Lesson 8

Worldwide holidays

Earth day

On April 22, humans think about protecting the earth. People give speeches about saving the environment, and they even plant trees. 

Halloween

On October 31, children dress up in masks and costumes. They knock on people’s doors and ask for candy by Saying the words “Trick or treat!”.             

Christmas

For Christians, this is a religious holiday in December. It is also a day when Friends and families  exchange gifts around a Christmas tree.                    

Japanese Children’s day

On May 5, Japanese families put up bamboo poles with colored streamers shaped like fish, in honor of their children.                                                                       

Hanukkah

During this religious festival usually in December, Jewish families light candles and give each other gifts.                                                                                                       

Thanksgiving

In October in Canada and in November in the United States, people celebrate the harvest by preparing a large meal.  They usually serve roast turkey.

Relative clauses of time

Halloween is a day when  kids in the united states dress up in masks and costumes.

November 2 is the day when Mexicans observe the day of the dead.

Fall is the season when people in the United States and Canada celebrate Thanksgiving

Adverbial clauses of time

Before a people gets married, they send invitations to their family and friends

After they return from the honeymoon, they move into their own home.

When a Japanese couple gets married, they usually wear kimonos

Conversation

Person 1: Did you know next month is Halloween? It’s on October 31st.

Person 2: So what do you that day? We don’t celebrate that holiday in China.

Person 1: well, it’s a day when kids dress up in masks and costumes. They knock on people’s door and ask for Candy by saying the words “trick or treat”.

Person2: Mmm. Sounds interesting.

Person1: but it’s not just for kids, lots of peple go to customes parties. As a matter of fact I’m having a party. would you like to go?

Person 2: Sure. I’d love to. So, are we going to wear customes to the party?

Person 1: Of course. Last year I rented this Pirate custome! And this year I’m going as a clown.

Person 2: You would make a Good clown! I’m just kidding. What do you think I should wear?

Person 1: Maybe a witch. I saw a terrific outfit at the costumes store.

Person 2: Good idea. So after I scare people, you can make them laugh!