15. Make your own dialogue with your partner and act it out in the group. Phrases
16. Match the phrases from two columns and act them out in pairs.
This gift is for you. All the best. Get well soon! Cheers! The same to you. Help yourself. Here’s to you! Have a good trip! |
Желаю хорошего пути! Это (подарок) тебе от меня. Угощайся! Всего наилучшего! За Вас! (тост) За здоровье! Вам того же! Выздоравливай скорее! |
17. Read the following letter. Learn how to write an address.
Dear Lucy, Greetings from Greece! I’m having a lovely time here! I’m not doing much sightseeing. Every day I swim in the morning but today I’m just relaxing by the pool. What about you? Are you working hard? The weather is great here. The sun is shining. What’s the weather like with you? Is it raining? I hope it’s not too cold. I spend most of my evenings out. I often eat at local restaurants or go to a pub. Tonight, I’m going to a beach party. Come to Greece. It’s lovely and warm! Love, Rachel. |
Lucy Jones 12 Swan St. London SW1 4GB England |
18. Imagine you are on holidays. Write a letter to your friend using the given words:
Happy New Year, Warsaw, cold, snow heavily, make a snowman, in the park;
London, windy, rain, decorate the Christmas tree, have a great time;
Sydney, fantastic weather, beach, shine, make a sandcastle, enjoy the good weather.
In the end of your letter use the following phrases:
Hope to see you soon |
Best wishes |
I miss you a lot. |
Love |
Come and see us soon |
Lots of love |
Write soon |
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19. A) Read the text and answer the questions, then explain the words in bold.
1. What is a bank holiday?
2. How are bank holidays celebrated?
3. How is the most popular of all bank holidays marked?
4. What traditions are observed on December, 26?
5. What customs in New Year’s Day marked with?
6. What is Good Friday?
7. When is the coming of spring celebrated?
8. What is May Day and May Bank Holiday?
9. What days do Spring Bank Holiday and August Bank Holiday fall on?
Public Holidays in the United Kingdom
There are eight public holidays, or bank holidays a year in Great Britain, that is days on which people need not go in to work. They are: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, Good Day, Easter Monday, May Day, Spring Bank Holiday and Late Summer. The term “bank holiday” dates back to the 19th century when in 1871 and 1875 most of these days were constituted bank holidays, that is, days on which banks were to be closed. The observance of these days is no longer limited to banks.
Most of bank holidays are religious holidays. Now for most people they are simply days on which people eat, drink and make merry.
Christmas Day is the most popular of bank holidays. It is celebrated on December, 25. On this day many people go to churches, open their Christmas presents, eat a Christmas dinner of roast turkey and Christmas pudding. Many people watch the Queen’s Christmas broadcast on TV. This day is a traditional family reunion day and a special day for children.
Boxing Day is on December, 26. People usually gave “Christmas boxes”, or gifts of money, to servants on this day. Today many people still give a Christmas gift to paperboys and girls.
New Year’s Day is on January, 1. It is not marked with any custom in Great Britain. Traditional New Year parties and dances are held on New Year’s Eve. People see the old year out and the New Year in.
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter when the church marks the death of Christ. On this day people eat hot-cross buns – buns marked on top with a cross.
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Day. It is a traditional day for the start of the summer tourist season.
May Day Bank Holiday is the first Monday after the first of May (May Day). May Day which is not a bank holiday, is a celebration of the coming of spring. On May Day different outdoor events are held. Usually May Queen, the most beautiful girl of the celebration, is selected.
Spring Bank Holiday falls on the last Monday in May. August Bank Holiday is held on the last Monday in August.
b) Translate into English.
1. Современные официальные праздники получили статус «банковских» в 19 веке.
2. Сейчас официальные праздники – не религиозные праздники, а просто дни, когда люди веселятся.
3. Рождество, 25 декабря – это день, когда собирается вся семья.
4. Люди обычно смотрят Рождественское выступление Королевы, посещают церковь, обмениваются рождественскими подарками.
5. 26 декабря люди дарят рождественские подарки или деньги разносчикам газет.
6. С новым годом не связаны особые традиции.
7. В пятницу перед Пасхой обычно едят особые булочки с крестом наверху.
8. 1 мая проводятся различные мероприятия на открытом воздухе и избирается Майская королева.