H1_Unit2•Lesson1 Hogmanay

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Unit 2 • Lesson 1

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What is the capital of Scotland?

1. Belfast
2. Edinburgh
3. Cardiff
4. London

3. What is 'haggis'?

1. a cocktail made from whisy & fruit juice
2. a type of fish eaten in Scotland
3. a Scottish dish made from sheep's stomach .

In Scotland ............... wear a kilt.

1. Men
2. young men
3. Everyone may
4. women

What is Scotland's national animal?

1. A lion
2. A horse
3. An eagle
4. A unicorn

What is the name of Scotlands New Years celebration?

1. Hogmanay
2. Oíche Chinn Bliana
3. New Year
4. Calennig

Exercise 2 of lesson 1

Hogmanay facts

• Hogmanay is the Scottish name for the last day of the year;
  
  
• 'The Bells' is the phrase used to describe the midnight hour when New Year's Eve becomes New Year's Day;
  
  
• 'First Footing' – the 'first foot' in the house after midnight is still very common is Scotland. To ensure good luck, a first footer should be a dark-haired male

A few things to mention...

- I'll be joining you during a few classes on the 3rd of October

- Today: interviews for a school project with a few students