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Esercizio 6

1. 22/11/2009 – the twentysecond of November two thousands and nine

2.10/09/1998 (USA)– the nineth of October nineteen ninety-eight

3.6/9/2015 – the sixth of September two thousands and fifteen

4. 5/5/1955 – the fifth of May nineteen fifty-five 

5. 12/7/1988 (USA) – the sevenyh of December nineteen eighty-eight

6.31/7/1700 – the thirtyfirst of July one thousand and seven hundred

7.8/3/1721 – the eighth of March seventeen twenty-one

8.7/2/2007 – the seventh February two thousands and seven

9.2/12/1875 – the second of December eighteen seventy-five

10.25/6/1962 – the twentyfifth of June nineteen sixty-two

Esercizi 7-8

1. 14/02 – Valentine’s day is on the fourteenth of February.

2. 21/12 – Winter Solstice is on the twenty-first of December.

3. 01/05 – May Day is on the first of May.

4. 01/04 – April Fools’ Day is on the first of April.

5. 25/12 – Christmas Day is on the twenty-fifth of December.

6. 05/11 – Guy Fawkes Night is on the fifth November.

7. 12/08 – The United Nations’ International Youth Day is on the twelfth of August.

8. 23/04 – English Language Day is on the twenty-third of April.

9. 04/07 – American Independence Day is on the fourth of July.

10. 21/09 – International Peace Day is on the twenty-first of September.

Esercizio 9

Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Day, Bonfire Night and Firework Night, is an annual commemoration observed on 5 November, primarily in the United Kingdom. Its history begins with the events of 5 November 1605 O.S., when Guy Fawkes, a member of the Gunpowder Plot, was arrested while guarding explosives the plotters had placed beneath the House of Lords. Celebrating the fact that King James I had survived the attempt on his life, people lit bonfires around London; and months later, the introduction of the Observance of 5th November Act enforced an annual public day of thanksgiving for the plot's failure.

Within a few decades Gunpowder Treason Day, as it was known, became the predominant English state commemoration, but as it carried strong Protestant religious overtones it also became a focus for anti-Catholic sentiment. Puritans delivered sermons regarding the perceived dangers of popery, while during increasingly raucous celebrations common folk burnt effigies of popular hate-figures, such as the pope. Towards the end of the 18th century reports appear of children begging for money with effigies of Guy Fawkes and 5 November gradually became known as Guy Fawkes Day. Towns such as Lewes and Guildford were in the 19th century scenes of increasingly violent class-based confrontations, fostering traditions those towns celebrate still, albeit peaceably. In the 1850s changing attitudes resulted in the toning down of much of the day's anti-Catholic rhetoric, and the Observance of 5th November Act was repealed in 1859. Eventually the violence was dealt with, and by the 20th century Guy Fawkes Day had become an enjoyable social commemoration, although lacking much of its original focus. The present-day Guy Fawkes Night is usually celebrated at large organised events, centred on a bonfire and extravagant firework displays.

Settlers exported Guy Fawkes Night to overseas colonies, including some in North America, where it was known as Pope Day. Those festivities died out with the onset of the American Revolution. Claims that Guy Fawkes Night was a Protestant replacement for older customs like Samhain are disputed, although another old celebration, Halloween, has lately increased in popularity in England, and according to some writers, may threaten the continued observance of 5 November.

Esercizio 10

1.      I like reggae’s music and there’s a good concert on the twenty-second of November.

2.      The third ballet festival begins on the tenth of July.

3.      My birthday is every four years. It’s on the twenty-ninth of February.

4.      Matthew is having a party for Carnival on the fifteenth February.

5.      You are wrong. The museum isn’t open on Sunday fourth of August.

6.      The concert isn’t on Wednesday eleventh of  May, but on Thursday twelfth of May.

7.      When is Steve’s birthday? It is on the fourteenth of February!

8.      Tomorrow is our fourth anniversary, Christopher… Are you sure? What date is it?

Esercizio 11

1.      Matilda si è dimenticata il “THE” davanti al numero in entrambi i casi. Nella prima frase si è dimenticata anche l”OF” davanti al mese.

2.      Non si mette “THE” quando il numero è preceduto da un giorno della settimana.

3.      In inglese si esprime con i numeri ordinali mentre in italiano con i numeri cardinali.