English worksheet

Unit #3 Something to Celebrate!

L2. Let’s celebrate: Latin American Holidays and Festivals

Student’s name: _______________ Group: _______

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 Theme 2: Let’s celebrate: Latin American Holidays and Festivals

Listening
Directions: Listen to the conversation and answer the questions.
https://www.esl-lab.com/easy/holiday-traditions/

1. Where does this news program take place?

( ) in a city marketplace
( ) at a local school
( ) at a shopping center

2. How does the young girl, Elizabeth, celebrate this holiday with her family?
( ) They visit close relatives.
( ) They go to see a movie.
( ) They go out to eat at a restaurant.

3. What does Johnny and his family eat on this day?

( ) chicken
( ) ham
( ) turkey

4. Steven feels that Christmas is a time when people ____.

( ) exchange gifts with friends, family, and teachers
( ) give gifts during an elaborate dinner
( ) think of others without waiting for a gift in return

5. The final girl says that the best thing about Christmas is ____.
( ) sleeping late every day
( ) having a vacation from school
( ) receiving presents from classmates

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 Reading
Directions: Read the following conversation and answer the questions.

American: I’m so happy to be here in Costa Rica. I want to learn all about your customs and traditions.
Costa Rican: We will talk about those later – first, I want to learn about American holidays! What do you guys
celebrate in the United States?
American: Well, the biggest holidays that people celebrate are Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween, and 4th
of July.
Costa Rican: What is the 4th of July?
American: It is our country’s Independence Day.
Costa Rican: What do people do on the 4th of July?
American: Families and friends gather together and they usually spend time outside because the weather is
very warm and sunny in July.
Costa Rican: What do they do outside?
American: Usually people have a barbeque with hotdogs and hamburgers. Some people like to play games
outside, like throwing a Frisbee, or playing catch with a baseball.
Costa Rican: So people spend time together and eat. Do they do anything else?
American: The most important part of the 4th of July is the fireworks show at night. People in every city come
together in a park or near a river to watch hundreds of fireworks with their families and friends. It’s a really
nice holiday.
Costa Rican: That sounds great. Maybe one day, I can go to the United States and celebrate the 4th of July!

1. What are the most important celebrations in the United States?

_____________________________________________________________________
2. What is the 4th of July?

_____________________________________________________________________
3. What do people do to celebrate Independence Day in USA?

_____________________________________________________________________
4. What is the most important part of the celebration?

_____________________________________________________________________

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 Speaking-Writing
Directions: Work with a partner (group) and complete a calendar with the celebrations,
holidays, and activities you have throughout the year. Make each other questions to
complete the calendar.
Do you celebrate anything in ______ (January)? How do you celebrate ______ (Mother’s Day)?
Who do you celebrate ______ (Christmas Day) with? What do you do on ______ (Valentine’s Day)?

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Directions: Complete the invitation to a holiday. Use the words from the box.

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Directions: Complete the invitation to a party. Use the words from the box.

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 Work in class rubric
The following chart is for your teacher to measure your performance during the classes.

(3pt) (2pt) In (1pt) Not

Assessment Strategies
Achieved progress achieved

L.1. Understand main information in short, straightforward

audio messages if these messages are delivered slowly
and clearly (e.g., holidays and celebrations).
R.2. Find important information in simple text (e.g.,
activities and dates).

SP.1. Describe a holiday, celebration and festival in a short 1-2 errors in 3-5 errors in +5 errors in
presentation, prepared in advance but not read, in pair- pronunciation pronunciation pronunciation
share or small group.

W.1. Write short messages, for example to make or

change an invitation or an appointment to meet
on a holiday, a festival or a celebration.