1- SNAPSHOT Chinese New Year January or February Chinese people celebrate with firecrackers and lion dances. Valentine’s Day February 14 People in many countries give chocolates, flowers, or jewelry to people they love. Children’s Day May 5 Japanese families put up colored streamers shaped like fish, in honor of their children. Day of the Dead November 2 Mexican families offer food to the dead and then have a meal in cementery. EXERCISE: Complete. -anniversary -cake -cards -dancing -fireworks -flowers -fruit punch -parade -party -presents -roast turkey -wedding Special occasions ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ Activities ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ Special food and drink ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ Things we give/receive ______________ ______________ ______________ _...
1- SNAPSHOT THE INVENTION OF EVERYDAY OBJECTS Infinitives and gerunds for uses and purposes > Infinitives I use my computer to send e-mails. Computers are often used to pay bills. Gerunds I use my computer for sending e-mails. Computers are often used for paying bills. FOR EXAMPLE: Satellites are used to study the world’s weather. Satellites are used for studying the world’s weather. CONVERSATION GRAMMAR FOCUS Imperatives and infinitives for giving suggestions > Be sure to turn it on. Don't forget to dial the area code. Make sure to hit the "end" button. Remember to pay the bill every month. Try not to talk for too long.