UNIT 7 · LESSON 3

Exchange Information about Holidays

Interactive English lesson about reading holiday information, comparing traditions, and asking about customs around the world.

By the end of this lesson, students can:

  • identify whether a holiday is religious, seasonal, or historical.
  • listen and read for important facts about holidays.
  • compare and contrast different holiday traditions.
  • exchange information about purpose, food, clothing, music, and customs.
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Lesson Beginning · Warm-up

Start here. Think about holidays you know. Some holidays remember history, some are connected to seasons, and some are connected to religion.

Ramadan is mainly a ...
The Chinese New Year is mainly a ...
Simón Bolívar’s Birthday is mainly a ...
Which question helps you exchange information about a holiday?
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Reading · Holidays Around the World

Audio 11 · Reading

Listen first. Then read the summary and answer the questions.

Ramadan

A religious holiday period connected to fasting, prayer, family visits, helping others, and celebrations at the end.

The Chinese New Year

A seasonal celebration with family, home decorations, red paper, money for children, fireworks, and a dragon dance.

Simón Bolívar’s Birthday

A historical holiday that honors an important leader. It is connected to independence and is celebrated in more than one country.

Reading Check

What is Ramadan connected to?
What do children often receive during the Chinese New Year?
What happens on the last day of the Chinese New Year?
Who was Simón Bolívar?
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Scan for Facts

Use the reading facts to choose the best answer. Don’t guess from the title only — scan for the detail.

Which holiday includes avoiding eating during the day?
Which holiday includes decorating homes with red paper and lucky wishes?
Which holiday is celebrated in more than one country?
Which holiday includes family visits and eating after a month of fasting?
Which tradition is connected with Chinese New Year?
Which holiday is about independence history?
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Useful Language and Key Words

religious holidayseasonal holidayhistorical holidaytraditioncustomcelebratedecorateparadepurposetypical foodtypical clothing

Meaning Check

Which word means “normal or usual for a place or celebration”?
Which word means “something people do for a long time in a culture”?
Which phrase asks about the reason for a holiday?
Which phrase asks about clothes people usually wear?

Compare and Contrast

Which sentence compares two holidays naturally?
Which sentence shows a difference?
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Now You Can · Exchange Information

Information Chart

QuestionUseful answer starter
What is the name of the holiday?The holiday is ...
What type of holiday is it?It is a religious / seasonal / historical holiday.
What is the purpose?People celebrate it to ...
What do people do?They usually ...
What is the typical food or clothing?People often eat / wear ...

Speaking Model

A: What holiday are you going to talk about?

B: I’m going to talk about Ramadan.

A: What type of holiday is it?

B: It’s a religious holiday.

A: What do people do to celebrate?

B: They pray, visit family, and help others.

Practice the Language

Choose the best answer: “What type of holiday is it?”
Choose the best follow-up question.
Complete: “People usually ____ their homes.”
Complete: “The purpose of the holiday is to ____ an important leader.”
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Final Quiz

Five important questions only.

What is the main goal of this lesson?
Ramadan is mainly a ...
The Chinese New Year is connected with ...
Simón Bolívar’s Birthday is a ...
Which question is useful when discussing holiday traditions?

You’ve completed the first lesson Awesome!

Review the reading one more time, then practice explaining a holiday from your country.