Actually, ancient

1.

Actually(на самом деле), ancient(древний),
approximately(приблизительно), common(общепринятый),
forgotten(забытый), holy(святой), old-fashioned(старомодный),
religious(религиозный), royal(королевский), widely(широко),
traditionally(традиционно), to follow(придерживаться), to
preserve(сохранять), to introduce(представлять, вводить), to
be connected(быть связанным) (associated)
(ассоциироваться)with, an occasion(событие), an
atmosphere(атмосфера), an anniversary(годовщина), a
guard(караул), a speech(речь), a priest(священник),
superstition(предрассудок), suggestion(предложение), to
unite(объединять), to mark(отмечать), to include(включать), to
ignore(игнорировать), fireworks(фейерверк), Easter(Пасха), to
observe(соблюдать), to celebrate(tion)(праздновать,
празднование)

2.

• Are Russian people proud of their customs
and traditions?
• What are the most popular celebrations in
our country?
• What is New Year associated with?
• Which religious traditions does your family
observe?
• Which is your favorite holiday? Why?
• What does Victory Day mark?
• Which occasion is connected with your
family traditions?

3.

What is usual or unusual
for Russian?
• Russians are (not) expected
(supposed) to …
• In Russia you’ll have to …
• You should/shouldn’t …
• Don’t forget to…

4.

1. You haven’t seen your friend today,
2. You liked the film,
3. You haven’t got a car,
4. It’s a nice day,
5. She is not listening,
6. We’ve never met before,
7. They can speak English,
8. You won’t mind if I use your telephone,
9. This isn’t expensive,
10. He looks tired,
11. My friend didn’t know about it,
12. I could come and see you,
13. My Dad forgot about it,
14. My classmates are not going to the party,

5.

What gifts do go with the mentioned occasions?
a friend’s birthday
a religious ceremony
(baptism)
a party
a new baby
a meal at your friends’
a house-warming party
graduation
getting a new job
buying a new house
flowers
a box of chocolates
books
records
decorations for the house
a photo album
a CD
computer games
a video cassette
baby toys
stuffed animals
religious books or objects
hand-made gifts
perfume
I present my friend with … at …
… is a good gift for a …

6.

What is more important for you when you choose a gift?
what occasion it is
For me choosing a
gift depends on
where my friend
came from
how close we are
how much money I
have

7.

If I receive a gift I don’t like I…
hide my disappointment
pretend I’m happy
say that it is what I want
thank my friend most heartily
show how disappointed I am
say “thank you” and put it
aside
say “thank you but I already
have it”

8.

• They celebrate New year’s Day, Maslenitsa and the 23rd of
February
• New Year was introduced by Peter the Great and it includes a
party with a tasty dinner and watching TV
• The President’s speech is made 10 minutes before the New
year
• People cook a lot of pancakes on Maslenitsa and eat them
with cream and caviar
• People honour the members of the armed forces in February
• I observe holidays because they unite people

9.

• Russian people follow many spring holidays
• They celebrate the 8th of March, Easter, Labour day and
Victory day
• The 8th of March is a day when people honour women by
giving them flowers
• Easter is the main religious holiday
• It is associated with dyeing eggs and going to the church
• Labour Day is a holiday when people honour workers and
have picnics
• On Victory day we honour war veterans and the holiday
includes a parade and a lot of fireworks

10.

• When you are a guest in Russia you should follow some rules
• In Russia you will have to make way to old people and be
polite
• You shouldn’t jump the queue and talk loudly in public
• Russians are expected to say good appetite to a person who
has a meal
• Don’t forget to take your shoes off when you enter
someone’s home
• Russians are not supposed to arrive at the exact time
• Some rules are associated with different ways of greeting
people