Тренировочный вариант ОГЭ и ЕГЭ по теме «Arts and Culture»

Предлагаем тренировочный вариант для экзаменов ОГЭ и ЕГЭ на базе материалов ФИПИ по теме «Arts and Culture». Обратим внимание, что в тренировочных вариантах не все задания, которые представлены на экзамене, так как тематический блок «Arts and culture» есть не во всех типах заданий. К каждому упражнению вы также найдёте ответы. Мы рекомендуем перепроверить их самостоятельно, так как в открытом банке ответы не даны.

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Содержание:

• Тренировочный вариант ОГЭ
  • Раздел 1. Аудирование
  • Раздел 2. Чтение
  • Раздел 3. Грамматика и лексика
  • Раздел 4. Письмо
  • Устная часть
• Тренировочный вариант ЕГЭ
  • Раздел 1. Аудирование
  • Раздел 2. Чтение
  • Раздел 3. Грамматика и лексика
  • Раздел 4. Письмо
  • Устная часть

Тренировочный вариант ОГЭ

Раздел 1. Аудирование

1) At the end of the event, the participants are invited to…

1. create a handmade souvenir.
2. take part in a lottery.
3. enjoy some cakes and drinks. 

2) Andrew is calling to find out…

1. how long the excursion is going to be. 
2. what transport they are going to use. 
3. where the meeting point is. 

3) What birthday present has Ron bought for his niece?

1. A board game.
2. A new tablet.
3. A painting set.

4) What musical instrument does Emma play?

1. The violin.
2. The guitar.
3. The drums.

Аудио к заданию вы сможете найти на сайте Englishiseasy.

1. I avoid these kinds of films.
2. I choose wisely.
3. I dislike cinemas.
4. I find cinemas expensive.
5. I learn from these films.
6. I recommend this film.

Запишите в таблицу выбранные цифры под соответствующими буквами.

Говорящий	A	B	C	D	E
Рубрика

Раздел 2. Чтение

1. Why was Vladivostok called so?
2. Who founded the city of Vladivostok?
3. Why has the city quickly become important?
4. What is the climate of the city area?
5. How is it possible to travel to the city?
6. What are the city sights one should visit?
7. What makes Vladivostok buildings unique?

A. Vladivostok is located at the same latitude as Russian subtropical sea resort Sochi, but its average annual temperature is nearly 10 degrees lower because of the Siberian anticyclone. It brings cold winds from Yakutia for much of the winter season. Thus, the winter in Vladivostok is typical of Manchuria — it is cold, clear, and very windy. The snow is rare and, in some years, may not fall at all. The summer is more comfortable, warm, wet, and partly cloudy.

B. The first thing that will catch the eye of every tourist right from the platform of the railway station is a unique building of the terminal of the Trans-Siberian Railway. It was built more than a century ago. The sea terminal, located nearby, is also a must-see while going on a tour of Vladivostok. Like other port cities, Vladivostok celebrates the Russian fleet with a number of museums. No doubt, the legendary S-56 submarine which played a great role in the Great Patriotic War is worth visiting.

C. The most important city in the Russian Far East, Vladivostok is known as the town of sailors. It was founded about 160 years ago as a small military port. Despite being one of the youngest Russian cities, Vladivostok managed to find its way to the list of the best Russian cities to visit. Its name came from the combination of two words, «vladet» (meaning «to own») and «vostok» (meaning «east»), helping anyone who wants to find Vladivostok on a map.

D. The Trans-Siberian Railway was built to connect Asian and European Russia. The final stop on the way, or the first if passengers are travelling west, is in Vladivostok. The city’s strategic location and port led to the fact that Vladivostok has eventually become a large and busy centre in North-East Asia. After its foundation in 1860 as a military post, Vladivostok soon became the centre of international commerce and development.

E. Despite the fact that Vladivostok has always been a Russian city, elements of the Chinese and Japanese architecture borrowed from the city’s nearest neighbours can be seen even during a simple walk down the city streets. At the same time, the architecture of Vladivostok leaves no doubt that this is a Russian city. So, this unique place combines a lot of different features.

F. As a rule, people prefer to spend a couple of days exploring Vladivostok within their long tour to the Far East, instead of considering the city as an independent holiday destination. They may fly to Vladivostok or go by rail, choosing the famous Trans-Siberian express which is very popular with tourists. The Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest railway route in the world. So, going by train to Vladivostok can easily become a journey of a lifetime.

Текст	A	B	C	D	E	F
Вопрос

Glastonbury Festival

The Glastonbury Festival is one of the largest open air music and art festivals in the world. It became an example which other festivals followed. Of course, Glastonbury is best known for modern music, but its programme also includes dance, comedy, theatre, circus and other arts.

The festival organiser, Michael Eavis, was a common farmer. In 1970 he visited an open air concert which greatly impressed him. So he decided to organise a big festival outdoors in the same year. He knew it wouldn’t bring any money, but it didn’t matter. At the first festival there were more than one thousand people. Each of them paid £1 for the ticket. The price also included free milk from the farm. Later on, the festival took place almost every year and grew in size and audience. 

The festival takes place in south-west England on a farm. It’s a beautiful and mystical place called the Valley of Avalon. It is surrounded with a lot of legends, symbols, myths, and religious traditions dating back many hundreds of years. Legends say that here King Arthur’s sword was made and the king himself was buried there. No wonder that the main stage of the festival, Pyramid Stage, has the form of a pyramid. Many believe that this is a very powerful structure, which gets energy from the stars and gives it to people. 

In many ways, Glastonbury is like a mix of different festivals, which take place in the countryside and last for a weekend. Each area of the festival has its own character, its own fans and its own special attractions. For example, dance lovers go to the Dance Village. There is also a big cinema area, Theatre and Circus. Children can have fun in the Kids’ Field. Some people spend the whole weekend in their favourite area. However, most of them prefer walking around and trying lots of different things. 

Most people who stay at the Glastonbury Festival live in tents. There are lots of different camping areas, each one with its own atmosphere. You can choose where to stay: in a quiet place or a lively one. There are also places for families and disabled people. Anyway, you should remember to bring a tent with you. Of course, it’s possible to rent one, but it’s quite expensive. 

There are hundreds of rubbish bins on the territory. All cans, glass, paper, electrical and electronic equipment, wood and waste are separated and recycled. Visitors are asked to clean after themselves and not to leave rubbish. The festival supports those who come by public transport or by bicycle, not by car.

If you’re thinking about visiting Glastonbury, you should book tickets in advance. Today an average ticket is about £200 for three days, which is quite expensive. Nevertheless, the tickets are sold out in two or three hours. So be quick to catch them. There are usually more people wishing to get to the festival than tickets.

 Michael Eavis was fond of country music.

1. True 2. False 3. Not stated

Michael Eavis started the festival to earn money.

1. True 2. False 3. Not stated

Nowadays the Glastonbury Festival is held in King Arthur’s museum.

1. True 2. False 3. Not stated

Famous musicians and singers take part in the Glastonbury Festival.

1. True 2. False 3. Not stated

During the festival all the visitors stay in the nearby country inns.

1. True 2. False 3. Not stated

The Glastonbury Festival is an environmentally-friendly event.

1. True 2. False 3. Not stated

It’s recommended to reserve tickets to the Glastonbury Festival beforehand.

1. True 2. False 3. Not stated

Раздел 3. Грамматика и лексика

Anna was glad that the academic year was about to finish. Like most __________________ she was looking forward to the summer but not because she wanted to relax.	CHILD
Her plans __________________ ambitious. Anna wanted to buy a professional digital camera and it wasn’t easy to save enough money.	BE
Anna had already chosen the model she wanted. Her dad said that he __________________ her the camera in a couple of years.	GIVE
But Anna __________________ wait so long, she needed it right then.	NOT CAN
«If I __________________ it now, I would be able to take part in the Professional Photograph Competition.	HAVE
Everyone says I’ve got talent,» she said to herself, looking at the magazine where an article about the competition __________________.	PUBLISH
While she was reading the article for the __________________ time, a brilliant idea came to her: why not take up a summer job as a photographer?	TWO
She reached for the phone and dialed the number of the __________________ photography agency in the town.	LARGE
«Hello, can I help you?» the woman’s voice sounded encouraging, and Anna __________________ that she probably had a chance.	THINK

• children
• were
• would give
• could not
• had
• was published 
• second
• largest
• thought

They say that pop music is created by and for young people. It often happens this way. A young __________________ makes one or two good records at the start of their career.	SING
Every year, lots of new stars become __________________ but for a short time.	FAME
And just a year or two later they either __________________ or make less interesting records. It is difficult to find musicians who could make great records for a long time.	APPEAR
Lots of popular groups from the 1970s, for example, are still better known for the songs they made in their __________________ past than for their more recent recordings.	SUCCESS
Some performers leave the stage but don’t lose their __________________.	POPULAR
They continue to appear __________________ on TV as presenters, or in chat and reality shows.	REGULAR

• singer
• famous
• disappear 
• successful 
• popularity
• regularly

Раздел 4. Письмо

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Andrew:

From: Andrew@mail.uk
To: Russian_friend@oge.ru
Subject: Music lessons

…My parents want me to do music. It’s not what I really want to do but I have no choice. I’ve promised my parents to take at least 20 lessons. It means I won’t have any free time for about three months!

…What do you do in your free time? What kind of music do you like? What musical instrument would you like to play, if any?..

Write a message to Andrew and answer his 3 questions. Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of email writing.

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Ben:

From: Ben@mail.uk
To: Russian_friend@oge.ru
Subject: Theatre

…Last week I went to the theatre. It was a great performance and the actors were wonderful. I was impressed.

…Do you think it’s exciting to be a famous actor and why? When did you last see a theatrical performance? Have you ever been to the Bolshoi Theatre?..

Write a message to Ben and answer his 3 questions. Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of email writing.

Устная часть

It’s hard to find a more popular Russian symbol than the traditional Russian doll, or Matryoshka. It is well-known all over the world. The first set of dolls appeared in Moscow in 1890. It consisted of eight dolls. All of them were children: seven girls, one boy, and a baby. In those times, Matryoshkas were not meant as toys for children as their price was very high. Mostly, adults bought them as presents or home decorations. There was a belief that if you put a note with a wish into Matryoshka, it would come true. At the beginning of the 20th century, Russia started to export their national dolls abroad.

• what kinds of films modern teenagers enjoy;
• where you prefer watching films: on TV, on the Internet or in the cinema, and why;
• what film you have seen recently, what it was about;
• what your attitude to watching films as a way to spend your free time is.

You have to talk continuously.

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Тренировочный вариант ЕГЭ

Раздел 1. Аудирование

Аудио к заданию вы найдёте на сайте Englishiseasy.

A. Julie has wanted to learn to draw for some time already.
B. Julie often works in summer.
C. Adam supports Julie’s intention.
D. Julie thinks it’s not necessary to learn the basics of drawing.
E. Adam dislikes abstract watercolour paintings.
F. Adam is going to accompany Julie to an art school.
G. Julie and Adam have been friends for a long time.

Утверждение	A	B	C	D	E	F	G
Соответствие диалогу

A. Jim and Bella are happy the school year is over.
B. Jim has packed some warm clothes for his trip to Spain.
C. Jim is a professional photographer.
D. Both Jim and Bella love reading books on holiday.
E. Bella packs sketching pencils into her suitcase.
F. Jim has never seen Bella’s sketchbooks.
G. Bella never takes photos when she’s on holiday.

Утверждение	A	B	C	D	E	F	G
Соответствие диалогу

Аудио к заданию вы найдёте на сайте Englishiseasy.

1) What do we learn about Maggie’s musical education?

1. She attended a musical school for 9 years.
2. She didn’t like playing the piano very much.
3. She didn’t have a special music talent.

2) Why did Maggie want to become an actress?

1. This profession runs in her family.
2. Acting on stage felt natural to her.
3. She wanted to overcome the stage fright.

3) What does Maggie say about directors and directing?

1. She thinks she was fortunate to work with many talented directors.
2. She feels she could herself direct a film one day.
3. She thinks David Lynch is the best director.

4) What does Maggie say is the most important thing for her about a film?

1. The story.
2. The screenplay.
3. The partners.

5) Maggie often plays mothers because…

1. she is a future mother herself.
2. such roles provide lots of opportunities to an actress.
3. people like her in such roles.

6) What does Maggie think of her appearance?

1. She thinks she’s very beautiful.
2. She thinks she should take care of the way she looks on screen.
3. She thinks her looks don’t interfere with her job.

7) What does Maggie love about being an actress?

1. Being able to play both men and women.
2. Being able to look beautiful on screen.
3. Being able to express complex characters.

Раздел 2. Чтение

1. The power of music
2. Sound producers
3. Special knowledge needed
4. Musical sound characteristics
5. Differences in perception
6. The history of music
7. The choice of music matters
8. Different types of music

A. Music is a group of sounds that people have arranged in a meaningful way. Some musicians make up music as they perform. Others sing songs or play pieces that someone else created. Musicians have developed a system for writing down music so that others can play it again. They use certain symbols, called notes, to indicate the tones to be played or sung. The arrangement of the notes shows the order in which the tones should be played. Other numbers and symbols show how fast to play each note. They are known as musical notation.

B. Some music goes along with religious ceremonies. Other music is a part of everyday life. Traditional music made by everyday people is called folk music. Classical music is formal and artistic music that developed in Europe over hundreds of years. Orchestras, choirs, and chamber ensembles (small groups of musicians) often perform classical music. Opera is a type of classical music that features dramatic singing. When large numbers of people enjoy a type of music, it is called popular music. 

C. People use their voices to sing. To make other kinds of music, they use musical instruments. Stringed instruments, like violins and harps, have tight strings that make sounds when people pluck or rub them. Wind instruments, like trumpets and saxophones, make sounds when people blow into them. Percussion instruments, like drums and rattles, make sounds when people hit or shake them. Keyboard instruments, like pianos and accordions, make sounds when people press their keys, buttons, or levers.

D. Rhythm describes the length of musical sounds. The most important part of rhythm is the pulse, or beat. Melody is a series of different tones, or sounds, in a piece of music. Harmony takes place when people play or sing more than one tone at the same time. Groups of tones played together are called chords. Harmony also describes the way chords go along with a melody. Form is the way that people put rhythm, melody, and harmony together. There are many different types of musical forms. Repeating a short melody is one of the simplest forms.

E. If you want to firm up your body, head to the gym. If you want to exercise your brain, listen to music. Many of us instinctively know the effects of music on our mood and energy. There are few things that stimulate the brain the way music does. If you want to keep your brain engaged throughout the aging process, listening to or playing music is a great tool. It provides a total brain workout. Research has shown that listening to music can reduce anxiety, blood pressure, and pain, as well as improve sleep quality, mood, mental alertness, and memory.

F. Listening to classical music has a wide range of benefits for your brain and body. For example, it can help you with relaxation, concentration, memory, and cognition. Listening to relaxing music, such as smooth jazz, can induce an alpha-wave state in your brain. These waves occur when you’re awake but relaxed, making smooth jazz one of the best ways to wind down at the end of a long day. Rap music often tells stories of people overcoming obstacles or achieving success in the face of unlikely odds.

G. If you ask some people about the benefits of listening to music while trying to concentrate, you could hear mixed reviews. Listening to music to help us concentrate works differently for everyone. Some people might think it’s a remarkable study habit, while others may find it useless because it only distracts them. But branching out and trying new ways of boosting your concentration might help you find a practice that works well. It isn’t easy to find strategies that work specifically for you.

A	B	C	D	E	F	G

The culture shock of being an international student

For any student, moving away from home can be a bit scary. But I did not expect student life in Scotland to be all that different from my home of the Netherlands. After all, we get the same news and TV shows online. Many students find the northwest climate can affect them a lot. You may find the grayness and dampness, especially during the winter months, difficult to get used to. However, when I moved from Amsterdam to study at the University of Stirling, I began to realise that a few minor issues were catching me off balance. I was suffering a minor cultural shock.

In my first year, I quickly found out my English was not as good as I had assumed. Most of my roommates were born and raised in Scotland, and I constantly found myself having to ask people to repeat themselves. Their Scottish accents did not help and I was mispronouncing names and places all the time. I also got confused about minor cultural things. Much to my flatmates’ amusement, it took me two Christmases to figure out that mince pies are not actually filled with minced beef.

The linguistic barrier meant that public transport was tricky at first. I found the lack of information about bus prices and how and where to get tickets really surprising. It turned a simple 15-minute journey into a daunting task.

Then I had to adjust to a new social life. I was surprised by the campus culture in the UK — in the Netherlands, most universities don’t have one main campus where you can attend university, as well as live and exercise all in the same place. But here, you never have to leave campus if you don’t want to. I had to adapt to everyone being so close to each other all the time.

Parties are different here too. In the Netherlands, the less effort you put into getting ready, the better. I’d normally slip on my trusty Converse shoes, along with some clothes I could get away with wearing to class tomorrow, and wear minimal make-up. But, in my experience, partying is more formal in the UK. Your make-up needs to be flawless and your hair needs to be immaculate. You’ll preferably be wearing a dress and heels, too. I was constantly having to borrow clothes off my friends just to fit in. Parties finish early and everyone just wanders off, whereas in my country that would be the time I’d leave the house.

But it is not all early closing times and strange pastries. Social behaviours may also confuse, surprise or offend you. For example, you may find people appear cold, distant or always in a hurry. Cultures are built on deeply-embedded sets of values, norms, assumptions and beliefs. It can be surprising and sometimes distressing to find that people do not share some of your most deeply held ideas, as most of us take our core values and beliefs for granted and assume they are universally held.

However, I have found lots of pleasant surprises in the UK too — and so have many other international students I know. My friend Agnes was taken aback by how sociable people are. She says she was shocked when complete strangers started talking to her at the bus stop. I, personally, was surprised by how smartly male students in Sterling dress compared to my home country.

Culture shock can knock your confidence in the beginning. But you are not alone in taking time to adapt, and soon you start to come to grips with all experiences. Studies suggest that taking a gap year or studying abroad can positively influence your brain to make you more outgoing and open to new ideas. Looking back, most of the ones I experienced made good stories to tell my friends.

1) When she moved to Scotland, the student was mostly confused by…

1. small unexpected things.
2. television shows.
3. the weather.
4. the local food.

2) Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a reason for the author’s culture shock?

1. Language problems.
2. Local food.
3. Living on campus.
4. Traffic jams.

3) The word «daunting» in «…a daunting task» (paragraph 3) is closest in meaning to…

1. extremely easy.
2. impossible.
3. discouraging.
4. comfortable.

4) In paragraph 4 «Then I had to adjust to…» the author stresses that it was difficult for her to get used to…

1. living in the same place all the time.
2. doing sports where she lived.
3. always being around the same people.
4. having few social activities.

5) According to the author, parties she got used to in the Netherlands…

1. made her feel uncomfortable.
2. required greater expenses.
3. started and finished earlier.
4. allowed for casual clothing.

6) Which of the following statements, according to the author, is TRUE about international students in Stirling?

• 1) They don’t dress up as well as locals.
• 2) They may experience many positive cultural surprises.
• 3) They don’t talk to strangers.
• 4) Their eating habits are different.

7) The expression «the ones» in  «…most of the ones I experienced…» (paragraph 8) refers to…

1. culture shocks.
2. gap years.
3. studies abroad.
4. feelings about friends.

Раздел 3. Грамматика и лексика

1. Yakutia Yakutia is right in the middle of Russia’s far eastern region. Probably Yakutia is one of the __________________ parts of Russia. Still, it’s a beautiful place.	COLD
2. Tourists love __________________ Yakutia because it is a perfect place for photography tours and spending quality time outdoors.	VISIT
3. You only have to remember that winter __________________ a good time to visit the area as winters here are very cold there.	NOT BE
4. The print brush As its name suggests, the print brush is a printer that acts like a paint brush. The print brush __________________ to the public in 2011.	DEMONSTRATE
5. If you want to use it, you just swipe it over any flat surface and in less than 10 seconds it prints over it. It is very small and has a digital camera ________ .	INSTALL
6. It immediately __________________ the attention of designers.	CATCH
7. You can connect it to your laptop and literally print any image from it. Isn’t it amazing? Since 2011 a lot of people __________________ the print brush and are happy with it.	BUY

1. coldest 
2. visiting
3. is not
4. was demonstrated
5. installed 
6. caught
7. have bought

1. Sergey Bezrukov Sergey Bezrukov is a Russian screen and stage actor and singer. He was born in an __________________ family as his father was an actor at the Moscow Satire Theatre.	ARTIST
2. On graduating from the Moscow Art Theatre School Sergey was immediately accepted into the troupe of the Moscow Theatre Studio under Oleg Tabakov. At that time, he also started to do voice-over for TV programmes and __________________ got noticed by TV producers.	QUICK
3. Due to his excellent acting in __________________ films, Sergey soon became a household name in Russia.	VARY
4. The range of his roles is truly __________________. He seems to be able to play anybody — from Russian poets Pushkin and Yesenin to comical figures in funny remakes of old Soviet comedies.	IMPRESS
5. Bezrukov is a prolific actor and director, and his fans are waiting for new __________________ films and plays starring him.	EXCITE

1. artistic
2. quickly
3. various
4. impressive 
5. exciting

Good news

Dotty received a letter from a magazine editor, which was very surprising for her. 1 ______ Dotty was writing for a long time, only her teacher Miss Simms was allowed to read her novels. The teacher 2 ______ great success for her books.

There was a tap at the door then and when Dotty saw Miss Simms on the doorstep she almost pushed her into the room and pressed the letter into the woman’s hand.

«Read this,» she commanded, then 3 ______ her manners she added, «Oh, I’m so sorry. Hello, Miss Simms. I didn’t mean to be rude but I just got home and opened this and don’t quite know what to make of it. I’m afraid I’m absolutely confused.»

Miss Simms took off her silk scarf, then removed her gloves and read the letter. Her face broke into a wide smile. «Why, Dotty, this is absolutely marvellous!» she exclaimed delightedly. «Well done. I’m so pleased you finally 4 ______ to find the courage to show your work to someone. Didn’t I always 5 ______ you it was good enough for publication?»

«But I didn’t show it to anyone,» Dotty answered. «At least not to this magazine. I let Anna’s mother read it and she must have sent it to them.»

«You mustn’t turn 6 ______ this offer,» Miss Simms responded. «You really must telephone them, Dotty. They obviously love your work — and who knows where this might lead? I have a friend who has been trying to get some of her work published for years, so I know how hard it is. I’m so proud 7 ______ you.»

1. 1) Moreover 2) Although 3) However 4) Therefore
2. 1) admitted 2) confirmed 3) promised 4) agreed
3. 1) reminding 2) reviewing 3) revising 4) remembering
4. 1) managed 2) succeeded 3) achieved 4) maintained
5. 1) speak 2) talk 3) tell 4) say
6. 1) off 2) down 3) out 4) over
7. 1) at 2) by 3) to 4) of

1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 1
5. 3
6. 2
7. 4

Раздел 4. Письмо

From: Harley@mail.uk
To: Russian_friend@alla-189Subject: Family

…For the first time in my life, I’ve participated in a school swimming competition, and my family supported me so much! What’s the best thing about your family? What do you usually talk to your parents about? Do you prefer spending your free time with family or friends and why?

I’m going to a summer arts camp in August…

Write an email to Harley.

In your message:

• answer his questions;
• ask 3 questions about the summer arts camp.

Write 100–140 words. Remember the rules of email writing. Imagine that you are doing a project on why some Zetlanders are not keen on theatre-going. You have found some data on the subject — the results of the opinion polls (see the table below).

Comment on the data in the table and give your opinion on the subject of the project.

The opinion poll question: «Why are you not keen on theatre-going?»

Write 200–250 words.
Use the following plan:

• make an opening statement on the subject of the project;
• select and report 2–3 facts;
• make 1–2 comparisons where relevant and give your comments;
• outline a problem that can arise with choosing a play to watch at the theatre and suggest a way of solving it;
• conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the importance of theatre-going.

Данные к заданию:

The opinion poll question:
Why are you not keen on theatre-going?

Reasons:	Number of respondents (%):
Too expensive	52
Too far from home	18
Other interests	13
Online broadcasts available	11
Inconvenient time of performances	6

Устная часть

Like everywhere else, people in English-speaking countries enjoy different festivals and celebrations in each of the four seasons. Food, family and flowers are an important part of most celebrations. Most people like to have a family dinner on such days. A lot of people give chocolate and other sweets as presents, and some festivals have their special food. 

Restaurants and cafés are usually very busy on these days. As for flower shops, they sell a lot of flowers. People today often live far away from their families, so they send greeting cards at special times like Christmas, or Mother’s Day, or Easter. Post offices and telephones are very busy too. Of course, times change, and festivals also change. But people have celebrated many of these festivals for hundreds of years and will still enjoy them in many years.

A new theatre, now in your area!

1. location
2. ticket price
3. morning shows
4. group discounts

You have 20 seconds to ask each question.