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Across Cultures 4f

There are some special days when families get
together to celebrate their love for a member of

their family. Let’s take a look at how people
celebrate these days around the world.

The Twins Days Festival is a special Different countries celebrate Mother’s Day
celebration that takes place in Ohio, on different days. For example, on the
USA, on the first weekend of August second Sunday in May, mums in Australia
every year. Twins from all over the get all the attention. Children give their
world go there to celebrate. There is mums a card with a poem in it and gifts
such as flowers and chocolates.
a big parade and lots of fun
activities for people to do.

Reading & Listening Check these words

1 Read the title and the headings in • twin • to take place
the text. What is the text about? • parade • activity
Listen, read and check. • attention • gift

2 Read the text and decide if sentences 1-4 are T (true) or
F (false). Correct the false statements. Write in your notebook.

1 The Australians celebrate Mother’s Day on 2nd May.
2 There is a special day to celebrate families around the world.
3 The Twins Days Festival takes place in the USA.
4 The Twins Days Festival takes place in June.

3 Complete the sentences about you in your notebook.

1 I love my mum because … .
2 I love my brother/sister because … .

Speaking

4 How do you celebrate Mother’s Day in your country? Tell the
class.

M 5 ICT It’s Mother’s Day. Search for cards or e-cards to send one
to your mum. You can make your own card. Write a short
’ gre .
message on it. MODULE 4

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