1. In Ecuador, children celebrate their birthdays on the day of the saint they are named after rather than their actual birthday date. Saint's day parties typically involve raisin cake, cookies, and hot chocolate. 2. When Ecuadorian girls turn 15, there is a large celebration where the girl wears a pink dress and her father dances the waltz with her while being serenaded by 14 maids and boys. 3. In Australia, Valentine's Day is celebrated by giving gifts like flowers, chocolates, and jewelry to loved ones. While not a public holiday, restaurants and shops related to Valentine's Day are busy. The origins of the holiday stem from St. Valentine but it has grown

1. CELEBRATIONS

3. DAYS OF THE MONTH

4. GRAMMAR
INDIRECT OBJECT
The indirect object is the noun or pronoun that receives the direct
object.
Typically, an indirect object precedes the direct object and can be found
by asking who or what received the direct object.
EXAMPLE:
If you would like, we can give Martha the tickets to tonight’s game
Emil sent his brother a postcard from the hotel
Did the students give their teacher the assignment?
After class, Randall will give the students their papers
Can you write the clerk a check for the groceries?

5. INDIRECT OBJECT PRONOUNS Indirect
object pronouns tell to whom the action is being done.
EXAMPLE:
I bough that skit for her
I gave those shoes to him
We saw us for five day
I always tell them the truth.

6. PRESENT CONTIUOS
He (or Present Continuous with future meaning) 'Present
Continuous with Future Meaning' is used to talk about things
that are planned in the near future
EXAMPLE:
1. I am going to the supermarket tomorrow
2. Bill is going to the cinema at the weekend
3. I am going to the theatre this evening.
4.- I am not going to the party tonight

7. USE VAGUE EXPRESSIONS
There are about 600 people working in this company.
There are approximately 600 people working in this company.
There are a large number of students interested in taking his course.
Management predicts up to 50% growth for the coming year.
It's kind of a bottle opener which can also be used to peel vegetables.
It's the type of place you can go to relax for a week or so.
They're the sort of people that like going bowling on Saturday
evenings.
It's difficult to say, but I'd guess that it's used for cleaning house.
I'm not really sure, but I think they enjoy hiking in the mountains

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BIRTHDAY IN ECUADOR
 In Ecuador a child may only receive a phone call or a
card on their actual birthday as they celebrate their
birthday on the day of the saint they are named
after. Saints day parties are usually an afternoon
tea party. The children are served raisin cake, fancy
tea cookies, and hot chocolate.
 When a girl turns 15 there is a great
celebration and the girl wears a pink
dress. The father puts on the birthday girls
first pair of high heels and dances the
waltz with her while 14 maids and 14 boys
also dance the waltz.

9. ARTICLE VALENTINE'S DAY IN AUSTRALIA
Many people in countries such as Australia
celebrate Valentine’s Day by giving flowers,
chocolates, jewelry or other presents of all
shapes and sizes to their loved ones or those
they admire. This event falls on February 14
each year.
PUBLIC LIFE
Valentine’s Day is an observance but it is not
a designated nationwide public holiday in
Australia. Restaurants, theatres, coffee
shops, and shops selling Valentine’s Day
related products may be particularly busy on
this day. Those wishing to eat out on
Valentine’s Day may need to book with their
restaurant of choice in advance.

10. BACKGROUND
Valentine’s Day is celebrated in many
countries worldwide. The origins of
Valentine's Day are not clear but many
sources believe that it stems from the story
of St Valentine, a Roman priest who was
martyred on or around February 14 in the
year 270 CE. Valentine’s Day has become
increasingly popular in Australia over the
years, particularly during the late 20th
century, and it continues to be observed
among many Australians today.
SYMBOLS
The most common symbols of Valentine's
Day are heart shapes, which are used to
decorate many things, including cards, trees,
wrapping paper, cookies and gift boxes.
Other symbols associated with Valentine’s
Day are pairs of birds, cute teddy bears,
Cupid and his arrows and couples kissing or
embracing. The colors red and pink are often
associated with Valentine's Day.

11. WHAT DO PEOPLE DO?
Valentine’s Day is an event that is marked by many
Australians in their calendars. For many, it is a time
in which they share a special moment with their
loved ones. Activities that people do to show their
love and appreciation for each other on Valentine’s
Day include:
Picnics in the park.
Buying gifts of chocolates, flowers, jewelry, or
other items for their loved ones.
A romantic meal at a restaurant.
A boat cruise with a special meal.