Номер 5, страница 143, часть 1 - гдз по английскому языку 8 класс учебник Демченко, Севрюкова

5. a. Look at the calendar again. What are the unique American holidays? What / Who are they devoted to?

b. Read the information below and find out.

Independence Day or 4 July is the national holiday of the United States, and one of the most significant holidays of the year. The celebration commemorates the fact that back in 1776 the original 13 American states achieved their independence from the British Crown. Nowadays, this day is a celebration of all-things-American, from hot dogs to country music. If the weather is good, people set up picnics and barbecues in parks and their backyards and watch fireworks in the evening.

Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November) originates from a tradition to give thanks for a good harvest. The holiday celebrates the first meal shared between the first settlers and Native Americans. It also marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the Christmas and holiday season. A traditional Thanksgiving dinner includes a roast turkey, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, and other foods of the season.

Martin Luther King Day (third Monday in January) marks the birthday of a man who changed history for millions of African-American people. King’s peaceful protests fought for his dream of a society, where black people and white people lived together in harmony. Cities and towns hold parades remembering King and the values he stood for.

Washington’s Birthday, known as Presidents’ Day, (third Monday in February) honours the life and work of George Washington, the first president of the United States who is often seen as the father of the country. The day also commemorates the past presidents of the US. While it is a political holiday, many Americans celebrate their long weekend by going shopping, as it is common for shops to organise big Presidents’ Day sales.

Memorial Day (last Monday in May) commemorates all American soldiers who died in a war while serving the country. On this day patriotic events are held all over the country. A big concert takes place on the lawn of the Capitol in Washington D.C. and is live-streamed on TV. Memorial Day weekend starts the summer holidays in the US so, for many, this is a cheerful celebration of the US Army.

Often confused with Memorial Day, Veterans Day (11 November) was first established as a holiday to remember the veterans of World War I. Since the 50s it honours the veterans and soldiers of all American wars. A two-minute-long moment of silence is held all over the country at 11:00. Veterans are honoured in celebratory events, they are offered free meals in cafés and restaurants.

c. Explain what the phrases in bold mean.

d. Read the whole article again. Are the statements below true or false? Correct the false statements.

1. Five federal holidays are celebrated on Sunday or Saturday each year. 2. Federal holidays in the US are the same as bank holidays in Britain. 3. Hotdogs and country music are examples of something typically American. 4. Thanksgiving dinner consists of the harvest the people grew on their farms. 5. Thanksgiving is the first holiday of the long celebration of Christmas in the US. 6. Martin Luther King’s dream has come true. 7. The first president of the USA was born on the third Monday in February. 8. There are huge sales in American stores on Washington’s birthday. 9. Memorial Day is a more serious, formal holiday than Veterans Day. 10. All holidays in the article are celebrated with either parades or fireworks.

d. Прочитайте статью еще раз. Утверждения ниже верны или ложны? Исправьте ложные утверждения.

Ответ:

1. False. The text mentions several federal holidays that are celebrated on a Monday or a Thursday, not on a weekend.

2. False. The article does not provide information to compare US federal holidays with UK bank holidays.

3. True.

4. False. A traditional Thanksgiving dinner includes foods of the season like roast turkey, cranberry sauce, and sweet potatoes, not necessarily what people grew on their own farms.

5. True.

6. False. The text does not state that his dream has come true, only that he fought for it.

7. False. The third Monday in February is the day Washington's Birthday is celebrated to honour him; it is not his actual date of birth.

8. True.

9. False. The text does not state that Memorial Day is more serious than Veterans Day; it even mentions that for many, Memorial Day is a cheerful celebration.

10. False. Not all holidays mentioned are celebrated with parades or fireworks; for example, Thanksgiving and Veterans Day are not.

Перевод:

1. Ложь. В тексте упоминается несколько федеральных праздников, которые отмечаются в понедельник или четверг, а не в выходные.

2. Ложь. В статье не содержится информации для сравнения федеральных праздников США с официальными выходными в Великобритании.

3. Правда.

4. Ложь. Традиционный ужин на День благодарения включает сезонные блюда, такие как жареная индейка, клюквенный соус и сладкий картофель, а не обязательно то, что люди вырастили на своих фермах.

5. Правда.

6. Ложь. В тексте не говорится, что его мечта сбылась, а только то, что он за нее боролся.

7. Ложь. Третий понедельник февраля — это день, когда отмечается День рождения Вашингтона в его честь; это не его фактическая дата рождения.

8. Правда.

9. Ложь. В тексте не говорится, что День памяти является более серьезным праздником, чем День ветеранов; в нем даже упоминается, что для многих День памяти — это веселое празднование.

10. Ложь. Не все упомянутые праздники отмечаются парадами или фейерверками; например, День благодарения и День ветеранов — нет.