1) They reflect the history of the country and its cultural and religious traditions. 2) Americans celebrate Christmas on the 25th of December. 3) The 1st of January is not so widely celebrated in the United States as we do it in Russia. 4) The most important holiday in America is the 4th of July, The Independence Day. 5) The 4th of July is the day-off and people don't go to work. Other holidays when people don't go to work are: Martin Luther King's day on the 20th of January, Labour Day on the 7th of September and Thanksgiving on the last Friday of November. 6) It is a big white stone on the shore in Plymouth in Massachusetts, that the pilgrims landed on. It is called «The Plymouth Rock». 7) Halloween is children's most favourite holiday.
E.g. A: What are your plans for the evening? B: We (see) …are going to see…a film. We bought the tickets on the Internet. 1. A: Do you want to go out for a meal next week? B: Yes, that would be nice. What about Wednesday? are You doing anything? 2. A: Did you see that new TV program last night? B: Yes, I expect it will be very popular for a couple of months and then people will lose interest. 3. A: Well my darling, Happy New Year! Have you made any resolutions? B: Yes, I (leave) ………. you! 4. A: Have you decided what to do when you leave school? B: More or less. I will have a holiday for a couple of months and then I will start my university course. 5. A: Are you ready to order, sir? B: I’m not sure. Oh, I know. I have the roast chicken. 6. A: I will take you to the football match if you like. B: No, thanks dad! I’ve spoken to John and his dad will take us. 7. A: Why are you turning on the TV? B: I im going to watch the news. 8. A: I am going to do some shopping. B: Are you? I haven’t got any toothpaste. A: Oh, alright, I will get some if you like.
2) Americans celebrate Christmas on the 25th of December.
3) The 1st of January is not so widely celebrated in the United States as we do it
in Russia.
4) The most important holiday in America is the 4th of July,
The Independence Day.
5) The 4th of July is the day-off and people don't go to work. Other holidays
when people don't go to work are: Martin Luther King's day on the 20th of January, Labour Day on the 7th of September and Thanksgiving on the last Friday of November.
6) It is a big white stone on the shore in Plymouth in Massachusetts, that the pilgrims landed on. It is called «The Plymouth Rock».
7) Halloween is children's most favourite holiday.