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UNIT 4 - CELEBRATIONS

LESSON MATERIAL
Costume
parade
scout
Dress up as
entrance
Malaysia's Independence Day (B) Malaysia's Independence Day

The Federation of Malaya gained 1)________________ from The Federation of Malaya 1)___________ independence from British
British rule on August 31, 1957. The official Malayan Declaration rule on August 31, 1957. The official Malayan Declaration of
of Independence was 2)___________ at 9:30 a.m. at the Independence was read at 9:30 a.m. at the Stadium Merdeka in
Stadium Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur before dignitaries that Kuala Lumpur before 2)___________ that included the King and
3)_____________ the King and Queen of Thailand. Over 20,000 Queen of Thailand. Over 20,000 people gathered to celebrate the
people gathered to celebrate the sovereignty of their new 3)______________ of their new country.
4)______________.
On August 30, 1957, the night before the Of 4)____________
On August 30, 1957, the night before the official declaration, a declaration, a crowd gathered at Merdeka Square - a large field in
5)__________ gathered at Merdeka Square - a large field in Kuala Lumpur - to witness the birth of an independent 5)________.
Kuala Lumpur - to 6)____________ the birth of an independent The lights were turned off at 11:58 p.m. for two minutes of
nation. The 7)___________ were turned off at 11:58 p.m. for 6)____________. The British Union Jack was 7)______________, and
two minutes of darkness. The British Union Jack was Malaysia's new flag was 8)__________in its place. At midnight, the
8)_____________, and Malaysia's new flag was raised in its lights were 9)____________ back on for the first time in the new
9)____________. At midnight, the lights were switched back on 10)_______________.
for the 10)____________ time in the new country.
Malaysia's Independence Day A. Write in cursive writing neatly.

The Federation of Malaya gained independence ----------------------------------------------------------


from British rule on August 31, 1957. The official
Malayan Declaration of Independence was read at ----------------------------------------------------------
9:30 a.m. at the Stadium Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur ----------------------------------------------------------
before dignitaries that included the King and Queen
of Thailand. Over 20,000 people gathered to ----------------------------------------------------------
celebrate the sovereignty of their new country. ----------------------------------------------------------
On August 30, 1957, the night before the official ----------------------------------------------------------
declaration, a crowd gathered at Merdeka Square —
a large field in Kuala Lumpur — to witness the birth ----------------------------------------------------------
of an independent nation. The lights were turned ----------------------------------------------------------
off at 11:58 p.m. for two minutes of darkness. The
----------------------------------------------------------
British Union Jack was lowered, and Malaysia's new
flag was raised in its place. At midnight, the lights ----------------------------------------------------------
were switched back on for the first time in the new
----------------------------------------------------------
country.
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Listen and circle True or False for the statements below.

1. The Independence Day is on 31st August. [ True / False ]


2. Layla is going to dress up as a doctor. [ True / False ]
3. The children are going to the shopping centre. [ True / False ]
4. Joe plans to wear soldier costume at the parade tomorrow. [ True / False ]
5. Ahmad is the police officer at the shopping entrance. [ True / False ]

 
Listen and circle True or False for the statements below.
 
6. The Independence Day is on 31st August. [ True / False ]
7. Layla is going to dress up as a doctor. [ True / False ]
8. The children are going to the shopping centre. [ True / False ]
9. Joe plans to wear soldier costume at the parade tomorrow. [ True / False ]
10. Ahmad is the police officer at the shopping entrance. [ True / False ]
 
 
Listen and circle True or False for the statements below.
 
11. The Independence Day is on 31st August. [ True / False ]
12. Layla is going to dress up as a doctor. [ True / False ]
13. The children are going to the shopping centre. [ True / False ]
14. Joe plans to wear soldier costume at the parade tomorrow. [ True / False ]
15. Ahmad is the police officer at the shopping entrance. [ True / False ]
 
  
Listen and circle True or False for the statements below.
 
16. The Independence Day is on 31st August. [ True / False ]
17. Layla is going to dress up as a doctor. [ True / False ]
18. The children are going to the shopping centre. [ True / False ]
19. Joe plans to wear soldier costume at the parade tomorrow. [ True / False ]
20. Ahmad is the police officer at the shopping entrance. [ True / False ]
Tomorrow’s plan
   
Ask a friend and compare. Morning
 
   
Afternoon
 
   
Evening

Tomorrow’s plan
   
Morning
 
   
Afternoon
 
   
Evening

Tomorrow’s plan
   
Morning
 
   
Afternoon
 
   
Evening
https://www.gooverseas.com/blog/festivals-holidays-worth-traveling-for

Holi Festival St. Patrick’s Day


Where: India
Where: Dublin, Ireland
When: Between End of February and mid-March
When: March 17
Known as the Festival of Colors, bright colored powder fills the air during Holi, a
Modern St. Patrick’s Day bears little resemblance to its roots as a
Hindu celebration full of joy that commemorates the victory of good over evil
and the end of evil. This festival is celebrated on the last full moon of the lunar religious celebration of Saint Patrick, a Christian Missionary who is
credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland (and amongst other
month so the date varies, falling between the end of February and mid-March.
legends driving snakes out of the island as well).
Holi is one of the most important holidays in India and travelers will be
While the holiday gained much of its current notoriety thanks to the
impressed by the celebrations all throughout the country. Mathura, the
churnings of American capitalism, celebrating this holiday in Ireland’s
birthplace of Lord Krishna, an important figure in Hinduism, is an especially
powerful place to experience the holiday. capital city of Dublin is an experience not to be missed. Cross the
Ha’Penny Bridge and head straight for Temple Bar, a brick-lined district
Explore all tours and trips in India. chocked full of pubs where beer and traditional Irish music will spill out
into the night.
1. Read and tick (/).
They’re going to… Lunar New Year Independence Day

     

     

     

     

     

     
Boryeong Mud Festival
     
Where: Boryeong, South Korea

When: July

Don’t expect to come home clean after experiencing the


Boryeong Mud Festival in South Korea. Famous for its mineral-
rich mudflats, visitors flock to Boryeong during two weeks in
July to cake themselves in mud, swim in grey pools and enjoy
the party, complete with music and fireworks. There are even
mudslides and a mud skiing competition for those who are
seeking the ultimate mud adventure!
Fill in the gaps with the correct word or phrase.

1. The kitchen is so dirty. Can you help me _______________________?


2. Let’s play ________________________________, because I don’t like to
__________________ for apples.
3. I always buy a lot of presents because we ________________________________ at
Christmas.
4. You can watch colourful street ___________________________ at Thanksgiving in the
USA.
5. People always light bonfires and ______________________________ on Guy Fawkes Day.
6. She likes to wear a ___________________ costume and ____________________
everyone.
7. We will ___________________________________________ water soon. Can you buy
some?
8. We are going to the cinema tonight. Do you want to
_______________________________?
9. People in China always eat _____________________________________ on New Year’s
Eve.
10. I will ______________________ tomorrow to give you back the book I borrowed last
week.
11. When we play ____________________ I always lose, because I can’t sit on the chair in
time.
12. People often _________________________________ at Christmas to decorate their
doors.
13. To cook _____________________ you will need some apples, some sugar, some butter,
and some vinegar.
14. At Halloween children always ________________________________ and go out at night
to ask for sweets.
Sequence the pictures in the correct order.
1. 2.

3. 4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9.
Stay up
money
fireworks
Distributes worksheet. Pupils talk
about the pictures.
Read and answer.

1. When is Sabrina’s birthday? ________________________________________

2. What is she going to do? __________________________________________

3. What is her mum going to do?______________________________________

4. What is her dad going to do?______________________________________

Read and answer.

5. When is Sabrina’s birthday? ________________________________________

6. What is she going to do? __________________________________________

7. What is her mum going to do?______________________________________

8. What is her dad going to do?_______________________________________

Answer :

1. 21 June
2. She’s going to decorate the house and have a party./ She’s going
to play and dance with her friends.
3. She’s going to make sandwiches.
4. He’s going to make a chocolate cakes.
birthday
New Year
Mother’s day
Independence day
Teacher’s day
Hari raya
Describe the character in the picture.

hardworking

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