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Section Seven — Customs, Festivals and Celebrations Customs, Festivals and Celebrations

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1 You are talking to your Swiss friend. Your teacher will play the part of your friend and will speak first.

SPEAKING

Speaking Track 9

• You should address your friend as tu . • When you see this – ? – you will have to ask a question.

In order to score full marks, you must include a verb in your response to each task. 1. Describe a festival or tradition in your country. (Give one detail.) 2. Say how you normally celebrate that festival or tradition. (Give one detail.) 3. Describe your favourite festival or tradition. (Give one detail.) ? 4. Ask your friend a question about their birthday. 5. Say what you got for your last birthday. (Give one detail.)

Foundation

[10 marks]

2 You overhear Zoé telling her friend about how she celebrated Valentine’s Day. Write the correct letters in the boxes to complete the sentences.

LISTENING

Listening Track 21

2 a Zoé and her girlfriend...

A watched TV programmes together. B had an expensive dinner at a restaurant. C went to a music festival.

[1 mark]

2 b She received...

A a message from her girlfriend. B some flowers and a small gift. C tickets to see a concert.

[1 mark]

2 c Valentine’s Day is special to Zoé because...

A it gives her the chance to throw a party. B she can enjoy the day with her girlfriend. C it allows her to express her feelings.

[1 mark]

Section Seven — Customs, Festivals and Celebrations