Reading Task 1. Use the information in the story to answer the questions below. Holidays Henry liked Spring Holidays, because he liked the weather and St. Patrick’s Day. In that day people wear green. Easter was a good holiday, too. You could see the Easter Rabbit, hunt for eggs and find candy. Sandra liked Summer Holidays, like Independence Day. She always went to the air show to see airplanes. In the evening, they’d shoot off fireworks. Mother’s Day and Father’s Day were usually in the summer, too. Judith loved autumn holidays most. Sweetest Day wasn’t that popular, but it was a nice day and sometimes she got candy. Halloween was such a great time. Thanksgiving was just a few weeks later. Between Halloween’s candy and Thanksgiving’s turkey was the best food season of the year. Winter holidays were Thomas’ favourite. Christmas was a great time to be with family. New Year was exciting, because everyone stayed up late and cheered when the year changed, and there were often fireworks. 1. What season holidays does Henry like most? 2. Autumn is the favourite season for . 3. Which of these is NOT a summer holiday? A Father’s Day B). St. Patrick’s Day C). Mother’s Day D). Independence Day 28 4. Which of these is a spring holiday? A). Easter B). Christmas C). Thanksgiving D). Independence Day 5. Which of these is an autumn holiday? A). Christmas B). Easter C). Independence Day D). Halloween Task 2. Use the information in the story write True, False or Not given. 1. All speakers have their favourite holidays. Total: 6 Writing. Task 2. Write about one great place to visit in Kazakhstan.