unit 12 Holiday

Activity 1 A Pair work
Look at these U.S holidays. Then discuss the questions below
What do you know about each holiday?
In your country, when do people have fireworks?
When do you celebrate with a special family meal?
Is there a special holiday for people in love?
“Yes, and they also
watch fireworks.”
I think on independence Day,
people have picnics

B Pair work
Try to match these U.S. holidays with their dates.
Then check your answer on page 93.
Halloween January 1
Independence Day February 14
Mother’s Day the second Sunday in May
New Year’s Day July 4
New Year’s Eve October 31
Thanksgiving the fourth Thursday in November
Valentine’s Day December 31

C Join another pair Discuss these questions
What do you know about these holidays?
Do you have similar holidays in your country? When are they?
What’s the most important holiday in your country? Why?
“On Halloween, children
wear costumes.”
“I think adults wear
costumes, too.”

Activity 2 A Listen
You will hear holidays in three different countries.
When is each holiday? Write the date below each picture

B Listen again
How do people celebrate each holiday?
Check () the things they do.
How do people celebrate? New Year’s
Day
Coming-
of-
Age Day
Day of
the
Dead
They have a big family meal.
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They have a parade.
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They have a special ceremony.
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They sing and dance.
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They stay up all night.
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They watch TV.
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They exchange greeting cards.
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Young men wear suites.
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Young women wear traditional clothes.
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