1. Groundhog Day, pp 12, 13
Drive, February 2015
Listen and fill in the gaps.
What is a groundhog?
A groundhog is a rodent, the size of a big ______________ or a small pet dog. It's related to
squirrels, but it lives in the ______________. In America, you can find groundhogs in the
northern United States and in many regions in Canada. In ______________, animals similar
to groundhogs live in the Alps and in the Tatras. Groundhogs live in small holes they dig in
the soil. They eat ______________ and berries. When they want to communicate with other
groundhogs, they make a loud, high ______________.
It may seem strange that people believe a groundhog can ______________ the weather, but
there’s a little bit of logic to it! During winter, groundhogs sleep in their ______________.
We can guess that they feel the ______________ in temperature, and can sense that spring is
coming.
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2. Groundhog Day, pp 12, 13
Drive, February 2015
When are these days celebrated in the USA?
Groundhog Day is celebrated on ______________________________.
Valentine’s Day is celebrated _________________________________.
Thanksgiving Day is celebrated _______________________________.
Christmas Day is __________________________________________.
New Year’s Day ___________________________________________.
3. Groundhog Day, pp 12, 13
Drive, February 2015
In the text Groundhog Day, find words that are related to weather, clothes and
animals.
weather
clothes
animals
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4. Groundhog Day, pp 12, 13
Drive, February 2015
Complete the sentences about Groundhog Day; choose from:
February 2nd, the USA, Canada, sunny, tuxedos, groundhog, winter, shadow,
spring
Groundhog Day is celebrated in ___________________ and ________________________
on ____________________. Men in hats and ___________________ meet in a park and
bring a groundhog in his little house. Then they and other people, including TV and radio
reporters, wait for the ___________________ to come out of his “hole”. If the weather is
__________________ and if the groundhog comes out, turns around and goes back to his
hole, he will see his ____________________. If he does, it means there will be six more
weeks of __________________. If not, ____________________ will come soon.
SOLUTIONS
1. Groundhog Day, pp 12, 13
Drive, February 2015
Listen and fill in the gaps.
What is a groundhog?
A groundhog is a rodent, the size of a big cat or a small pet dog. It's related to squirrels, but it
lives in the ground. In America, you can find groundhogs in the northern United States and in
many regions in Canada. In Europe, animals similar to groundhogs live in the Alps and in the
Tatras. Groundhogs live in small holes they dig in the soil. They eat grass and berries. When
they want to communicate with other groundhogs, they make a loud, high sound.
It may seem strange that people believe a groundhog can predict the weather, but there’s a
little bit of logic to it! During winter, groundhogs sleep in their holes. We can guess that they
feel the change in temperature, and can sense that spring is coming.
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2. Groundhog Day, pp 12, 13
Drive, February 2015
When are these days celebrated in the USA?
Groundhog Day is celebrated on February 2nd.
Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14th.
Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November.
Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25th.
New Year’s Day is celebrated on January 1st.
3. Groundhog Day, pp 12, 13
Drive, February 2015
In the text Groundhog Day, find words that are related to weather, clothes and
animals.
weather
clothes
animals
clear and sunny
tuxedo
groundhog
cloudy
hat
rodent
shadow
squirrel
temperature
cat
weather forecasters
dog
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4. Groundhog Day, pp 12, 13
Drive, February 2015
Complete the sentences about Groundhog Day; choose from:
February 2nd, the USA, Canada, sunny, tuxedos, groundhog, winter, shadow,
spring
Groundhog Day is celebrated in the USA and Canada on February 2nd. Men in hats and
tuxedos meet in a park and bring a groundhog in his little house. Then they and other people,
including TV and radio reporters, wait for the groundhog to come out of his “hole”. If the
weather is sunny and if the groundhog comes out, turns around and goes back to his hole, he
will see his shadow. If he does, it means there will be six more weeks of winter. If not, spring
will come soon.