Task 20 Express the ideas below in the passive voice form. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
They celebrate Maras Taun once a year. We sing and dance on Maras Taun. We pound rice to cook lepat. Malaysians celebrate Tadau Ka’amatan. Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving Festival on the 2nd Monday of October. They sacrifice a cockerel to thank God. Different people from various regions celebrate thanksgiving in different ways. People all over the world celebrate thanksgiving. My mom bakes pumpkin pie. They celebrate Chuseok for three days.
Task 21 Read the following information on thanksgiving celebrations in USA and Canada. Find the answers to the following questions. Compare your answers with your partners. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
What is Thanksgiving Day? Where is it celebrated? When is it celebrated in Canada? How long does the celebration last in the USA? How is it celebrated?
Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day is a celebration of harvest, thankfulness for peace, and the attempt of Native Americans. It is celebrated in late autumn. In the past, Thanksgiving was celebrated for their rich harvest in New England. In North America, however, it was originally held to thank God for their survival in the new land which was not easy for them. However, in Canada, it had been celebrated as in New England. Thanksgiving now is celebrated in United States of America and in Canada. Thanksgiving festivals are held every fourth Thursday of November in the U.S and on the second Monday of October in Canada. It is usually celebrated in four to five days in the North America and for three days in Canada.
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