Vocabulary
traditions and festivals
traditions and festivals
You give this in front of people when you want to say something important or at length.
speech
While we __________ the parade, someone stole my phone.
were watching
People in the village __________ celebrate this festival every winter, but now they don’t.
used to
My town always ________ a great festival in the summer.
My sister has _________ herself a reputation as a reliable and honest worker.
holds
built
Этот фестиваль широко известен во всем мире.
This festival is widely known all over the world.
This is a formal event where people honour a date in history, join two people in marriage, etc.
ceremony
I / walk through the market / when / I / meet / my old teacher
I was walking through the market when I met my old teacher.
My dad _________ (be) in charge of a museum before he retired.
It was uncomfortable at first, but we ___________ (sleep) in tents during the month-long desert festival.
used to be
got used to sleeping
Many modern holidays and celebrations _________ their roots in ancient festivals.
I’m afraid you can’t ________ this land without the council’s permission.
Paris is widely ________ as the City of Light.
have
use
known
Праздник был отменен из-за плохой погоды.
The celebration/festival was called off because of the bad weather.
We form these with people when become closer with one another.
bonds
Correct the mistake:
I have seen this festival last year.
I saw this festival last year.
She _________ (speak) in front of people. She’s done it hundreds of times, so it doesn’t bother her.
They __________ (travel) to Buñol every year for the La Tomatina festival, but now they stay home.
is used to speaking
used to / would travel
This ancient artefact has existed since 2000 BCE.
I’ve been playing tennis so much lately, but I haven’t been improving. It’s really starting to upset me!
(date back)
Эта традиция уходит корнями в древние времена.
This tradition has its roots in ancient times. / This tradition dates back to ancient times.
If you saw an event happen, you are this.
witness
The Rio Carnival __________ millions of tourists since it first began. (attract)
has attracted
It’s becoming more usual to eat dinner late. GETTING
I’m _________________________ dinner late.
I’ve performed in many festivals in my city. USED
I ___________________ in festivals in my city.
We dressed up in carnival costumes in our youth. WOULD
When we were young, ______________ in carnival costumes.
getting used to eating
am used to performing
we would dress up
The project lasts for more than three months.
I didn’t want to meet John at the cafe, but he convinced me to do it.
(spread out over)
(talk into)
Во время церемонии мэр произнес речь.
During the ceremony, the mayor gave a speech.
These are our relatives from a very long time ago.
ancestors
I started studying history, then you called me. WHILE
You called me _______________ history.
It was in 2018 when I last visited Seville. SINCE
I ___________________ 2018.
The tradition of New Year’s celebration began four thousand years ago. BEEN
Celebrating the New Year ______________________ for a very long time.
while I was studying
haven’t visited Seville since
has been a tradition
One sentence is correct. Which one?
a) I am used to celebrate this festival every year.
b) I got used to speak English abroad.
c) I’m getting used to living far from my ancestors.
d) We would have a big bonfire every winter.
Explain why others are incorrect.
Answer: c
Only ONE sentence is fully correct. Which one?
a) The festival has roots from ancient Greece.
b) The speech was held in the town square.
c) The ceremony went ahead despite the rain.
d) The spectators gave attention carefully.
Correct the others.
Answer: c
Хотя фестиваль чуть не отменили из-за шторма, он всё-таки состоялся, и тысячи зрителей пришли посмотреть на это зрелище.
Although the festival was almost called off because of the storm, it still went ahead, and thousands of spectators came to watch the spectacle.