New Year's Eve

English skills: Vocabulary
New Year's Eve
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English skills: Vocabulary
New Year's Eve

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

Slide 2 - Video

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

Slide 3 - Woordweb

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

Slide 4 - Tekstslide

What is the traditional song sung on New Year's Eve in Scotland, England and other English-speaking countries?
A
"God Save the King"
B
"Rule Britannia"
C
"Land of Hope and Glory"
D
"Auld Lang Syne"

Slide 5 - Quizvraag

Slide 6 - Video

Auld Lang Syne:

Who wrote the lyrics to the famous New Year's Eve song "Auld Lang Syne"?
A
Oliver Twist
B
Robert Burns
C
Charles Dickens
D
William Shakespeare

Slide 7 - Quizvraag

How do people commonly celebrate New Year's Eve?
A
Lighting candles
B
Attending parades
C
Watching fireworks
D
Planting trees

Slide 8 - Quizvraag

What is the significance of the countdown on New Year's Eve?
A
To count the number of presents
B
To time a fireworks display
C
To determine the winner of a race
D
To announce the start of a new year

Slide 9 - Quizvraag

Which beverage is often associated with New Year's Eve celebrations?
A
Hot chocolate
B
Lemonade
C
Champagne
D
Scottish Whisky

Slide 10 - Quizvraag

What is the primary purpose of fireworks on New Year's Eve?
A
To celebrate birthdays
B
To scare away evil spirits
C
To create a colourful display for celebration
D
To celebrate the birthday of Robert Burns

Slide 11 - Quizvraag

What is the common name for the New Year's Eve celebration in Scotland?
A
Hogmanay
B
Christmas Eve
C
Boxing Day
D
Guy Fawkes Night

Slide 12 - Quizvraag


In London, what iconic landmark is the focal point for the New Year's Eve fireworks display?
A
Buckingham Palace
B
The Tower of London
C
The London Eye
D
The Shard

Slide 13 - Quizvraag

What traditional food is often consumed on New Year's Eve in Scotland and some parts of the UK?
A
Mince pies
B
Fish and chips
C
Haggis
D
English pancakes

Slide 14 - Quizvraag

Which of the following is a common New Year's Eve tradition in many cultures?
A
Carving pumpkins
B
Exchanging gifts
C
Eating cakes
D
Making resolutions

Slide 15 - Quizvraag

What is the purpose of making New Year's resolutions?
A
To break bad habits
B
To create new holidays
C
To plan vacations
D
To learn a new language

Slide 16 - Quizvraag

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)

Slide 17 - Tekstslide

What are your thoughts on today's lesson? I would love to hear any suggestions you might have for improvement. I value your input!
Have a very good New Year!

Slide 18 - Open vraag