Task 5. Describe the party you visited using the table

Task 6. Speak about your favourite holiday and the way you celebrate it.

Model texts

Holidays in Ukraine

Every country has its own holidays and traditions of celebrating them. Ukrainians love national holidays and regularly observe them. Although there are many holidays in the country, I’d like to tell you about the most memorable dates and events. The first official holiday in Ukraine is the New Year. Ukrainian people have a habit of celebrating this day in grandiose way. They nicely decorate their houses, buy lots of presents in advance and cook delicious dishes. Christmas, which is celebrated on January 7^th is one of the important official and religious fests in Ukraine. Children sing traditional songs and receive various goodies on this day. Next great holiday is the International Women’s Day in March. It’s not only the first spring holiday, but also the day when women are praised and pleased in every possible way. The most important days in April are connected with Easter. It’s a religious holiday, which honors the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The 1st of May historically has been followed by demonstrations and organized street marches. It’s an International Workers’ Day. Another important day in May is the Victory Day. It commemorates the end of World War II. At the end of June the Ukrainian people celebrate their Constitution Day with plenty of concerts, fireworks, various musical shows. One of the most significant holidays in our country is Independence Day, which is celebrated at the end of August. Perhaps, it is the largest public holiday. That’s why it’s celebrated with impressive fireworks and noteworthy concerts. The exact date of the holiday is the 24th of August. There are plenty of other holidays, which are not public, but are also merrily celebrated for example the day of knowledge on the 1^st of September, Teacher’s day in October or Students’ day in November. Each holiday is interesting in its way but all of them are good and merry.