The Holidays in the USA.
The United States is a young country. But it is rich in customs and traditions. People from the east to the west of the USA happily celebrate local and national occasions. Some of them, like Thanksgiving day, are connected with American history. Others, like Christmas are associated with religious events. Independence Day that marks the birth of the country is widely celebrated by the Americans. Wherever ( где бы ни были ) Americans are on the day they always unite ( объединяются ) for picnics, barbecues and to watch fireworks. Many Americans gladly follow ( следуют ) their local or ethnic traditions and take part in local festivals and fairs ( ярмарки ). These celebrations include special food, drink and entertainment ( развлечения ). Although ( хотя ) the history of the USA is not long, the country has a long list of national, ethnic and regional celebrations.
Соответствуют ли следующие предложения содержанию текста ( T or F ).
1. The United States is an old country.
2. It is rich in customs and traditions.
3. Some of them are connected with American history.
4. Americans on the day unite for picnics, barbecues and to watch films.
5. Many Americans take part in local festivals and fairs.
6. These celebrations include special food, drink and entertainment.
7. The history of the USA is long.
Закончи предложения подходящими по смыслу словами.
1. It is rich in … .
2. Some of them are connected with … .
3. Independence Day is … celebrated by the Americans.
4. Americans always unite to watch … .
5. Many Americans take part in … festivals and fairs.
6. … is not long.
a) local b) American history c) customs and traditions d) widely e) the history of the USA f) fireworks

1. The United States is an old country. (False) - According to the text, the United States is described as a young country.
2. It is rich in customs and traditions. (True) - The text states that the United States is rich in customs and traditions.
3. Some of them are connected with American history. (True) - The text mentions that some customs and traditions are connected with American history.
4. Americans on the day unite for picnics, barbecues, and to watch films. (False) - The text states that Americans unite for picnics, barbecues, and to watch fireworks, not films.
5. Many Americans take part in local festivals and fairs. (True) - The text mentions that many Americans take part in local festivals and fairs.
6. These celebrations include special food, drink, and entertainment. (True) - The text states that these celebrations include special food, drink, and entertainment.
7. The history of the USA is long. (False) - The text states that the history of the USA is not long.

Закончи предложения подходящими по смыслу словами.
1. It is rich in customs and traditions. (c) - The text states that the United States is rich in customs and traditions.
2. Some of them are connected with American history. (b) - The text mentions that some customs and traditions are connected with American history.
3. Independence Day is widely celebrated by the Americans. (d) - The text states that Independence Day, which marks the birth of the country, is widely celebrated by the Americans.
4. Americans always unite to watch fireworks. (f) - The text states that Americans always unite to watch fireworks.
5. Many Americans take part in local festivals and fairs. (a) - The text mentions that many Americans take part in local festivals and fairs.
6. The history of the USA is not long. (e) - The text states that the history of the USA is not long.