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LET'S READ! 📖
Direction: Read the conversation below. Then, exchange roles with your mentor.
Situation:
It was Anna's first time in Japan. Learning some of the Japanese traditions for the first time, something caught her attention and those were the wedding traditions in Japan.
Anna
Keiko
Thank you. These photos were taken immediately following the wedding.
Anna
Where was the ceremony held?
Keiko
At a shrine. When people get married in Japan, they sometimes have the ceremony at a shrine.
Anna
That's fascinating. Were there a lot of people there?
Keiko
Well, the ceremony is typically attended by family member and close friends. However, we later hosted a reception for relatives and friends.
Anna
So, what are receptions like in Japan?
Keiko
There's a big dinner, and after the food is served, the guests give speeches or sing songs.
Anna
It sounds like fun.
Keiko
It really is. And then, before the guests leave, the bride and groom give them presents.
Anna
The guests get presents?
Keiko
Yes, and the newlyweds receive cash gifts from the guests.
QUESTION
1. Where was Keiko's wedding ceremony held?
2. Who usually attends the ceremony?
3. What do the guests give to the bride and groom?
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
A. Relative clauses of time
Thanksgiving is a day |
when North Americans celebrate the harvest. |
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February 14 is the day |
when people give cards to the ones they love. |
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New Year's Eve is a night |
when I have fun with my friends. |
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We use relative clauses of time to refer to a subject previously mentioned, including the time when it happens.
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Relative clauses of time are usually introduced by the verb “to be”.
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A-1. Complete the sentences by adding information about the subject.
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Valentine's Day is the day when...
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"Coming of Age Day is a day when.. "
B. Adverbial clauses of time
When people get married in Japan, |
they sometimes have the ceremony at a shrine. |
After the food is served, |
the guests give speeches or sing songs. |
Before the guests leave, |
the bride and groom give them presents. |
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Adverbial clauses of time show when something happens. They are usually introduced by time adverbs.
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Examples are: before, after, as, when, while, until, as soon as, since, no sooner than, as long as, etc.
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B-1. Complete the sentences by adding information about the subject.
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Before a man and woman gets married, they usually...
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When people are invited to a wedding, they almost always...
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
A. That's an interesting custom
Direction: Complete the sentences using a custom that is related to the celebrations below.
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Christmas Day is a day...
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A wedding anniversary is a time...
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Children's Day is a day...
B. Carnaval time
Directions: Listen to Mike talk about Carnaval and answer the questions below. Write or type down your answers while listening.
Situation:
Mike has just returned from Brazil.
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Where is Carnaval celebrated?
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How long does it last in Brazil?
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When is it?
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What is the samba?
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Why does Mike think the customs are unbelievable?
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What did he enjoy the most about it?
The photos from your wedding are really beautiful, Keiko.