V LEVEL (STUDENT'S TASK SHEET)

Task One (2.5 mins.) In Task One you are asked to speak on your own about important holidays and celebrations in the US. Look at the greeting cards for four holidays / celebrations. Say what the greeting cards show and speak about the days using the following points:

Date Typical symbols Origin / reason(s) for celebrating Traditions / what people do on this day

3A 3B

3C 3D

Task Two (2.5 mins.)

In Task Two you and the examiner are going to talk together about Czech holidays. Imagine the following situation: Your English-speaking friend is showing you two photographs and wants you to tell him/her as much as possible about these Czech holidays. The examiner is going to play the role of your friend and will start the conversation.

PART THREE (5 mins.) Holidays and Celebrations

V LEVEL (INTERLOCUTOR'S TASK SHEET)

Student’s Task Sheet: (Greeting cards)

3A: Independence Day – commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 3B: Thanksgiving Day – celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November 3C: Halloween – observed on October 31 3D: The night between Christmas Eve (December 24) and Christmas Day (December 25)

Student’s Task Sheet:

You should use the following points:

Date Origin / reason(s) for celebrating Typical symbols Traditions / what people do on this day

Task One (2.5 mins.) In this task you are going to speak on your own about four important holidays and celebrations in the US using the greeting cards on your task sheet. Are you ready?

Thank you. Now, let’s go to Task Two. Task Two (2.5 mins.) In Task Two we are going to speak together about Czech holidays. Imagine the following situation: I am your English-speaking friend and I am showing you two photographs. I want you to tell me as much as possible about the Czech holidays they feature. I will start the conversation. Are you ready?

Q: How do you and your family celebrate Easter? Q: How are the children in the picture dressed? Q: What are the people in the picture doing? Q: Is it common for women to bake cookies in your country? Q: Which traditions do you keep at home?

Thank you. This is the end of Part Three.

PART THREE (5 mins.) Holidays and Celebrations

Q: What do you know about the origins of this holiday? Q: What does the Thanksgiving greeting card show? Q: Is Halloween celebrated in the Czech Republic? Q: What does “Trick or Treat” mean? Q: What else can you see in the greeting card?