Physics-mathematics faculty topics for exams

American holidays
American holidays are various in character. Some of them are religious, some are connected with American history. There are eight main holidays of the USA. They are:

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   New Years Day. It is celebrated on the 31^st of December. At midnight bells ring, horns blow and friends exchange kisses. Everyone stays up late to celebrate the arrival of another year. New Year’s Day is traditionally the occasion for starting new programmes and giving up bad habits.
   
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   Easter. It is a religious holiday which comes on a Sunday between March 22 and April 25. It marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. As a rule, just before Easter the schools and colleges are closed. On Easter Sunday in the streets one can see colourful processions of people dressed in bright new spring clothers which is called "Easter Parad".
   
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   Christmas. It is a religious holidays as well. It is celebrated on December 25 as the birthday of Christ. It is a family holiday and every house tries to have a Christmas tree which is brightly decorated. As a rule the presents for children, relatives and close friends are placed under the tree.
   
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   Memorial or Decoration Day. It comes on May 30 and is dedicated to the servicement who gave their lives in past wars. Scholls, clubs and churches decorate the cemetries on that day and hold memorial services. They hang up American flags on the main streets of the towns.
   
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   Labour Day. It is the holiday dedicated to the American working class and comes on the first Monday of Septamber. It marks the beginning of autumn and is the last real holiday of summer.
   
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   Veterens’ Day. It comes on November 11 and is usually marked by parades and ceremonies in which the people pay tribute to those who gave their lives for their country.
   
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   Thanksgiving Day. The holiday comes on the fourth Thursday in November and is a national holiday too. It is the day of giving thanks to God for various reasons.
   
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