31.10.2013+1b

Today is Thursday, 31st October 2013 Lesson 23 Subject: Special days.

Describing pictures/photos In the picture/photo I can see ... The photo shows ...  1. In the photo I can see three kings. The day is called Twelfth Night. It comemmorates the visit of the three kings at Jesus Christ's birthplace. It is celebrated on 6th January. 2. In the picture I can see pumpkins and other vegetables. It's a harvest festival. 3. The photo shows two girls/daughters giving her mother a card. I think it is a Mother's/Father's Day. It takes place on May 26th. We celebrate Father's Day on 23rd June. 4. In the picture I can see two people who are carrying a figure of a saint. It is a religious holiday. 5. In the photo I can see someone painting eggs. Painting eggs is an Easter tradition. We celebrate Easter in spring. An egg is a symbol of new life. At Easter we celebrate the resurrection of Christ. 6. In the photo I can see a school bus. There is a teacher and three students waiting in line to get on the bus. They are going on a school trip. The teacher is checking attendance. 7. The photo shows a girl who is blowing out candles on her birthday cake. There are five candles so she is five years old. You make a wish when you blow out the candles.

Homework Nauczyć się opisów oraz dokończyć obrazek 8, 9, 10.

8. In the photo I can see some cookies. They are heart-shaped with red icing and a word 'love' on them. I think it's Valentine Day because love, heart and red colour are the symbols of this holiday. I love it as I always get some cards from secrets admirers. 9. The picture shows some people wearing masks and fancy clothes. Their faces are almost white. I think they are celebrating a carnival in Venice, Italy maybe. They look beautiful. 10. In the picture I can see some people wearing strange clothes. Two girls are standing in line waiting for something in paper form. A man is giving something. I think it is a prize-giving ceremony or graduation ceremony. The students are getting their certificates because they have finished school.