Instructions: Read 2 stories and answer the questions.
Story 1: Dear Santa by Prarthana Gururaj
Question?
1. Who wrote the letter to Santa?
2. Who is Saint Nick?
3. What is happening with the world?
4. What is the name of "virus" in the story?
5. What are the new rules of today
6. Why she wants Santa to do these rules?
7. Who are healthcare workers referring to?
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story 2 : New Year’s Celebrations Around The World
December 31st is a day for saying farewell to the previous year and looking forward to a new beginning. Many people celebrate with fireworks, champagne, kisses, and wishing each other “Happy New Year!” Here are ten interesting New Year’s traditions from different countries:
In Japan, people clean their houses and prepare special decorations to welcome the new year’s god. Buddhist temples ring their bells 108 times at midnight.
In Spain, it is believed that wearing new, red underwear on New Year’s will bring good luck for the coming year.
Australia has one of the best fireworks displays in the world: they are launched from the Sydney Harbor Bridge to the sound of popular music.
In Scotland, friends and family members visit each other’s houses, bringing gifts such as a coin, bread, salt, coal, and whiskey. These represent wealth, food, flavor, warmth, and good cheer.
One tradition in Mexico is to make a list of all the bad things that happened in the previous year, then throw it into the fire.
In Estonia, 7, 9, and 12 are considered lucky numbers. Some people believe that you should eat 7, 9, or 12 times on New Year’s to gain strength.
In Guatemala, twelve grapes are eaten during the final countdown, making a wish with each grape.
Over 90% of the people in Iceland watch a New Year’s comedy special on television. The show provides a satirical perspective on the events of the past year.
Brazilians have the tradition of spending New Year’s on the beach, dressed in white to represent peace.
In the Philippines, throwing coins at the stroke of midnight is said to increase wealth.
Vocabulary:
Farewell = A more formal word for ‘goodbye’
Fireworks = Colorful explosions used in celebrations (see the picture)
Temples = Religious centers
Underwear = Clothes you wear under your shirt and pants
Launched = Put up into the air
Coal = A black rock that can be used as fuel
Wealth = How much money you have
Good cheer = Happiness
Strength = The noun for ‘strong’
Countdown = The process of counting backwards: 10… 9… 8… 7… etc.
Wish = Desire; something that you want to happen
Satirical = With humor or comedy
At the stroke of midnight = At exactly midnight
Questions
1. What country is wearing red underwear for the new year?
2. In Mexico, what tradition they do?
3. Which country's celebration is your favorite and why?
4. What do you do to celebrate New Year's Day in Thailand?
5. What are your New Year's resolutions?
Story 1
ตอบลบ1. Mia
2. Santa Claus
3. A virus makes people sick.
4. Covid 19
5. Wear mask and Wash you hand.
6. She doesn't want Santa spread the virus.
7. Doctor and Nurse.\
Story 2
1. Spain
2. Making a list of all the bad things that happened in the previous year, then throw it into the fire.
3. I love Australia because I love to see fireworks.
4. I am eating in tonight with family.
5. Travel more and see the world.
นางสาวดุสิตา ตันติเพชราวรรณ์ 61161513
Your answer is very good, but I would like to add more information. Story 1
ลบ4. Covid-19 or Coronavirus
5. Wearing a mask and washing you hands, and social distancing.
Story 1
ตอบลบ1. The girl
2. Santa Claus
3. A virus makes people sick.
4. Covid 19
5. Wear mask and Wash you hand.
6. She doesn't want Santa spread the virus.
7. Doctor and Nurse
Story 2
1. In Spain
2. Mexico is to make a list of all the bad things that happened in the previous year, then throw it into the fire.
3. Japan because i think it’s so lovely
4. I wanna celebrate with my family such as eating or singing
5. I want to new adventure
นางสาวนันทฉัตร ถิ่นเจริญ 61161521
Your answer is very good, but I would like to add more information. Story 1
ลบ1. The girl who name is Mia
4. Covid-19 or Coronavirus
5. Wearing a mask and washing you hands, and social distancing.
Story 1
ตอบลบ1. A girl
2. Santa Claus
3. A virus makes people sick.
4. Covid 19
5. Wear mask and wash your hand.
6. She doesn't want Santa spread the virus.
7. Doctor and Nurse.
Story 2
1. Spain
2. In Mexico is to make a list of all the bad things that happened in the previous year, then throw it into the fire.
3. I love Hong Kong because it's amazing.
4. I am dancing and singing.
5. I am exercise.
นางสาวกนกพร ลือพั้ว 61161502
Your answer is good, but I would like to add more information.
ลบStory 1
1. A girl who name is Mia.
4. Covid-19 or Coronavirus
5. Wearing a mask and washing you hands, and social distancing.
Story2
5. I am exercise. ---- It's not grammatically correct. (I intend to exercise regularly. ----- It's better.)
Story 1
ตอบลบ1. Girl
2. Santa Claus
3. A virus makes people sick.
4. Covid 19
5. Wear mask and wash your hand.
6. She doesn't want Santa spread the virus.
7. Doctor and Nurse.
Story 2
1. Spain
2. In Mexico to make a list of all the bad things that happened in the previous year, then throw it into the fire.
3. I love Brazil because there is a tradition that it represents peace.
4. I ate for a party with my family.
5. I have been happy with myself for a long time, this years I want someone to be happy with me.
นางสาวเอื้อมพร เจริญหล้า 61161550
Good job, but I would like to add more information.
ลบStory 1
1. A girl who name is Mia.
4. Covid-19 or Coronavirus
5. Wearing a mask and washing you hands, and social distancing.
Story2
4. I have a party with my family. ---- It's better.
5. I love your answer.