Task 2. Read the text and answer the questions
Flower Bouquets
Bright, vibrant flowers seem to be popular with people today. More modern flowers such as lilies are now being
combined with old favourites like the Irish and Chrysanthemum (xPHZAHTEMI). The tulip is another very popular flower.
In Australia the tulip is in season from April until September or October. Bright yellows, oranges and reds are often put
together in baskets ( KOP3HHI), bowls ( MHCKH) and bouquets (6yketul). Green foliage such as Eucalyptus leaves is
added to break up the color. The most popular type of flower arrangement is the bouquet. They are hand-held and less
expensive than arrangements in baskets and bowls. There can be a variety of flowers in a bouquet or just one type of
flower. Australians usually send flowers for special occasions, such as, the birth of a baby, weddings, birthdays, and
funerals. Australia has a special day called "Daffodil Day" on the 1st of September. On this day it is a tradition to buy
a bunch of daffodils as a sign of respect for cancer sufferers. All proceeds from sales that day go towards cancer research.
1. What is the most popular type of flower arrangement?
2. What occasions do you usually present flowers?
3. If you could create a bouquet of different flowers, which flowers would you choose?
4. On which occasions do Australians give flowers?
5. Do you have a special day like “Daffodil Day" in your country? If you could create such a day, to whom would you
give the proceeds?​