ПОМОГИТЕ ПОЖАЛУЙСТА СРОЧНО . ДАЮ 40 БАЛОВ . II. variant READ THE TEXT HANAMI: A Flowering Celebration!...

1. The Japanese celebrate the beginning of spring with festivals and flower-viewing parties.
2. The cherry is called "sakura" in Japan.
3. The people are excited at the end of winter because they want to know the exact day when the cherry flowers will appear.
4. Events such as rides and games for children, music and dance performances, tea ceremonies, and flower displays take place when the first flowers open on the trees.
5. The most special thing at this time is having "hanami" parties.
6. The word HANAMI means flower watching.
7. Families sit under a cherry tree and admire the flowers during hanami parties.
8. Hanami parties take place during the daytime and also at night.
9. The cherry blossoms live for a short period of time.
10. Cherry blossoms symbolize the beauty and transient nature of life.

Marking the sentences:

1. F (The Japanese do like the hanami)
2. NS (It is not mentioned whether sakura berries are delicious or not)
3. T
4. F (Lights light up the cherry trees, not the houses)
5. F (Cherry blossoms appear for a short period of time)

1. How do the Japanese celebrate the beginning of spring?

The Japanese celebrate the beginning of spring, which coincides with the blooming of cherry trees, with festivals and flower-viewing parties. These celebrations include rides and games for children, music and dance performances, tea ceremonies, and flower displays.

1. How is the cherry called in Japan?

In Japan, the cherry flowers are called "sakura."

1. Why are the people excited at the end of winter?

At the end of winter, people's excitement grows because everyone is eagerly anticipating the exact day when the cherry flowers (sakura) will appear. The appearance of these blossoms marks the arrival of spring and is a significant cultural event.

1. What events take place when the first flowers open on the trees?

When the first flowers open on the trees, national joy breaks out. The streets are filled with rides and games for children, music and dance performances, tea ceremonies, and flower displays. Additionally, hanami parties, where people gather to admire the blossoms, take place.

1. What is the most special thing at this time?

The most special thing during this time is the hanami parties. These are gatherings where families and friends have a picnic under the cherry trees to admire the blossoms.

1. What does the word HANAMI mean?

The word "hanami" means "flower watching."

1. What do the families do on this party?

During hanami parties, families and friends take a picnic and sit under a cherry tree to look at and admire the flowers.

1. Do these parties take place only during the daytime?

No, hanami parties do not take place only during the daytime. They also occur at night, when lights illuminate the cherry trees, creating a beautiful and festive atmosphere.

1. How long do the cherry blossoms live?

The text does not explicitly state how long the cherry blossoms live.

1. What do the cherry blossoms symbolize?

The text does not explicitly state what the cherry blossoms symbolize. However, in Japanese culture, cherry blossoms are often associated with the transient nature of life, beauty, and renewal.

Mark the sentences T(true), F(false) or NS(not stated).

1. The Japanese don’t like the hanami.

   • F (False)

2. The sakura berries are very delicious.

   • NS (Not Stated)

3. The families sit under a cherry tree and admire the flowers.

   • T (True)

4. When it is dark, lights light up the houses.

   • F (False)

5. Cherry blossoms appear on the trees for a very long time.

   • F (False)