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Read the text and pay attention to details and important facts about Halloween. Read the sentences carefully and and decide wether they are true or false Answer the following questions using information from the text 1. 2. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. HALLOWEEN READING COMPREHENSION Halloween started with the Celts over 2,000 years ago. True/False True/False True/False True/False True/False Halloween is celebrated on December 31st. People wear costumes to scare away ghosts on Halloween. Jack-o’-lanterns are made from apples. What do children say when they want candy on Halloween? (O que as crianças dizem quando querem doces no Halloween?) Name two Halloween activities people enjoy today. (Cite duas atividades de Halloween que as pessoas gostam hoje.) Samhain was the name of the festival that inspired Halloween. Halloween is celebrated every year on October 31st, but did you know it started a long time ago? Halloween comes from an ancient festival called Samhain celebrated by the Celts over 2,000 years ago in what is now Ireland and the UK. They believed that on this day, the spirits of the dead could visit the living. To keep the spirits happy, people would light bonfires and wear costumes made from animal skins to scare away ghosts. Today, Halloween is a fun holiday where people like to dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating. Children walk from house to house, knock on doors, and say "Trick or Treat!" to get candy from their neighbors. Many people carve faces into pumpkins to make jack-o'-lanterns. They scoop out the seeds, carve a face, and put a candle inside to make it glow. Houses are often decorated with spooky things like ghosts, skeletons, and spiders. Some people even visit haunted houses for a fun scare! On Halloween night, people like to tell scary stories, watch spooky movies, and play games. It's a time to have fun with friends, dress up, and enjoy some delicious treats! Name: Date:Grade: 1- Where is Thanksgiving celebrated? (onde é celebrada o dia de Ação de Graças) 2- When is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States? (Quando é celebrada nos EUA) 3- What are some common dishes people eat on Thanksgiving?( pratos típicos) 4- What are the other activities people do on Thanksgiving?(outras atividades) 5- What does Thanksgiving remind people to do? O que Ação de Graças lembra as pessoas de fazer? 6- What do you like to do on Thanksgiving? (o que te agrada na ação de graças?) Read the text and answer the questions below. Thanksgiving is a special holiday celebrated in the United States and Canada. It is a day to give thanks for all the good things in life, like family, friends, and food. In the United States, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, while in Canada, it is on the second Monday in October. On Thanksgiving Day, families and friends come together for a big meal. They usually eat turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. Many people also watch parades and football games on this day. Some people volunteer to help those in need by serving food in their communities or donating to local food banks. Thanksgiving is not only about food. It is also a time to be grateful and think about all the things we have. This holiday reminds everyone to be kind, help others, and appreciate what they have. THANKSGIVING READING COMPREHENSION