3) Complete the sentences with the words listed and translate the sentences into your language.

celebrations; costumes;
decorated; fireworks ;national anthem; national flag; ornament ;parade; present; speeches; symbol; tradition
1. The children were dressed in clown _______________.
2. Several people made _______________ at the wedding.
3. The shiny star was the most beautiful _______________ on the Christmas tree.
4. I have always wanted to see the Rio Carnival _______________ live.
5. When it gets dark we'll let off the _______________.
6. I think its sad that nowadays people dont sing the _______________ along with the music.
7. I'm looking forward to many more birthday _______________ with her.
8. By _______________, children play tricks on 1 April.
9. The Americans call their _______________ the Stars and Stripes.
10. They gave me theatre tickets as a _______________.
11. They _______________ the room with flowers and balloons.
12. To them the monarchy is a special _______________ of nationhood.

EXTENDED VOCABULARY

air parade

express gratitude

play pranks on sb

angel balloon

express love

resurrection

candy

feast

war of independence

cane carol

flower parade

wreath

champagne

greeting card

Christmas tree ornament

holly

coat-of-arms

Holy right

commemorate

Jacko lantern

countdown

martyr

cracker

mince pie

custom

mistletoe

elf (pl. elves)

patron saint