Can you order this Halloween vocabulary as it appears in the video?

All Hallows’ Eve

All Saints Day

Bobbing for apples

Food and wine

Halloween

Mistaken for ghosts

Parades

Poetry

Samhain

Singing

Soul cakes

Souling and guising

Telling jokes

Trick-or-Treating

Match the dates to the historical events

2000 years ago                                                 All Souls Day. The origin of souling and guising

8^th century                                                         Christians turned Samhain into All Saints Day

Medieval Britain                                             Family-friendly and kid-centered activities

19^th century America                                     Irish and Scottish immigrants revived the traditions

1950’s America                                                6 billion dollars spent on costumes and candies

Today                                                                  Celtic festival Samhain

Can you answer these questions about the video?

What is the origin of Halloween?

What did people believe happened on October 31^st?

Why did people wear masks?

Where does the word Halloween come from?

What did people get in return for soul cakes?

What did young people get in return for singing, poetry and telling jokes?

KEY

Can you order this Halloween vocabulary as it appears in the video?

Halloween / Trick-or-Treating /Parades / Bobbing for apples / Samhain / Food and wine / Mistaken for ghosts / All Saints Day / All Hallows’ Eve / Souling and guising / Soul cakes / Singing / Poetry / Telling jokes

Match the dates to the historical events

2000 years ago                                                 Celtic festival Samhain

8^th century                                                         Christians turned Samhain into All Saints Day

Medieval Britain                                             All Souls Day. The origin of souling and guising

19^th century America                                     Irish and Scottish immigrants revived the traditions

1950’s America                                                Family-friendly and kid-centered activities

Today                                                                  6 billion dollars spent on costumes and candies

Can you answer these questions about the video?

It was the Celtic festival called Samhain.

People believed the dead returned as ghosts.

They wore masks to be mistaken for ghosts.

It was shortened from All Hallows’ Eve to Halloween.

They prayed for their dead relatives.

They got food, wine, money and other offerings.

A Cloze for Halloween

Complete the gaps with the words below.

American | bad | costume | don't | eyes | give | holidays | house | I | is | knock | learned | like | making | October | or | out | pumpkins | so | the | too | very

Halloween is one of the most famous …………………. in the U.S., and it is on …………….. 31. People carve …………….  and make funny faces on them. These are called "Jack-O-Lanterns." On October 31, children wear a special ……………… such as a witch, ghost,  ………….clown. They go to many houses and they …………. on the door saying, "Trick or Treat!" It means that if people …………….  give them a treat, they will play some kind of trick on the household. So, usually people …………………. candy to them.

I carved my first Halloween pumpkin at my Friendship Family's ……………. . First, I cut open the top of …………….. pumpkin and pulled the seeds ………... It was not good for me because

it was sticky and smelled …………..  . I had never carved a pumpkin, ……………………. it was interesting for me. Next, …………….. carved the  …………………and the mouth. I wanted to make a face……………  a pirate. When I finished ………………. the face, I put a candle inside. It was ……………………. beautiful, so I was happy.

I had a good experience because I ………………….. one new idea about …………………… culture by taking part in it. I think Halloween ……………………. an interesting American holiday which involves all family members and neighbors ……………………………..!

KEY

Holidays, October, pumpkins, costume, or, knock, don’t, give, house, the, out, bad, so, I, eyes, like, making, very, learned, American, is, too.

What do you know about Halloween?

Read the text and complete the gaps

Where does Halloween come from?

We celebrate Halloween every year on ______________ 31st. But where does this holiday come from?

The holiday originally comes from a people called the Celts. The Celts lived in Europe more than 2000 _______ ago. On November 1st they celebrated the end of summer. They thought ghosts visited the living on October 31st. They dressed up like ghosts so the spirits would not harm them.

Today, many ______________ still remember the dead on November 1st. It is called All Saints day. Another name for it is All Hallow’s Day. The day before, October 31st, is called All Hallow’s Eve, or _________________ for short.

Halloween is an old tradition in Ireland and Scotland. In those countries, _____________ dressed up and carried lanterns made of turnips. When people moved from Ireland and Scotland to the United States, they started using ________________. This is where the jack-o’-lantern comes from.

They also had a tradition of giving __________ to the spirits. Later, they gave the food to poor people. This is where trick-or-treating comes from.

Halloween has changed a lot since its origins. New people have brought new _________________, and changed the old ones. What do you think Halloween would be like in another two thousand years?

Read the text again and answer:

1. What is this story about?

a. Trick-or –treating

b. Ghosts

c. The origins of Halloween

2. When did the Celts live in Europe?

a. More than two hundred years ago

b. More than two thousand years ago

c. Less than two thousand years ago

3. What did they celebrate on November 1st?

a. Halloween

b. All Hallow’s Day

c. The end of summer

4. What did ghosts do on October 31st?

a. They visited the living

b. They dressed up

c. They celebrated All Hallow’s day

5. The word Halloween comes from …

a. All Hallow’s Day

b. All Saints Day

c. All Hallow’s Eve

6. Nowadays, jack-o’-lanterns are made of…

a. Turnips

b. Pumpkins

c. Carrots

7. Trick-or-treating comes from…

a. Giving money to the poor

b. Giving food to the spirits

c. Giving candies to children

Key

October, years, people, Halloween, children, pumpkins, food, traditions,

1. c
2. b
3. c
4. a
5. c
6. b
7. a

Driving age could rise to 18 under new proposals

            A Government report has set out options which could see new restrictions for newly qualified drivers. Young motorists could have to wait until they are 18 before they take their driving test and be banned from carrying their peers under proposals being considered by the Government.

            The move is triggered by casualty figures which showed that last year a fifth of the people killed or seriously injured on the road were in an accident where the driver of one of the cars was under 24.

            Under the proposals drawn up for ministers by TRL, formerly the Government’s transport research laboratory, nobody would not only have to wait until they are 18 before taking the test but will be required to log 120 hours of supervised practice, including 20 at night. They would be banned from carrying passengers under of the age of 30 or driving between 10pm and 5am unless there was also someone over 30 in the car.

            Then the novice motorist would be on probation for another year. This would entail their having to carry a green P plate, which would make it easier for the police to enforce the restrictions.

            These restrictions would apply in full to any newly qualified driver below the age of 30. Some, such as the ban on night-time driving, using a hands free mobile and a lower drink-drive limit, would apply to anyone 12 months after passing their test irrespective of age.

            “The reasoning behind this is that the evidence shows both youth and inexperience are factors in determining crash risk,” said Dr Shaun Helman, one of the author’s of the report. According to the research introducing these curbs would cut casualties by 4,471 – including up to 41 fatalities a year.

Question 1 (2 points) Indicate whether the following statements are true or false and write down which part of the text justifies your answer.

a. Most car accidents are caused by drivers under the age of 24.

b. Young drivers cannot use a car at night under any circumstances.

c. Young motorists only need supervised practice to drive without restrictions.

d. Some of the new restrictions would apply to all drivers a year after passing their tests.

Question 2 (2 points) Answer the following questions in your own words.

a. Why is the Government considering restrictions to new young drivers?

b. What requirements could be introduced to drive without restrictions?

Question 3 (1.5 points) Find words or phrases in the text that correspond in meaning to the words and definitions given.

a. to cause, to set off par. 2

b. to  involve par. 4

c. control par. 6

Question 4 (1.5 points) Complete the following sentences without changing the meaning.

a.  A Government report has set out options for newly qualified drivers.

            Options..................

b.  These restrictions will apply in full to any newly qualified driver below the age of 30.

            Unless you...............

c. “The reasoning behind this is that the evidence shows both youth and inexperience are factors in determining crash risk,” said Dr Shaun Helman.

             Dr Shaun Helman said...........

Question 5 (3 points) Write a short essay (120-150 words) on the following topic:

Does a car always give you independence?

Charity hires hedgehog babysitters

            Poorly hedgehogs in Worcestershire are having their prickles protected - by a group of caring hedgehog nannies!

            Over 200 injured hedgehogs are rescued by Willows Hedgehog Rescue every year. But the volunteers there can't look after them all day, so they've recruited nannies to babysit the recovering hedgehogs during the day.

            Not just anybody can be a hedgehog nanny. Caring for baby hoglets takes a lot of patience and the right equipment.

            Hedgehog helper Charlie told Newsround: "If you see a hedgehog out during the day, you should speak to your local rescue centre."

            So what kind of person makes the perfect hedgehog nanny? "Somebody patient, caring with a love of wildlife" "You'll need to get your hands dirty too - hedgehogs need to go to the toilet!" said Charlie.

True or false?

1.  Volunteers are not available 24 hours a day.

2.  Hedgehogs are soft and silky.

3.  All of the hedgehogs are adults.

4.  You need the right temperament to be a hedgehog nanny.

5.  Anyone can become a hedgehog nanny.

6.  Willows Hedgehog Rescue is located in Worcestershire.

7.  Hedgehogs are sometimes seen during the day.

8.  The charity does not have any volunteers.

Match the words below to their definitions

injured / nanny / patience / poorly / recruit / rescue                      

1. woman who is paid to look after a family's children

2. hurt or physically harmed

3. ability to wait or to continue doing something without becoming annoyed

4. ill or weak

5. persuade someone to work for a company or an organization

6. help someone or something out of a dangerous or unpleasant situation

What is the missing word?

1.  -_____________for baby hoglets takes a lot of patience.

2.  Hedgehogs need to go to the____________!

3.  They’ve recruited nannies to_____________the recovering hedgehogs.

4.  You should speak to your___________rescue centre.

KEY

True or false

1.True

2.False

3.False

4.True

5.False

6.True

7.True

8.False

Vocabulary

nanny               woman who is paid to look after a family's children

injured hurt or physically harmed

patience           ability to wait or to continue doing something without becoming annoyed

poorly              ill or weak

recruit              persuade someone to work for a company or an organization

rescue              help someone or something out of a dangerous or unpleasant situation

Missing words

1.caring

2.toilet

3.babysit

4.local

Driving age could rise to 18 under new proposals

KEY

Question 1

            a) FALSE “ last year a fifth of the people killed or seriously injured on the road were in an accident where the driver of one of the cars was under 24”

            b) FALSE “They would be banned from carrying passengers under of the age of 30 or driving between 10pm and 5am unless there was also someone over 30 in the car”

            c) FALSE “ will be required to log 120 hours of supervised practice, including 20 at night“ “ Then the novice motorist would be on probation for another year“

            d) TRUE “Some, such as the ban on night-time driving, using a hands free mobile and a lower drink-drive limit, would apply to anyone 12 months after passing their test irrespective of age“

Question 2

a)       The Government is considering restrictions to new drivers in an attempt to stop the number of car accidents  caused by drivers who are under the age of 24.

b)       New drivers may need a supervision of at least 120 hours, which will include 20 hours of night driving; then, they will have to spend a year with a green plate, showing that they are on probation.

Question 3

a)       trigger, triggered

b)       Entail

c)       Curb, curbs

Question 4

a)       Options have been set out for newly qualified drivers.

b)       Unless you are a newly qualified driver, these restrictions will not aplly.

c)       Dr Shaun Helman said the reasoning behind that was that the evidence showed both youth and inexperience were factors in determining crash risk.

Kirstie Allsopp criticises 'superwomen' who pretend they do it all themselves

Kirstie Allsopp, the TV property guru, has criticised "superwomen" who "pretend they don't have help" from domestic staff to enable them to juggle hectic careers with familly life.

Miss Allsopp, a mother of two young children, makes no secret of the fact that she is assisted by a nanny, cleaner, agent and personal assistant. She said it would be "disingenuous" to pretend that she was going home to face a pile of ironing.

Miss Allsopp, 41, said she did not want women to think she manages all aspects of her life on her own, since it would lead to mothers setting themselves unrealistic goals.

She told the Daily Mail: "If you portray yourself as some sort of superwoman, it is unfair on other women. It is intimidating, it is not truthful."

The Location, Location, Location presenter has two sons - Bay, six, and Oscar, four with her partner, property developer Ben Andersen, 51. The couple also share custody of his nine and 12-year-old sons from his previous marriage. The family live in London in the week and spend weekends at a rural property in north Devon. Miss Allsopp's busy schedule includes, apart from her TV work, helping a number of charities and working as a brand ambassador for B&Q.

Miss Allsopp said: "I couldn't do it all myself. And if I pretended I was doing it all myself - which a lot of people do - I wouldn't do anyone any favours. I'm not going to name names, but a lot of people pretend they don't have help. "You see masses of pictures of famous people walking through airports with their child in their arms, and you think 'Where is the bag with the bottles, the wipes, the clothes with stains from where they've been sick?' "There is someone, somewhere carrying that bag. And that person is out of shot. It is not giving a true picture."

Question 1 (2 points) Indicate whether the following statements are true or false and write down which part of the text justifies your answer.

a. Kirstie Allsopp is truthful about the help she has at home.

b. Miss Allsopp and her partner share their home with two children.

c. Miss Allsopp dedicates her professional life exclusively to being  a TV presenter.

d. Miss Allsopp criticises famous people who admit they have domestic help.

Question 2 (2 points) Answer the following questions in your own words.

a. What reasons does Miss Allsopp give for speaking honestly about the support she receives at home from other people?

b. What do we learn about Miss Allsopp's personal family life from the text?

Question 3 (1.5 points) Find words or phrases in the text that correspond in meaning to the words and definitions given.

a. busy (para.1)

b. establish (para.3)

c. lots of (para.6)

Question 4 (1.5 points) Complete the following sentences without changing the meaning.

a. She said it was 'disingenuous' to pretend that she was going home to face a pile of ironing.

    “ It.................................................................................................................,”she said.

b.If you portray yourself as some sort of superwoman, you will be misleading mothers.

   If you portrayed.............................................................................................. .

c. You see masses of people walking through airports with their child in their arms.

     Masses........................................................................................................ .

Question 5 (3 points) Write a short essay (120-150 words) on the following topic:

What do you think will be the best way to balance your professional life with your family life?

Kirstie Allsopp criticises 'superwomen' who pretend they do it all themselves

Question 1

            a) True. Miss Allsopp (a mother of two young children,) makes no secret of the fact that she     is assisted by a nanny, cleaner, agent and personal assistant.

            b) False. The Location, Location, Location presenter has two sons - Bay, six, and Oscar, four with her partner, property developer Ben Andersen, 51. The couple also share custody of his nine and 12-year-old sons from his previous marriage.

            c) False. Miss Allsopp's busy schedule includes, apart from her TV work, helping a number of charities and working as a brand ambassador for B&Q.

            d) False. "I couldn't do it all myself. And if I pretended I was doing it all myself - which a lot of people do - I wouldn't do anyone any favours. I'm not going to name names, but a lot of people pretend they don't have help

Question 2

a)      Miss Allsopp feels it would be doing a disjustice to mothers if she claimed she didn't have domestic help. She thinks it would lead to mothers trying to take on more responsibilities than they are realistically capable of. She clearly feels she must be truthful about the fact that she could not do all that she does on her own.

b)      We learn that Miss Allsopp shares her life with Ben Andersen who is 51 years old and works in the building industry. They have two children of their own; one called Bay who is six and the other Oscar who is four. They also take it in turns to look after Ben's two other children which he had with his former wife. Part of their week from Monday to Friday is spent in London and they travel to a country house they have in Devon to enjoy their weekends together.

Question 3

a)      hectic

b)      setting, to set

c)      masses of

Question 4

a)         “ It is 'disingenuous' to pretend that I am going home to face a pile of ironing”,she said.If you portray

b)         If you portrayed yourself as some sort of superwoman, you would be misleading mothers.

c)          Masses of people are seen walking through airports with their chold in their arms.

      

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