricks did the elephants perform?
- Which animals were part of the circus show?
- How were the animals treated by the trainer?
- What was the “Wheel of Death”?
- How did the trapeze artists perform?
- Was there a magician in the show?
- What magic tricks did the magician do?
- What was the final act of the circus?
- What did the performers do at the end of the show?
- What is the meaning of the word “acrobat”?
- What is a “trapeze”?
- Find two adjectives used to describe the circus tent.
- Which word in the story means “a person who makes people laugh”?
- Give a synonym for “amazing” as used in the essay.
- Write a sentence using the word “performance”.
- What does the word “audience” mean?
- Describe the clown in your own words.
- List three action words (verbs) used in the essay.
- What kind of lights and music were used in the show?
- Which act did you enjoy the most and why?
- Would you like to visit a circus again? Give a reason.
- If you were in the circus, what would you like to do?
- What message did you learn from the circus performers?
- Do you think working in a circus is easy or difficult? Why?
- How do you think animals are trained in a circus?
- What safety measures should be taken in circus shows?
- If you were a magician, what trick would you perform?
- Why do you think people of all ages enjoy the circus?
- How would you feel if you saw the circus for the first time?
- Change this sentence into past tense: “The clown makes people laugh.”
- Make a question from this sentence: “The magician pulled a rabbit from his hat.”
- Find and write three proper nouns from the essay.
- Combine these two sentences: “The elephant stood on a stool. The elephant balanced a ball.”
- Rewrite the sentence using “because”: “The children were happy. They saw the circus.”
