4A
Vocabulary
Celebrations
4A · Ex 1 Match the sentence beginnings (1–10) with the endings (a–j).
For each sentence beginning, select the letter of the ending that completes it correctly.
Example: 1. Holi is a colourful Indian … → c) festival. It happens in March when spring arrives.
Endings
a … clothing of South Korea. Koreans wear it for festivals.
b … parties with family and friends on New Year's Eve.
c … festival. It happens in March when spring arrives.
d … together with friends for a celebration, it is normal to arrive 15–20 minutes late.
e … old friends to share news with them and send good wishes.
f … Day of the Dead (El Día de los Muertos) on 2nd November.
g … out for a meal with close friends and family.
h … holiday in the US. It is called Independence Day.
i … fun ice skating on the Rideau Canal.
j … gifts with both hands. Gifts are a very important part of any celebration.
b … parties with family and friends on New Year's Eve.
c … festival. It happens in March when spring arrives.
d … together with friends for a celebration, it is normal to arrive 15–20 minutes late.
e … old friends to share news with them and send good wishes.
f … Day of the Dead (El Día de los Muertos) on 2nd November.
g … out for a meal with close friends and family.
h … holiday in the US. It is called Independence Day.
i … fun ice skating on the Rideau Canal.
j … gifts with both hands. Gifts are a very important part of any celebration.
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Holi is a colourful Indian …
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The 4th July is a public …
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Hanbok is the traditional …
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In Mexico they celebrate …
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In Japan you give …
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In Spain, they have dinner …
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At Winterlude festival, Canadians have …
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In some countries in Latin America, when you get …
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At Christmas time, people often contact …
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For birthdays in the UK, it is common to go …
4A · Ex 2 What things do you celebrate in your country?
Write a short description of a celebration from your country.
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4B
Vocabulary
Organising events
4B · Ex 1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the box.
Each verb is used once. Be careful with the verb form (present simple, present perfect, -ing, etc.).
Verbs
bakebookchoosemake
planremindsendset
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When it's someone's birthday I always a cake.
2
I've the place where I'm going on holiday next year. I'm going to go to Yosemite National Park in the US.
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I don't invitations when I have a party. I just message my friends to tell them about it.
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I need to a date with my friends to celebrate our exam results – we are all very happy we passed!
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I'd really like to a singer for my birthday party.
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My friend has asked me to some food for her dinner party. I'm going to make a vegetable risotto and a fruit salad.
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If I need to people about a party, I always telephone them a week before so they don't forget about it!
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I'm lots of activities for our holiday. I want to try salsa dancing, go on a boat trip and visit the local caves.
4B · Ex 2 Make the sentences true for you.
Rewrite each sentence from Ex 1 so that it's true for you. Then compare your sentences with a partner.
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4C
Vocabulary
-ed and -ing adjectives
4C · Ex 1 Set A — Choose the correct adjective.
Click the correct -ed or -ing adjective. Then think of who in your class this sentence could be true for and write their name.
1
… thinks shopping is relaxed/relaxing.
2
… is excited/exciting about the weekend.
3
… thinks adverts on TV are bored/boring.
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… feels a bit tired/tiring at the moment.
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… is worried/worrying about the environment.
4C · Ex 2 Set B — Choose the correct adjective.
Click the correct -ed or -ing adjective.
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… thinks that learning English is tired/tiring.
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… doesn't like football because it's boring/bored.
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… is interested/interesting in history.
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… finds jazz music relaxed/relaxing.
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… has read a lot of excited/exciting books.
4C · Ex 3 Set C — Choose the correct adjective.
Click the correct -ed or -ing adjective.
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… is interested/interesting in different cultures.
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… thinks the news is often surprised/surprising.
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… thinks cars are excited/exciting.
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… sometimes feels worried/worrying about the future.
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… gets bored/boring very easily.