2 Complete the text with the verbs/verb phrases in
the box.
celebrate decorate dress up have the day off hold
invite make a speech take part take place
New Year
around the world
celebrations
New Year celebrations 1
at different times of year
and in different seasons around the world. For many
countries New Year is in winter, but Australia and New
Zealand 2
their celebrations in summer, and for
many southeast Asian countries New Year is in spring.
in Denmark, before people start to 3
New Year on
the evening of 31 December, it is traditional to watch the
Queen 4
on TV. She talks about events of the old
year and wishes everyone a Happy New Year.
At the end of the old year, people in Korea clean their
homes to prepare for the coming year and 5
with red paper lanterns. On New Year's Day they 6
in traditional colourful clothing called Hanbok.
them
In England and Wales, many people go out with friends on
New Year's Eve to 7
in special public events with
music and fireworks. Some people prefer to have parties
at home and 8
their friends and family. New Year's
Day is a public holiday, so most people 9
work. Tamam