Subject: Vocabulary

Celebrations and Events- 26.27/05/2011

I. Introduction:
Special events like family get-togethers, barbecues, and weddings form part of our everyday relationships with relatives and friends. Listen to the words below and consult a dictionary if you need a definition. Write a sample sentence for each word to learn how it is used in context. You can use the Internet to find such sentences.

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baby shower

barbecue / cookout

birthday party

dance

family get-together

going-away party

feast

fireworks display

funeral

graduation

parade

picnic

potluck dinner

reception

wedding

welcome party

attend a party

cancel a get-together

hold a reception

postpone a dance

throw a going-away party

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II. Practice:
Now, complete the sentences below with the best answer:

1. We're going to throw a ________________ for my brother because he is going overseas for a year to study.

A. parade B. reception C. going-away party

2. It looks like were going to have to _____________ the cookout until next week because of the weather.

A. postpone B. hold C. throw

3. When you have a ____________ at someone's house in some parts of the United States, you should bring a dish to share with the rest of the people.

A. potluck dinner B. feast C. dance

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Correct answers:

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III. Follow-Up:
Do people in your country have special events and celebrations throughout the year for weddings, graduations, the birth of children, and other special times? If so, who is usually invited, what foods and drink are served, and are there any traditional games that are played on these days? Also, collect information on how such events are celebrated in different countries.