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d) Simon, Bristol (UK)            Question: ____

2020 was a very challenging year in many ways. I work as a restaurant manager, so we've been one of the worst-hit industries. I am feeling confident that most people will be vaccinated soon, and it will be back to business as usual. Another problem has been home schooling my daughters during the various confinements, which is exhausting. I’m pretty sure that it will all go back to how it was before – me and my partner working, the kids at school, and we will finally be able to make plans for the future again.

e) Rebecca, Sheffield (UK) Question: ____

The highlight of my holidays was seeing my brother and his family! I live on my own and so with all the lockdowns and limitations, I'd spent the previous few months feeling rather lonely. It was so lovely to see my niece and nephew again after such a long time! Although I had fun, I must admit I was looking forward tobeing by myself again-I think I prefer the peace and quiet of my own company more these days.

What do you have in common with any of the people?

B. Vocabulary

Match a word/expression in bold with the correct definition:

1. ______________ = (adj.) attractive to look at

2. ______________ = (noun) an official order to control movement of people and confine them

3. ______________ = (noun) a line of people and/or vehicles that moves through a public space to celebrate an occasion

4. ______________ = (linker) because of something

5. ______________ = (noun) brothers and sisters

6. ______________ = (adj.) difficult to do in a way that tests your ability or effort

7. ______________ = (noun) the best/most memorable thing

8. ______________ = (adj.) most affected (negatively)

9. ______________ = (noun) educating children at home, not in schools

10. ______________ = (phrasal verb) disconnect

11. ______________ = (noun phrase) order a product online and pick it up from the store           

C. Language Focus - Verb Patterns

Find the following verbs in the text and decide if it follows with: 1. a gerund; 2. to + infinitive; 3. infinitive without ‘to’:

1. try + _______ (= make an effort to do something)

2. miss + _______

3. might + _______

4. should(n’t) + _______

5. must + _______

6. look forward to + _______

D.   Speaking

Ask each other the following questions:

1. What was the highlight of the holidays for you?

2. What did you miss doing this year that you normally do?

3. Did you try to recreate any Christmas traditions in a more “Covid-friendly” way?

4. Which do you prefer, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve or Kings Day? Why? Is it different now to when you were growing up?

5. Did you work during the holidays? Why (not)?

6. How did you do your Christmas shopping this year? Did you buy anything online or use click and collect?

7. What was the most challenging thing about 2020 for you?

8. Do you think there will be more lockdowns and restrictions in the coming months? Why (not)?

9. Do you believe there should be more help from the government for the worst-hit industries?

10. Apart from the pandemic, what do you think the new year might bring?

11. What are you looking forward to doing in 2021?

Follow-up

Choose one or more of the questions in A and write a short text about your own experience (120 words max).

Try to use some of the vocabulary and correct verb patterns if appropriate.

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