1 Look at the list. What do you think are the benefits of reading? What other activities help you relax in a similar way to reading? 1 learn new words 2 become more knowledgeable 3 improve your writing skills 4 can remember more 5 reduce stress 6 improve your computer skills 7 be better at finding solutions
1. In ancient times people believed that witches could appear in the streets.
2. Hang the lights on the New Year tree, please.
3. My cousin is fond of pop music and spends all her pocket money on discs.
4. On 31 December at midnight people often go out into the streets and shout “Happy New Year!”
5. At Easter in Russia people don’t usually give each other chocolate eggs.
6. What did you get as a gift on your birthday?
7. We’ll wait for you on Thursday morning at 10.
8. What is the symbol of Halloween?
9. At Halloween parties people often dress as ghosts and witches.
10. Never shout at children and old people.
11. I always write postcards to my parents when I travel.
12. We always decorate our country house with lights on the New Year’s Eve.
13. How will life change in 2068?
14. Why are the holidays popular with children?