Halloween (B1(B1+)-C1)

HALLOWEEN

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​Halloween (B1(B1+)-C1)

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Silly String

skull

full moon

ghost/evil spirit

• Silly String

• skull

• full moon

• ghost/evil spirit

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Jack O’Lantern

skeleton

costume

bonfire

• Jack O’Lantern

• skeleton

• costume

• bonfire

Answer the questions below.

1. What do these images have in common?

2. Which of the traditions or objects may be connected with other festivals as well?

3. Which object is used to keep away evil spirits?

4. Have you ever worn a costume? What was the occasion?

5. Do you have any full moon traditions in your country?

Open Ended

Read the text about Halloween. Complete the definitions below with the underlined vocabulary.

Halloween is a contraction of All Hallows’ Eve. It is a yearly celebration observed

in a number of countries on 31st October, the eve of a Western Christian

feast. It marks the beginning of the time of year dedicated to remembering

the dead, including saints (hallows) and martyrs. According to many scholars,

All Hallows’ Eve was initially influenced by Celtic festivals, and it has possible

pagan roots. Other academics maintain that it has solely Christian roots. Typical

festive Halloween activities include trick-or-treating, attending costume parties,

decorating, making pumpkins into Jack O’Lanterns, lighting bonfires, dressing up

in skeleton or ghost costumes, playing pranks, telling scary stories, and watching

horror films.

1. ______ people who are killed because of their beliefs

2. ______ asking for treats and threatening to play tricks on those who refuse

3. ______ a short form

4. ______ tricks played on people in order to make them look foolish and to amuse

others

5. ______ the day or period of time immediately before an event or occasion

6. ______related to ancient religions that believed in many gods

7. ______a large meal celebrating something

Multiple Choice

In the United States, more candy (sweets) is sold on 28th October than on any other day of the

year.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

In Hollywood, there’s a $1000 fine for using Silly String on Halloween.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

It’s very common for a full moon to occur on Halloween.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

It is believed that Norway is the birthplace of Halloween.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

In the UK, black cats are thought to bring bad luck.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

In the United States, Halloween is the most commercial holiday of the year.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

In many countries, such as France and Australia, Halloween is seen as an unwanted and overly

commercial American influence.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Black and orange are typically associated with Halloween.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Jack O’Lanterns are named after a man named Jack.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Halloween is thought to have originated around 1000 B.C.

• True

• False

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