0446_Talking About the Holidays in English

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Talking About the Holidays

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Hello everyone! My name is ________. Im from ________.

I currently live in ________. I am a ________. I enjoy

studying ________. I joined Open English ________ ago.

I (enjoy / dont enjoy) celebrating holidays.

Survival English


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Beginner: Warm-up

What is your favorite holiday?

My favorite holiday is_____________.


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Santa Claus

witch

Easter bunny

ghost

parade

fireworks

candy

leprechaun

Cupid

pumpkin

Beginner: Vocabulary


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Beginner: Matching

Match the listed words to the images

A. B. D.C. E.

Santa Claus leprechaun fireworksghost candy


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Fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary words

Beginner: Vocabulary Practice

A __________ has a pointed hat and a broom.

______ shoots arrows to inspire romantic love.

There often is a _____________on a national holiday.

The ______________ carries a basket full of colored eggs.

People make pie from ____________.

pumpkins

witch

Easter bunny

parade

Cupid


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Beginner: Discussion

favorite holiday.

A.

Christmas is my

B.

Easter is myC.

I dont have a

On New Years Eve I like to

A.

stay at homeB.

go to a partyC.

stay at home or go out, depending on my mood.

I celebrating national holidays.A.

loveB.

dont mindC.

dislike

Complete the following sentences according to your opinion


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1. Where did you get that costume?

2. Do you want some candy?

3. Where is your pot of gold?

4. How many people do you think are here?

5. Who gave you those roses?

Beginner Question & Picture Matching

A. C. E.D.B.


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1.

The band __________ to the beat of the music.

chew march fly carve knock

Picture Fill-in-the-Blank

2.

Kids __________ on peoples doors to ask for candy on Halloween.

3.

My mom told me to __________ the candy well before I swallow it.

4.

Cupid can __________ because he has wings.

5.

We __________ pumpkins last year on Halloween.

Choose the correct verb and conjugate as needed


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Read the sentence with the correct answer

1.

He (get / got) a lot of candy on Halloween.

2.

She (sat / sit) on Santas lap.

3.

Cupid (is making / makes) people fall in love.

4.

We (were watching / watched) the fireworks for a few hours.

5.

They (ate / eats) pie on Thanksgiving.

Beginner: Choose One


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__ No, but I thought he was realwhen I was a kid.

__ Thats Kelly.

__ Yes, he can have more.

__ Its the spirit of a dead person.

__ No, I have to work.

1. Who is dressed as a witch?

2. Are you going to the parade?

3. Do you believe in Santa Claus?

4. Can I give him more candy?

5. What is a ghost?

Match each question to the correct answer

Beginner: Match the Answer


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Beginner: Lets Talk!

Lacy: Would you mind helping me throw a Halloween party for our friends?

Candice: Sure, Id love to! Where are we going to have the party?

Lacy: We can have it at my house. We can eat, play games,and have a contest for the best costume.

Candice: That sounds like a lot of fun. What can I do to help you?

Lacy: Well, you could help me decorate the house and prepare the food.

Candice: Okay. I can handle that. No problem.

Lacy: Great! Ill give you a call this afternoon

and we can talk about it more in detail.

Candice: All right. Ill talk to you this afternoon!

Lacy: Thanks, Candice! Talk to you later.


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Beginner: Lets Talk! Follow-up

What kind of party does Candice want to throw?

A. a Christmas partyB. a birthday party

C. a Halloween party

What will Lacy do to help Candice prepare for the party?

A. buy the foodB. greet the guests and serve drinks

C. decorate the house and prepare the food

Which of the following will guests notdo at the party?

A. play gamesB. pass out candy to kids

C. eat

Answer the following questions about the previous passage


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1. I _________ to buy a costume before Halloween.

Whats Missing?

goes is go need spends

spent am needing give gave is being

2.

They _________ $30 on candy.

3. My dad ________ me a beautiful Easter basket.

4.

Where did you ________ for Christmas last year?

5.

This chocolate ________ yummy!

Complete each sentence with a word from the list


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1. They____ three pumpkin

pies tomorrow.

a. makes

b. will makec. make

_____ pumpkin pies will they

make tomorrow?

_____ is your favorite holiday?

_____ did you decorate the

house for?

Beginner: Q & A Formation

Complete the question using the underlined words as hints,then choose the correct option to complete the sentence

2. Valentines Day____ myfavorite holiday.

a. wereb.

isc. are

3.

We____ itfor Christmas.

a. decoratedb.

decorates

c. was decorating


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Beginner: Categories

Words

associatedwith

Christmas

Words

associatedwith Easter

Words

associatedwith

Halloween

Match each word to its corresponding category

pumpkin dinner witch egg Santa Claus basket ghost tree


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Beginner: Minimal Pairs

witch

gift

candy

ghost

bunny

watch

give

handy

host

funny

Listen to the difference between each pair of

words and practice pronouncing each pair


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Im holding my Easter basket.

I received a gift of flowers.

I have some colored eggs.

I carved a pumpkin!

My husbandis so sweet!

Match each sentence to its appropriate picture

Beginner: Who Said It?

A. B. C.


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Holiday Vocabulary (#0085)

Holiday Word search (#0087)

Adjectives and Prepositions (#0051)

Dates and Time Vocabulary (#0053)

Verbs for Dates and Time (#0055)

Asking Questions: Who & What (#0093)

Beginner: Related Lessons

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Intermediate Lesson Content


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Intermediate: Warm-up

What is something that you really like about holidays?


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haunted

pilgrim

mistletoe

nativity scenein love

wear green

shamrock

costume

celebrationfestivities

Intermediate: Vocabulary


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Intermediate: Matching


A. B. D.C. E.

haunted pilgrim shamrocknativity scene mistletoe


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Use the words below to create your own sentences.

Intermediate: Vocabulary Practice

Ex: A shamrockis a symbol of good luck.

shamrock

pilgrim

mistletoe

nativity scene

tradition

wear green

haunted

costume

celebration

festivities


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Match the synonym & antonym to each listed word

Intermediate: Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonym

established

commemorate

terrifying

imaginary

distinguished

sentimental

Word

scary

romantic

traditional

celebrate

fantasy

special

Antonym

pragmatic

real

common

unusual

ignore

soothing


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Intermediate: General Discussion

In your opinion, what holiday is the most important and why?

What do you like to do on your favorite holiday?


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Intermediate: Lets Talk

Alice:Honey, have you wrapped the kids

Christmas gifts yet? Its getting late.

Jim: Im trying to get that done now. I cantremember who asked for the Barbie doll.

Alice:Thats for Jenny. When you finish with that, pleasehelp the girls put out some cookies and milk for Santa.

Jim: Im pretty tired, Alice. I dont really have a lot

of energy tonight. Cant we just skip it this year?

Alice:No way; its a tradition. When youre finished, Ill pour you a

glass of apple cider and let you kiss me under the mistletoe.

Jim: All right then, youve got yourself a deal. If you

dont mind, cut me a slice of fruitcake too, darling.


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Intermediate: Lets Talk! Follow-up

Which one of Alice and Jims children asked for the Barbie doll?

What did Jim ask Alice to skip this year?

What does Alice offer to do for Jim when he finishes helping the girls

put out milk and cookies?


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__ She hasnt decided yet.

__ No, I forgot to get it.

__ Yes, that sounds yummy!

__ No way! Those thingsare dangerous.

__ I think its in the attic.

1. Would you like aChristmas cookie?

2.

What is Angela going to be

for Halloween this year?

3.

Do you want to help meset off the fireworks?

4.

Where is the box of

Christmas ornaments?

5.

Did you buy KalynsEaster basket?

Match each question to the correct answer

Intermediate: Q & A


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_ Anne didnt know what to buy her husband Alan for Christmas.

_ Annes mother-in-law said she didnt know what to buy either.

_ Anne went to the store and bought Alan a TV for Christmas.

_ Anne decided to ask Alans mother.

_ Anne remembered that Alan had been talking about buying a new TV.

Put the sentences in the correct order to form a short story

Intermediate: Story Sequence


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Intermediate: Expressions & Phrases

Match the idiom to its meaning

1)

Jack is a devoted family man.

His children mean a lot to him.

2)

Sam can touch his nose with his

tongue. Its his party piece.

3) I was bursting with joy after

opening my birthday gift.

4) Jessicas a party animal. Shegoes out four times a week.

5)

Peter called me apartypooper because I left

the celebration early.

a) a guy who likes to spend alot of time with his family

b) to become extremely happy

c)

something funny or strange thatsomeone often does to entertainother people at social events

d) someone who spoils other

people's enjoyment of socialactivities by being unhappy or

by refusing to become involved

e) someone who likes goingto parties a lot


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1.

Nick criesbecause his Halloween candy was stolen.

2. I desireto drink pink champagne on New Years Eve.

Choose the correct answer

3.

It was takingthem two hours to decorate the Christmas tree.

A.

is crying

B.

were cryingC.

was cried

A.

am desiring

B.

wantC.

am wanting

A.

taken

B.

takedC. took

Intermediate: Error Correction


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Intermediate: Lets Talk Pictures!

How would you feel if you received one ofthese dogs as your Christmas gift?


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Holiday Vocabulary (#0085)

Holidays in Future Tense (#0086)

Holiday Word search (#0087)

Holiday Quiz (#0088)

Food & Groceries- Vocabulary (#0037)

Food & Groceries- Present Tense Verbs (#0039)

Intermediate: Related Lessons





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Advanced Lesson Content


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Advanced: Warm-up

What are some words that remind you of holiday celebrations?


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Advanced: Someone Once Said

Christmas is the season when

you buy this year's gifts withnext year's money.

Author Unknown


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Advanced: Vocabulary

commemorate

benevolence

toast

partakesentiment

feast

adornment

salutation

enjoymentfellowship


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Advanced: Matching


A. B. D.C. E.

toast feast fellowshipsalutation adornment


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Use the words below to create your own sentences

Advanced: Vocabulary Practice

Ex: Most holiday celebrations include a delicious feast.feast

benevolence

toast

partake

sentiment

commemorate

adornment

salutation

enjoyment

fellowship


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Match the synonym & antonym to each listed word

Advanced: Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonym

decorated

honor

enjoyment

emotion

charity

share

Word

sentiment

benevolence

partake

merriment

commemorate

adorned

Antonym

abstain

forget

plain

unkindness

sorrow

apathy


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Read each sentence and replace the wordwith a synonym or antonym

1.

Jackie always puts up a realtree for Christmas.A

2.

It was hard to pick a winner because all the kids looked cutein their costumes.

3.

I wanted to try the pumpkin pie, but I was already stuffed.

S

S

Advanced: Sentence Rewording


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Advanced: General Discussion

In your opinion, what makes a holiday special?

What holiday tradition do you like the least? Why?


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Advanced: Lets Talk

Sally:Its almost time for the big countdown. Have you seenChris? I want to give him a big kiss at midnight. I love New

Years Eve. Its my favorite holiday.

Cassie: Yes, its probably my favorite too. Chris is over at therefreshment table with Alex. Theyre busy stuffing their faces.You know those two.

Sally: Yes, I see them now. It amazes me that they never seem to gain

an ounce. Its hard to believe. So, whats your New Years resolution?

Cassie:I know what you mean. Alex eats like there is no

tomorrow and somehow he manages to stay the same size.My New Years resolution? Im going to finish my Masters degree.

Sally: Wow, thats great! My resolution is to try and lose someweight. Ever since the wedding, Ive been packing on the pounds!

I just cant seem to quit.

Cassie:Yes, I know exactly what you mean. Its easy to put on weight.Ive gained five pounds since Thanksgiving and I havent been able tolose it.


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Advanced: Lets Talk! Follow-up

The conversation takes place on New Years Eve.

What do you usually do on this holiday?

Cassie and Sally talked about their New Years resolutions.

What was your resolution last year? How did it work out?


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Correct the mistake

1.

I am always gaining weight during the holidays.

2.

When Mary was a child, she had been believing in the Easter Bunny.

3.

Have you never tasted my mothers famous eggnog?

4.

Michael makes a Halloween party every year.

5.

Caroline enjoys to make Thanksgiving dinner.

Advanced: Error Correction


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Advanced: Reading Comprehension

New Years celebrations are done globally and each country prides

itself in observing the traditions of their culture. Here are a couple ofNew Years traditions from around the world.

China The traditional Chinese New Year is based on the lunar

calendar and may fall between January 1 and February 19. The

celebration lasts for 10 to 15 days. During this celebration, its atradition to play drums and set off fireworks. The Chinese believe

that this wards off evil spirits and brings good fortune.

Denmark It may sound rather surprising, but it is considered tobe very auspicious to wake up and find a pile of broken dishes infront of your door on New Years day in Denmark. Throughout the

year, people save all their old dishes to throw at the entrance of

homes on New Years Eve. The dishes are a symbol of friendship andprosperity for the coming year.


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Advanced: Reading Discussion

What is the main idea of this passage?

The texts talks about a couple of countries New Years traditions.

What are some New Years traditions that are associated with your

country?

If you were able to ring in the New Year in any country, where wouldit be? Why?


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Advanced: Expressions & Phrases

Match the idiom to its meaning

1)

Teachers choosing to implementschool budget cuts would be liketurkeys voting for an early

Christmas.

2)

People pay for priceless, centuries-old art because a thing of beautyis a joy forever.

3)

Tutoring students in the evenings is

a busman's holiday for teachers.

4)

Joseph, we have some business totake care of. Lets talk turkey.

5)

Jake has been drinking since he gothere, and now hes lit up like a

Christmas tree.

a)

people making choices thatwill have very bad resultsfor themselves

b)

to be drunk

c)

time away from work that is spentdoing something that is similar toyour usual job

d)

discuss important matters

e)

Beautiful things give pleasurethat lasts even longer than thebeautiful things themselves.


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Advanced: Question Formation

1.

St. Patricks Day is mysisters favorite holiday.

2.

No, Jill didnt dress up

for Halloween this year.

3.

Yes, Id love more turkey.

4.

Toms New Year resolution

is to go back to college.

5.

Im going to a New Years Eve

party with my husband this year.

Form a question based on the responseEx: How much money would you like to deposit?


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Holidays in Future Tense (#0086)

Holiday Quiz (#0088)

Suffixes of "compare" (#0167)

Fruits and Vegetables (#0487)

We are going to plan a party! (#0397)

Pronunciation: The long /e/ (#0261)

Advanced: Related Lessons





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