New Year's Eve

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 2

English skills: Vocabulary

New Year's Eve

What do you think about when
you think of New Year's Eve?

Vocab-list

to celebrate – vieren

countdown – het aftellen

fireworks – vuurwerk

resolution – voornemen

memories - herinneringen

new beginnings – een nieuw begin

commitment – betrokkenheid, toewijding

goal - doel

habit - gewoonte

to reflect on – reflecteren op

What is the traditional song sung on New Year's Eve in Scotland, England and other English-speaking countries?

1. "God Save the King"
2. "Rule Britannia"
3. "Land of Hope and Glory"
4. "Auld Lang Syne"

Auld Lang Syne:

Who wrote the lyrics to the famous New Year's Eve song "Auld Lang Syne"?

1. Oliver Twist
2. Robert Burns
3. Charles Dickens
4. William Shakespeare

How do people commonly celebrate New Year's Eve?

1. Lighting candles
2. Attending parades
3. Watching fireworks
4. Planting trees

What is the significance of the countdown on New Year's Eve?

1. To count the number of presents
2. To time a fireworks display
3. To determine the winner of a race
4. To announce the start of a new year

Which beverage is often associated with New Year's Eve celebrations?

1. Hot chocolate
2. Lemonade
3. Champagne
4. Scottish Whisky

What is the primary purpose of fireworks on New Year's Eve?

1. To celebrate birthdays
2. To scare away evil spirits
3. To create a colourful display for celebration
4. To celebrate the birthday of Robert Burns

What is the common name for the New Year's Eve celebration in Scotland?

1. Hogmanay
2. Christmas Eve
3. Boxing Day
4. Guy Fawkes Night

In London, what iconic landmark is the focal point for the New Year's Eve fireworks display?

1. Buckingham Palace
2. The Tower of London
3. The London Eye
4. The Shard

What traditional food is often consumed on New Year's Eve in Scotland and some parts of the UK?

1. Mince pies
2. Fish and chips
3. Haggis
4. English pancakes

Which of the following is a common New Year's Eve tradition in many cultures?

1. Carving pumpkins
2. Exchanging gifts
3. Eating cakes
4. Making resolutions

What is the purpose of making New Year's resolutions?

1. To break bad habits
2. To create new holidays
3. To plan vacations
4. To learn a new language

New Year's resolutions

Talk in pairs (5-10 minutes) about your plans for New Year's Eve and your New Year's resolutions:

• What resolutions or goals do you plan to set for the upcoming year?
• What are your favorite New Year's Eve traditions?
• How do you reflect on the past year and prepare for the new one on New Year's Eve?
• Have you ever celebrated New Year's Eve in a different country? Share your experience.

(Tip: Use your Vocab-list)

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Have a very good New Year!