Write Opinion essay: “All students should spend some time studying abroad”. Follow the rubrics and criteria:

1. Write 180-200 words 1 point

2. Follow the plan: Introduction, Body, Conclusion 1.5 points

3. Use at least 4-5 words from “Useful Language” 1 point

4. Don’t forget about: Viewpoints; Reasons/Example 1.5 points

5. Use topic vocabulary 6-8 words 1 point

6. Follow Grammar rules (1 mistake is allowed) 1 point

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1.We want to tell you about thanksgiving.2.It is celebrated on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States.3.According to ancient tradition, several generations of the same family going to the house of elders for a celebration lunch. Each speaks words of thanksgiving for all the good that happened in his life. Eat in this modern-day Americans the same thing that ate their ancestors in the distant 1621 at the first dinner in honor of thanksgiving.Many of the dishes have become not only a tradition but also a kind of symbol of the holiday: stuffed Turkey with cranberry syrup and a large sweet pumpkin pie. Bright young pumpkins, ears of "Indian" corn, apples, oranges, chestnuts, walnuts, dried leaves and bunches of grapes hanging from the dishes as if from a horn of plenty, not only serve as traditional decoration of the table, but also represent the abundance of autumn gifts of nature. Bouquets of gold, orange and red-brown chrysanthemums, supplemented with twigs and berries, complete the feeling of abundance and generosity of nature, a real celebration of a rich harvest. In new York, held a Grand parade, organized by the largest Macy's since 1927. Its main attraction — a huge inflatable toys (cartoon characters, fairy tales and television), which sneaked away from Central Park to the entrance to the store — opposite Herald square (between Sixth Avenue and Broadway). On the eve of the parade is the ceremony of blowing toys. Parade show live on television.

This holiday, like many others, is traditionally celebrated outside the city. In advance of going to the cottage or in the countryside, in the cities everything is closed, and the streets there's nobody.
The holiday always falls on Friday. A romantic start the day by collecting flowers and weaving wreaths to decorate the main symbol of the holiday. The pole put in the glade and arrange around it the dancing, to the delight of children and some adults. Teenagers are always waiting for the evening when more noisy fun will begin.