Every year, in August, there is a national Eisteddfod in Wales. What is an Eisteddfod? It is a meeting of Welshmen interested in Welsh poetry, Welsh songs and music. One year it is a town in North Wales, the next year in is a town in South Wales. It lasts for a week. Between 10 000 and 15 000 people come to an Eisteddfod every day. Some want to listen to the poems; some want to listen to the singing; and some want just to meet their friends and talk in Welsh. The Welsh people from many countries come back to Wales for the National Eisteddfod. You won't hear much English at an Eisteddfod.

There are competitions at an Eisteddfod, too; for the best Welsh poem and song of the year; and for the best singers. The competitions are organized by the Druids. The Druids wear long clothes; their leader is always a poet.

About a hundred years ago, some Welsh people became very interested in the old traditions and ceremonies at the Eisteddfod.

Welsh traditions are very old and the Welsh people are very proud of them.

Eisteddfod - Айстедвод (змагання валійських співаків, музикантів, поетів)
Poetry - поезія
Druid- друїд, розпорядник на Айстедводі

SUMMATION: READING
Topic: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Text "An Eisteddfod"

Level 1: Complete the quiz.
1. What is an Eisteddfod? a) a city; b) a meeting; c) a part of Britain
2. Where does an Eisteddfod take place? a) in London; b) in Scotland; c) in Wales
3. How long does it last? a) two days; b) for a week; c) three months
4. Who organizes an Eisteddfod? a) the Druids; b) the composers; c) the singers
5. Who is a leader of Druids? a) a musician; b) a singer; c) a poet.

Level 2: State whether the following are true or false (T-F):
1. An Eisteddfod is a National Sport Competition. a) true; b) false
2. One year it is a town in English. a) true; b) false.
3. The next year it in a town in South Wales. a) true; b) false
4. Some want to listen to the singing, some want to listen to the speaker a) true; b) false
5. English people from many countries come back to Wales for the National Eisteddfod. a) true; b) false

Level 3: Complete the following:
1. Every year, in August, there...
2. It is a meeting of Welshmen interested in...
3. You won't hear much...
4. There are competitions at an Eisteddfod for...
5. The Druids wear...
6. Welsh traditions are...
7. Welsh people decided to use some old traditions and ceremonies at...

Level 4: Write in your own words: "How is a National Eisteddfod held?" Total marks: 12

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