Английский язык 4 класс учебник Афанасьева, Михеева 2 часть ответы – страница 31

   Every country has got special days that people celebrate. On these days men and women, boys and girls write 1) greetings cards, buy presents, have parties and invite guests. Some of these days are international holidays: New Year's Day, Mother's Day, 1^st May, Victory Day. In Russia a lot of people celebrate Old New Year and Easter. But 2) 9th May, in Russia is Victory Day. All people in our country know this date – 3) the greatest national holiday. On that day in 1945 the Great Patriotic War was over. Now, in the morning of the day, there is always a parade 4) in Red Square in Moscow and in central squares of big Russian cities. In the afternoon there are demonstrations, when people walk with their parents' and 5) grandparents' photos along the streets to remember the war time and our heroes. At night we can see 6) beautiful fireworks. Victory Day is a very special date for all of us.

the Great Patriotic War – Великая Отечественная война
central – центральный

1)
When do people in Russia and Great Britain celebrate Christmas? What do they usually do on this day? – Когда празднуют Рождество в России и Великобритании? Что они обычно делают в этот день?

In Russia people celebrate Christmas on the 7^th of January, and in the UK on the 24^th of December. In Russia, people usually gather around a large and lavish table with the whole family. On this day, people congratulate each other on the holiday, wish each other health and prosperity, give gifts and organise children's activities. In the UK, people celebrate Christmas for three days. Families spend them together: chatting, playing board games, watching films, visiting relatives, going out and eating.

2)
When do people celebrate Old New Year? Does your family celebrate it? – Когда люди празднуют Старый Новый год? Отмечают ли его в вашей семье?

Old New Year in Russia is celebrated on 14 January. In our family we celebrate this holiday, we visit relatives and cook various dishes and spend the evening with the family.

3)
Do people celebrate Easter in spring or in summer? What do people usually eat on this day in Russia? – Как празднуют Пасху – весной или летом? Что обычно едят в этот день в России?

People celebrate Easter in the spring, families dye eggs in advance, bake cakes, and knock eggs on Easter day.

4)
When do we celebrate Victory Day? Is there a parade and a demonstration in the place where you live on this day? – Когда мы празднуем День Победы? Проводится ли в этот день парад и демонстрация в том месте, где вы живете?

In our country, victory day is celebrated on the 9th of May, on this day parades are held in all cities, and they are also shown on TV.

5)
Do you like fireworks? When can you watch them? – Любите ли вы фейерверки? Когда вы можете посмотреть их?

I love fireworks, you can usually see them at new year, birthday, city day.