The Day of the City

Hello, boys and girls! My name is Bobby.

And my name is Tobby. This is our friend Mobby.

Welcome to our lesson.

Today we have a guest.

It’s our friend Liam.

Hello, everyone! I was nearby, so I thought I would drop by and say hello.

Oh, that’s a good decision!

Yeah! We are glad to see you, Liam!

I’m glad to see you too, boys! All right! Now I should probably leave.

Why, Liam? You can stay if you want.

Oh, really?

Yes, of course!

Thank you, guys. In this case, I’ll stay!

Great!

Guys, and what is the topic of your lesson today?

Well… We won’t tell you!

Why?

Oh, it’s because we want you to look at some pictures and guess.

Oh, sounds interesting! All right! I’m ready. Show me your pictures.

As you wish, Liam!

Oh, guys, now I know that today in the lesson we will:

talk about the Day of the City;

learn new words;

And

put the knowledge into practice.

First of all, you need to know that cities and towns have their birthdays like people do. They are called “The Day of the City”. On this special day people want their hometown to look really beautiful.

Guys, it’s so wonderful that even towns and cities have their birthdays!

Yes, I agree!

And it’s amazing that on these days all the people of the city or town gather together and have lots of fun!

Yes, that’s right!

Guys, can I ask you two questions, please?

Yes, of course!

Could you tell me how people usually prepare for the Day of the City?

Sure! And what is your second question?

Guys, what do people usually do on this day?

Well, Liam, we will answer your questions!

But before we do that let’s revise some words and phrases.

You will need them to understand the information.

Okay.

The words and phrases are:

Flag

The translation is “флаг, флажок”.

For example:

This flag symbolizes our country!

Hang posters

The translation is “вешать плакаты”.

Look at the example:

Kate wants to hang posters on the walls of her room.

Decorate the streets with something

The translation is “украшать улицы чем-либо”.

For example:

Gentlemen, let’s decorate the streets with green flags.

Balloons

The translation is “воздушные шары”.

Look at the example:

Kyle, can you help me blow up these balloons?

Sing songs

The translation is “петь песни”.

For example:

I love the way Wendy sings this song!

Listen to music

The translation is “слушать музыку”.

Look at the example:

I often listen to music when I’m in the car.

Dance

The translation is “танцевать”.

For example:

My wife and I both love to dance.

Play different games

The translation is “играть в различные игры”.

Look at the example:

We used to play different games, but not anymore!

Watch fireworks

The translation is “смотреть салют”.

For example:

We usually watch fireworks from a safe distance.

Watch a parade

The translation is “смотреть парад”.

Look at the example:

Mum, can we watch the parade?

Listen to the concert

The translation is “слушать концерт”.

For example:

Some people had to listen to the concert from the street.

Now listen and repeat after me.

Flag

Hang posters

Decorate the streets with something

Balloons

Sing songs

Listen to music

Dance

Play different games

Watch fireworks

Watch a parade

Listen to the concert

Great! Now we can answer your questions.

Liam, what was your first question? Could you remind us, please?

Sure! How do people usually prepare for the Day of the City?

Well… To prepare for the Day of the City, people usually…

...decorate the streets of the city with beautiful flags and hang different posters. They can also decorate the streets with colourful balloons.

Wow! The city becomes really beautiful on this day!

Oh, yes, it’s true.

Now, guys, could you answer my second question, please?

Sure! What was the question?

What do people usually do on the Day of the City?

Well… On this special day people can do lots of different things. They can…

…watch parades and carnivals or take part in them. There are also lots of street performers on this day, so people can listen to their music or sing songs with them. People can also listen to the concerts and dance to the music. Children usually play different games on this day. And at the end of the celebrations all the people can watch fireworks. Everybody has lots of fun on the Day of the City! 

Guys, thank you so much! Now I know how people celebrate and prepare for the Day of the City.

You’re welcome, Liam!

But we would like to check your knowledge if you don’t mind.

Sure, boys! No problem!

Great!

And your first task is to match the words and phrases with their translations.

Check yourselves.

One. The word “balloons” is translated as “воздушные шары”.

Two. The phrase “listen to the concert” can be translated as “слушать концерт”.

Three. The word “flag” is translated as “флаг, флажок”.

Four. The word “dance” can be translated as “танцевать”.

Five. The phrase “sing songs” is translated as “петь песни”.

Six. The phrase “decorate the streets with something” can be translated as “украшать улицы чем-либо”.

Seven. The phrase “play different games” is translated as “играть в различные игры”.

Eight. The phrase “watch fireworks” can be translated as “смотреть салют”.

Nine. The phrase “hang posters” is translated as “вешать плакаты”.

And ten. The phrase “watch a parade” can be translated as “смотреть парад”.

Now do the second task. Here you need to answer the question “What do people usually do on the Day of the City”? Choose the right variants.

Let’s check.

The right variants are:

watch fireworks,

dance,

sing songs,

listen to music,

play different games,

And

watch a parade.

Well done, Liam!

Now you know everything about the Day of the City.

Yes, that’s right! Thank you very much, boys.

Oh, it’s our pleasure, Liam.

Guys, that’s all for today!

See you soon.