4 July - Independence Day in Boston

The 4th of July, also _1_ as Independence Day, is coming up this Sunday. It is a commemoration of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This date marked the independence of the United States from Great Britain, and is _2_ a very important holiday in the United States and a day that is celebrated across the country!

Boston _3_ one of the biggest and most famous 4th of July celebrations in the country. It is a very exciting time to be in the city, so start _4_ your celebrations now!

At the Hatch Shell along the Charles River, the Boston Pops Orchestra _5_ the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular.

The concert begins at 8:30 p.m and the fireworks begin at 10:30. _6_ sure to get there early if you want a spot on the lawn to see the _7_ fireworks display!

Even if you don't plan on _8_ the concert or fireworks, be sure to celebrate this _9_ and fun American holiday with your friends!

Taken from EC Boston's school blog

If you liked this lesson try these:
Culture Lesson - Thanksgiving Holiday in USA
Culture Lesson - Boston's Chinatown

• Word 1:
  
  known
  knew
  knows
  know
  
  
• Word 2:
  
  so
  whereas
  because
  however
  therefore
  
  
• Word 3:
  
  having
  has
  to
  is
  
  
• Word 4:
  
  plans
  plan
  planning
  to planning
  
  
• Word 5:
  
  to hold
  holds
  holding
  is hold
  
  
• Word 6:
  
  Be
  To
  Are
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• Word 7:
  
  amazed
  amaze
  amazing
  
  
• Word 8:
  
  caught
  catching
  catch
  to catch
  
  
• Word 9:
  
  history
  aunty
  unique
  antique