Task 2: Translate the sentences into English.
- 1. Пасху празднуют весной. Easter is celebrated in spring. (This is a passive sentence, and 'is celebrated' fits the context of a general custom).
- 2. Люди красят яйца к Пасхе. People paint eggs for Easter. (This is a general statement about what people do for Easter, using the simple present tense).
- 3. Пасхальный кролик приносит шоколадные яйца. The Easter Bunny brings chocolate eggs to children. (This describes a common tradition or belief associated with Easter).
- 4. Сейчас мы готовимся к празднованию Пасхи. Now we are preparing for Easter. (The word 'Сейчас' indicates an action happening right now, so the present continuous tense 'are preparing' is appropriate).
Answer: 1. Easter is celebrated in spring. 2. People paint eggs for Easter. 3. The Easter Bunny brings chocolate eggs to children. 4. Now we are preparing for Easter.