Match the verbs to the nouns to make word combinations

1. 
   September

2. 
   Christmas

3. 
   autumn

4. 
   Monday

5. 
   the weekend

6. 
   Thursday morning

7. 
   night

8. 
   March 12^th

9. 
   the morning

10. 
    3 o’clock

11. 
    XV century

12. 
    summer

13. 
    a hot day

14. 
    Easter Day

1. At Christmas the Australians put up decorations around the house and decorate ….
2. At Christmas the Australians ….
3. … carry Santa’s sledge in Australia. 

1) a. pine tree

b. a plant with bright red flowers

c. a fur tree

2) a. play snowballs

    b. eat paella

     c. watch colourful street parades

3) a. Reindeer

    b. Kangaroos

     c. Rabbits

1. My mum was born

   May 28^th.

2. Saturday evening John had a birthday party.

3. The plane leaves

   twenty minutes.

4. Shall we meet

   5 o’clock at the cinema?

5. My dog hates going out for a walk

   cold days.

1.     — How do you usually decorate your houses for New Year holiday?

— We dust the furniture/light lamps and put up decorations on a Christmas tree/watch colourful street parades.

2.    — What do you usually do before the New Year?

— We make special food/watch a fireworks display/wear costumes.

3.    — What do you usually do on New Year’s Eve?

—We decorate a Christmas tree/exchange gifts/make special food

Listen to the story, then label the pictures.

Bonfire Night, England

Thanksgiving, the USA

Hanami, Japan

1. mane, main, man
2. red, read, road
3. ring, write, right
4. meet, might, meat

Read the text and choose the correct answers.

In Venezuela there are many festivals in various places several times a year. One of them is called “Devils of Yare”. It is famous for its music that uses only drums, its traditional dance and red clothing, multicolour masks and colourful jewelry. This festival is also famous for beautiful costumes and dancing in the street, which is typical of South America. It lasts for four days in February and is celebrated in a small town called Yare two hours from the Capital Caracas. It is popular with tourists who come from all over country and from different countries.

What is “Devils of Yare” famous for?

Its music that uses only drums, its traditional dance and red clothing, multicolour masks and colourful jewelry.

Its name and traditions.

The place where it takes place.

Beautiful costumes and dancing in the street, which is typical of South America.

Celebrities that always visit this festival.

The most important holiday for the American is Independence Day, or the of July. On Independence Day the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 is celebrated. With that act, the thirteen colonies a new nation, the United States of America. The continued for several days.

-We dress up in green clothes and colourful hats, take part in colourful street parades and eat special food.

-Where are you from?

-I’m from Ireland.

-Because today is St. Patrick’s Day.

-Wow, it’s so interesting.

-It’s a traditional Irish festival. We celebrate it on the 17th of March.

— Hi, I’m Vasya. What’s your name?

-Why are you wearing the Irish flag on your face?

-What do you usually do at this festival?

-What is it?

-Hello! I’m Abben.

-You should come to Ireland some St. Patrick’s Day to celebrate it because it’s fun.

Listen to the dialogue between Phil and Tom. Cross out the true phrases in the sentences below.

Harry:

a. doing the shopping;

b. making decorations;

John:

a. hanging up balloons;

b. doing the washing up;

Phil:

a. making the cake;

b. cleaning the bathroom;

Tom:

a. dusting;

b. organizing the music.