The Arrival of Spring
🎙️ Warm-up Discussion Questions
📌 Answer the questions in full sentences.
- 😊 How are you feeling today, and what is your mood like this Monday?
- 🗓️ Do you usually find Mondays easy or difficult? Why?
- 🌅 How did your morning begin today?
- ☕ What have you already done today before our lesson?
- 🌤️ What is the weather like in Kamchatka today, and how does it affect your mood?
- 🌱 Do you already feel that spring is coming, or does it still feel like winter to you?
- 🚚 What is a typical working day like for you in the food truck?
- 👥 Do you often talk to many different people at work during the day?
- 🌬️ What are the pros and cons of working in a food truck? Is it easy or difficult to work in a food truck in March in Kamchatka? Why?
- 📚 Is it hard to balance work, rest, studying at the polytechnical college and other responsibilities during the week?
- 🚶 What do you usually do after work when you want to relax?
- 💭 What helps you stay polite and focused if you feel tired at work?
🎧 Exercise. Listen to the sentences that the teacher reads and translate them into Belarusian or Russian.
🎧 Reading Practice. Read the text and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C).
In many parts of the world, the beginning of March often brings the first clear signs of spring. After long winter months, people start noticing brighter mornings, softer light, and slightly warmer air. These small changes frequently influence human emotions. Many people report feeling more energetic and optimistic when nature slowly wakes up again. Even simple activities, such as walking outside or drinking coffee in the morning sun, can create a sense of calm contentment and quiet anticipation for the coming season.
❓ Question 1
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
A) 🌡️ Spring mainly changes the temperature in cities.
B) 🌱 The first signs of spring often improve people’s mood.
C) 🚶 People prefer walking outside only in the summer.
The 8th of March, known internationally as International Women’s Day, is celebrated in many countries at the beginning of spring. On this day, people often express appreciation and respect for women in their families, workplaces, and communities. Small gestures such as flowers, warm messages, or kind words can create feelings of gratitude and connection. For many people, the celebration is not only about gifts but also about recognising the important role women play in society.
❓ Question 2
What does the paragraph mainly explain?
A) 💐 The meaning and purpose of International Women’s Day.
B) 🛍️ The economic impact of selling flowers in March.
C) 📅 The history of spring festivals in Europe.
Together, the arrival of spring and the celebration of International Women’s Day often create a special emotional atmosphere. Many people associate this time of year with renewal, kindness, and hope. Social traditions, seasonal changes, and personal memories combine to influence how people feel. Even in colder regions, where winter may still be present, people often notice a gradual change in mood. This period reminds many individuals that both nature and human relationships constantly develop and grow.
❓ Question 3
What is the main message of the paragraph?
A) 🌍 Seasonal changes and traditions can influence people’s emotions.
B) ❄️ Winter is usually more important than spring for celebrations.
C) 🧠 People’s emotions are not connected with traditions or seasons.
🕰️ Exercise. Advanced Irregular Verbs
📌 Complete all past forms of the verbs.
📌 Write: Past Simple + Past Participle
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- 🧶 fling → ... , …
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- 🧣 slink → ... , …
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- 🕸️ weave → ... , …
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- ✍️ wring → ... , ...