T: Now, boys and girls, it’s time for reading. You will get some more information about Christmas in the UK. (Before reading the texts): But, please, look at the blackboard, there are some words here which will help you to understand the texts better. Repeat after me stockings. Santa Claus Norway Londoners Trafalgar Square T: Now, work in pairs. In your copies you have the texts about Christmas in the UK. Look at this picture.Where is this Christmas tree? Look through the text and answer this question (T →P1, P2) b)You must read your text and then answer my questions. Is the task clear? I give you 5 minutes to do the task. CHRISTMAS IN THE UK The 25th of December' is Christmas Day. It's a happy holiday for many people in the UK . Some weeks before Christmas English people are busy People want to buy presents for their family and friends. Every year there is a very big Christmas tree in the centre of London, in Trafalgar Square. This is a present from the people of Norway to the people of Great Britain. They send it to Londoners every year and Londoners decorate the Christmas tree. In the evening before Christmas people like to come toTrafalgar Square to look at the tree. On Christmas Eve the streets in London are decorated, too. On Christmas Eve people put their presents under the tree. When children go to bed, they put their stockings near their beds. At night Santa Clause comes. He has got a big bag of presents for children. He puts the presents in the children's stockings. . On Christmas people wish their family and friends a merry Christmas. T: (In five minutes) well, friends, I hope you are through. It’s time to check your answers. Answer my questions, please. (T →Gr1, Gr2) When do people celebrate Christmas? Why are people busy before the Christmas ? Where is there a very big Christmas tree every year? Who send a very big Christmas tree every year? When do people like to go to Trafalgar Square? What do people do On Christmas Eve? Who brings a big bag of presents for children? What do people wish their dearest and nearest? What is your favorite holiday? P 3 about your favorite celebration (March of the Scarecrows) |