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Speak B Copy and complete the fact file from

activity A with information about a
& Write celebration/festival/event that takes place
in your country. Then talk in pairs.

A Read the text and complete
the fact file. When and where did it start?
…
When does it take place?
…
RED How long does it last for?
…
What do people do/wear/watch/eat, etc.?
NOSE C Read the plan below and the sentences 1-4.
…

DAY Then decide which paragraph these sentences
should be in. Write I for Introduction, M for
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Main Part or C for Conclusion.

IN THE UK Plan

A description of an event

The fi rst Red Nose Day was in 1988. It was INTRODUCTION
organised by a charity to raise money for Give general information about the event.
healthcare and education in the UK and abroad. Mention some of the following:
Now, this fundraiser is held every two years in name
the spring. when, where, how and why it started
when and where it takes place
On Red Nose Day, people go to school or work how long it lasts for
wearing a red plastic nose. During the day, who takes part in it
you can ask people to donate money if you
tell jokes or do funny things. There are also MAIN PART

lots of different activities on every Red Nose Mention what happens, what people do,
Day – one year, people took part in a ‘fun run’ eat, watch, etc.
in London, where they raced in supermarket
trolleys – so you should look out for events CONCLUSION
near you!
Give your opinion of this event or make a
In the evening, there is a special programme general comment.
on TV, comedians do shows to raise money for
charity, and famous people agree to do silly 1. The walkathon is a popular event, but not
things to make everyone laugh. everyone wants to take part. Many people
Red Nose Day is great fun for people of all prefer to watch.
ages, but the best thing about it is that it is 2. On the big day, people put colourful balloons
for a good cause. Everyone has a good time, in the streets around their homes. Many
and the money raised goes to a variety of visitors come from outside the city too.
organisations that help people. 3. Everyone in the city has a great time on the day
of the walkathon, whatever they decide to do.
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Red No se Day in the UK Best of all, we raise more and more money
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every year!
Started in: place: year: 4. Every summer, my city holds a walkathon to
How often / When: raise money for charity. It always takes place
on the irst Saturday in June.
Lasts for:
D Write a description of a celebration/festival/
ACTIVITIES event you know about. You can use your notes
What to wear: in activity B and follow the plan.
What to do:
What to look out for: TIP! Plan your paragraphs
carefully. Group relevant
What to watch: information together and
put it in the same paragraph.
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