and radio programes play tricks on people by making them believe something that is not true.
5) . . . . Is the first of May in the US. In the past, this was the day when people welcomed the arrival of spring by dancing around a tall decorated pole.
6) . . . . The14th of June, is a day when US people remember the day in 1777 when the Stars and Stripes(the US flag) was officially accepted and first used.
7) . . . . Is the third Sunday in June . A day when people give presents and cards to their fathers.
8) . . . . the first Monday in September is a national holiday in the US. It was originally held to show support for workers, but now people celebrate it as the end of summer with picnics and barbecues.
9) . . . . The 12th of October, is a public holiday in many US states to celebrate the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus.
10) . . . . The 5th of November, is a day in the UK, when people light bonfires and let off fireworks to remember the time when Guy Fawkes tried, but failed, to destroy the Houses of Parliament with gunpowder in 1605.
Key:
1) Presidents Day
2) Pancake Day
3) Mothers Day
4) April Fools Day
5) May Day
6) Flag Day
7) Fathers Day
8) Labor Day
9) Columbus Day
10) Guy Fawkes Night
5) Аудирование текста The Thanksgiving Day.
Just now Boris will tell us about one American holiday. Your task is to guess what holiday he will talk about. Try to understand the main idea and write down some facts to be able to retell the text.
Сообщение Бориса
One day the people of the village suddenly saw a tall Indian who was walking along the street. They were frightened very much, but this Indian came up to them, smiled and said, Hallo Yankee".
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