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The document discusses various cultural and religious celebrations, including Mardi Gras, Bastille Day, and Ramadan, highlighting the activities associated with each holiday. It also describes traditional practices and customs related to weddings, particularly in Indian culture. Additionally, it includes examples of sentences with adjective clauses and listening comprehension exercises.

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The document discusses various cultural and religious celebrations, including Mardi Gras, Bastille Day, and Ramadan, highlighting the activities associated with each holiday. It also describes traditional practices and customs related to weddings, particularly in Indian culture. Additionally, it includes examples of sentences with adjective clauses and listening comprehension exercises.

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PARAPHRASE

 "It takes place in September or October."


→ It happens during September or October.
 "We get together with our relatives."
→ We meet up with our family members.
 "The train stations are mobbed with people."
→ The train stations are very crowded.
 "The traffic is impossible."
→ There are too many cars on the road, making it hard to drive.
 "It reminds me of Eid al-Adha."
→ It makes me think of Eid al-Adha.

Type of Category What people do to celebrate


holiday
Mardi Gras Seasonal People wear costumes, attend parades, throw
(U.S.) beads, and party.
Bastille Day Historical People watch fireworks, attend parades, and
(France) celebrate with music and dancing.
Tsagaan Sar Religious Families gather, eat traditional foods, visit
(Mongolia) relatives, and exchange gifts.

1. Ramadan is a religious tradition that begins on a different day every


year.
2. Chuseok is a Korean seasonal holiday that celebrates the yearly
harvest.
3. The amazing woman who designed those amazing costumes for the
parade is really talented.
4. The wild celebrations that take place in Brazil during Carnaval are
really wild!
5. Fun people who remember April Fool’s Day every April 1st have a lot
of fun.
6. The Dragon Boat Festival in China is a holiday that takes place in May
or June.
 Putting butter on a child’s nose is a birthday tradition that
people observe on the Atlantic coast of Canada.
 On the Day of the Dead, Mexicans remember family members
who have died.
 The tomatoes that people throw at each other during La
Tomatina in Buñol, Spain, make a terrible mess.
 The performer sang a traditional holiday song that is world-
famous.
 The fireworks that people set off during the summer festivals
in Japan are very beautiful.

Here are the completed sentences with the correct adjective clauses:

1. The traditional Chinese dress she's wearing is called a


cheongsam.

2. (The relative pronoun "that" or "which" is omitted because "she's


wearing" already identifies the dress.)

3. The man you met yesterday plays in a mariachi band.

(The relative pronoun "whom" is omitted because "you met" already


specifies the man.)

4. The young people you saw in the parade were all wearing
traditional costumes.

(The relative pronoun "whom" is omitted because "you saw" clearly


identifies the young people.)

5. People who visit other countries should find out the local
customs.

(The relative pronoun "who" is necessary because it is the subject of the


clause.)

6. Anzac Day is a holiday that people celebrate in Australia to


remember the soldiers who died in wars.

LISTENING COMPREHENSION

A. An Indian couple gets engaged long before the wedding.


B. There´s a lot of preparation before an Indian wedding.
C. An Indian wedding lasts for days.
LISTEN FOR DETAILS

 A traditional Hindu wedding celebration can last for more than five
days.
 The bride’s and groom’s birthdates are used to choose the wedding
date.
 Before the wedding, musicians visit the groom’s home.
 The bride is washed with oil.
 An older relative offers the bride money.
 Relatives spend a lot of time painting the bride’s skin.

LISTEN FOR MAIN IDEAS


a. The wedding ceremony
b. The honeymoon
c. The reception after the wedding

LISTEN FOR DETAILS


1. Relatives wash the bride´s and groom´s hands. (F) IT´S NOT THE
HANDS
2. The bride is seated behind a cloth so the groom cannot see her. (T)
3. Relatives throw the rice grains at the bride and groom. (T)
4. The couple gives each other rings made of flowers. (T)
5. The groom places a flower neckflace around the bride´s neck (F) IT´S A
GOLDEN NECKFLACE

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