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Exercise 1
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your tutor.
Tradition
UK: /trəˈdɪʃən/ | US: /trəˈdɪʃən/
Meaning:
A custom or belief that is passed down through generations.
- Lighting candles during the festival is a tradition in our culture.
Festival
UK: /ˈfestɪvəl/ | US: /ˈfestəvəl/
Meaning:
A formal event held on special occasions like weddings or national days.
- The wedding ceremony was beautiful and very traditional.
Custom
UK: /ˈkʌstəm/ | US: /ˈkʌstəm/
Meaning:
A usual way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a culture or group.
- It’s our custom to wear special clothes during holidays.
Ceremony
UK: /ˈserəməni/ | US: /ˈserəmoʊni/
Meaning:
A formal event held on special occasions like weddings or national days.
- The wedding ceremony was beautiful and very traditional.
Exercise 2
Role Play
Direction:
1. Your tutor would play the dailogue. Listen carefully.
2. After listening, Read the conversation aloud.
3. Role-play the conversation with your tutor.
Situation: Lila and Tom talk about cultural celebrations in their countries.
Lila
Tom, do you have any special traditions in your culture that you really enjoy?
Tom
Oh yes! We have a big festival every spring with music, food, and dancing. What about you?
Lila
We have a new year ceremony with traditional music and family gatherings. It’s really meaningful.
Tom
That sounds wonderful! Do you also have special customs during celebrations?
Lila
Definitely! We eat certain foods and wear colorful clothes to celebrate.
Tom
That’s great. Traditions really bring people together, don’t they?
Lila
Absolutely! They also teach younger generations about their roots.
Tom
I couldn’t agree more. What’s your favorite part of these celebrations?
QUESTION
1. What does Tom’s spring festival include?
2. What kind of ceremony does Lila’s culture have?
3. How do celebrations help younger generations, according to Lila?
Exercise 3
Let's Practice
Direction: Complete the exercise.
Play sound when student answers correctly.
Play sound when the answer is incorrect.
Example
Lighting candles during the festival is a __________ in our culture.
A) Tradition
B) Holiday
Answer: A) Tradition
1. The harvest __________ is one of the most popular events in my village.
A) Festival
B) Weekend
2. The wedding __________ was beautiful and very traditional.
A) Ceremony
B) Plan
3. It’s our __________ to wear special clothes during holidays.
A) Custom
B) Rule
4. Celebrations help younger generations learn about their cultural __________.
A) Roots
B) Friends
Prepositions – during / at
Fill in the blanks with during or at:
5. We had fireworks __________ midnight.
6. I felt very emotional __________ the wedding ceremony.
7. She met her husband __________ a New Year’s party.
8. He gave a speech __________ the festival.
9. They took photos __________ sunset.
Exercise 4
Your Turn To Ask
Ask your tutor these questions
1. What is your favorite cultural celebration and why?
2. Are there any customs that are unique to your family?
3. How do people prepare for major festivals in your country?
4. What kind of clothes or food are part of your celebrations?
5. How do you feel when you take part in a tradition?
Exercise 5
Your Turn to Answer
Talk about yourself using the expressions you have learned in this lesson.
1. What traditions are important in your culture?
2. How do you celebrate national holidays?
3. What is the biggest festival in your hometown?
4. What ceremonies have you attended?
5. What traditional food do you eat during celebrations?
6. Are there any customs you still follow from your childhood?
7. Do you enjoy dressing up for cultural events?
8. What’s one unique tradition in your region?
9. How do celebrations bring people together in your culture?
10. What role does music or dance play in your traditions?
11. How have your traditions changed over time?
12. What do you teach younger people about your cultural customs?
13. Are there any superstitions related to your traditions?
14. How do you feel about modern changes to old traditions?
15. What celebration would you invite a foreign friend to experience?