Module 2. Reading: Task 12. Task 77. Conduct an information search to complete the project work. Determine which of the texts A-F contain the answers to questions 1-7. One of the questions will remain unanswered. Write your answers in the table. 1. When was Diwali first celebrated? 2. When is Diwali? 3. Why are rangoli made? 4. Why can Diwali be called a time for families? 5. What is the significance of fireworks during Diwali? 6. How do people prepare for Diwali? 7. What is the meaning of Diwali?

Solution:

We need to find answers to questions 1-7 in texts A-F. Let's analyze each text:

• Text A: Mentions Diwali is celebrated by millions, date changes yearly, usually October or November, lasts five days, main celebration on the third day, darkest night of the Indian calendar. This text answers question 2 (When is Diwali?) and partially hints at question 1 (date changes yearly, implies not a fixed historical date).
• Text B: Diwali is known as the Festival of Lights, means "row of lamps" or "row of lights." People light lamps to show light over darkness, good over evil. Celebrates new beginnings, symbolizes victory of light over darkness. It's a major religious festival. This text answers question 7 (What is the meaning of Diwali?).
• Text C: Diwali is celebrated over five days. People prepare by cleaning homes, decorating, shopping for food and clothes, buying gold/silver. People decorate homes with rangoli. Families gather for Lakshmi puja. This text answers question 6 (How do people prepare for Diwali?).
• Text D: Defines rangoli as colourful patterns made from powder, rice, flowers. They are made to welcome gods and bring good luck. Designs vary by region and are made by girls/women. This text answers question 3 (Why are rangoli made?).
• Text E: People decorate homes with diyas, leave windows open for goddess Lakshmi. They watch fireworks, enjoy music and dancing. Fireworks practice dates back centuries and are integral to the celebration, representing triumph of light over darkness. This text answers question 5 (What is the significance of fireworks during Diwali?).
• Text F: People spend time with family and friends, pray to Lakshmi, wear best clothes, exchange presents, eat food. Diwali has different meanings for different religions, but is a time for good and happy things, a festival of lights. This text answers question 4 (Why can Diwali be called a time for families?).

Question 1 (When was Diwali first celebrated?) is not directly answered in any of the provided texts. The texts discuss the timing of Diwali (annual celebration) but not its origin or first celebration.

Table of Answers:

Ответ: Таблица заполнена выше. Вопрос 1 не имеет ответа в предоставленных текстах.