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Short presentation. Prepare a short presentation about your favorite city. (anywhere in the world) 1. Подготовьте короткие рассказы по теме «Мой любимый город» (в любой стране) 2. Подготовьте вопросы, которые можно задать Вашим коллегам и преподавателю по данной теме. Additional Information.

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  1. Short presentation • Prepare a short presentation about your favorite city. (anywhere in the world) • 1. Подготовьте короткие рассказы по теме «Мой любимый город» (в любой стране) • 2. Подготовьте вопросы, которые можно задать Вашим коллегам и преподавателю по данной теме

  2. Additional Information 3. Если есть вопросы по лексике или изложению какой-либо информации по теме - будьте готовы задать их преподавателю Where is the city located? (country, region etc.) When was the city founded? (approximately) Who were the first people to live in the city?

  3. Additional Information Describe the weather in the city. Does it snow there? Is it hot in the summer? What is this city famous for? What does this city produce or grow? What interesting tourist sites and landmarks are located in this city? Have you visited this city? Why is this your favorite city?

  4. Which American holiday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November?

  5. Harvest Protestant Pilgrim dissident Turkey Cranberry Gravy Sweet Potato To carve almonds Feast Parade Department store According to Origin Broth Dried Celery spice Vocabulary

  6. American Thanksgiving • American Thanksgiving was first celebrated in 1621. • According to American popular belief, Thanksgiving is celebrated in honor of a feast shared in 1621 between the Pilgrims and American Indians living on Plymouth Shore in Massachusetts.

  7. Pilgrims • The pilgrims were religious dissidents from England who were some of the first colonists in America. • They left England because they wanted religious freedom.

  8. American Thanksgiving • The purpose of the feast between the American Indians and the Pilgrims was to celebrate a good harvest. • The story of the first Thanksgiving is probably a myth or legend but American people continue to celebrate this traditional holiday.

  9. Thanksgiving in Canada • A Thanksgiving holiday is also celebrated in Canada on the second Monday in October. • The origins of Canadian Thanksgiving are not clear.

  10. Traditional Thanksgiving Dishes • Baked Turkey is the traditional Thanksgiving dish in both the US and Canada. • Other popular dishes include cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes…

  11. Other popular Thanksgiving dishes • Other traditional Thanksgiving dishes include stuffing made from dried bread, broth, onion, celery, mushrooms and sometimes sausage. • Baked sweet potatoes are also a traditional dish.

  12. Pumpkin Pie is the Most Popular Thanksgiving Dessert • Pumpkin pie is made from baked pumpkin, milk, sugar, spices and pie dough. • My mother has a special pumpkin pie recipe made with ice cream and almonds.

  13. Traditional Thanksgiving Celebration • Families usually spend Thanksgiving together. • Many Americans travel to visit relatives and spend Thanksgiving with their grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.

  14. Discussion Questions Turkey is a very popular dish in the US. Have you ever tried turkey? Did you like it? What special dishes do you like to prepare to celebrate holidays? Cabbage rolls, chokecherry празник- holiday Do you have a holiday similar to Thanksgiving? What does the name Thanksgiving mean?

  15. Additional Discussion Questions Do you like to travel to visit family and friends? Do you often travel to visit family and friends during holidays? Where do your family and friends live? Do you have family or friends in other countries? Where is the farthest place from home you have ever been? Did you like this place? Why?

  16. Additional Discussion Questions Would you like to celebrate Thanksgiving? Why? Which dishes would you like to try? Do you like parades? When do you have parades in your country? Describe them.

  17. Audio Activity Listen to this recording and summarize it. (Слушайте запись и изложите её.) http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/at-thanksgiving-the-making-of-a-national-feast--134274608/112328.html What didn’t you understand? What words didn’t you know? What new information did you learn about Thanksgiving?

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