How did you spend May Day? Did you know that the English word Mayday has two completely different meanings? Firstly, Mayday is a holiday. Secondly, it's the international distress radio signal. The original phrase was French - "m'aider" which means "help me". You know the English word "aid" as in "first aid". The French word is "aider."
On the 1st May, the International Workers' Day is celebrated. Listen to this audio about labor day and complete the following text.
What kind of May Day protester are you? Do the following quiz.
If you want to learn more about May Day celebrations and traditions in the UK such as the Maypole, Morris dancing or Jack in the Green visit this website.
On the 1st May, the International Workers' Day is celebrated. Listen to this audio about labor day and complete the following text.
Labor Day is an annual holiday celebrated _________________. It originated from the eight-hour day movement in the nineteenth century. Labor _________________ hours for work, eight hours for play, and eight hours for sleep. It then became a reason for workers to celebrate their social and economic progress _________________ twentieth century. Today, people are happy it is a day off work and perhaps _________________ of this important holiday. Most countries celebrate this day on May 1. In some countries it is called May Day _________________ known as International Workers’ Day. More and more countries are moving the day to the first Monday in May, _________________ -day weekend.
People around the world celebrate Labor Day _________________. In China it marked the beginning of a seven-day holiday called Golden Week. People _________________ country traveled to their hometowns or visited resorts. However, in 2008, the Chinese government went _________________ public holiday. Indians have celebrated Labour Day since May 1, 1927. There are many festivals and processions organized by different labour organizations and people _________________ for huge parties. Italians celebrate the day with a huge, free music concert in Rome. Up to one million people attend the spectacular. For most people, it _________________ enjoy the nice weather and have a picnic with family, friends and co-workers.What kind of May Day protester are you? Do the following quiz.
If you want to learn more about May Day celebrations and traditions in the UK such as the Maypole, Morris dancing or Jack in the Green visit this website.
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