дистанционные конкурсы, олимпиады, турниры

дистанционные конкурсы, олимпиады, турниры

VIII Всероссийский дистанционный конкурс "A Letter to Santa Claus"

5 - 7 класс

Task 1.

Santa Claus is a symbol of Christmas. Every year millions of children from all over the world wait for presents from Santa. Children studying English wait for Santa as well.Santa Claus is generally depicted as a plump, jolly, white-bearded man wearing a red coat, who places presents for good children. How well do you really know Santa Claus and what do you know about Christmas? Select the correct answer for each question in order to find out some interesting facts about it.

1. Who was the first English monarch to have a Christmas tree?

a. Queen Elizabeth

b. King James VI

c. Queen Victoria

d. King George II

1. What did Frosty the Snowman in England have for a nose?

a. Coal

b. Snow

c. Button

d. Carrot

1. In the Netherlands (Holland), Santa Claus is known as Sinterklaas. How does he deliver candy and gifts to the children there?

a. He walks, going from door to door

b. In an oxcart, pulled by a team of oxen

c. On horseback

d. In a sleigh pulled by reindeer, of course!

1. In Vivian Walsh's children's book 'Olive, the Other Reindeer," what is Olive?

a. A reindeer who has no antlers

b. A moose

c. A shy young reindeer

d. A dog

1. What is the most popular Christmas holiday plant decoration in the United States?

a. Mistletoe

b. Poinsettia

c. evergreen boughs

d. Holly

1. How do you say 'Merry Christmas' in Brazil?

a. Buon Natale

b. Felices Pasquas

c. Feliz Navidad

d. Boas Festas

1. What do Santa’s elves have on the end of their shoes?

a. Bells

b. Flowers

c. Buttons

d. Snowflakes

1. In Sweden, reindeer do not pull Santa’s sleigh. Which animals do it?

a) huskies

b) goats

c) horses

d) donkeys

1. Where did the Christmas tree tradition originate?

a) England

b) France

c) Germany

d) Italy

Finland. Lapland

Dear Santa Claus,

Happy new year you! I love your holiday, New Year's Eve. It is always a miracle waiting, and highlights! For all this joy and happiness. I know that you want to have time for all and all pomoch.A it is very difficult and I admire you.

My name is Kathy. I for thirteen years. I live in Russia in Lobnya, which this year celebrated 50 years of age. By New Year holiday people clean and decorate their homes, the streets are hung garlands of bright, dress up a Christmas tree. Brightly lit shop windows, reminding everyone of the upcoming holiday, which means it's time for presents and surprises for family and friends.

I would like to know how are you doing, your health? Does your assistant cope with the requests? Do you have time to relax in the tense days before the holiday? I wish I could help you!

This year, unfortunately, I did not do anything outstanding. Just trying to be a good girl and did not disappoint their parents. Mom's birthday, I gave three small fish. She dreamed about since childhood, and so very happy.

If you can, I want to ask you, my parents were not ill, and my grandmother lived as long as possible. All around were friendly and cheerful. In order to avoid accidents, and on New Year's was good weather.

Dear Santa, thank you for all that you do for all of us! For support, the hope for the best of magic dreams and fulfill our desires! For the happy mood, optimism and good luck!

With respect and love,

Kate

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