Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated predominantly in North America, and it possesses a different meaning in each of the countries where it’s acknowledged. In the United States, Thanksgiving is a federal holiday (meaning all government employees and most private employees are given a day off of work), and always takes places on the Fourth Thursday in November, regardless of the date. The holiday signifies the immense progress made by pilgrims, or some of the first travelers to North America, at Plymouth Plantation circa 1621. It was at this time that the hungry and weary Pilgrims were taught (by Native Americans) how to grow and produce food on North America’s unique terrain. Once they’d grown (and caught) an abundance of food, the Pilgrims were expectedly thankful, and they celebrated alongside the Native Americans who provided them with such valuable assistance. President Abraham Lincoln initiated the contemporary practice of Thanksgiving by calling for a «day of Thanksgiving» during one of his Civil War addresses. In America today, Thanksgiving remains firmly engrained in its historical roots, and is widely considered to be a day for giving thanks for good food, good times, and family. Thanksgiving dinner generally consists of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, gravy, and ample desserts.
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Question 1:
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When is Thanksgiving celebrated in the US?
- ___Fourth Thursday in November.
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Question 2:
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Which event(s) began the tradition of Thanksgiving?
- _____The holiday signifies the immense progress made by pilgrims, or some of the first travelers to North America, at Plymouth Plantation circa 1621.
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Which food(s) are often prepared for Thanksgiving dinner?
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Thanksgiving dinner generally consists of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, gravy, and ample desserts
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Question 4:
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Where is Thanksgiving celebrated?
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Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated predominantly in North America
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Question 5:
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What is the meaning of Thanksgiving’s federal holiday status?
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5. Speak about Beauty
These questions will help you:
- What is «beauty» for you?
____________For me, beauty is not only the appearance of a man, but also his inner self
- What or who do you consider beautiful?
________my mother
- What does «inner beauty» mean to you?
- ___human kindness and honesty__