Номер 1, страница 51 - гдз по английскому языку 4 класс книга для чтения Верещагина, Афанасьева

1. Read the second part of the text “The American Year” and say a) what holidays people celebrate in the USA and Russia; b) what holidays only Americans celebrate.

THE AMERICAN YEAR

After Terry Tomsha

Part II

New words:

Easter ['i:stə] — Пасха

from the dead — из мёртвых

Memorial Day [mɪ'mɔ:riəl deɪ] — День памяти

to die [daɪ] — умирать

a war [wɔ:] — война

a grave [greɪv] — могила

a stripe [straɪp] — полоса

rest [rest] — отдых

to honour ['ɒnə] — чтить

a candle ['kændl] — свеча

job [ʤɒb] — работа

eve [i:v] — канун

carols ['kærəlz] — хоралы

“Auld Lang Syne” [ˌɔ:ld læŋ 'saɪn] — «Песня старых друзей»

Easter.

The Easter weekend is in late March or early April, but the date changes each year. Easter is a Christian holiday which celebrates the day when Jesus came back from the dead. On Easter Sunday people give coloured or chocolate [tʃɒpklɪt] eggs to each other and send cards. Some cities have Easter parades [pə'reɪdz] with games and sports and a big Easter egg hunt.

Last Monday of May – Memorial Day.

This is a special day for people to remember those who died in wars. Many people remember their dead friends or relatives on this day too. Many people pay special visits to the graves of their relatives and friends and leave flowers there.

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.

One Sunday in May is Mother’s Day and one Sunday in June is Father’s Day. Children usually spend the day with their parents. They give them cards, flowers and presents.

June 14th – Flag Day.

The American flag is often called the “Stars and Stripes”. It has thirteen stripes (one for each first colony) and fifty stars, one for each state. In 1777, the “Stars and Stripes” became the official [ə'fɪʃəl] flag of the USA. And when it was the flag’s hundredth birthday, Americans first celebrated Flag Day. It was in 1877. You can see the American flag in many places on this day, but as it is not a main holiday, offices [ə'fɪsɪz] stay open.

July 4th – Independence Day.

On July 4th, 1776, the United States became independent from England. It was the beginning of a new life. Families and friends celebrate this day. Every town and every city has parades, games and sports with prizes [pə'raɪzɪz]. There are often picnics [pɪknɪks] too.

First Monday of September – Labour Day.

This is a day of rest for workers. There are also parades on this day. This day is the end of the summer and the beginning of the school year.

Second Monday of October – Columbus Day.

From your Student’s Book you know how Americans celebrate this day. Don’t forget that you can see the American flag everywhere on Columbus Day to honour the man who was the discoverer of their country.

October 31st – Halloween.

This is one of the most favourite holidays in America. You know how people celebrate it in England. In America they celebrate it in the same way. Children dress up, shout “Trick or treat”, get sweets, fruit, cakes and people have pumpkins with candles in their windows. They often have Halloween parties too. They wear fancy dresses and even make special costumes for their parties.

November 11th – Veterans’ Day.

This is a special day to remember all the people who fought in the wars – the living people and the dead. People have special dinners on this day.

Fourth Thursday of November – Thanksgiving.

As you remember Thanksgiving is a special day for families to get together and give thanks for different things. They usually do it in this way: “I give thanks for being here with my family and for being well,” or “I give thanks for a healthy year, a good job and for meeting my new friends.”

December 25th – Christmas Day.

This is the biggest holiday of the year. Many people enjoy it most of all and say that this is the main holiday of the year. Soon after Thanksgiving people start sending Christmas cards and decorate their houses. Almost every home has a Christmas tree. The evening before Christmas Day is called Christmas Eve. On Christmas Eve many people go to church and sing Christmas carols. The President gives his speech on TV. Parents tell their children that Santa Claus will come to their house at night and leave presents for them. On Christmas Day people open their presents and then they prepare a traditional dinner of turkey with vegetables, salads, biscuits, nuts, sweets and fruit. People eat Christmas dinner late in the afternoon. During the day many families watch special Christmas TV and children play with their new toys.

December 31st – New Year’s Eve.

On New Year’s Eve people celebrate the end of the old year and the beginning of the new one. At midnight everyone sings the old Scottish song “Auld Lang Syne”.

1. Прочитайте вторую часть текста "Американский год" и скажите: а) какие праздники отмечают люди в США и России; б) какие праздники отмечают только американцы.

Ответ:

a) People celebrate the following holidays in the USA and Russia:

• Easter (Пасха)
• Mother's Day (День матери)
• Father's Day (День отца)
• Christmas Day (Рождество)
• New Year's Eve (Новый год)

b) Only Americans celebrate the following holidays:

• Memorial Day (День памяти)
• Flag Day (День флага)
• Independence Day (День независимости)
• Labour Day (День труда)
• Columbus Day (День Колумба)
• Veterans' Day (День ветеранов)
• Thanksgiving (День благодарения)