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now it's time for some listening practice a christmas poem you are going to read and listen to the following christmas poem and write the missing words in the gaps the missing words rhyme with the last word of the previous line

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A Christmas Poem. Christmas comes only once a year, and before you know it, it's already here.

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Family fights and Christmas Eve stress, leaves me exhausted of praying for rest.

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Thinking what presents to buy is quite hard, but worse is the damage to my credit card.

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I'm not complaining, I like proper presents, but let's forget turkey and start stuffing

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peasants.

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Turkey is dry and not very nice, why not paella at a much better price?

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Tradition is fine if it gives satisfaction, but the best thing about Christmas is human

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interaction.

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Now, as a second activity, you are going to listen to this recording called December in the UK.

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And then you will have to answer the following questions.

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1. What is the weather like in the UK in December?

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2. Do British people usually go out in December?

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3. Why is December such an exciting month?

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4. What do people usually buy in December?

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5. Why is it said that people spend a lot of money in December?

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So please answer these questions in your notebook and we will correct them all together in class.

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Now listen.

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December in the UK

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It's cold in December in the UK.

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It rains a lot and most people go home after work and stay inside their houses where it's nice and warm.

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When they do go out, it's usually to work, to go shopping or perhaps have a drink in the local pub.

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However, the atmosphere is exciting because it's nearly Christmas time.

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People are shopping for presents and making plans for their Christmas holidays.

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I read somewhere that British people spend more money in December than at any other time of year.

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maybe they spend most of their money on gloves scarves coats boots hats and heating bills to keep them warm