TEST "Traditions... Traditions..." (Unit 4. Karpiuk 7, NUS)

Complete the sentences with the given words. There is ONE EXTRA word.

survive-----midnight-----crackers-----Hogmanay-----birth-----pudding-----Lent-----fireplace-----belongs-----represents

1. A Christmas tree is often put near a           .

2. The 40-day period before Easter is called      .

3. This huge present         to Andrew.

4. It was a difficult winter for the Pilgrims, but the Indians helped them to         .

5. Wendy always makes          for Christmas.

6.          is the name of New Year’s Eve in Scotland.

7. Each of the 12 grapes            good luck for one month of the coming year.

8. New Year's Day starts at          .

9. Some people put a coin in Christmas         for good luck.

Listen to the dialogue and mark the sentences as True or False.

1. Lizzie is not ready yet.       [True, False]

2. The presents are under the table.       [True, False]

3. The present from Jane is heavy.       [True, False]

4. Jane has got some books for Jim.       [True, False]

5. The board game is also from Jane.       [True, False]

6. Jim has wanted a new game for so long.       [True, False]

7. The lights are hung over the sofa.       [True, False]

8. Lizzie has burnt a cake.       [True, False]

9. Lizzie and Jane are going to buy some biscuits.       [True, False]

10. No one will be home very soon.       [True, False]

Write a short text about your birthday. Include:

1. when it is

2. where you usually celebrate it

3. who is usually invited

4. what you do on this day

5. why you like/don't like celebrating your birthday