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11 EDIT. Read the paragraph about Shichi-Go-San. Find and correct six more errors with count
and non-count nouns or quantity expressions.
Shichi-Go-San
Shichi-Go-San (“Seven-Five-Three’”)
is*Japanese celebration. People have many
fun at this time of year. Shichi-Go-San takes
place on November 15 each year and celebrates
different stages of childhood. Parents celebrate
their children’s growth and pray for their
children’s good healths. Every children receives
a bag of candy. Boys receive bags of candy
when they turn three and five years old. Girl
receive them when they turn three and seven.
In Japan, people think these are important
ages ina child’s life. The candy is shaped like
a stick. All the candy bags have a picture of
turtle and a crane on them. The candy, the
crane, and the turtle are symbol of long life. A Shichi-Go-San candy
12 APPLY.
A Write a paragraph in your notebook about a celebration from your childhood. It can be a
national celebration or a personal one, such as a birthday. Answer the following questions.
What is the name of the celebration?
When does it take place?
What does the event celebrate?
Are there any symbols connected with the event?
Who celebrates this event?
Shichi-Go-San is a celebration in my country. It takes place on November 15th
every year...
B_ Work with a partner. Read each other's paragraphs from exercise A. Then ask at least three
questions about your partner’s celebration.
A: Do people wear any special clothing on that day?
B: Yes, the girls wear kimonos, and the boys wear traditional pants called hakama.
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