Рождественские традиции в Англии и англоговорщих странах

Christmas traditions

Christmas is Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. For millions of Christians throughout the world it is the happiest and the busiest time of the year. No one knows the exact date of .1. but most Christians celebrate Christmas on December 25. The word Christmas comes from Christes masse, an early English phrase that means Mass of Christ.

People of different countries celebrate Christmas in various ways. People in the United States and Canada decorate their homes with .2. wreaths and ornaments. City streets are filled with coloured lights; the sound of bells and Christmas carols can be heard everywhere.

Children write letters to .3. and tell him what .4. they would like to get. Many department stores hire people to wear a Santa Claus costume and listen to children's requests. People send .5. to relatives and friends. Many companies give presents to their employees.

A Christmas tree is one of the .6. of Christmas in most homes. Relatives and friends may join in trimming the tree with lights, tinsel, and colourful ornaments. Presents are placed under the tree. On Christmas Eve or Christmas morning, families open their presents.

Many children believe that Santa Claus arrives on Christmas Eve in .7. pulled by a reindeer and brings presents. Some children hang up stockings so Santa Claus can fill them with candy, fruit and other small gifts.

In many parts of the United States and Canada groups of people walk from house to house and sing .8.. Some people give singers money or small gifts or invite them for a warm drink.

Many people attend .9. on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning. They listen to readings from Bible and singing Christmas carols.

A traditional Christmas dinner consists of stuffed .10., mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and a variety of other dishes. Some families have ham or roast goose instead of turkey. Pumpkin pie, plum pudding, and fruitcake are favourite desserts.

Задание 1.

Переведите текст на русский язык.

Задание 2. Вставьте слова, данные ниже в текст вместо пропусков.

1. turkey 2. Christmas trees 3. main symbols 4. a sleigh 5. Santa Claus 6. church services 7. Christ's birth 8. Christmas cards 9 presents. 10. Christmas carols

Задание 3. Расставьте информацию по порядку следования в тексте

1. It is celebrate Christmas on December 25

2. Many children believe that Santa Claus arrives on Christmas Eve in a sleigh pulled by a reindeer and brings presents

3. Children write letters to Santa Claus

4. Some people give singers money or small gifts or invite them for a warm drink.

5. Christmas is Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.

6. Many department stores hire people to wear a Santa Claus costume and listen to children's requests

7. Some children hang up stockings so Santa Claus can fill them with candy, fruit and other small gifts.

8. A traditional Christmas dinner consists of stuffed turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and a variety of other dishes.

9. People of different countries celebrate Christmas in various ways

10. A Christmas tree is one of the main symbols of Christmas in most homes

Задание 4. True or falls?

1. Christmas tree is one of traditional symbol of Christmas in the UK

2. Some children hang up stockings so Santa Claus can take from them candy, fruit and other small gifts

3. Children write letters for adults to tell what presents they want to be given.

4. Most Christians celebrate Christmas on December 25.

5. Some people listen to readings from Bible and singing Christmas carols at the Christmas Eve.

6. Pumpkin pie, plum pudding, and fruitcake are favourite desserts on Christmas.

7. Christmas is Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of St. Nickolas

Задание 5.

Задание 6. Переведите подчеркнутые предложения. Обратите внимание на страдательный залог.