4. Some people think that holidays and celebrations are important; others think they are not important at all. 2 1) Listen to the three speakers talking about celebrating holidays. What holidays and celebrations are they talking about? (listening for the main idea) D2) Who supports the idea of celebrating holidays? 3) Which of these phrases might the young people say about holidays and celebrations? Choose and prove it from the texts. 2. Whose opinion do you share?

1. 1) Listen to the three speakers talking about celebrating holidays. What holidays and celebrations are they talking about? (listening for the main idea)

The speakers are talking about traditional celebrations, family celebrations, birthdays, Halloween, State Opening of Parliament, Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day.

1. 2) Who supports the idea of celebrating holidays?

Nelly Carter and Jessica Boyd support the idea of celebrating holidays.

1. 3) Which of these phrases might the young people say about holidays and celebrations? Choose and prove it from the texts.

• Nelly: b) I like family celebrations. Nelly says: "I think traditional celebrations are very important for us. Some holidays make families get together around the table and ask each other "How have you been?"."
• Tom: d) Playing sports is more exciting than celebrating holidays. Tom says: "I like playing sports and for me taking part in sports is the best tradition."
• Jessica: b) Americans enjoy colourful parades and fireworks on Independence Day. Jessica says: "I like holidays that have a long history like Flag Day or Thanksgiving Day. They connect us with the past that we shouldn't forget."

1. 2. Whose opinion do you share?

I share Nelly's opinion because I like family celebrations too.