Упр.1 Юнит 2 Урок 5 ГДЗ English Кузовлев 10 класс
Listen to some teenagers speaking about their favourite holidays. Match the speakers (1—5) and the pictures (A—F). One picture is extra. (listening for the main idea)
What do these holidays celebrate? Match the speakers (1—5) and the statements (A—F). One statement is extra. (listening for specific information)
A) It celebrates the Indian Festival of Lights which signifies the triumph of good over evil, with fireworks, Indian songs, music, dances and street lighting.
В) It is the day when people try to trick their friends and play practical jokes on them. Besides, San Francisco marks its birthday through St Stupid’s Day Parade on 1 April.
C) It is a celebration of American Indian culture when Native American people meet to dance, sing, socialize and hand down their traditions.
D) This memorable day is observed to dedicate one day in the year for friendship.
E) It is a special day for fans of the English writer J. R. R. Tolkien, when they celebrate Bilbo’s and Frodo’s mutual birthday. It combines the features of various holidays.
F) The celebration of this holiday includes trick-or-treating, attending costume parties, jack-o’-lanterns, bonfires, playing tricks.
Listen to the teenagers’ stories again. What are the main observances of these festivals? Copy the table and fill it in. (listening for detail; note taking)
Powwow; Diwali; Friendship Day; Hobbit Day; April Fool’s Day
| Festival | Main observances |
|---|---|
| Powwow | Native Americans dance, sing, play drums, wear traditional clothes, special hairstyles and colourful face paint, and eat traditional food. |
| Diwali | People decorate their houses with lamps, wear new clothes, have fireworks, meet family and friends, and enjoy sweets and food. |
| Friendship Day | Friends meet, exchange cards, flowers and gifts, and wear friendship bands or bracelets. |
| Hobbit Day | People have feasts, games, costume events and fireworks, and eat lots of food, especially mushrooms. |
| April Fool’s Day | People play harmless tricks and practical jokes on friends and relatives. |
