TRIMESTER 2 UNIT 3

LEVEL A2|В1 WEEK 3

Lexical material: Holiday activities, experiences, holiday problems, events.

Grammatical material: Present Perfect + for, since, yet, just, already. The Present Perfect vs
The past simple.

GRAMMAR
Present Perfect + for, since, yet, just, already.

Internet links on this theme: https://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/grammar-lesson-

present-perfect-already-since-for-yet-just.php
Now practice the rules in the following exercises.
Task 1.Choose the correct words: already, since, for, yet, or just
1. I have ____seen this movie twice.
2. I haven't seen John _____ Sunday .
3. Alan and Pamella have been married _____twelve years.
4. They have lived in the same house ______they got married.
5. I haven't told anyone _______about my decision. Please, keep it secret.

The Present Perfect vs The Past Simple.

Internet links on “The Present Perfect vs The past simple.” theme:

 https://youtu.be/Lwei4RQGapc
 check your knowledge here: http://www.learnenglish-online.com/grammar/
tests/presentperfectsimplepast.html
Now practice the rules in the following exercises.
Task 2.Put the words in brackets into the gaps. Use the verbs in present perfect or past
simple form.
1. I _____ (go) to a baseball game last night.
2. She ______ (visit) Australia 3 times in her life. She would like to go again.
3. They ______ (eat) Korean food in their lives.
4. _____ you _____ (finish) your homework yesterday?
5. ______ she ______ (arrive) yet?

Note: (See On screen A3, Student’s book by Jenny Dooley-Virginia Evans, Grammar references
on pages GR5. Do grammar exercise on p.51).
Ex.5 p. 51-Identify the correct tense: Present Perfect or Past Simple.

VOCABULARY

Offer: to make smth available; to provide an opportunity for sth(verb)

Rent: pay someone for the use of (something, typically property, land, or a car). (verb)
Climb: go or come up a (slope or staircase); (verb)
Book: reserve (accommodation, a place, etc.); buy (a ticket) in advance.(verb)
Fly: move or be hurled quickly through the air. (verb)
Explore: travel through (an unfamiliar area) in order to learn about it. (verb)
Bargain: to try to make someone agree to give you something that is better for you, such as a
better price or better working conditions (verb)
Borrow: take and use (something belonging to someone else) with the intention of returning it.
(verb)
Voyage: a long journey involving travel by sea or in space (noun)
Let: to allow your house or land to be lived in or used by someone else in exchange for
a regular payment(verb)
Note:
(See On screen A3, student’s book by Jenny Dooley-Virginia Evans. Learn the vocabulary on
pages WL6-WL7)
Ex.1 p. 48– Fill in: choose the correct words
Ex.3 p. 48- Fill in: choose the correct words

READING
Pre-reading task: Choose the correct definition of the word in CAPITALS. Look at the
word in context to help you.
What is Holi Festival and Why is it Celebrated?
Holi marks the beginning of spring and celebrates good winning over EVIL.
 generous and kind
 a person with a lot of energy
 the force of things that are bad
Holi is the ancient Hindu festival of colors and love. It is celebrated in India and Nepal
and many parts of South Asia. There are lots of Holi celebrations in the UK, organized by the
large British-Hindu community. Recently, Holi has also inspired non-religious celebrations in
Europe and North America, and its popularity is growing. Holi marks the beginning of spring. It
is a celebration of good winning over evil, and a time to give thanks for the good harvest. The
dates change each year according to the full moon, but it is normally in March and sometimes in
late February. People go outside and throw coloured paint powder at each other. It does not
matter if you are rich, poor, old or young – everyone can throw paint and everyone can get
messy! There is a spirit of togetherness and equality. It is a time to forgive people and repair
broken relationships, as well as meet with other people, play and have fun.
Traditional Holi celebrations start the night before the throwing of colors. People meet
around a bonfire and pray that evil will be destroyed, in the same way that the demon Holika was
burnt in a fire, according to the legend. The next day is the chaotic and noisy festival of colors.
People chase each other and throw coloured paint powder over each other. There is music and
drumming, and people run and laugh in the streets and parks. Holi is celebrated outside Holi
celebrations happened as early as the fourth century. It is thousands of years old! But recently,
Holi-themed events have become popular with a new generation in Europe and North America.
Every year, bigger and bigger crowds of people go to Holi events in London and all over the
country, arriving dressed in white T-shirts and returning covered from head to toe in bright
colours. There are paint-throwing parties at music festivals and races like the five-kilometer
‘Color Run’, which is celebrated in more than 35 different countries. In the UK, restaurants and
cultural organizations also offer their own Holi celebrations, with special menus, Indian music
and dance. Many thousands of people in the UK will go to Holi events this year, attracted by the
bright colors and playful atmosphere. Holi has a friendly and inclusive spirit, so non-Hindus are
often welcomed to join the celebrations. It is always good to know about the origins and meaning
of the festival though, even if you do not identify as Hindu. So, as well as being a fun festival
and your photos looking great on Instagram, it’s good to learn what it’s all about and where it
comes from.
While-reading task: Complete the sentences with the necessary words from the text.
1. Holi ____ celebrated in India and Nepal.
2. The dates change each year according ____ the full moon, but it is normally ____March.
3. It is a time _____ forgive people and repair broken relationships.
4. Recently, Holi-themed event___become popular with a new generation in Europe and North
America.
5. _____ year, bigger and bigger crowds of people go to Holi events in London.
Post reading tasks
Circle True or False for these sentences.
1. Holi is a very old Hindu tradition.
2. Only Hindus celebrate Holi.
3. Holi is on 1 March – the first official day of spring.
4. Holi is mainly a festival for young people.
5. Holi activities start early in the morning.
Note: (See On screen A3, student’s book by Jenny Dooley-Virginia Evans, Read the text on p
52-53).
Ex. 2, p. 52 – Choose the correct answer.

LISTENING

Pre-listening task. Match the words with the definitions.

Birthday party, Notting Hill Carnival, end of exams party, golden wedding anniversary, royal
wedding.
1. a party to celebrate the anniversary of someone's birth
2 .a West Indian carnival held in London every August
3. the marriage of a king, queen, prince or princess
4. a celebration of 50 years of marriage
5. a party normally organized by students to celebrate finishing the school year and completing
their exams
While listening task. Complete the sentences with the correct speaker.
Fill in the gaps while you listen. https://bd748f642cf8b253d59c-
5c160b94f727c0d27cbeccc854542bc6.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/B1_celebrations.mp3
Speaker A, Speaker B, Speaker C, Speaker D, Speaker E.
1. ___ will see people dressed in amazing costumes.
2. ___ is going to decorate the venue with Chinese lanterns and have projections on the wall.
3. ___is worried about someone on Facebook spoiling the surprise.
4. ___is going to be careful of people stealing things.
5. ___is going to listen to old-fashioned music played on an old-fashioned machine.
Post listening task. Match the speakers with the celebrations.
 Birthday party a. Speaker A
 Notting Hill Carnival b. Speaker B
 End of term party at school c. Speaker C
 Golden wedding anniversary d. Speaker D
 Royal wedding. e. Speaker E
SPEAKING

Task 1. Work in pairs. Are these customs similar to or different from customs in your
culture? Is it similar or different to your culture? If different write what is considered
appropriate in your culture.

1. It’s customary in Japan to take your shoes off when entering a home.
2. In Greece, it’s not unusual to kiss friends and relatives on both cheeks when meeting them.
3. In some countries, owning a pet like a dog, a cat, or a bird is considered inappropriate.
4. In the U.S, arriving 30 minutes early to a dinner party isn’t a good idea.
5. saying hello to strangers ( normal / inappropriate / appropriate)

Task 2. Now, divide learners into small groups or pairs and ask them to talk about the
customs from one festival in their own country.

 Note:
 ( See On screen A3, student’s book by Jenny Dooley-Virginia Evans)
 Ex. 4, p. 55 – Work in pairs, asking questions.

WRITING

Write about the customs in your country. You can write about Christmas or any other
festival. Think of paragraph headings for three or four paragraphs and make notes about
each one, for example:

How do people decorate their houses? (holly, mistletoe, lights, colour, Christmas tree)
What do people eat and drink during this festival? (Too much! Turkey, mulled wine, mince pies)
Do people give each other presents? (children, stockings)
When is this festival? (One week from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day)
Task 1. Write a paragraph describing “Interesting holiday activities around the world”.