045 festivals
Words
National day
Christmas(day/eve)
Halloween
Thanksgiving
May day
Spring festival
New year
Easter
Valentines day
Tomb sweeping day
Phrases
Put up the decoration
Patriotic songs
Do Christmas shopping
Give something to somebody in person
Celebrate a festival
Wrap presents
Beginner
A: how do you celebrate national day in your country?
B: there are parades in many cities and people fly the national flags from almost every public building.
A: what kinds of parades are there?
B: the parades are usually military ones, but sometimes there are procession of people carrying flags and singing patriotic songs. What do you do on national day in your country?
A: we dont have a national day.
B: really? Thats unusual.
A: I guess it is. Most countries have on, but we dont.
B: actually, even though we have parades, most people just use the national day holiday to visit family or go shopping. In the evening, many people watch special TV shows which celebrate national day.
Intermediate
A: is everything ready for the Christmas party?
B: almost. Ive put up the decorations , and weve decorated the Christmas tree with plenty of tinsel and baubles.
A: I like the big star on the TOP of the tree. Ill put the presents under the tree later, hows the food.
B: Ive prepared most of it already and weve got plenty of snack foods|you know, crisps, biscuits, and things. Are you going to make the punch?
A: yes. Ive bought all the things to go in it. It wont take long to make. How many people are coming to the party?
B: I think everyone will be coming. Dave dont come because he has to go to his parents home and they live in Scotland.
A: do we have Christmas pudding?
B: yes, we do. I hope we have enoughfor everyone. Did you send out all your Christmas cards in time?
A: yes, I did. I send most of them a week ago. Ive brought some with me to the party to give to people in person.
B: I did the same. I spent hours yesterday evening wrapping presents. I hope I didnt forget to buy anyone something!
A: I hope you didnt forget mine!
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