اللغة الإنجليزية

Module 2

Unit 1

Lesson 1

Student’s Book pages 14-15

 

Celebrations around the world

Before you begin

1 Look at the photographs. What can you see? 

Answers

I can see the theatre in Jerash in picture one, and in picture two I can see girls wearing their national costumes.

 

2 DW Read the words in the box. Make groups of adjectives, nouns and verbs. Are there any words below that can be all three? Use the Activity Book glossary or a dictionary to help you.

charm     cherish     dazzling      embellished       floodlit        herald honour     host     one-of-a-kind      scorched        stage      stroll       troupe        wares           world-renowned

 

Answers

Verbs: host, honour, stroll, stage, herald, charm, cherish

Nouns: host, honour, troupe, stroll, wares, stage, herald, charm

Adjectives: one-of-a-kind, world-renowned, floodlit, dazzling, scorched, embellished

 

The key words

The word / phrase	The meaning	The part of speech
charm	a special quality someone or something has that makes people like them	Noun
cherish	to regard someone or something very important to you	Verb
dazzling	very impressive and attractive	Adjective
embellished	decorated	Adjective
floodlit	surrounded by a very bright light so that people can see at night	Adjective
herald	to be a sign of something that is going to come or happen soon	Verb
honour	to feel very proud and pleased with something	Verb
host	a male person who has invited guests and who provides the food, drinks, etc.	Noun
one-of-a-kind	unique and completely different from anyone or anything else	Adjective
scorched	very hot	Adjective
stroll	to walk slowly in a relaxed way	Verb
troupe	a group of singers, actors or dancers who work together	Noun
wares	articles and products for sale	Noun
world-renowned	known and admired by a lot of people around the world	Adjective

 

While reading

If you’re looking for a holiday with a difference, why not escape to these one-of-a-kind festivals in the Middle East? You won’t be disappointed!

A  At the end of July every year, Jerash hosts the world-renowned Jerash International Festival. The majestic stones of the ancient city provide a dramatic setting for performances by some of the greatest stars of the Arab and Western worlds. The festival honours the 2,000-year-old history of Jerash by staging a huge variety of entertainment. You’ll see singers, dance troupes, orchestras, theatre and art shows, and, of course, plenty of attractions especially for children. As you stroll around the floodlit plazas, you will absorb the atmosphere of the awe-inspiring architecture or simply enjoy a quiet meal and watch skilled craftsmen creating their wares. You’re going to cherish your memories of this truly remarkable event.

Book a family holiday you’ll never forget in Jerash, Jordan!

B   If you are into festivals that celebrate the seasons, then this one is for you! The Hala February Festival is a dazzling celebration that heralds the arrival of spring in Kuwait. You’ll see the surrounding desert transformed from scorched sands to a green canopy of vibrant flora. The arrival of migratory birds and animals adds extra colour to the charm of Hala February Festival. The main attraction is an elaborate procession. Marching bands play, floats drive past, dancers enchant in embellished costumes, and the crowd – that means you! – cheers with the utmost enthusiasm as they witness this spectacle.

You’re going to experience the joy and delight of springtime. Book a holiday to Kuwait for Hala February Festival now!

Join the thousands of people who are spending their holiday at festivals this year. Celebrate in the Middle East.

 

 The text talks about:

- Celebrations around the world.

- The importance of Jerash International Festival and The Hala February Festival.

- Celebrations that attract different types of people.

 

 

After reading

What celebrations are mentioned in the text?

Jerash International Festival and The Hala February Festival.

 

Fill in the table:

Festival	Time	Place	Events	Occasion
Jerash International Festival	At the end of July every year	Jerash	You’ll see singers, dance troupes, orchestras, theatre and art shows, and, of course, plenty of attractions especially for children. As you stroll around the floodlit plazas, you will absorb the atmosphere of the awe-inspiring architecture or simply enjoy a quiet meal and watch skilled craftsmen creating their wares. You’re going to cherish your memories of this truly remarkable event.	The festival honours the 2,000-year-old history of Jerash by staging a huge variety of entertainment.
The Hala February Festival	February	Kuwait	You’ll see the surrounding desert transformed from scorched sands to a green canopy of vibrant flora. The arrival of migratory birds and animals adds extra colour to the charm of Hala February Festival. The main attraction is an elaborate procession. Marching bands play, floats drive past, dancers enchant in embellished costumes, and the crowd – that means you!	heralds the arrival of spring

 

Write the correct word under each picture:

              

                           one-of-a-kind                                                                  floodlit                                                                          honour

 

 

                 

                                 wares                                                                                            troupe                                           embellished