NEW YEAR/DECORATION

NEW YEAR/DECORATION

PART 1

NEW YEAR+DECORATION

VOCABULARY NEW YEAR

- sumptuous [adj.] – splendid and expensive looking

- Vivid [adj.] – clear

- Grand [adj.] – splendid

- restriction: the limitation or control of someone or something, or the state of being limited or restricted.

- pandemic: (of a disease) prevalent over a whole country or the world.

- mistaken: wrong in one's opinion or judgment.

- reunite: come together or cause to come together again after a period of separation or disunity.

- Spearhead [verb] – to lead an organized activity or project

- hopeful: feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event.

- work on: to spend time repairing or improving something.

VOCABULARY

- resolution: a firm decision to do or not to do something.

- aspiration: a hope or ambition of achieving something.

Multiple Choice

Q: Do you still remember new year that you celebrated?

A: Well, since New Year is one of the most special holidays in our country, my memories of every New Year celebration are still vivid. I do still remember every single activity that we actually did in the last ten years of celebrating that holiday. This year is really memorable because our way of celebrating, it was not as ................. as in the past because of the many restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

• hospitable

• friendly

• grand

• happy

Multiple Choice

Q: Why do people think new year is new beginning?

A: I think we all believe that it’s a new beginning simply because it’s the first day of the year. We’re given another year to be hopeful and to work ............ our dreams making them a reality. No wonder, we all make New Year’s resolutions as a guide so we can start our year full of aspirations.

• toward

• on

• off

• forward

Open Ended

Q: How do you celebrate the new year?

Open Ended

Q: Do you still remember the new year that you celebrated?

Open Ended

Q: Do you have any ceremonies to celebrate the new year in your country?

Open Ended

Q: Why do people think the new year is a new beginning?

VOCABULARY DECORATION

- Minimalism [noun] – a style in art or design that uses the smallest range of materials and colors and very simple shapes or forms

- Fancy [adj.] – elaborate in structure or decoration

- molding: an ornamentally shaped outline as an architectural feature, especially in a cornice.

- minimalist: a person who advocates or practices minimalism in art or music.

- Stick with [phrase] – to continue to do or use

- be in love with: feeling love for someone or something; experiencing a strong affectionate emotion for someone or st

- Have a lot on one’s plate [idiom] – to have a lot of excessive amount of things to do or deal with

- Elegant [adj.] – tastefully fine

VOCABULARY

- distraction: a thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else.

- attaining: succeed in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for).

- monotone: a continuing sound, especially of a person's voice, that is unchanging in pitch and without intonation.

- classy: stylish and sophisticated.

Multiple Choice

Q: Do people like redecorating their homes?

A: I’m not sure about this but normally when there’s a special occasion like birthdays, New Year, or Christmas, people enjoy redecorating their houses. They want to see something new or refreshing in their houses. As for me, I rarely redecorate my house, I don’t have a lot of time to do such a thing as I have a lot ................... my plate – studying and at the same time having many deadlines.

• in

• at

• on

Multiple Choice

Q: What's your favorite color when you decorate your house?

A: I’m more .............. monotone colors simply because it’s elegant and calming to look at. To be specific, I love the shades of black or white. It’s simple yet classy.

• into

• forward

• toward

Open Ended

Q: What's the decoration like in your home?

Open Ended

Q: What kind of decoration do you prefer?

Open Ended

Q: Do people like redecorating their homes?

Open Ended

Q: What's your favorite color when you decorate your home?

Poll

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• yes

• no

• maybe