TALKING ABOUT EVENTS
(a) Celebration
Independence day
- When does the celebration take place?
- Where did it take place?
- Who was the guest of honour?
- What social and cultural activities coloured the occasion?
- What makes you remember the day?
- What is the significance of this celebration?
- Why is it honoured and upheld in our nation?
- Mention other kinds of holidays celebrated among you.
- If this celebration was not conducted, what would happen?
INDEPENDENCE DAY
It is celebrated on Dec 9th each year. Last year, the Independence Day celebration took place at the Dar es Salaam National Stadium.
The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, His Excellency Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, was the guest of honour. The celebration started at around 8:30 in the morning. Other invited guests included ambassadors, ministers, government officials, and the President of Zanzibar.
The event was coloured by various activities such as traditional dancing, comedy, the national anthem, and a parade by national defense and security soldiers.
I remember this event because it marks the government day on which our nation obtained its independence. Also, this was among the days with rainfall in the history of our nation. It was also on this day that I saw the President of Zanzibar for the first time. This is the day on which our country became free from colonial domination.
Every nation in the world honours and upholds the day on which they gained their freedom because it is like the birthday of the country. It is on this day that our nation came into being.
Other kinds of holidays celebrated by our nation include Revolution Day, Union Day, Sabasaba, Nane Nane, Nyerere Day, Karume Day, Workers’ Day, Maulid, Christmas, Easter, Eid, and New Year.
If this celebration were not conducted, nothing wrong would really happen, but it is a great day and the country uses it to remember its history, so it must be celebrated to honour our nation.
TALKING ABOUT ACCIDENT
1st April 2008
Write a story about “Terrible accidents” you have ever seen. Use the guidelines below.
- What is the title of your story?
- Where did it occur?
- How many cars were involved? Were there pedestrians or cyclists?
- What caused the accident?
- What damage did the accident cause?
- What should be done to reduce these accidents?
- What are your opinions?
THE TERRIBLE ACCIDENTS
The accident occurred along Morogoro Road at a place called Manzese. Two cars were involved in this accident: one Porsche car, Ferrari, which was heading to town, and a daladala town bus coming from Kariakoo, going to Ubungo.
This accident is said to have been caused by carelessness among the drivers. Also, the town bus had serious mechanical problems. The driver of the Ferrari was heavily drunk. The place had hardly any road safety signs, road safety regulations were not observed, one of the drivers had no driving license, and high speed is also claimed to be the reason for this terrible accident which took away the lives of many people.
The accident caused loss of life and property. Passengers were seriously injured; some lost important organs of their bodies. Two cars were severely damaged. Other damages registered include destruction of road lights and signs, and one bicycle was completely crushed.
Measures to reduce the rate of accidents should be put into action. For instance, installation of road signs, drivers who break road safety regulations should be severely punished, speed governors should be used, and people should be educated about road safety. Drivers should be skilled, and traffic officers should inspect all cars and buses.
Generally speaking, cars have become dangerous by taking away people’s lives maliciously. I am of the opinion that road safety education should be given the same emphasis as AIDS education.
TALKING ABOUT CELEBRATION
AS CONFIRMATION DAY
EXERCISE
It was celebrated on 15th November 2002. It first took place at the community church, then later it was celebrated at Sea Cliff Hotel.
My uncle, Mr. Dennis, was the guest of honour. The celebration started at around 10:30 in the morning. Other guests were aunts, neighbours, best friends, and some other neighbours.
The event was coloured by a very big confirmation cake, tasty food, lots of drinks and other drinks which people liked. Also, some traditional dance and music coloured the event.
I remember this event because this was my first time to get confirmation and it was something which was thoughtful. I remember this event because Polycarp Cardinal Pengo was confirming, so I also got a chance to see him for the first time.
In Christianity, especially in Roman Catholicism, every child should get confirmation so as to become a good Christian.
Other kinds of celebrations are communion, baptism, confirmation, and others.
If the ceremony is not given to a Christian, he or she will not be a good Christian as is supposed to be.
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