Topics, Phrases and Idioms 8

1. Introduction

• ICS schedule for the winter break

2. Does Santa Claus exist?

• 1. Should science research if Santa Claus exists or not? Why/why not? How? What would be the problems?
• 2. Should parents lie to their their children about Santa Claus if they themselves don't believe? Why/why not?
• 3. Why do we give gifts to people instead of keeping everything for ourselves? Is there a benefit?
• 4. What interesting national celebrations do you have in your home countries?
• 5. Think aloud!...

3. Phrases / Idioms

• - "White Christmas" ="Snow on Christmas Day"
• - "cold turkey" = sudden withdrawal from drugs/drink
• - "the proof of the pudding" = (... is in the eating) To properly test it you need to experience yourself