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Сам текст: Who doesn’t like holidays? Holidays usually mean not going to school or to work, they also mean nice food, present and a lot of fun. Russian people like them too. Here are some traditional holidays and festivals they celebrate. 1 January – New Year’s Day 14 February – St Valentine’s Day March or April – Easter Festival 7 January – Christmas The beginning of a new year is a time for celebrating and for making a new start. People wish each other "Happy New Year" and send special greeting card. On New Year’s Eve (December 31st) many people go to parties with their families, neighbours and friends. They go to bed after midnight to "see the New Year in” at o’clock. January 1st is a public holiday in Russia. For older people it’s a quiet day in front of the television. But young people go out and meet their friends at parties, discos and different clubs. On St Valentin’s Day people send a special greeting card (Valentine) to those who they love. It’s a tradition not to give the name of the sender. Some people buy presents for their sweetheats or give them red rose, a symbol of love.ЗАДАНИЕ:a) Holidays usually mean … b) Some of the traditional holidays and festivals that people celebrate are … c) The beginning of a years is a tame for … d) People wish each other … and send special … e) Many people get together with … f) For older people 1 January is a quit day … g) But young people go out and … h) On St Valentine’s Day people send … i) Some people buy present for their … or give them … .

Answer 1

А)  Holidays usually mean not going to school or to work, they also mean nice food, present and a lot of fun.
b)  Here are some traditional holidays and festivals they celebrate:
1 January – New Year’s Day  14 February – St Valentine’s Day March or April – Easter Festival 7 January – Christmas c)  The beginning of a new year is a time for celebrating and for making a new start.
d)  People wish each other "Happy New Year" and send special greeting card.
e)  On New Year’s Eve (December 31st) many people go to parties with their families, neighbours and friends.
f) For older people 1 January is a quite day  in front of the television.
g)  But young people go out and meet their friends at parties, discos and different clubs. 
h)  On St Valentin’s Day people send a special greeting card (Valentine) to those who they love.
i) Some people buy presents for their sweetheats or give them a red rose, a symbol of love.

Answer 2

a) Holidays usually mean not going to school or work, nice food, presents, and a lot of fun.

b) Some of the traditional holidays and festivals that people in Russia celebrate are:

• 1 January – New Year’s Day
• 14 February – St Valentine’s Day
• March or April – Easter Festival
• 7 January – Christmas

c) The beginning of a year is a time for celebrating and making a new start.

d) People wish each other "Happy New Year" and send special greeting cards.

e) Many people get together with their families, neighbors, and friends at parties, discos, and different clubs on New Year's Eve (December 31st) to "see the New Year in" at midnight.

f) For older people, 1 January is a quiet day in front of the television.

g) But young people go out and meet their friends at parties, discos, and different clubs.

h) On St Valentine's Day, people send a special greeting card (Valentine) to those whom they love. It's a tradition not to give the name of the sender.

i) Some people buy presents for their sweethearts or give them red roses, a symbol of love.