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Matching

1 Match the answers with the questions.

1 Why is 19 May celebrated in Turkey?
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2 When is the Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day celebrated?

3 What makes the Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day important?

4 How do people feel during The Commemoration of Atatürk?

5 What are the main activities of The Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day?

6 How do people prepare for The Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day?

7 Why was it called The Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day?

8 How long does The Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day last?

9 When was The Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day started to celebrate?

10 What are the symbols of The Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day?

A It lasts during the day.

B It’s celebrated on 19 May every year.
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C The Turkish flag, images of Atatürk and the boat on which he arrived in Samsun, and images related to sports.

D All administration buildings, schools, and most businesses are closed on this day.

E Because it’s the date when the Turkish Republic’s independence struggle started.

F Great enthusiasm, the spirit of unity.

G Turkish government made it an official day in 1938.

H It’s the date of Turkey’s first step towards freedom and independence.

I Children do sports, march in parades, sing and dance. The Turkish flag is brought ashore in Samsun, and a
wreath is laid at the Mausoleum of Atatürk.

J To always remember our great leader Atatürk and show our gratitude to him, its name was changed in 1981.

ORTAÖĞRETİM 6 ENGLISH-10
GENEL MÜDÜRLÜĞÜ