Question

Are these facts true, false or not stated in the text? 1) Holidays usually mean staying away from school or work.2) In January people send greeting cards to their families andfriends. 3) December 31st is New Year's Day. 4) People seethe New Year in at midnight. 5) There is a big beautiful NewYear tree in Trafalgar Square. 6) Everybody is very happywhen Big Ben strikes. 7) Everybody tries to go out on NewYear's Day. 8) People celebrate St Valentine's Day on February 9) Spring in Britain begins on St Valentine's Day.10) Valentines are gifts that people make to those they love.​

Answer 1

Ответ:

1) Holidays usually mean staying away from school or work.    - TRUE

2) In January, people send greeting cards to their families and friends.   -  NOT STATED (There is no statement when exactly they send greeting cards.)

3) December 31st is New Year’s Day.    - FALSE  (December 31st is New Year Eve.)

4) People see the New Year in at midnight.   - TRUE

5) There is a big beautiful New Year tree in Trafalgar Square. - NOT STATED

6) Everybody is very happy when Big Ben strikes.   - TRUE

7) Everybody tries to go out on New Year’s Day.    - FALSE (For older people it’s a day to spend at home, in front of the television.)

8) People celebrate St Valentine’s Day on February 14.    - TRUE

9) Spring in Britain begins on St Valentine’s Day.    - NOT STATED

10) Valentines are gifts that people make to those they love.  - FALSE (Valentines are postcards.)

Answer 2

Let's address each statement:

1) Holidays usually mean staying away from school or work. - True. Holidays generally imply time away from regular activities such as school or work. It's a time for relaxation and celebration.

2) In January, people send greeting cards to their families and friends. - True. Sending greeting cards is a common tradition during various holidays, including New Year's, which occurs in January.

3) December 31st is New Year's Day. - False. December 31st is New Year's Eve. New Year's Day is on January 1st.

4) People see the New Year in at midnight. - True. Welcoming the New Year at midnight is a common practice in many cultures.

5) There is a big beautiful New Year tree in Trafalgar Square. - Not stated in the text. The presence of a New Year tree in Trafalgar Square is not specified in the provided text.

6) Everybody is very happy when Big Ben strikes. - Not stated in the text. There is no mention in the provided text about people's emotions when Big Ben strikes.

7) Everybody tries to go out on New Year's Day. - Not stated in the text. The text does not mention whether everyone tries to go out on New Year's Day.

8) People celebrate St. Valentine's Day on February 14. - True. St. Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th.

9) Spring in Britain begins on St. Valentine's Day. - False. Spring in Britain doesn't start on St. Valentine's Day. The official start of spring in Britain typically occurs in March.

10) Valentines are gifts that people make to those they love. - True. Valentines, such as cards, chocolates, flowers, etc., are gifts that people give to their loved ones on Valentine's Day.

Please note, some statements might vary based on cultural practices and traditions in different regions, but the responses provided are based on general customs and widely accepted practices.