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Learning activity 1
You will practice more with celebrations, special occasions, arrangements,
predictions and ordering food in a restaurant.

Presentation

This is a summary of how to describe a celebration. It is important to keep the

following aspects in mind:

Aspects Vocabulary Examples

This holiday commemorates
Festival, carnival, parade,
What is celebrated. the arrival of Christianity to
mass, holiday.
Ireland.
Costumes, hats, scarves,
What people wear. They wear costumes.
gloves, boots, glasses.
Sing, dance, swim, throw, People throw tomatoes at
What people do.
drink, eat, play. each other just for fun.
The most important, the
Why it is a special The biggest parade in the
biggest, the most colorful,
celebration. world.
the most famous.

Lets practice how to talk about celebrations:

When is Christmas celebrated? It is celebrated in December.

What is celebrated in June? Fathers day is celebrated in June.

When is Valentines Day celebrated? It is celebrated on February 14th.

When talking about specific dates, we use the preposition on. When talking about
only months, we use the preposition in.

Examples:
 International Peace Day is celebrated on September 21st.

Holly Week is celebrated in April.

There are some special occasions we celebrate around the world in a common
way such as birthdays, weddings and graduations. Here you can find how are they
celebrated and the common expressions we use.

Birthdays Common expressions

Sing Happy Birthday. Congratulations!
Blow out the candles on a cake. Make a wish!
Give presents / gifts. I picked this gift especially for you.
Weddings Common expressions
Get engaged to somebody. Were gonna get hitched!!
Have a bachelor party. This is your last night as a single man.
Make a guest list. Have you RSVPed to the wedding?
Wear a wedding dress. You look so beautiful in that dress.
Exchange wedding rings / vows. Until death do us part.
Speak now or forever hold your peace.
I now pronounce you, man and wife!
You may kiss the bride.
Have a wedding reception. We tied the knot!
Now welcome, Mr. and Mrs
Make a toast. Id like to propose a toast to the bride
and groom
Graduation Common expressions
Pass final exams. I got my final grades And I passed!
Wear a cap and gown. The big day is finally here
Get a diploma. You did it! Now, it is time to celebrate.
Hug your relatives and friends. I would like to thank my family for all
their support.

Regarding arrangements we use present continuous to talk about things that we

have already arranged to do. It is a way to express future actions in specific time
and place, keeping in mind your agenda or itinerary.

We use going to to talk about things that we have already decided to do before
the moment of speaking and predictions.
A restaurant menu is composed by: appetizers, main courses, desserts and
beverages.

Here you can find some useful expressions at a restaurant

I'd like to book a table for two at 8, please.

I'd like to see the menu please.
What is the house special today?
Could I have mayonnaise instead of mustard, please?
Which wine would you recommend?
Could we have some more bread, please?
Could I have the check, please?

Practice

A. Complete the calendar using the most famous celebrations in your country. Look
at the example.

Calendar
January February March April

May June July August

Mothers day

September October November December

B. According to the special occasion match the phrases from the box. Look at the
example.

Are you coming to my bachelor party? / I got some birthday cards in the
mail. / I passed all my final exams. / The bride is beautiful. / This is my
engagement ring. / I made a wish. / Our honeymoon is in December. / I have
my gown and my cap ready for tomorrow. / Blow out the candles.
 Birthday Wedding Graduation

1. I got some 4. 8.
birthday cards in
the mail.
2. 5. 9.

3. 6.

7.

C. Complete the conversation about arrangements for a holiday. Look at the

example.

Paul: What are you doing on holiday?

Anne: My brothers are taking me to Brazil.

Paul: When are you leaving?

Anne: 1) ____________________________________________________.

Paul: Where are you staying?

Anne: 2) ____________________________________________________.

Paul: What are you doing there?

Anne: 3) ____________________________________________________.

Paul: I am cleaning my house all weekend, bahhh.

Anne: If you listen to some music, it can be fun.

D. Match the situation with the appropriate prediction. Look at the example.

Situation Prediction

1. Alice has two tickets for the a. This person is going to see a
theater. ___e___ match.

2. Tim wants to fix his house. b. This person is going to take a

_______ photography course.

3. The Browns is an excellent c. This person is going to get a new

band. _______ game console.

d. This person is going to visit an

4. Susie loves eating. _______
aquarium.

5. Toby is mad about movies.

e. This person is going to see a play.
______

6. George is a soccer fan. f. This person is going to travel to

_______ Silicon Valley.

7. Caroline wants to see dolphins. g. This person is going to see them

______ in a concert.

8. Charliehas a talent for

h. This person is going to paint it.
programming. ______

9. Peter has a new camera. i. This person is going to eat in an

______ expensive restaurant.

10. Andres spends a lot of time j. This person is going to take a tour
playing video games. ______ of Hollywood.

E. Imagine you are a restaurant owner you, have to create your restaurant menu
including restaurants name, food options and prices.
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F. Complete the conversation according to the previous exercise.

Waiter: Good afternoon, gentlemen. Welcome to 1. ______________.

John: Id like to see the menu please.

(10 minutes later)

Waiter: Excuse me, sir. Would you like to order?

John: Yes, please. Im going to try appetizer 2. ______________.

Richard: I am going to have appetizer 3. ______________.

Waiter: And for your main course?

John: I m going to have 4. ______________

 Richard: Im going to try 5. ______________.

Waiter: Are you going to want a beverage, sir?

John: Yes, please. Ill take a 6. ______________.

Richard: I am going to give 7. ______________ a try

Waiter: Would you like to order any of our dessert specials?

John: Sure. Which one do you recommend?

Waiter: Lets seeI would suggest 8. ____________

John: I am going to taste that on then.

Richard: Me, too. I am going to have 9. ______________ as well. Thanks.

Waiter: Your appetizers are going to be ready in five minutes.

Richard: Ok, thanks.

(They finish eating and ask for the check)

John: Waiter!

Waiter: Anything else?

Richard: Just the check, please.

Waiter: Here is your check.

Richard: How much is it?

John: Its 10 ______________ each.

Production

A. Write a text of 150 words describing a celebration in your country regarding the
following aspects:
 What it is celebrated

What people wear

What people do

Why it is a special celebration

 Document control

Name Position Dependence Date

Theme expert
Asesor English Direccin de
Author Johana
Dot Works - Formacin October
Mndez
Programa de Profesional. 2014
Sarmiento
Bilingismo Direccin General

Luz Clarena Copy editor Lnea Centro

October
Adaptation Arias Agroindustrial.
de Produccin 2014
Gonzlez Regional Quindo