Task 1. 1). Match the words and the pictures. Some of these words will be used in the text.
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A) doves; b) arrows; c) an envelope with a kiss; d) hearts; e) candies; f) chocolate; g) flowers; h) Cupid
Task 2. Fill the gaps with the given words:
doves, send, arrows, carnival, farewell, cupids, saint, persecuted
St. Valentine
The 1)........is ending. The days are short, cold and gloomy. It is February. Still, there is a special day in the middle of this month, on 14 February. This holiday is called St. Valentines Day. It is the Day of Lovers. The day got its name from Valentinus a 2)...who lived in the 3rd century. He helped the Christians 3)by the Romans. The Roman Emperor put Valentine in prison. Valentine did not want to believe in pagan gods so the Emperor ordered his soldiers to kill him. On 14 February Valentine wrote a 4).letter to his friend and signed it From your Valentine. He died on the same day.
There is also an old legend which says that 14 February is the day when birds choose their partners. That is why people named the day Day of Lovers.
Today, people in Britain, the USA and many other countries celebrate St. Valentines Day. They 5)..valentine cards, called valentines, flowers and gifts to their sweethearts and friends. Valentine cards must be anonymous, which means that you cannot sign your name on them. Valentines are usually colourful, with pictures of hearts, flowers, kittens, white 6)...or 7) .with bows and 8).You can also send a special valentine telegram or put an advertisement in a newspaper. But the most valued is a home-made valentine.
Task 3. Comprehension check.
Decide if the following sentences are true or false.
1. St. Valentines Day is in the middle of the carnival.
2. 14 February is the Day of Lovers.
3. St. Valentine lived in the 3rd century.
4. St. Valentine did not care for other people.
5. He believed in pagan gods.
6. On 14 February St. Valentine sent a letter to the Emperor.
7. People send gifts and valentine cards to their sweethearts and friends on St. Valentines Day.
8. You cannot sign your name on a valentine card.
9. On 14 February you can read a valentine advertisement in a newspaper.
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Task 4. Match the words with their translation.
| Words | Translation | ||
| foil cups | A | ||
| soy milk | B | ||
| filling | C | ||
| topping/sprinkle | D | - | |
| to come to boil | E | ||
| heart-shapes tart shells | F | ||
| snip off | G | ||
| to pipe | J | , | |
| pastry bag | K | ||
| to break chocolate into pieces | L | ||
| to stop the heat | M | ||
| to melt chocolate to the core | N | ||
| to cool | O | ||
| to thicken | P | ||
| to decorate | Q | ||
| of ones choice | R | , |
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T: Please, listen to the pre-watching task you will need to do. You will answer the following questions.
- What does the girl on the video offers us to cook?
- Is it a usual dish or a desert?
- What is it made of?
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Task 5.
