Reading 7 form I Semester II Variant

Christmas in Australia

Christmas in Australia is not like anywhere else! Everything is topsy turvy since December is one of the hottest months of the year. But the Australians have a great time anyway. Those who live near the coast go to the beach on Christmas day. They have a swim, play cricket or volleyball, surf or just sit around with family and friends enjoying Christmas dinner. Santa Glaus arrives at Australian beaches on a surfboard - quite a change from sliding down a chimney! And since the weather is hot he often wears a swimsuit or funny baggy shorts)

Christmas is a great time for kids and students - it’s the beginning of their summer holidays and this means FUN, SUN and SURF!

Many Christmas decorations and symbols are the same as in Great Britain or the USA: Christmas trees (usually plastic), turkeys and plum puddings, snow scenes... But among the decorations you can also see toy kangaroos and koala bears, Christmas in Australia is also celebrated in a fun way on the 25th of July. This 'cold Christmas' is usually just another excuse for a get-together with friends and family, but it's becoming more and more popular!

It is hot in Australia on Christmas.

Christmas in Australia

Christmas in Australia is not like anywhere else! Everything is topsy turvy since December is one of the hottest months of the year. But the Australians have a great time anyway. Those who live near the coast go to the beach on Christmas day. They have a swim, play cricket or volleyball, surf or just sit around with family and friends enjoying Christmas dinner. Santa Glaus arrives at Australian beaches on a surfboard - quite a change from sliding down a chimney! And since the weather is hot he often wears a swimsuit or funny baggy shorts)

Christmas is a great time for kids and students - it’s the beginning of their summer holidays and this means FUN, SUN and SURF!

Many Christmas decorations and symbols are the same as in Great Britain or the USA: Christmas trees (usually plastic), turkeys and plum puddings, snow scenes... But among the decorations you can also see toy kangaroos and koala bears, Christmas in Australia is also celebrated in a fun way on the 25th of July. This 'cold Christmas' is usually just another excuse for a get-together with friends and family, but it's becoming more and more popular!

Santa Glaus usually appears from a chimney.

Christmas in Australia

Christmas in Australia is not like anywhere else! Everything is topsy turvy since December is one of the hottest months of the year. But the Australians have a great time anyway. Those who live near the coast go to the beach on Christmas day. They have a swim, play cricket or volleyball, surf or just sit around with family and friends enjoying Christmas dinner. Santa Glaus arrives at Australian beaches on a surfboard - quite a change from sliding down a chimney! And since the weather is hot he often wears a swimsuit or funny baggy shorts)

Christmas is a great time for kids and students - it’s the beginning of their summer holidays and this means FUN, SUN and SURF!

Many Christmas decorations and symbols are the same as in Great Britain or the USA: Christmas trees (usually plastic), turkeys and plum puddings, snow scenes... But among the decorations you can also see toy kangaroos and koala bears, Christmas in Australia is also celebrated in a fun way on the 25th of July. This 'cold Christmas' is usually just another excuse for a get-together with friends and family, but it's becoming more and more popular!

Santa Glaus wears a funny fur coat.

Christmas in Australia

Christmas in Australia is not like anywhere else! Everything is topsy turvy since December is one of the hottest months of the year. But the Australians have a great time anyway. Those who live near the coast go to the beach on Christmas day. They have a swim, play cricket or volleyball, surf or just sit around with family and friends enjoying Christmas dinner. Santa Glaus arrives at Australian beaches on a surfboard - quite a change from sliding down a chimney! And since the weather is hot he often wears a swimsuit or funny baggy shorts)

Christmas is a great time for kids and students - it’s the beginning of their summer holidays and this means FUN, SUN and SURF!

Many Christmas decorations and symbols are the same as in Great Britain or the USA: Christmas trees (usually plastic), turkeys and plum puddings, snow scenes... But among the decorations you can also see toy kangaroos and koala bears, Christmas in Australia is also celebrated in a fun way on the 25th of July. This 'cold Christmas' is usually just another excuse for a get-together with friends and family, but it's becoming more and more popular!

School summer holidays start on Christmas.

Christmas in Australia

Christmas in Australia is not like anywhere else! Everything is topsy turvy since December is one of the hottest months of the year. But the Australians have a great time anyway. Those who live near the coast go to the beach on Christmas day. They have a swim, play cricket or volleyball, surf or just sit around with family and friends enjoying Christmas dinner. Santa Glaus arrives at Australian beaches on a surfboard - quite a change from sliding down a chimney! And since the weather is hot he often wears a swimsuit or funny baggy shorts)

Christmas is a great time for kids and students - it’s the beginning of their summer holidays and this means FUN, SUN and SURF!

Many Christmas decorations and symbols are the same as in Great Britain or the USA: Christmas trees (usually plastic), turkeys and plum puddings, snow scenes... But among the decorations you can also see toy kangaroos and koala bears, Christmas in Australia is also celebrated in a fun way on the 25th of July. This 'cold Christmas' is usually just another excuse for a get-together with friends and family, but it's becoming more and more popular!

Christmas decorations in Australia, Great Britain and the USA are different.

Christmas in Australia

Christmas in Australia is not like anywhere else! Everything is topsy turvy since December is one of the hottest months of the year. But the Australians have a great time anyway. Those who live near the coast go to the beach on Christmas day. They have a swim, play cricket or volleyball, surf or just sit around with family and friends enjoying Christmas dinner. Santa Glaus arrives at Australian beaches on a surfboard - quite a change from sliding down a chimney! And since the weather is hot he often wears a swimsuit or funny baggy shorts)

Christmas is a great time for kids and students - it’s the beginning of their summer holidays and this means FUN, SUN and SURF!

Many Christmas decorations and symbols are the same as in Great Britain or the USA: Christmas trees (usually plastic), turkeys and plum puddings, snow scenes... But among the decorations you can also see toy kangaroos and koala bears, Christmas in Australia is also celebrated in a fun way on the 25th of July. This 'cold Christmas' is usually just another excuse for a get-together with friends and family, but it's becoming more and more popular!

People also celebrate Christmas on the 25th of July.

Christmas in Australia

Christmas in Australia is not like anywhere else! Everything is topsy turvy since December is one of the hottest months of the year. But the Australians have a great time anyway. Those who live near the coast go to the beach on Christmas day. They have a swim, play cricket or volleyball, surf or just sit around with family and friends enjoying Christmas dinner. Santa Glaus arrives at Australian beaches on a surfboard - quite a change from sliding down a chimney! And since the weather is hot he often wears a swimsuit or funny baggy shorts)

Christmas is a great time for kids and students - it’s the beginning of their summer holidays and this means FUN, SUN and SURF!

Many Christmas decorations and symbols are the same as in Great Britain or the USA: Christmas trees (usually plastic), turkeys and plum puddings, snow scenes... But among the decorations you can also see toy kangaroos and koala bears, Christmas in Australia is also celebrated in a fun way on the 25th of July. This 'cold Christmas' is usually just another excuse for a get-together with friends and family, but it's becoming more and more popular!

Complete the sentences

1)   On Christmas day people go to the ..........

Christmas in Australia

Christmas in Australia is not like anywhere else! Everything is topsy turvy since December is one of the hottest months of the year. But the Australians have a great time anyway. Those who live near the coast go to the beach on Christmas day. They have a swim, play cricket or volleyball, surf or just sit around with family and friends enjoying Christmas dinner. Santa Glaus arrives at Australian beaches on a surfboard - quite a change from sliding down a chimney! And since the weather is hot he often wears a swimsuit or funny baggy shorts)

Christmas is a great time for kids and students - it’s the beginning of their summer holidays and this means FUN, SUN and SURF!

Many Christmas decorations and symbols are the same as in Great Britain or the USA: Christmas trees (usually plastic), turkeys and plum puddings, snow scenes... But among the decorations you can also see toy kangaroos and koala bears, Christmas in Australia is also celebrated in a fun way on the 25th of July. This 'cold Christmas' is usually just another excuse for a get-together with friends and family, but it's becoming more and more popular!

Complete the sentences

2)   They swim, play cricket and..............

Christmas in Australia

Christmas in Australia is not like anywhere else! Everything is topsy turvy since December is one of the hottest months of the year. But the Australians have a great time anyway. Those who live near the coast go to the beach on Christmas day. They have a swim, play cricket or volleyball, surf or just sit around with family and friends enjoying Christmas dinner. Santa Glaus arrives at Australian beaches on a surfboard - quite a change from sliding down a chimney! And since the weather is hot he often wears a swimsuit or funny baggy shorts)

Christmas is a great time for kids and students - it’s the beginning of their summer holidays and this means FUN, SUN and SURF!

Many Christmas decorations and symbols are the same as in Great Britain or the USA: Christmas trees (usually plastic), turkeys and plum puddings, snow scenes... But among the decorations you can also see toy kangaroos and koala bears, Christmas in Australia is also celebrated in a fun way on the 25th of July. This 'cold Christmas' is usually just another excuse for a get-together with friends and family, but it's becoming more and more popular!

Complete the sentences

3)   Santa Glaus arrives on a .............

Christmas in Australia

Christmas in Australia is not like anywhere else! Everything is topsy turvy since December is one of the hottest months of the year. But the Australians have a great time anyway. Those who live near the coast go to the beach on Christmas day. They have a swim, play cricket or volleyball, surf or just sit around with family and friends enjoying Christmas dinner. Santa Glaus arrives at Australian beaches on a surfboard - quite a change from sliding down a chimney! And since the weather is hot he often wears a swimsuit or funny baggy shorts)

Christmas is a great time for kids and students - it’s the beginning of their summer holidays and this means FUN, SUN and SURF!

Many Christmas decorations and symbols are the same as in Great Britain or the USA: Christmas trees (usually plastic), turkeys and plum puddings, snow scenes... But among the decorations you can also see toy kangaroos and koala bears, Christmas in Australia is also celebrated in a fun way on the 25th of July. This 'cold Christmas' is usually just another excuse for a get-together with friends and family, but it's becoming more and more popular!

Complete the sentences

4)   Santa Glaus wears............

Christmas in Australia

Christmas in Australia is not like anywhere else! Everything is topsy turvy since December is one of the hottest months of the year. But the Australians have a great time anyway. Those who live near the coast go to the beach on Christmas day. They have a swim, play cricket or volleyball, surf or just sit around with family and friends enjoying Christmas dinner. Santa Glaus arrives at Australian beaches on a surfboard - quite a change from sliding down a chimney! And since the weather is hot he often wears a swimsuit or funny baggy shorts)

Christmas is a great time for kids and students - it’s the beginning of their summer holidays and this means FUN, SUN and SURF!

Many Christmas decorations and symbols are the same as in Great Britain or the USA: Christmas trees (usually plastic), turkeys and plum puddings, snow scenes... But among the decorations you can also see toy kangaroos and koala bears, Christmas in Australia is also celebrated in a fun way on the 25th of July. This 'cold Christmas' is usually just another excuse for a get-together with friends and family, but it's becoming more and more popular!

Complete the sentences

5)   The decorations which you can't see in America are toy...  and.....