What is Your Favorite Festival?
מאמר באנגלית לתרגול קריאה. כולל 5 מילים חדשות עם תרגום לעברית, 3 שאלות הבנת הנקרא, 5 שאלות לשיחה. מתאים למתחילים.
Read the dialogue below.
Julia: Hey, Tom. I wonder how many popular festivals are there in your country?
Tom: Hi, Julia. There are many well-known festivals in our country such as Christmas, New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Halloween, and so on.
Julia: In your view, what is the most important festival in your country?
Tom: As far as I’m concerned, Christmas is the most important one since it is a chance for family reunions and parties. People gather together to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Julia: When does it take place?
Tom: It is celebrated on December 25th.
Julia: Where is Christmas celebrated?
Tom: Christmas Day is celebrated all over our country. Each family has its own way to celebrate the day.
Julia: What does your family do to prepare for Christmas?
Tom: Before Christmas Day, we go shopping for gifts, food, and drinks. We also put up Christmas decorations such as Christmas lights and a Christmas tree in front of our house.
Julia: Who can join the festival?
Tom: It’s a day for everybody.
Julia: What do people do during the festival?
Tom: On Christmas Day, people have a party with some sumptuous food and drinks. After that, they may visit friends or relatives to give and receive gifts and spend time with them.
Julia: What is special about Christmas?
Tom: Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated by the majority of Christians.
Julia: Is the festival culturally related?
Tom: Sure, the festival is an integral part of our culture and religion.
מילים חדשות מהטקסט
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Festivals /Festivals/ noun פסטיבלים
a special day or period, usually a religious event, with its own social activities
Christmas is one of the Christian festivals.
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Gather /ˈgæðər/ verb לאסוף
people come together in a group
Can you all gather around? I’ve got something to tell you.
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Put up /pʊt ʌp/ verb צרף
to display a notice, sign, or poster
She put up a sign advertising the condominium.
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Sumptuous /ˈsʌmpʧwəs/ adjective מְפוֹאָר
impressive in a way that seems expensive
I was given a sumptuous tea during my visit to the USA.
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Integral /ˈɪntəgrə/ adjective בלתי נפרד
necessary and important
Vegetables are an integral part of my diet these days.
שאלות לשיחה
אין כאן תשובה נכונה — אלה שאלות לתרגול דיבור, לבד או מול מורה.
- What kinds of festivals are celebrated in your country?
- Why is celebrating these festivals important to people?
- Which are the biggest cultural festivals in your country?
- What do you think is a local festival in your area or country would be the most interesting for a foreign guest?
- Do you like attending festivals with huge crowds?
בדקו את עצמכם
3 שאלות. בחרו תשובה וקבלו בדיקה מיד.
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Why is Christmas the most popular festival for Tom?
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When is Christmas celebrated?
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What is special about Christmas?