Стр.96 Модуль 5 ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 7 класс
- Look at the pictures and the title of the text. What do you know about this celebration? Listen and read to find out.
- Read the text again and decide which of the sentences (1–6) are T (true), F (false) or NS (not stated).
1. Ivan Kupala Day is a unique holiday only celebrated in Russia.
2. Russian people have celebrated Ivan Kupala Day for thousands of years.
3. People perform different rites and ceremonies on Ivan Kupala Day.
4. People say that if you find a fern flower on this day, you may become rich.
5. Not everyone believes the legends about Ivan Kupala Day.
6. People don’t sleep on the night of Ivan Kupala Day. - Match the highlighted words to their meanings.
- Tell your partner three things you like about Ivan Kupala Day. Give reasons.
- ICT Collect information about how people in an English-speaking country of your choice celebrate Midsummer Day. Write a summary. Present it to the class.
2. 1 — F, 2 — NS, 3 — T, 4 — T, 5 — NS, 6 — T.
3. ancient — very old; summer solstice — the longest day of the year; rite — a traditional ceremony; ceremony — an official or special event; wander — walk around without a clear direction; fern flower — a flower from a fern in a legend; bloom — open and flower; blossom — produce flowers; prosperity — wealth and success; bonfire — a large outdoor fire; spirit — a supernatural being.
4. I like the water fights because they are fun.
I like the bonfires because people dance around them.
I like the legend about the fern flower because it is interesting.
5. In the UK, people celebrate Midsummer Day with festivals, music, dancing, and outdoor activities. Some people visit ancient places like Stonehenge to watch the sunrise. It is a joyful celebration of the longest day of the year.
