Cover of the textbook Performer B1, Vol. 1

The key answer of exercise 2

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 5 - Culture and Competences for the textbook Performer B1, Vol. 1 with authors Marina Spiazzi, Marina Tavella e Margaret Layton from Zanichelli

Question

Read the article about some New Year's Eve traditions around the world. Then write a caption for each picture.

Answer

  1. As the clock strikes midnight in Spain, revelers savor the sweetness of twelve grapes, each one representing a stroke of luck for the twelve months ahead. A grape-filled tradition to welcome the New Year with abundance.
  2. The iconic 'ball drop' in Times Square, New York, marks the climax of the USA's New Year's Eve celebration. A dazzling spectacle of lights, cheers, and confetti as millions bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new.
  3. In Germany, the New Year takes shape as molten lead is poured into cold water. The resulting forms provide glimpses into the future, symbolizing love, marriage, luck, and more. A unique tradition to foresee what the coming year may hold.
  4. As the Chinese New Year approaches, streets come alive with dragon dances and glowing lanterns, casting vibrant hues of red, symbolizing happiness and good luck. Knives are tucked away, and doors painted red, ushering in prosperity and warding off ill fortune.

Similar Books