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51 Describe the New Year traditions the girls talk about. Do you know any similar traditions? Talking about customs and traditions Which other words could you use in place of the ones underlined below? Compare in class. SPEAKING 5 LANGUAGE 6 a Happy New Year! What are your plans for New Year’s Eve? Talk in class. You are going to listen to Lizzie and Hannah talking about their plans for New Year’s Eve. First you will have 45 seconds to study the task below, then you will hear the recording twice. While listening, answer the questions (1–7) using a maximum of four words. Write your answers in the spaces provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. After the second listening, you will have 45 seconds to check your answers. LISTENING 4 a 08 b Examples: It’s a custom in my family to … The best-known tradition is … Use the sentences to write a short description of a tradition you know about. b 0 Where might Lizzie watch the fireworks? in London 1 What kind of party was Steve invited to? 2 What does Lizzie plan to do after the party? 3 What is too expensive for Hannah? 4 Where will Hannah spend New Year’s Eve? 5 What are the balls people swing filled with? 6 Who do you go to when you go first footing? 7 Why is Fergus popular on New Year’s Eve? 1 It’s a custom in my culture to … 2 The most popular tradition is … 3 People typically sing traditional songs … 4 It’s customary to give presents to friends … 5 We usually eat fish and rice … 6 … is supposed to bring good luck. Your English language assistant wants to know how and where you would like to spend New Year’s Eve. Discuss the suggestions below with a partner and agree on three.  at a party at your friend’s home  at a ball/dance at a castle  at home with your family  at a ski lodge in the mountains  on a cruise in the Caribbean SPEAKING 7 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv