Halloween is a traditional celebration that began
in Europe hundreds of years ago. At that time,
some people believed that ghosts of dead people
visited living people. Nowadays it is a special day
in several countries around the world, but it is
perhaps most popular in Canada and the United
States. It always falls on the same date every
year: October 31. Around this time, people like to
tell scary stories and watch horror movies. In the
evening on October 31, children wear costumes.
These are clothes that make them(1) look like
interesting animals, monsters or people. They
might be very funny or they might be quite scary.
The costumes often include a face mask or some
make-up painted on the person’s face. For
example, on Halloween you might see a dinosaur or an elephant, a witch with a
tall, black hat, or maybe even a ghost. Children then go from house to house and
ask for candy by saying, “Trick or treat?” Many older kids and adults also put on
costumes and go to Halloween parties. Jack - o’ lanterns are very common during
this time. A lot of people like to put them(2)
in their windows or just outside their
doors. They are pumpkins with lights inside and faces cut into them. In Mexico, a
similar traditional celebration is called ‘The Day of the Dead’ – family and friends
come together for three days to pray for and remember people who have died.
Most people, both young and old, have a lot of fun on Halloween. “Happy
Halloween” everyone!
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Halloween is a traditional celebration that began in Europe hundreds of years ago. At that time.
some people believed that ghosts of dead people visited living people. Nowadays it is a special
day in several countries around the world, but it is perhaps most popular in Canada and the
United States. It always falls on the same date every year: October 31. Around this time, people
like to tell scary stories and watch horror movies. In the evening on October 31, children wear
costumes. These are clothes that make them(1) look like interesting animals, monsters or
people. They might be very funny or they might be quite scary. The costumes often include a
face mask or
some make-up painted on the person's face. For example, on Halloween you might see a
dinosaur or an elephant, a witch with a tall, black hat, or maybe even a ghost. Children then go
from house to house and ask for candy by saying, "Trick or treat?" Many older kids and adults
also put on costumes and go to Halloween parties. Jack - 0" lanterns are very common during
this time. A lot of people like to put them(2) in their windows or just outside their doors. They
are pumpkins with lights inside and faces cut into them. In Mexico, a similar traditional
celebration is called ..The Day of the Dead" - family and friends come together for three days to pray and remember people who have died.Most people,both Young and old,have a Lot of Fun Halloween. "happy halloween" everyone!
1. The article says in Canada and the U.S. dead people visit children.
(a) TRUE
a
(b) FALSE
(c) Yes, that's true, but only on Halloween.
2. How long does Halloween last for?
(a) two days
(b) three days
(c) one day
3. Halloween is more popular in Canada than in the United States.
(a) TRUE
(b) FALSE
(c)It doesn't say.
4. What does the word ,,them" refer to near the beginning of the article?
(a) costumes
(b) clothes
(c) children
5. Why do many people wear costumes on Halloween?
(b) They are afraid of ghosts.
(c) They like to watch horror
(a) They want to have fun.
movies.
6. Halloween is a celebration only for children.
(a) TRUE
(b) FALSE
(c) It doesn't say
Explicación:
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En este ejercicio de reading comprehension, se lee el artículo sobre Halloween para seleccionar las opciones correctas de las siguientes afirmaciones:
1. The article says in Canada and the U.S. dead people visit children.
(b) False
2. How long does Halloween last for?
(c) one day
3. Halloween is more popular in Canada than in the United States.
(c) It doesn't say.
4. What does the Word “them” (1) refer to near the beginning of the article?
(c) children
5. Why do many people wear costumes on Halloween?
(a) They want to have fun.
6. Halloween is a celebration only for children.
(b) False
7. According to the article, where do children go to get candy on Halloween?
(a) Other people's homes.
8. What do most pumpkins have during Halloween?
(a) Faces
9. What does the Word “them” (2) refer to near the end of the article?
(b) Jack-o’-lantern
10. Most people have lots of fun during Mexico´s “Day of the Dead”.
(a) True
Traducción del texto sobre Halloween
Halloween es una celebración tradicional que comenzó en Europa hace cientos de años. En ese momento, algunas personas creían que los fantasmas de los muertos visitaban a los vivos. Hoy en día, es un día especial en varios países del mundo, pero quizás sea más popular en Canadá y Estados Unidos. Siempre cae en la misma fecha todos los años: el 31 de octubre. Por esta época, a la gente le gusta contar historias de miedo y ver películas de terror.
En la noche del 31 de octubre, los niños se disfrazan. Estas son prendas que los hacen (1) parecer animales, monstruos o personas interesantes. Pueden ser muy divertidos o pueden dar bastante miedo. Los disfraces a menudo incluyen una máscara facial o algún maquillaje pintado en la cara de la persona. Por ejemplo, en Halloween puedes ver un dinosaurio o un elefante, una bruja con un sombrero alto y negro, o incluso un fantasma. Luego, los niños van de casa en casa y piden dulces diciendo: "¿Truco o trato?"
Muchos niños mayores y adultos también se disfrazan y van a fiestas de Halloween. Las jack-o’-lantern son muy comunes durante este tiempo. A mucha gente le gusta ponerlos (2) en sus ventanas o afuera de sus puertas. Son calabazas con luces adentro y caras recortadas. En México, una celebración tradicional similar se llama 'El Día de los Muertos': familiares y amigos se reúnen durante tres días para orar y recordar a las personas que han muerto. La mayoría de las personas, tanto jóvenes como mayores, se divierten mucho en Halloween. ¡"Feliz Halloween" a todos!
Puedes aprender más sobre la celebración de Halloween en: https://brainly.lat/tarea/27196656 y https://brainly.lat/tarea/28070952
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