Задание

Read three paragraphs about birthday traditions around the world. Match the texts with the pictures.

Write one number (1–4) in each gap.

In South Africa, people celebrate birthdays by having a braai, which is a barbecue. They also dance and sing, and eat a traditional South African cake called a koeksister.

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In Italy, it is common to celebrate birthdays with family and close friends. People often have a big dinner or a party with traditional Italian food, such as pasta, pizza, and tiramisu. In some parts of Italy, people celebrate birthdays by having a tombola game. This is similar to bingo, and involves drawing numbers and matching them to pre-printed cards.

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In Japan, people often give gifts of money for birthdays. This is known as otoshidama. The money is usually given in a small envelope called pochibukuro and is considered a sign of good luck and prosperity.

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