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READING COMPREHENSION. GRADE 5     

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 Claus arrives at Australian beaches on a surfboard – quite a change from sliding down a chimney! And since the weather is hot, he often wears 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 pudding, snow scenes… But among them you can also see toy kangaroos and koala bears.

Christmas in Australia is also celebrated in a fun way on the 25^th 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!

I. True or false:

1. It is hot in Australia on Christmas.

2. Santa Claus usually appears from a chimney.

3. Santa Claus wears a funny fur coat.

4. School summer holidays start on Christmas.

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

6.People also celebrate Christmas on the 25^th of July.

II. Write a short paragraph about Christmas in your country