Упр.1 Юнит 2 Урок 5 ГДЗ English Кузовлев 8 класс

These are some words from the texts you are going to listen to. Which of the holidays below these words are associated with?

the Trooping the Colour — марш кавалерийского полка со знаменем

a carnival —?

Caribbean countries —?

Brazil —?

Whit Monday — понедельник после Троицы

banks and offices —?

Listen to the information about the 3 celebrations. For questions 1–9, circle the correct statement (a or b). Read the Learning to learn note first. (listening for detail)

1. There are festivals in Britain that
   a) are very old.
   b) Most festivals in Britain…
2. The Queen’s official birthday is…
   a) on 21 April.
   b) on the second Saturday in June.
3. Celebrating the royal official birthday was started…
   a) in the nineteenth century.
   b) in the eighteenth century.
4. The Queen’s official birthday is known…
   a) for a big parade of the royal guard.
   b) for the changing of the royal guard.
5. The Notting Hill Carnival is held…
   a) in London.
   b) in west England.
6. a) People from the Caribbean countries have a fantastic parade in England every year.
   b) People from different countries…
7. People take part in the Notting Hill Carnival…
   a) for 2 days.
   b) for day and night.
8. The Notting Hill Carnival is the biggest one…
   a) in the world.
   b) in Europe.
9. a) There is one bank holiday in Britain.
   b) There are several bank holidays…
10. a) Now people are talking about a new bank holiday in October.
    b) Now people have …