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First Class 2021 – Student Handout 48844201079500Reading. Read the texts and match the corresponding question: Which do you prefer, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve or Kings Day? How was this year’s Christmas different from normal for you?What was the best thing about the holidays?What are you hopeful about for 2021?Did you work during the holidays?John, BarcelonaQuestion: ____Well, I usually go to the UK and spend Christmas with my?siblings?and nieces. They live in a?picturesque?market town near Bristol and it's always super Christmassy there. However, this year I wasn't able to leave Spain?due to?the travel restrictions, so I spent Christmas Day with my housemates instead. We tried to do all the things we usually do, and it was fun, but it didn't feel the same. I missed being with family!?María, GaliciaQuestion: ____When I was?growing up, I always loved Kings Day the most! That was the day when we got most of our presents. The night before we used to go to the big?parade?in the town, wave to the kings and catch the sweets they would throw to us. Nowadays?though, my preferred celebration is New Year's Eve - I love the grapes and cava, being with my friends and talking about what the new year might bring.?Jane, LondonQuestion: ____As a business owner, it's difficult for me to?switch off?during the holidays. I run a shop which sells gifts, prints and jewellery, so Christmas is usually a really crazy time of year for us. Despite?the restrictions, this year has been equally busy! We’ve been doing a huge amount of online sales as well as offering a?click and collect service.?I will be working all through Christmas and into the new year. No time off for me, but I shouldn’t complain. Simon, Bristol (UK)Question: ____2020 was a very?challenging?year in many ways. I work as a restaurant manager, so we've been one of the?worst-hit?industries. I am feeling confident that most people will be vaccinated soon, and it will be back to business as usual. Another problem has been?home schooling?my daughters during the various confinements, which is exhausting. I’m pretty sure that it will all go back to how it was before – me and my partner working, the kids at school, and we will finally be able to make plans for the future again. Rebecca, Sheffield (UK) Question: ____The?highlight?of my holidays was seeing my brother and his family! I live on my own and so with all the?lockdowns?and limitations, I'd spent the previous few months feeling rather lonely. It was so lovely to see my niece and nephew again after such a long time! Although I had fun, I must admit I was?looking forward to?being by myself again?-?I think I prefer the peace and quiet of my own company more these days.?What do you have in common with any of the people??VocabularyMatch a word/expression in bold with the correct definition:______________ = (adj.) attractive to look at ______________ = (noun) an official order to control movement of people and confine them ______________ = (noun) a line of people and/or vehicles that moves through a public space to celebrate an occasion______________ = (linker) because of something ______________ = (noun) brothers and sisters ______________ = (adj.) difficult to do in a way that tests your ability or effort______________ = (noun) the best/most memorable thing ______________ = (adj.) most affected (negatively) ______________ = (noun) educating children at home, not in schools______________ = (phrasal verb) disconnect ______________ = (noun phrase) order a product online and pick it up from the store Language Focus - Verb Patterns Find the following verbs in the text and decide if it follows with: 1. a gerund; 2. to + infinitive; 3. infinitive without ‘to’: 1. try + _______ (= make an effort to do something)2. miss + _______ 3. might + _______4. should(n’t) + _______5. must + _______6. look forward to + _______ D. Speaking Ask each other the following questions:What was the highlight of the holidays for you?What did you miss doing this year that you normally do? Did you try to recreate any Christmas traditions in a more “Covid-friendly” way? Which do you prefer, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve or Kings Day? Why? Is it different now to when you were growing up? Did you work during the holidays? Why (not)? How did you do your Christmas shopping this year? Did you buy anything online or use click and collect? What was the most challenging thing about 2020 for you? Do you think there will be more lockdowns and restrictions in the coming months? Why (not)? Do you believe there should be more help from the government for the worst-hit industries?Apart from the pandemic, what do you think the new year might bring? What are you looking forward to doing in 2021? Follow-upChoose one or more of the questions in A and write a short text about your own experience (120 words max). Try to use some of the vocabulary and correct verb patterns if appropriate. ................
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