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The Beatles
The Beatles is a legendary English rock band which was formed in Liverpool in 1960. The band consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. The group worked in different genres, ranging from folk rock to psychedelic pop. They achieved natural popularity and success in late 1962 with their first single which was called "Love Me Do". The Beatles was influenced by famous singers as Elvis Presley, Little Richard and Chuck Berry. The Beatles is a classical rock band of the 20th century. Also, The Beatles were honored as the most important and influential people of the last century. They achieved fascinating success and they are still popular in present time. The Beatles is a band which has changed a lot of lives for the better even mine.
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The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in April 1962 by guitarist and harmonica player Brian Jones, pianist Ian Stewart, vocalist Mick Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards. The Rolling Stones are notable (замечательный, выдающийся) in modern popular music for assimilating (усваивать, впитывать) various musical genres into their own collective sound. Throughout the band's career, their musical contributions have been marked by a continual reference (связь) and reliance (опора) on musical styles including blues, rhythm and blues, country, folk, reggae, dance, and world music.
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Queen
Queen is a reputed (известная) British rock band which got formed during the year 1970. This band actually contained a lead vocalist by the name Freddie Mercury, drummer Roger Taylor and bassist John Deacon. They have been portrayed (описывать, изображать) as greatest live performers ever and they have produced the greatest hit single in music history and they remain as best British pop band of all times. They have published fifteen studio albums, 5 live albums. The band had great success in UK during 1970s and later they gained an international success both commercially and critically. Their success continues during eighties and nineties. Mercury was diagnosed and found HIV positive during the year 1991 and he died of Bronchopneumonia which is an AIDS complication. They still remain as one of the top rock bands in UK.
TOPIC 65. TRADITIONS AND HOLIDAYS IN GREAT BRITAIN
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1.считаться наиболее консервативным
2.иметь свои традиции и обычаи
3.придавать большое значение
4.гордиться своими традициями
5.тщательно соблюдать традиции
The British nation is considered to be the most conservative in Europe. It is not a secret that every nation and every country has its own customs and traditions. In Great Britain people attach greater importance to traditions and customs than in other European countries. Englishmen are proud of their traditions and carefully keep them up.
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May Celebrations
There are many celebrations in May, especially in the countryside. The British like to celebrate the end of winter. Much of this celebration is connected with dancing, which is performed to encourage life and growth and drive away harmful spirits and welcome in the new ones.Easter is celebrated as a spring or a religious holiday. The symbol of Easter is an Easter egg. It is usually made of chocolate. People grace their tables with eggs on this day.
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Halloween
Halloween is a night on which witches and ghosts come out. So many people dress up in unusual costumes and paint their faces to deceive the evil spirits. People take part in parades and carry lots of orange pumpkins in the hands. In fact, this holiday has a Celtic origin. The Celts celebrated the coming of New Year on that day.
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Christmas Day
Christmas Day ( December 25 ) is the main public holiday celebrated as the birth of Christ. It is a family holiday. The people stay at home and spend the time with their families. Every house tries to have a Christmas tree decorated with strings of colored lights and bulbs. The presents are placed under the tree. Usually the whole family has a big Christmas dinner. It consists of turkey, a Christmas pudding and pies.
1.What is the main public holiday in Britain?
2.What is celebrated on this day?
3.Is it a family holiday?
4.With whom do the people spend time on Christmas?
5.What does every house tries to have?
6.What is placed under the Christmas tree?
7.What does a big Christmas dinner consist of?