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I. 1 Teacher: Good morning, boys and girls, and guests! Is February month of love ? Yes, it is. On the 14th of February St. Valentine’s Day is celebrated. This is a happy day because it is connected with love and friendship.

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II. 2 Teacher: Before speaking about St. Valentine’s Day say please what other important festivals and when are celebrated in Great Britain. ( ANSWERS: Halloween- autumn, St. Valentine’s Day- winter, Christmas- winter, New Year- winter, Easterspring)

III. 3 Teacher: So, one of the most romantic festivals is of course St. Valentine’s Day. Let’s name the most important attributes of this holiday. ( )

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IV. 4 Teacher: Let’s start our lesson with the Valentine’s words. Look ! Here are some Valentine’s Words. For these words you have to choose the correct word combinations. . 1

V. 5 Teacher: In Great Britain there are many traditions connected with this holiday. Read some texts about these traditions and choose the correct capture for each text. One is extra. .

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VI. 6 Teacher: You know that St. Valentine’s Day is connected with valentines. These are heart-shaped cards. Your task is to read the card carefully and find mistakes there. . 3 Teacher: I think Mary will be happier if there is a greeting. Make the greeting for this valentine complete. You will work in 2 groups. The first one to finish is the winner. . 4 ( , )

VII. 7 Teacher: Look. Here is St. Valentine. Listen to the information about him and do the test .

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VIII. 10 Teacher: The main symbol of St. Valentine’s Day is Love. Love in stories, love in poems, love in our life. You have to match the famous couples who are connected with love. . 6

IX. 11 Teacher: And now let’s summarize what you have learnt at today’s lesson. Answer some questions about St. Valentine’s Day. . 7

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X. 12 Teacher: Our lesson is over. I thank you for your work. Your marks today are excellent. Good buy.

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1 A part of your body. Heart-shaped cards. A boy, who shoots arrows. A kind of flower. The feeling someone has toward anyone. The presents you give to your sweetheart. A person you love. 2

Reading Comprehension Task: choose the best caption for each text. One caption is extra. Valentine Tradition 1. To celebrate the day today, people send special cards with romantic messages. The first valentine was written in the 1400s by Duke Charles of Orleans. 2. In Wales wooden love spoons were carved and given as gifts on February 14th. Hearts were favourite decorations on the spoons. The decoration meant, “ You unlock my heart!”

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3. If you cut an apple in half and count how many seeds are inside, you will also know how many children you will have. 4. In Great Britain children get chocolates or money for singing songs on Valentine’s Day. Custom started in 17th century. 5. Common gifts are jewels, silk stockings, flowers handkerchiefs. In 1767 it became the custom to leave a valentine love letter at the door. Little books called valentine’s writers helped men to write poetry and sentimental verses. 3 Deer, Mary! I houpe that Falentine’s Dai will bring you lots ov fun. I think you’re a nice girl. Bi my Valentine! Best wesh, John. 4 February the 14th day It’s Valentine, they say I choose from among the rest The reason is I love you best! 5a

St. Valentine Valentine was a Christian priest in the Roman Empire 300 years ago after the death of Jesus Christ. This is the legend of how St. Valentine’s Day began. When the Roman Emperor Claudius II needed soldiers he made a law against marrying because he felt that marriage made men want to stay at home instead of fighting wars. But at that time there was a kindly priest named Valentine. He couldn’t agree with the Emperors decision. When he saw that young couples were truly in love, he married them secretly. When Valentine’s actions were discovered, Valentine was put to death. He was said to present lovers with flowers. He died on February 14th, 269 A.D. But before that day he left a small letter for the jailer’s daughter, who has become his friend and signed it “ From Your Valentine”. 5b 1.Valentine was a … priest. a/ Russian b/ Christian c/ German 2. Valentine married couples who … a/ had problems b/ were unhappy c/ were truly in love 3. Valentine married couples … a/ in the palace b/ at home c/ secretly 4. The Priest died on … a/ february,14 b/ December, 25 c/ September,24 5. The priest signed the letter… a/ “ From your Valentine” 7

b/ “ With love c/ “ Be happy” 6.Sometimes he gave young people … a/ cats and dogs b/ flowers c/ money 6 Famous Couples 1- Adam A- Caesar ( Anthony) 2- Napoleon B- Ludmila 3-Tristan C- Eve 4- Romeo D-Juliet 5- Ruslan E-Josephina 6- Cleopatra F- Scarlet O’Hara 7- Rhett Butler G- Isolde 7 Questions 1- What is Cupid with his bow and arrow? 2- What do these words mean «Be My Valentine»? 3- What is the main symbol of Valentine’s Day? 4- What do we decorate our rooms on this day with? 5- What are the best gifts on this day? KEYS: 1. It’s the symbol of love 2. Be my sweetheart friend 3. A heart 4. Red hearts, balloons 5. Red roses and sweets or chocolates

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