3) Complete the sentences with the words listed and translate the sentences into your language.

celebrations; costumes;
decorated; fireworks ;national anthem; national flag; ornament ;parade; present; speeches; symbol; tradition

1. The children were dressed in clown _______________.

2. Several people made _______________ at the wedding.

3. The shiny star was the most beautiful _______________ on the Christmas tree.

4. I have always wanted to see the Rio Carnival _______________ live.

5. When it gets dark we'll let off the _______________.

6. I think it’s sad that nowadays people don’t sing the _______________ along with the music.

7. I'm looking forward to many more birthday _______________ with her.

8. By _______________, children play tricks on 1 April.

9. The Americans call their _______________ the Stars and Stripes.

10. They gave me theatre tickets as a _______________.

11. They _______________ the room with flowers and balloons.

12. To them the monarchy is a special _______________ of nationhood.

EXTENDED VOCABULARY

air parade express love war of independence

angel balloon feast wreath

candy flower parade

cane carol greeting card

champagne holly

Christmas tree ornament Holy right

coat-of-arms Jack’o lantern

commemorate martyr

countdown mince pie

cracker mistletoe

custom patron saint

elf (pl. elves) play pranks on sb

express gratitude resurrection