B: Me, too. First, all the students read Earth Day poems in front of the class and then we sang sing-along conservation songs, which was great fun. A: Yeah, then we made Earth Day crafts such as recycled magazine holders, colourful Earth Day kites and tin can sculptures that were displayed in the arts and crafts Earth Day school exhibit. B: We also held a‘ Green’ poster competition and ended the day with a tree planting ceremony. A: I felt proud to be a part of the Earth Day celebration. B: Me too. It gave me a sense of satisfaction to know that I was doing something valuable to help protect our planet.
The white nights arts festival
The White Nights Arts Festival is one of St Petersburg’ s liveliest cultural events. It is a famous festival held at the end of June and the beginning of July. People from all over the world visit the city to celebrate the arts of ballet, opera and classical music. Many musical concerts take place in the St Petersburg Philharmonic Hall. There are theatrical performances and street events too. Drinks and refreshments are sold along the city’ s streets and music concerts with famous singers get everyone feeling in a festive mood. This event makes Russian people feel proud of their culture and history.
Events – celebrations
It is important for a person to remember birthdays and anniversaries each year. These events are special to most people and by remembering them, you are able to show a relative, friend, or colleague that you care about them, and that they are appreciated and have not been forgotten. Events such as Independence Day, religious holidays or celebrations that honour a certain individual are occasions that are important for a society to remember. They remind the people of a particular country of their unity as a nation.
Remembrance day
A: I would like to tell my family that Remembrance Day takes place on 11 th November in Britain, it honours millions of people who have given their lives for their country and that British people wear a red paper poppy to commemorate Remembrance Day. B: I would like to tell my family that the poppy is the symbol of Remembrance Day because after World War I they were the only poppies that grew on the battlefields. Also, many poems have been written for Remembrance Day and people around Britain hold memorial services and take part in a two-minute silence.
Victory day
Victory Day in Russia is a national holiday that is held on 9th May. It officially marks the day when the war ended in 1945 and the main reason for the celebration is to remember the people who died or took part in the war in another way. For example, some citizens who did not fight had to work in the factories making guns. On 9th May, people lay flowers on graves, veterans march in parades wearing their medals and the President of Russia sends out letters to congratulate the veterans for their bravery. In homes all over Russia families enjoy eating huge feasts and giving presents to one another.
My house
I live in a detached house. There are six rooms in it. There are two bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room, a dining room and a bathroom. In the bedrooms, there are beds and desks. In the living room, we have an armchair, a sofa and a TV. In the kitchen, we have a cooker, a fridge and a dishwasher. Outside there is a drive and a garden.
Living in space
A: I would like to live in space. It would be fun to float around in zero gravity. B: I wouldn’ t want to live in space. Everything is difficult to do in zero gravity. Also, there is too much cleaning to do on the station. I think it would be very tiring.
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