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PRE-LISTENING DISCUSSION:

Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Year's Day are some of the major holidays in the United
States. From what you understand, how are these holidays celebrated (food, family activities,
local celebrations, games and recreation, etc.)?

Idioms

"see eye to eye" = agree on this, have the same opinion


"Even though we come from different countries, we see eye to eye on many different issues."

"stick out like a sore thumb" = very visible because something is different
"If we don't follow the traditions, language, and body language of the culture, our actions
might stick out like a sore thumb.

LINK FOR THE AUDIO MATERIAL: https://www.esl-lab.com/easy/holiday-traditions-script/

1) Where does this news program take place?


a) at a local school
b) in a city market place
c) at a shopping center
2) How does the young girl, Elizabeth, celebrate this holiday with her family?
a) They go to see a movie.
b) They visit close relatives.
c) They go out to eat at a restaurant.
3) What does Johnny and his family eat on this day?
a) turkey
b) chicken
c) ham
4) Steven feels that Christmas is a time when people ____.
a) think of others without waiting for a gift in return
b) give gifts during an elaborate dinner
c) exchange gifts with friends, family, and teachers
5) The final girl says that the best thing about Christmas is ____.
a) receiving presents from classmates
b) sleeping late every day
c) having a vacation from school
6) Choose the best alternative to complete the sentences.
I) When I was little, my parents didn't want me to find my Christmas presents, so they
tried to ______________ them in their closet, but I always figured out where they put
them.
a) Hide
b) Presente
c) Preserve
II) My father has always been very _____________ to others. He always gives his time
and money to those in need.
a) Conservative
b) Selfish
c) Generous
III) I want to go _______________ after lunch. It should be a great day because there is a
lot of snow on the hill, and everyone is traveling really fast down it.
a) Sledding
b) Ice skating
c) Snow caving
IV) How does your family _________________ Christmas?
a) Do
b) Celebrate
c) Give
V) What does Thanksgiving ___________ to you? For some, it represents a time to
remember your blessings.
a) Mean
b) Give
c) Feel
7) Imagine an international exchange student is coming to live with you for a year. Talk
about one holiday in your country, its meaning and significance, and what activities are
held on that day.

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