Vocabulary
Read the definition and name the occasion.
a celebration held shortly after moving into a new home to introduce it to friends, family and neighbours.
a house-warming party
When do we use 'going to'? Explain and exemplify!
We use going to to talk about intentions, ambitions, plans for the near future.
e.g. I am going to enter university to study law.
What do we say when someone has had a baby/got engaged/ etc.
Congratulations!
Where did fireworks originate from?
China
Make a noun for the verb celebrate. Make your own sentence.
verb: celebration
My birthday celebration was held at home.
Name 5 different celebrations or special occasions
school prom
wedding reception
leaving party
Name day
Birthday party
New Year's Eve party
What present tense do we use to express arrangements? Make an example.
Present Continuous
e.g. I am visiting my friend on Friday.
Make a sentence using: 'I am dying to..'
e.g. I'm dying to drive my new car.
I am dying to meet my childhood friend.
What is the name of the world's largest beer festival?
Oktoberfest in Germany is the world's largest beer festival. Held in Munich, it features traditional Bavarian music, food, and, of course, plenty of beer.
Name 5 jobs connected with celebrations and different occasions.
photographer
camera man
animator
priest
chef
bartender
DJ
Florist
Name 5 things you might do during a birthday party
blow out candles
cheer
clap
let off fireworks
make a toast
unwrap presents
What is the difference between defining and non-defining relative clause? Make your own sentences to explain the difference.
We use defining relative clauses to give essential information about someone or something – information that we need in order to understand what or who is being referred to.
They’re the people who want to buy our house.
We use non-defining relative clauses to give extra information about the person or thing. It is not necessary information.
Clare, who I work with, is doing the London marathon this year.
Name at least 3 phrases that we can use to start indirect questions.
Could you tell me...
Do you have any idea...
I wonder...
I'd like to know...
What country has the tradition of enjoying cherry blossoms and celebrating the fleeting beauty of the flowers?
Hanami in Japan is the tradition of enjoying cherry blossoms. People gather under blooming cherry trees for picnics and parties, celebrating the fleeting beauty of the flowers.
Which festival is called the Festival of Lights?
Diwali marks the victory of good ever evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance.
Name at least 6 different sounds
bang
buzz
cheer
clap
fizz
crackle
Join the sentences using relative pronouns. Add comas if necessary.
We're going to stay on the island. My parents got married there.
We're going to stay on the island where my parents got married.
Make this question indirect:
Does she speak Spanish?
I was wondering if/whether she speaks Spanish.
What was put in the fireworks to make it brighter?
Metal and coloured powder.
What do people eat on Thanksgiving day?
Thanksgiving in the United States features a feast with turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie.
Finish the following phrases:
make a...
bride and....
fireworks...
celebrate...
a wedding...
make a speech
bride and groom
fireworks display
celebrate anniversary
a wedding reception
Name all the relative pronouns we can use in defining and non-defining relative clauses and explain the difference.
who
that
which
where
whose
when
whom
Explain the meaning of the following idiom and exemplify it:
Raise the roof
Raise the Roof
The idiom ‘Raise the roof’ acts like a booster when you want the party animals to make a lot of noise or celebrate loudly.
For Example: The crowd at the concert really knows how to raise the roof.
You’ll find incredible floats and sculptures decorated with lemons and oranges at Fête du Citron. But where does the festival take place?
France
Name 5 sounds that animals can produce
hiss (snakes)
roar (tigers, lions)
bark (dogs)
buzz (bee)
trumpet (elephant)
oink (pig)