Profª Keler EAD -2 Ingles 1ª Serie A,B,C e D

Atividades 2 de Língua Inglesa – Professora Keller – 1ºs

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INDEPENDENCE DAY

            Independence Day in the United States is July 4^th. This is one of the most 
important national holidays of the year. It is the birthday of the United States.

            The independence of the United States began in 1776. Until that time, the 
United States belonged to England. In 1776, many Americans were unhappy. They
 did not like to pay high taxes to England. They did not like English laws. Americans 
wanted their country to be free and independent. They declared independence
 from England on July 4, 1776.

            Independence Day is a patriotic holiday. Many families and business 
put up American flags to celebrate this day. Decorations at public ceremonies are red, 
white, and blue – the colors of the flags. This holiday has two names: Independence 
Day and the Fourth of July.

            Independence Day is a summer holiday. Almost everyone has the day off from 
work. Many families and friends spend the day at the beach or the park. Other have 
picnics and cookouts. Most cities and towns have parades, patriotic programs,
 concerts, and, at night beautiful fireworks.

1. COMPREHENSION

 Circle true or false after each sentence.      

1. July 4^th is Independence Day in the United States.            (      )  

2. England belonged to the United States until 1776.            (      )  

           

3. The Fourth of July is a patriotic holiday. (      )         

                                  

4. Independence Day is in the spring.   (      )  

                                  

5. Americans celebrate Independence Day with    (      )

  flags, parades and fireworks.   

6. Almost everybody works on the Fourth of July.  (      )       

                       

7. Independence Day decorations are red, white  (      )                                

     and green.

2. NEW WORDS

            * Choose one of the following words to complete each sentence.

	free    -   independent    -   taxes    - cookouts    - businesses

 

1. Many ______________________do not open on Independence Day.

2. Before 1776, Americans had to pay ________________to England.

3. The United States was not a ____________ and independent country before 1776.

4. Americans wanted their country to be __________________.

5. Many people have _________________ or go to the beach on July 4^th