- Exercise 1: Match the following statements as True or False according to the text.
- 1. False
- 2. True
- 3. False
- 4. True
- 5. False
- 6. True
- Exercise 2: Read the text again and answer the questions below.
- 1. The Christmas tree tradition was introduced to Britain in the 1840s by Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria.
- 2. In 1841, the first decorated Christmas tree appeared at Windsor Castle.
- 3. The German immigrants brought the Christmas tree tradition to America.
- 4. Martin Luther is said to have decorated a tree with candles in 16th century Germany.
- 5. In 1890, Charles Follen decorated his tree with candles.
- 6. People started decorating their trees with lights after electric lights became available in the late 19th century.
- 7. People did not put presents under the tree until the early 20th century.
- 8. Americans began using artificial trees in the early 20th century.
- Exercise 3: Fill in the gaps using the words below.
- 1. origins
- 2. traditions
- 3. decorated
- 4. ornaments
- 5. lights
- 6. presents
- 7. tinsel
- 8. garlands
- 9. wreaths
- 10. stockings
- Exercise 4: Find the words in the word search.
- Words found: CHRISTMAS, TREE, ORNAMENTS, LIGHTS, PRESENTS, STOCKINGS, WREATHS, TINSEL, GARLANDS, CANDLES, STAR, ANGEL, BOW, BELL, SNOWFLAKE, REINDEER, SANTA, ELF, MISTLETOE, HOLIDAY
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