Discover Belarus
Belarusians celebrate this ancient summer holiday with bonfires and water
Ivan Kupala (Kupalle)
I ______ (watch) TV when the phone ______ (ring)
was watching / rang
Праздновать и веселиться
Celebrate and have fun
People usually ______ a big feast for a birthday party
prepare
This adjective describes something very exciting and full of action
Thrilling
This traditional Belarusian dish is made of potatoes and is a must-have at any big feast
Draniki
While my mum ______ (cook) dinner, my dad ______ (wash) the car
was cooking / was washing
Древний храм
Ancient temple
People wear ______ ______ at the carnival
carnival masks
This adjective describes something that makes you feel afraid or scared
Frightening
People wear these clothes and put these on their faces to celebrate "Kalyady"
Traditional costumes and carnival masks
When I ______ (see) the ghost, I ______ (scream) loudly
saw / screamed
Проходит в городе
Takes place in the city
When the music started, the whole city ______ and people began to dance
came alive
This phrasal verb means to move backwards because you are surprised or scared
To step back
This famous ancient castle in Belarus is famous for its beautiful architecture and hosts big street parades
Mir Castle/Nesvizh Castle
They ______ (not / listen) to music when the fireworks ______ (start)
weren't listening / started
Ты должно быть шутишь! (2 варианта)
You must be kidding / You must be joking
— Look at this huge fireworks display! It's so bright!
— ______ ______?
Incredible, isn't it?
This adjective describes a person or place that is famous and familiar to a lot of people
Well-known
Belarusians do this at midnight on New Year's Eve while the clock strikes 12
They make a wish, listen to the President's speech, and watch a fireworks display
What ______ you ______ (do) at 5 o'clock yesterday? I ______ (dance) at the carnival
were you doing / was dancing
Я не мог(ла) поверить своим глазам и задержал(а) дыхание
I couldn't believe my eyes and held my breath
We visited the amusement park and had ______ fun riding the ______ with carriages, horses and other animals
non-stop / merry-go-round
This adjective describes something very difficult to believe and amazing
Incredible