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Student’s Worksheet 1

MEMORIAL DAY

Group 1

The patriot’s blood is the seed of Freedom’s tree.

Thomas Campbell

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Group 2

So long as there are men there will be wars.

Albert Einstein

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Group 3

The purpose of all war is ultimately peace.

Saint Augustine

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Group 4

A hero is someone who has given his or her life

to something bigger than oneself.

Joseph Campbell

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Student’s Worksheet 2

MEMORIAL DAY

Solve the quiz.

1. The former name of Memorial Day was

a) Decoration Day

b) Day of Remembrance

2. The president gives a Memorial Day speech

a) in the White House

b) at Arlington National Cemetery

3. Memorial Day fl owers are

a) roses

b) poppies

4. Memorial Day unoffi cially initiates

a) the summer season

b) one-week period of mourning

5. National Moment of Remembrance is at

a) noon

b) 3 p.m.

6. Memorial Day most probably started after

a) American Civil War

b) the Vietnam War

7. The tune traditionally played on the trumpet at Memorial Day ceremonies is

called

a) Amazing Grace

b) Taps

8. Memorial Day is always celebrated on the last

a) Monday of May

b) Sunday of May

Answers: 1. a, 2. b, 3. b, 4. a, 5. b, 6. a, 7. b, 8. a

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Student’s Worksheet 3

MEMORIAL DAY

Read the statements. Decide if you agree, partly agree or disagree with them (P).

Talk to the class to compare your ideas.

AGREE

PARTLY

AGREE

DISAGREE

1. People shouldn’t emigrate even if the situation in

the country is diffi cult.

2. It should be obligatory to take part in national

holiday celebrations (e.g. by displaying a fl ag).

3. It isn’t possible to be a patriot on everyday basis.

4. Everyone should serve in the military.

5. You should respect the country’s institutions, i.e.

the government, the president, the parliament.