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Tabatade David tells Aigul about a public holiday they volebrate in realBritain. Listen or read. Answer the questionsWhat is the name of the holiday?2) When do people celebrate it?4) Why do children take their Guys out on the street3) What do people use to make the Guya?5) Do people have torch-lit processions in small towna?What is the traditional food on the Guy Fawkes Night?Aigul: David, what holidays do you celebrate in autumn?David: On the fifth of November, we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night. Orsometimes we call it Bonfire Night.Aigul: How do you celebrate it?David: Before the holiday, people prepare the Guys. The Guy isa model of a person that people make out of old clothes,paper or straw. The Guys are usually very big, sometimesabout nine meters high. Children can make their Guys too.They aren't so big, but they are really nice and funny. Theytake their homemade guys out on the street and ask for"a penny for the Guy" for fireworks. Some people wear specialmasks on this day. In main towns or cities people organizeRou​

Answer 1

Ответ:

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

(Праздники обычно означают, что вы не идете в школу или не работаете, вкусную еду, подарки и веселье).

2) Some of the traditional holidays and festivals that British people celebrate are: 1 January — New Year’s Day 14 February — St Valentine’s Day March or April — Easter Festival 31 October — Halloween 5 November — Guy Fawkes’ Night 25 December — Christmas Festival.

(Некоторые из традиционных праздников и фестивалей, которые отмечают британцы: 1 января - Новый год 14 февраля - День Святого Валентина Март или апрель - праздник Пасхи 31 октября - Хэллоуин 5 ноября - Ночь Гая Фокса 25 декабря - праздник Рождества)

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

(Начало года - это время для празднования и для новых начинаний).

4) People wish each other “Happy New Year” and send special greeting cards.

(Люди желают друг другу «С Новым годом» и отправляют специальные поздравительные открытки).

5) Many people get together with their families, neighbours and friends.

(Многие люди собираются вместе со своими семьями, соседями и друзьями).

6) In London people gather to celebrate in Trafalgar Square.

(В Лондоне люди собираются на Трафальгарской площади, чтобы отпраздновать).

7) When Big Ben strikes, people hug and kiss each other and shout “Happy New Year”.

(Когда бьют часы Биг Бена, люди обнимаются и целуют друг друга и кричат «С Новым годом»)

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

(Для пожилых людей 1 января - тихий день перед телевизором).

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

(Но молодые люди выходят и встречают своих друзей на вечеринках, дискотеках и в разных клубах).

10) On St Valentine’s Day people send a special greeting card (Valentine) to those who they love.

(В День Святого Валентина люди посылают специальную поздравительную открытку (Валентинка) тем, кого они любят)

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

love.

Answer 2

torch-lit processions, and they build a large bonfire. They place the Guy on top of the bonfire and set it alight. The flames consume the Guy, and there are fireworks displays lighting up the sky. It's quite a sight to see!

Aigul: That sounds interesting! But why do children take their Guys out on the street?

David: It's a tradition that dates back to the historical event being celebrated. Guy Fawkes Night commemorates the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605 when a group of people, including Guy Fawkes, tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London. Guy Fawkes was caught, and people celebrated his capture and the safety of the King by lighting bonfires. The tradition of kids taking their Guys out and asking for money originally symbolized collecting "pennies for the Guy" to buy fireworks for the bonfire.

Aigul: How do people make the Guys?

David: People use various materials to make the Guys. Old clothes, newspapers, and straw are commonly used to create the body. The head is often a mask or a paper mache construction with painted features. The idea is to make the Guy look like a person. Some people get quite creative with their designs!

Aigul: Do small towns also have torch-lit processions?

David: Yes, many small towns also have torch-lit processions, though the scale might be different from larger cities. It's a way for communities to come together, enjoy the spectacle, and remember the historical significance of the event.

Aigul: What's the traditional food for Guy Fawkes Night?

David: Traditional foods for Guy Fawkes Night often include parkin, which is a type of gingerbread cake, and toffee apples. These treats are enjoyed while people gather around the bonfire and watch the fireworks.

Aigul: Thank you, David. I've learned a lot about Guy Fawkes Night!

David: You're welcome, Aigul. It's a unique and exciting holiday that's deeply rooted in British history and culture.