II. a) Write English equivalents of the following words and phrases. Use them in sentences of your own: to make a choice, to have a vocation (ability) for something, to be interested in something, to think about the profession of a teacher, to evaluate, to be devoted to your work, to serve people, a burning desire for knowledge, respect for someon
First of all phones were created for communication and not to be a toy for teenagers. Even though now a’days they have way more functions then 50 years ago their main function is still communication. Of course some people use them to play mobile games and scroll though Instagram, but this doesn’t make them a toy because the majority of people use them for communication with society. And even while playing video games teenagers communicate with each-other.
Overall phones are used by people for communication and not as a toy. Its just that people now a days can communicate not just by calling each other, but through video games and Social media.
2. At Halloween children get sweets from their teacher. False
3. St Patrick's Day is important for German immigrants. False
4. The festival of Mardi Gras originally came from France. True
5. Thanksgiving is a family occasion. True
6. Many of the Pilgrims who arrived in 1621 were killed by the Native
Americans.False
II. The Places of Interest in London.
1. One of London’s most popular public events is the Notting Hill Carnival, held each year during the August Bank Holiday (last weekend in August).
2. The most important building in the center is the National Theatre;, a concert hall that was built for the festival.
3. At the heart of Westminster is Westminster Abbey, it has always been closely associated with the monarchy and is used for such state occasions as coronations and royal funerals. It is also a giant mausoleum, and more than 3000 notable people are buried there.
4. The British Museum is the national museum of antiquities and, until 1973, the national library of the United Kingdom, located in London.
5. The National Gallery on Trafalgar Square contains Britain’s premier art collection, with holdings from every major European art school.
6. The Royal Festival Hall is a large complex located on London’s South Bank, designed by Sir Denys Lasdun. It was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on October 25, 1976. It was granted the Royal addition to its title in 1988.