Work in groups. think of a popular folk tale in your country. tell another group. *what is it adout? *who are the main characters? *what happens in the story? *what moral values does the text suggest? write a short version of it for an international english magazine.

1) I would like to say a few words about a Russian fairy Tale about a fisherman and a fish.

2) The main characters in the tale are an old fisherman, his old wife, and a fish.

3) The plot of the story: Once upon a time there lived an old man and an old woman on the seaside. Every morning the old man went fishing. One day he caught a golden fish. The golden fish asked the old man to let her in the sea and said that she would fulfil any of his wishes. The old man was surprised at her words and he let the golden fish go back into the sea. When he came home and told his wife about the golden fish the old woman sent him back to the sea to ask for a new washtub. When the old woman got it from the golden fish, she sent her husband to ask for a new house, then a palace instead of the house. Then she wanted to become a queen. The golden fish made her a queen, but when the old woman demanded the golden fish become her servant, the golden fish said nothing and swam away. What happened later? The old man returned home from the sea and saw no palace, no queen but his small old house and his wife near her old washtub.

4 What moral values does the text suggest?

Sometimes the more people get the more they want.

One shouldn't be so greedy and ungrateful.

Объяснение:

На английском языке Перевод на русский язык Halloween Хэллоуин One of the national festivals of English-speaking countries is Halloween. It takes place on October 31 on Allhallow’s Eve. The pumpkin is a symbol of this festival in which offensive face is cut out. A lighted candle is put into the pumpkin. It was considered that pumpkin left about the house on All Saints' Day drove off malignant demons. The song “Monster Mash” by Bobby Pickett is an informal hymn of this festival. On this day parties are held and people put on suits of the terrible creatures and monsters from films. Children go from house to house, sing songs and try to get sweeties. Besides that games and fortune-telling are widely spread on Halloween. At night children and teenagers tell each other horror stories and legends and the most popular legend is about Bloody Mary. She is said to appear in a mirror when her name is called three times. Organization of attractions where visitors are got scared is also an important tradition. On this holiday television broadcasts a lot of horror films and animations. On this day we can show our fantasy and live in the world of dead for a little while. Halloween has been gaining in popularity in Russia recently. Один из национальных праздников в англоязычных странах – это праздник Хэллоуин. Его отмечают 31 октября в канун Дня всех святых. Символом этого праздника является тыква, на которой вырезано устрашающее лицо. Внутрь тыквы помещается зажженная свеча. Считалось, что тыква, оставленная в День всех святых около дома, отгоняет злых духов. Неофициальным гимном праздника является песня "Monster Mash" певца Бобби Пикэтта. В этот день устраиваются вечеринки в честь праздника, люди наряжаются в различных страшных существ и монстров из фильмов. Дети ходят по домам, поют песни и выпрашивают сладости. Помимо этого в Хэллоуин распространены гадание и игры. Ночью дети и подростки рассказывают друг другу страшные истории и легенды, самой популярной является легенда о Кровавой Мэри. Говорят, если назвать её имя три раза, смотря в зеркало, то появится её призрак. Также важной традицией является организация аттракционов, где пугают посетителей. В этот праздник по телевизору показывают много ужасов и страшных мультфильмов. В этот день можно проявить свою фантазию и немного пожить в мире мёртвых. В последнее время праздник Хэллоуин в России приобретает большую популярность.

1. Why did Mary buy a new dress every day?
- She wanted to meet a prince in a nice dress.

2. When did the prince come to the princess?
- When Mary made a lovely dress herself.

Choose the correct sentences

2. Once Mary found a strange note on the table in her room.

4. The prince came to the palace and saw a beautiful princess.
Order the sentences
The princess bought and tried different dresses on.
Once Mary decided to choose the best dress on a special day.
Mary was surprised when she didn't see the new dress in the room.
A fairy lady helped the princess to find her prince.He was happy to see princess Mary.