Festivals are special events celebrated by communities to honor traditions, culture, religion, or history. At festivals, people come together to enjoy food, music, dances, and other activities. Festivals can be large or small and are often colorful and exciting.
In this lesson, you will learn how to describe what happens at a festival, such as the activities, decorations, food, and atmosphere. You will also practice grammar to explain events and customs using simple present and present continuous tenses.
GRAMMAR
1. Simple Present for General Information
- Use the simple present to describe regular activities and traditions during festivals.
Examples:- "People dance and sing at the festival."
- "The festival takes place in July."
2. Present Continuous for Current Events
- Use the present continuous to describe what is happening during the festival.
Examples:- "People are watching a parade right now."
- "The children are playing games at the festival."
3. Prepositions of Time and Place
- Use prepositions like on, in, at, during to describe when and where events happen.
Examples:- "The festival is in the city square."
- "We celebrate this festival on April 15th."
- "There are fireworks during the evening."
4. Sequencing Words
- Use words like first, then, after that, finally to explain the order of activities at a festival.
Example:- "First, we watch the parade. Then, we enjoy the food stalls. After that, there is a dance performance. Finally, we see the fireworks."
VOCABULARY
Parade: A public procession with people, music, and decorations.
Example: "The parade goes through the main street."Booth: A small stall or tent where items are sold or activities happen.
Example: "There are food booths at the festival."Fireworks: Colorful explosions in the sky used for celebrations.
Example: "Fireworks light up the night during the festival."Performance: A show by musicians, dancers, or actors.
Example: "The festival includes a live music performance."Costumes: Special clothing worn for celebrations.
Example: "People wear traditional costumes for the festival."Lantern: A light source, often used as decoration.
Example: "The streets are decorated with lanterns."Traditional: Something that follows long-standing customs.
Example: "We eat traditional food at the festival."Carnival: A festival with parades, music, and dancing.
Example: "The carnival lasts for three days."Celebration: A joyful event or gathering.
Example: "The celebration brings the whole community together."Stall: A small shop in an open market.
Example: "We bought souvenirs from a stall at the festival."
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- "The festival takes place in..."
- "People gather to celebrate..."
- "One of the highlights of the festival is..."
- "You can see many..."
- "During the festival, people enjoy..."
- "There are activities like..."
- "It’s a tradition to..."
- "The festival starts with..."
- "Everyone participates in..."
- "It’s a great way to experience the culture."
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- "The festival starts with a parade in the morning."
- "People enjoy delicious food and traditional dances."
- "There are colorful decorations everywhere."
Negative Sentences
- "The festival doesn’t happen in winter."
- "We don’t light lanterns during this festival."
- "They don’t organize any games for children."
Questions
- "When does the festival take place?"
- "What activities happen at the festival?"
- "Do people wear costumes during the festival?"
Answers
- "It takes place in April."
- "There are parades, performances, and food stalls."
- "Yes, they wear traditional costumes."
CONVERSATION
Scene: Two friends discussing a festival.
Anna: Hey, have you been to the spring festival in the park?
Mark: Yes, I went last year. It was amazing!
Anna: What happens at the festival?
Mark: Well, there’s a big parade with dancers and musicians. People also sell traditional food and crafts at the booths.
Anna: That sounds fun! Are there any performances?
Mark: Yes, there are live music shows and a fireworks display in the evening.
Anna: I can’t wait to go this year!
READING
"The Lantern Festival in China"
The Lantern Festival, also known as Yuanxiao Festival, is one of the most beautiful festivals in China. It takes place on the 15th day of the Chinese New Year, marking the end of the celebrations.
During the festival, streets and parks are decorated with colorful lanterns in various shapes and sizes. Many lanterns have riddles written on them, and people try to solve these riddles as part of the fun.
One of the highlights of the Lantern Festival is the dragon dance. Performers in dragon costumes move through the streets, entertaining crowds with their movements.
Families also gather to eat tangyuan, sweet rice balls filled with sesame or peanut paste. These symbolize family unity and happiness.
The festival ends with spectacular fireworks that light up the night sky, leaving everyone in awe.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: When does the Lantern Festival happen?
A: It happens on the 15th day of the Chinese New Year.Q: What decorations are used during the Lantern Festival?
A: Streets and parks are decorated with colorful lanterns.Q: What is one activity people enjoy at the festival?
A: People solve riddles written on the lanterns.Q: What traditional food is eaten during the Lantern Festival?
A: Families eat tangyuan, sweet rice balls.Q: What marks the end of the Lantern Festival?
A: The festival ends with spectacular fireworks.
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