Module 2
Unit 1
Lesson 1
Student’s Book pages 14-15
Celebrations around the world
Reading strategies
Scan an exposition for particular information
• Read the text and underline the key words.
• Find the corresponding information in the text.
Before you begin
1 Look at the photographs. What can you see? Have you ever been to either of these events? If you have, what do you remember?
Answers
Students’ own answers
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.
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charm cherish dazzling embellished floodlit herald honour host one-of-a-kind scorched stage stroll troupe wares world-renowned |
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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
3 Read and listen to the two texts. What kind of texts are they? What is the reason for each festival?
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.
Answers
They are persuasive texts (descriptive advertisements). Jerash International Festival is held to honour the 2,000-year-old history of Jerash. The Hala February Festival celebrates the coming of spring in Kuwait.
Comprehension
4 Read and listen to the texts again and answer the following questions.
1 What can you do at the Jerash International Festival? Give three examples.
2 What is the most important event at the Hala February Festival? What does it consist of?
3 The festivals might attract different types of people. What type of person would you recommend each festival to?
4 What kind of words does the author use to ‘advertise’ the two festivals? Give some examples.
5 Why do you think the festivals are described as one-of-a-kind? Do you think that this is a good adjective to describe the festivals? Think about other festivals you have been to or have heard of and compare them.
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1 You can see a big variety of entertainment, walk/ stroll around the ancient plazas, or enjoy a quiet meal at Jerash International Festival.
2 The most important event at the Hala February Festival is the procession or parade. There are marching bands, dancers and a cheering crowd.
3 Suggested answer: The Jerash International Festival might be appropriate for someone who enjoys archaeology and the Ancient World as well as popular culture, because of the setting of the festival. The Hala February Festival might be a good experience for people who like nature and having fun, because of the theme of the festival, which is spring.
4 The author uses words such as ‘one-of-a-kind’, ‘world-renowned’, ‘dazzling’ and ‘cherish’. These descriptive words give the reader the impression that the festivals are special. The author also uses the future tense to make the reader feel as if he or she has already booked the tickets for the festivals.
5 The word ‘one-of-a-kind’ really emphasises the festival’s uniqueness, which is appropriate for festivals like Jerash International Festival and Hala February Festival. The two festivals are very different from each other, which makes this adjective even more effective.
Pronunciation
5 Listen to the words in the three boxes. What do you notice about the underlined letters? How do you pronounce them? Listen again and repeat.
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hosts honours |
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orchestra charm |
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ancient city |
Answers
silent ‘h’: hour, heir, honest;
‘ci’ sounding as /Sh/: delicious, special, spacious;
and ‘ch’ sounding as /k/: stomach, ache, monarch.
Speaking
6 Work in pairs. Imagine you and your family are attending one of the festivals in the article this year. What are you going to do there?
Students’ own answers.
Module 2
Unit 1
Lesson 1
Activity Book page 11
Celebrations around the world
Vocabulary
1 Choose the best alternative to complete the advertisements.
1 Set off on the cruise of your lifetime with the world-renowned / host ferry company, Seatours. Choose your own special route to make a dazzling / one-of-a-kind journey which is made only for you!
2 Come to Jerash circus, a dazzling / embellished performance including troupes / strolls of incredible dancers and performers, and an atmospheric scorched / floodlit stage.
3 Book a holiday in Aqaba! You’ll cherish / honour your memories of its perfect beaches and clear blue sea. You can stroll / herald along the seafront and relax, enjoy the charm / stage of this delightful city …
4 Come to our school fair this Saturday. We’ll embellish / stage a concert with our most talented singers. Art students will be there, selling their skilfully created hosts / wares.
Answers
1 world-renowned, one-of-a-kind
2 dazzling, troupes, floodlit
3 cherish, stroll, charm
4 stage, wares