1. What is the main idea of the reading?

   A Christmas has a long history, and people celebrate it in many different ways.B Christmas started in Japan and later moved to Europe and America.C Christmas is only for children who get presents from Santa.D Christmas is the same in every country in the world.

2. When is the oldest record of Christmas on December 25?

   A The year 1B The year 1823C The year 336D The year 1,700

3. Why did Mary put the baby in a manger?

   A Because it was warm in the boxB Because there was no room at the innC Because the shepherds asked her toD Because it was a custom in Rome

4. Which is the correct order of Santa's names?

   A Santa Claus, Sinterklaas, Saint NicholasB Sinterklaas, Saint Nicholas, Santa ClausC Saint Nicholas, Santa Claus, SinterklaasD Saint Nicholas, Sinterklaas, Santa Claus

5. In paragraph 3, the word "secret" is closest in meaning to:

   A very expensiveB hidden, so others do not knowC very largeD made by hand

6. Which sentence is true about the reading?

   A The Bible says Jesus was born on December 25.B Red Santas appeared in magazines before Coca-Cola's ads.C In Italy, Santa brings presents in September.D In Australia, Christmas comes in winter.

7. Why do many Australian families go to the beach at Christmas?

   A Because Santa lives near the seaB Because the shops are closed in SeptemberC Because it is hot in December thereD Because the Bible tells them to

8. In the dialogue, what is different about Christmas Eve in Japan and in Australia?

   A In Japan, many couples go on dates. In Australia, it is a family night.B In Japan, people go to the beach. In Australia, people eat cake.C In Japan, it is a holiday. In Australia, people work.D In Japan, people eat prawns. In Australia, people eat chicken.

True or False? 正しければ T、ちがえば F に○

1. The Bible says Jesus was born on December 25.T   /   F
2. Santa Claus comes from Saint Nicholas.T   /   F
3. Red Santas appeared before Coca-Cola's ads.T   /   F
4. In Australia, Christmas is in winter.T   /   F
5. In Britain, people pull crackers at Christmas dinner.T   /   F
6. Christmas is a national holiday in Japan.T   /   F

① Match the pictures and the words. 絵と単語を線で結ぼう。

② Unscramble the words. 文字を並べ替えて単語にしよう。

1. S A N A T
2. S E P E R N T
3. R D E E R N I E
4. C Y N E H I M
5. C L O R A
6. E I R T W N

③ Fill in the blanks. 語群から選んで（　）に入れよう。

Christmas in Two Countries
Ana lives in Australia. Her cousin Ben lives in (1) . On December 25, Ben wakes up and looks out the window. There is white (2) everywhere. He opens his (3) under the tree. In Australia, it is (4) . Ana and her family go to the (5) . They eat (6) for lunch. In the evening, the cousins have a video (7) . Ben wears a warm (8) . Ana wears a (9) for the sun. "Merry (10) !" they both say and laugh.

Secret Code 暗号を解こう！ 記号を文字に直すと、メッセージが出てくるよ。

Find Someone Who… クラスで聞いて回ろう！ Ask: "Do you …?" / "Have you …?"

Let's Write! 英語で書いてみよう。