Before New Year's Day, in Uzbekistan, people prepare for the holiday. They put decorations on a New Year tree at home; they also decorate the streets and houses with colourful lights and balloons. The main heroes of the Uzbek New Year are Father Frost and Snow Girl, who are called in Uzbekistan as Korbobo and Korkiz. At midnight on December 31, when the clock strikes 12, the Uzbeks organize a party, the main dish of which is a watermelon. If the watermelon is sweet and juicy then the whole year will be successful and happy. In addition to a watermelon on the Uzbek New Year's table, there should be a lot of fruits: grapes, persimmons, apples, bananas and oranges. Uzbekistan's New Year is a really family holiday. At the table relatives and friends gather together, they talk about the good things of the old year and hope to have happiness in the new year. This great international holiday comes to every family and, of course, is celebrated in cities and round the whole country widely and cheerfully. The capital shines with colourful lights and it is decorated with balloons and beautiful New Year trees. Children have a lot of entertainment programmes in the circus, theatres, squares and and parks. They can meet their popular heroes from favourite books(?) cartoons. Leisure activities for adults are interesting too. Cinemas, cafes, clubs and restaurants are full of people. Each entertainment place tries to differ from others with its unique show programmes
dear madeline,
thank you for your letter! sorry that i haven’t written to you for so long but i was busy all this time.
it was interesting to learn that you love soap operas. of course this is very interesting, but i prefer active relaxation. in my opinion it is more modern king of entertainment that benefits the body.
one of my favorite entertainment is skating. i love to go with friends to an ice palace in tula. there are specially equipped rooms for figure skating.
i also like other entertainments such as going to the movies. this is very fun and interesting. you can watch all new movies and discuss them with friends.
madeline, you said you are taking part in the school play. it is very interesting. i would like to know the name of that play? i really wonder what role you play in it. please tell me when will you have a performance? i would love to see it.
sorry, i must finish now.
best wishes,
alissa
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дорогая мадлен,
за твое письмо! извини, что я не писала тебе так долго, но я была занята все это время.
было интересно узнать, какие сериалы ты любишь. конечно, это интересно, но я предпочитаю активный отдых. на мой взгляд, это более современный вид развлечений, который приносит пользу организму.
одно из моих любимых развлечений - коньки. я люблю ходить с друзьями в ледовый дворец в туле. там есть специально оборудованные залы для фигурного катания.
я также люблю другие развлечения, такие как поход в кино. это весело и интересно. вы можете смотреть все новые фильмы и обсуждать их с друзьями.
мадлен, ты сказала, что принимаешь участие в школьном спектакле. это интересно. как название этого спектакля? мне интересно, какую роль ты играешь в нем? скажи, , когда у вас будет выступление? я хотела бы его посмотреть.
к сожалению, я должна заканчивать.
с наилучшими пожеланиями,
алиса
are covered
is made
were built
was bought
will be opened
will be invited