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Sasha's English Class
Homework 01
Pretty good Sasha!
How did young people celebrate New Year’s Eve in the city?
Many people go to the center of Moscow.
•What kinds of public celebrations took place after the New Year?
Maslenitsa, Easter and Victory Day took place after the New Year.
What about Christmas?
•How long did winter holidays last before Baptism Day?
______________10 days.
They lasted for
•What were some traditional games or activities during Christmastide?
One traditional game was practical jokes.
•Why did people melt wax or use mirrors after New Year’s?
I didn't understand what did them mean, but we have
they meant
Thy tried to predict who their future husband would be.
a lot of superstitions about ___ New Year.
There are the
•What was the final religious celebration of the winter holidays?
Christmax?
Christmas
•According to the article, do Russians still date Christmas on Jan. 7?
Someone do, but Christmax is not __official holiday.
Some Christmas an
•Do you think New Year celebrations are different now compared to before the revolution? Why?
Yes they are because everything has changed.
some things
•If you could travel back in time, which part of old Russian New Year traditions would you like to experience? Why?
PRETTY GOOD SASHA
Did you like reading this article? Why/not?
I don't know.
I'M NOT REALLY SURE HOW i FEEL ABOUT IT.
What do you think of when you hear the word 'car'?
I imagine a red car.
What do you think about what you read?
I think that it is strange BECAUSE THEY ARE
NOT VERY NECESSARY OR SAFE.
.
Should large cars be banned in cities?
No, they shouldn't.
BIG CARS TAKE UP MORE SPACE AND THEY POLLUTE THE AIR MORE.
How can we encourage people to buy tiny cars?
Tiny cars should coast less than normal.
COST
What do you think of Japanese cars?
They are useful for Japan, but not for countries with bid roads.
BIG
What's your favourite car?
I don't have a favorite car
What will cars be like in 20 years from now?
i DON'T THINK THEY WILL FLY. MAYBE CARS WILL BE SELF-DRIVING.
What questions would you like to ask a kei car manufacturer?
I don't want to ask him
Great job Sasha!
Did you like reading this article? Why/not?
I don't really like reading this article cause I'm not interested in
didn't
superheros, but it was okay.
What do you think of when you hear the word 'comic'?
I imagine a white comic page.
What do you think about what you read?
I think it is fantastic that this comic had been found after 86 years.
What do you think of superheroes?
They are good guys:)
Do you prefer comics or novels?
I prefer novels.
What things in your attic might be worth something?\
I live in a block of flats so the attic is closed\
What things do or did you like collecting?
I haven't collect anything.
colledted
How are modern and traditional superheroes different?
They aren't very different.
Excellent work Sasha!
What did you think when you read the headline?
b) I thought that I need to visit this museum.
What springs to mind when you hear the word ‘laziness’?
c) I imagine a bed.
Would you like to visit the Museum of Laziness?
d) Yes, of course I would!
Do you think being lazy is in our genes and that it’s necessary for us to put our feet up and do nothing?
e) I think it's necessary for us to put our feet up and do nothing.
Do you like being lazy and taking the weight off your feet? When are you lazy?
f) Yes, I do. I am lazy when Iam not buzy.
Does it annoy you when other people are lazy?
g) Sometimes yes, sometimes no.
Is laziness a good or bad thing?
h) I think it's a bad thing, because it seduce us to do nothing for a long time
persuades
Slow but steady wins the race
and then we have problems because of doing nothing.
What exhibits, besides beds and sofas, do you think a Museum of Laziness should have?
a hammock
i) Ottomans, floor pillows, blankets should be there.
Is it difficult to be lazy in this fast-paced world?
Yes, it really is!
Great job Sasha
What do you think about Halloween?
I think it's a funny holiday.
fun
(2) What do you know about the history of Halloween?
It seems like I know ___whole history of Halloween.
It celebrates All Saints Day and All Souls Day on the Roman Catholic calendar.
(3) How does Halloween affect American culture?
It has added an element of mystery and spookiness (violent) to the culture. Also, it has been a very, very profitable commercial venture.
(4) Why do people trick-or-treat on Halloween?
It's a strong Haloween tradition.
(5) Do you think it’s dangerous these days to open your door to a trick-or-treater?
Yes, it is.
(6) How did Halloween get its name?
Halloween's name is a short form from All hollows eve.
hallows
(7) What’s the best Halloween movie you’ve seen?
I didn't see any Halloween movies.
haven't seen
(8) What are the best Halloween games?
Bobbing for applies.
(9) What is the best Halloween food?
Somethig sweet is the best Halloween food.
Did you like reading this article?Why/not?
I didn't like reading this article because it was boring.
2.What do you think of when you hear the word 'mistake'?
When I hear the word mistake, I imagine a red screen with a white word MISTAKE
3.What do you think about what you read?
I think that it's a funny situation.
4.How good are you at proofreading?
I think I am not very good a Engish proofreading, but in Russian I am okay.
5.Do you always use a spellchecker when you use a computer?
No, I don't.
6.How is social media changing people's spelling ability?
7.Is it OK for words to be misspelt if we can understand them?
exceptions to the rule
8.Which is more important, correct spelling or pronunciation?
Correct spelling is more important.
9.How do you feel if people cannot spell your name?
10.What questions would you like to ask the party leaders?
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