UNIT 8
CELEBRATIONS
I. Multiple choice.
1. The word........means 'connected with farming and the use of land for farming'.
A. agriculture
B. agrarian
C. agricultural
D. farmed
2. The Agrarian........is a period when farming in a country changes completely as a result of new methods or a
change in who owns the land.
A. Improvement
B. Riot
C. Reform
D. Revolution
3. What she said was fair.........
A. comment
B. remark
C. judgment
D. All are correct.
4. I don"t feel I can comment........ their decision.
A. in
B. on
C. at
D. to
5. Kids love........up.
A. dress
B. dressing
C. dressed
D. to dress
6......... is a small device containing powder that burns or explodes and produces bright coloured lights and loud
noises, used especially at celebrations.

A. Lightning
B. Lighting
C. Firework
D. Fireworks
7. What exactly is the influence of television......children?
A. in
B. on
C. over
D. to
8. Her parents no longer have any real.......over her.
A. influence
B. effect
C. request
D. permission
9. He committed the crime..........the influence of drugs.
A. in
B. with
C. by
D. under
10. We wish you both health and..................
A. expectancy B. length
C. longness
D. longevity
11. You're......luck-there's one ticket left.
A. in
B. on
C. by D. with
12. You're........luck. She's not here.
A. off
B. out of

C. away from
D. outside
13. They stood as straight as soldiers on............
A. queues
B. lines
C. march
D. parade
14. She.......to God for an end to her sufferings.
A. prayed
B. said
C. asked
D. required
15. He was.........with the watch on the occasion of his retirement.
A. given
B. awarded
C. presented
D. A and C
16. I've had no.........to visit him recently.
A. occasion
B. opportunity
C. chance
D. All are correct.
17. ..........of his sugar-coated promises.
A. Attend
B. Care
C. Avoid
D. Beware
18. It's cruel to make........of people who stammer.
A. laugh
B. fun

C. funny
D. away
19. She's very lively and fuli......fun.
A. of
B. with
C. by
D. All are correct.
20. Students over 25 fall into a different...........
A. sort
B. kind
C. category
D. All are correct.
II. find a suitable word for the sentences below. One example has been for you.
0. A. Boil plenty of salty water, and add the spaghetti.
B. I'll boil the kettle and make some tea.
C. She put some potatoes on to boil.
1. A. Have you any........to make about the cause of the disaster?
B. The director was not available for.........
C. He handed me the document without.........
2. A. Get.........is to meet with somebody socially or in order to discuss something.
B. We must get.........for a drink sometime.
C. Management should get........with the union.
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3. A. New Yorkers built their city on a.........scale.
B. The wedding was a very........occasion.
C. I had a.........day out at the seaside.
4. A. His writings..........the lives of millions.
B. The wording of questions can........how people answer.

C. A number of social factors........life expectancy.
5. A. With aoy......, we'll be home before dark.
B. I could hardly believe my........when he said yes.
C. We wish her........in her new career.
6. A. I.......that nobody will noticejny mistake.
B. We.......that she will recover from her illness.
C. They........to be forgiven.
7. A. A........is place where people come to worship because it is connected with a holy person or event.
B. Muslims have to visit the.......of Mecca at least once in their lives.
C. Wimbledon is a.........for all lovers of tennis,
8. A. She's really.........to be with.
B. This game looks.........!
C. There are lots of.........things for young people to do here.
9. A. I can't help laughing. Her hat is............
B. It's not.........! Someone could have been hurt.
C. I was really embarrassed, but then I saw the........side of it.
10. A. Children seem to have lost their.............in reading.
B. I get a lot of.............from my grandchildren.
C. He spoiled my.............of the game by talking all through it.
III Supply the correct form of the word in bold.
1. He prides himself on the...........of the company.
(long)
2. The evening passed.........
(enjoy)
3. The rules are there to ensure everyone's safety and.........
(enjoy)
4. "I’’ll resign if you continue to........everything I say.
(regard)
5. She is very effective and........polite to the customers.
(fail)

6. Don't depend on him; he's a very......person.
(rely)
7. It is said that......of a Swiss watch is perfect.
(precise)
8. He works for UNESCO in a purely......role.
(advice)
9. As a result of her......, Ethel has strong sense of the difference between
right and wrong.
(bring)
10. Tom spoke......because he was so excited.
(breath)
IV. Fill in each gap with a suitable preposition.
1. The manager turned......his request for a day off.
2. I had to put......my visit because of the weather.
3. I was delighted......the present you gave me.
4. They didn't reply our letter, which wasn't very polite......them.
5. We have the same food every day. I'm fed up......it.
6. I've been trying to learn Spanish but I'm not very satisfied......my progress.
7. Linda doesn't look very well. I'm worried......her.
8. Are you angry......what happened?
9. I'm sorry......what I said. I hope you're not angry......me.
10. Jill starts her new job next week She's quite excited......it.
V. Fill in each gap with only one suitable word.
1. Some plays are......successful that they run for years on end.
2. It was obvious........,...........he was very embarrassed.
3. I had no sooner got back to the kitchen......the doorbell rang.
4. He left the letter on the table in......that I might see it.
5. I wonder......he can wait a few minutes longer.
6. Have you made up your......what to do?
7. In......to become a scientist, knowledge and talent are necessary.

8. Is there...... interesting in this magazine?
9. It's no......going there.
10. Paul is not going to the concert......the tickets are too expensive.
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VI. Fill in each gap with a word from the box.
plum
parade
relative
dressed
fireworks kumquat
lantern
open-air
apricot
constancy
comments
harvest
1. She made helpful.........on my work.
2. He admired her courage and........
3. In the play the boys were all.......up as pirates.
4. When do the........start?
5. A........ is a public celebration of a special day or event, usually bands in the streets and decorated vehicles.
6. A.......is a soft round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, sweet fles and a large flat seed inside.
7.........is a fruit like a very small orange with sweet skin that is eaten and sour flesh.
8. He is only my distant........
9. They marked the occasion with an........concert.
10..........is a yellowish-orange colour.
11. A......festival is a day or period of the year when people stop working to celebrate a special event, often a
religious one.

12. ......Festival is a Japanese Buddhist festival that takes place in August, when people show respect to the dead.
VII. Complete the sentences, using something, or anything.
1 Is there......on Mr. Brown's desk right now?
2 Yes, Mr. Green put......there a few minutes ago.
3. Did you say......to Mr. Lewis about our plans?
4. No, I didn't say......to him about our plans.
5. Is there......in the middle drawer of that desk?
6. There isn't......there, I looked in the drawer.
7. Did the girls buy...... at that department store?
8. No, Alice and Louise didn't buy......at the store now.
9. Did the mailman bring......for me this morning?
10. Yes, he did. There's......for you on the desk in your room.
11. Is Mr. Evans going to tell us......about his trip?
12. Yes, he's going to tell us......about his trip.
VIII. Complete the sentences, using someone or anyone.
1. Listen! There is......at the front door now.
2. Mr. Benson didn't tell...... about his suggestions.
3. Did you see......in the hall outside my office?
4. Frank didn't have a book. He lent his to.......
5. There will be......in this office before 9 am.
6. Please don't tell......about this matter until later.
7. Did you ask......to help you with the work tomorrow?
8.......left this package on your desk this morning.
9. Please give this envelope to......in Dean Brown's office.
10. Do you know.........in the biology class?
11. There wasn't......in the office after 5.30 p.m.
12. .......told Mr. Duncan the news a few minutes ago.
IX. Complete the sentences, using anyone or no one.
1. There was......at the information desk this morning.
2. There isn't......in Mr. Brown's office right now.

3. ......finished the examination before three o'clock.
4. John didn't see......in Dean Brown's office.
5. John saw......in the hall outside the office either.
6. He didn't notice......in the other room. He's sure of that.
7. ......in the whole class knew that word.
8. Please don't tell......about this until next Sunday.
9. .........said anything to me about it at the meeting.
10. The chairman didn't get suggestions from......in the audience.
11. I saw......from our class at the meeting yesterday.
12. ........knows a thing about this except you and me.
X. Complete the sentences, using someone, anyone, something, or anything.
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1. Is there........here who speaks French?
2.........I know told me........of the details.
3. I saw hardly........I knew at the party, and I didn't get.........to drink.
4. Don't let........in. I'm too busy to see.........
5. You're looking very miserable; has........upset you?
6. Scarcely........was wearing a dinner jacket.
7.........who believes what Jack says is a fool.
8. Come and have supper with us if you aren't doing........tonight.
9. All the salaries are being paid much later now; it's.........to do with the computer.
10. Is there........moving about downstairs? I heard........falling.
I 1. Is there........living in that house? It looks deserted.
XI. Complete the sentences with some- or any- + -one/-thing/-where.
1. I was too surprised to say.........
2. There's........at the door. Can you go and see who is it?
3. Does........mind if I open the window?
4. I wasn't feeling hungry, so I didn't eat.........

5. You must be hungry. Would you like........to eat?
6. Quick, let's go! There's.........coming and I don't want..........to see us.
7. Sally was upset about........and refused to talk to.........
8. This machine is very easy to use.........can learn to use it in a very short time,
9. There was hardly........on the beach. It was almost deserted.
10. 'Do you live........near Jim?' ~ 'No, he lives in another part of town.'
11. We slept in a park because we didn't have........to stay.
12. 'Where shall we go on holiday?' 'Let's go........warm and sunny.'
13. They stay at home all the time. They never seem to go.........
14. I'm going out now. If........phones while I'm out, can you tell them I’ll be back at 11.30?
15. Sue is very secretive. She never tells (a)........ to (b).........
XII. Use the words in the list below to complete the following sentences.
grand - excitement - gift - good – luck - applause - celebrating
funny - traditional - preparation - custom - pagoda
1. It is a movie.........the life and work of Martin Luther King.
2. It's........in America to eat turkey on Thanksgiving Day.
3. The news caused great.........among her friends.
4. The family made a........of his paintings tc the gallery.
5. It's not something I would care to try myself but if she wants to............
6. Fred did a........job of painting the house.
7. The performance was greeted with polite..........
8. Was going to college a good........for your career?
9. A.......is a religious building in South or East Asia in the form of a tower with several levels, each of which has
its own roof that extends the walls.
10. This.......is found in people of all races through out the world.
11. Oh very...........! You expect me to believe that?
XIII. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage:
'Remember. Remember the fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot...'
The 5th of November is a day when children all over Britain light bonfires and and fireworks. They are
remembering Guy Fawkes whose (2)........to blow up the Houses of Parliament was unsuccessful in 1605. on

November 4th, Fawkes was found hiding in the cellars which (3)........ beneath Parliament. There was also a large
quantity of (4)........which he intended to set off when the King opened the w (5)........of Parliament the next day. He
was arrested, sentenced to death and hanged. There were several others in the plot, but Fawkes was the one who
was caught and (6).........If he had succeeded, he would have killed the King, all of the bishops, a large (7)........of
the aristocracy and most of the Members of Parliament.
The cellars where Fawkes was captured are still (8).........before each opening of Parliament, and on the evening of
November 4th every year. November 5th is known as "Guy Fawkes' Night', and a (9)........of Fawkes is burned on the
bonfires.
'Unfortunately, November 5" is also an evening when hospitals are very busy treating children who have been
injured by fireworks. The fire brigade is also busy, putting out the fires which have been started accidentally. Some
people believe that it is a festival which we should forget. There are now strict (10)........on shops where children
bu\ fireworks, and television warnings about the dangers of fireworks.
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1. A. shoot
B. set off
C. fire
D. put out
2. A. attempt
B. cause
C. expedition
D. business
3. A. situate
B. lie
C. site
D. position
4. A. nuclear weapons B. missiles
C. gunpowder
D. fire stuff

5. A. stage
B. session
C. period
D. legislature
6. A. abused
B. reproached
C. scolded
D. blamed
7. A. division
B. percentage
C. size
D. block
8. A cleaned
B. investigated
C. searched
D. scoured
9. A. model
B. imitation
C. statue
D. replica
10 A. limitations
B. controls
C. reductions D. measures
XIV. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in 'he follow ing passage:
Secular festivals and feasts have many uses and values (1).........the public "joyment of a celebration. In prehistoric
societies, festivals provided an.........for the elders to pass on (3)..........knowledge and the meaning of (4)..........lore
to younger generations. Festivals celebrating the founding of a nation the date of withdrawal of foreign
(5)........from its borders bind its citizens in (6)..........that rises above personal concerns.
Modern festivals and feasts centering on the (7)........of national or ethnic ups enrich understanding of their
(8)......... . Contemporary festivals related to regional developments, such as westward (9)........on the North

American continent, aid the local economy by attracting visitors to a pageant of historic authenticity that So fulfills
an informal (10)........function.
1. A. under
B. over
C. beyond
D. behind
2. A. opportunity
B. occasion
C. occurrence
D. onset
3. A. human
B. country
C. folk
D. homeland
4. A. clan
B. group
C. tribe
D. tribal
5. A. intruders B. invaders
C. attackers
D. occupants
6. A. unity
B. union
C. collection
D. group
7. A. habit
B. routine
C. practice
D. customs
8. A. legacy

B. heritage
C. inheritance
D. treasure
9. A. spreading
B. enlarging
C. expansion
D. swelling
10. A. teaching
B. explaining
C. instructive
D. educational
XV. Read the text below, and fill in each with only ONE suitable word.
Among the festivals celebrated (1)........some of Asian people is the Moon Cake Festival, also known (2).......the
Mid-August Festival. Large (3).........of small round moon cakes (4).......eaten on this day, and children (5)........
carrying colourful paper lanterns come in all shapes; the more popular (6)........are shaped like fish, rabbits, and
butterflies. (7)........to them the moon shines brightest on the night of the Moon Cake Festival. As the moon (8).......,
tables are placed outside the house and women make offerings of fruit and moon cakes to the Moon Goddess.
XVI. Read the text below, and fill in each with only ONE suitable word.
Festivals in the Caribbean can be huge, colorful events that stretch the imagination. One of the biggest of these,
the Trinidad Carnival, consists of five days of non-stop parties and music competitions that end (1)........a costumed
parade through the streets of the capital, Port of Spain.
The music at the carnival is calypso. Calypso is (2).......than just music for singing and dancing. An evening in a
'calypso tent" will give you a course in Trinidadian politics and (3)........you know all about the island gossip. But
(4)........the topic of the songs, calypso's main function is (5)........entertain.
One of the most important parts of the carnival is the calypso competition. This is divided (6)........two sections.
First of all, on the Sunday, the best song is judged. Ten finalists each sing two songs in front of (7)........crowd of
30,000. The singers all do (8)........best to give performances that will have the crowd shouting and screaming
(9).......more, and the winner receives the highly-prized title of calypso Monarch.
Then, on the Monday, there is the Roadmarch competition, (10)........the best dance tune is decided. Dancers in
fantastic costumes spill out onto the street (11)........their thousands at 4 a.m. and dance in a parade with the calypso

bands.
This goes on (12).......the carnival ends the following night. The winner is the person (13)........tune is being
played most often as the bands pass the place where the judges (14)........situated. And the music has to be good, to
keep as (15)........as half a million people dancing non-stop for five days.
XVII. Read the following passage carefully, and then answer the questions
Thanksgiving is celebrated in the US on the fourth Thursday in November. For many Americans it is the most
important holiday apart from Christmas. Schools, offices and most businesses close for Thanksgiving, and many
people make the whole weekend a vacation. Thanksgiving is associated with the time when Europeans first came to
North America. In 1620, the ship, the Mayflower, arrived, bringing about 150 people who today are usually called
Pilgrims. They arrived at the beginning of a very hard winter and could not find enough to eat, so many of them
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died. But in the following summer Native Americans showed them what foods were safe to eat so that they could
save food for the next winter. They held a big celebration to thank God and the Native Americans for the fact that
they had survived. Today people celebrate Thanksgiving to remember these early days. The most important part of
the celebration is a traditional dinner with foods that come from North America. The meal includes turkey, sweet
potatoes (also called yams) and cranberries, which are made into a kind of sauce or jelly. The turkey is filled with
stuffing or dressing, and many families have their own special recipe. Dessert is pumpkin made into a pie. On
Thanksgiving, there are special television programs and sports events. In New York, there is the Macy's
Thanksgiving Day Parade, when a long line of people wearing fancy costumes march through the streets with large
balloons in the shape of imaginary characters. Thanksgiving is considered the beginning of the Christmas period,
and the next day many people go out to shop for Christmas presents.
1. When is Thanksgiving celebrated in the US?
2. How important is Thanksgiving as a holiday?
3. What incident is Thanksgiving associated with?
4. What did Pilgrims suffer from when they first arrived in North America?
5. Why did the white men hold a big celebration in the following winter?
6. What is the most important part of the celebration of Thanksgiving?
7. What does Thanksgiving dinner include?

8. What is on television on Thanksgiving?
XVIII. Read the following passage carefully, and then answer the questions below.
St. Valentine's Day (also Valentine's Day) 14 February, the day on which lovers traditionally send one another
greetings cards called Valentine cards or Valentines. The cards usually have designs of hearts, etc. on them and
often include a sentimental or funny message. People sending Valentine cards do not usually sign their name.
Sometimes people have a similar short message printed in a newspaper or magazine, and may also give each other
gifts such as flowers or chocolates. The people who send or receive gifts, etc. in this way are also known as
Valentines.
1. When is Valentine's Day?
2.What is Valentine's Day?
3. Who are Valentines?
4. How are Valentine cards designed?
5. Do people sending Valentine cards usually sign their name? What do Valentine cards often include?
6.What are the most popular gifts on Valentine's Day?
XIX. Choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best answers the question about tm passage:
As Christmas evolved in the United States, new customs were adopted and many old ones were reworked. The
legend of Santa Claus, for example, had origin in Europe and was brought by Dutch settlers to New York in the
early 18th century. Traditionally, Santa Claus - from the Dutch Sinter Klaas - was depicted as a tall, dignified,
religious figure riding a white horse through the air. Known as Saint Nicholas in Germany, he was usually
accompanied by Black Peter, an elf who punished disobedient children. In North America, he eventually developed
into a fat, jolly old gentleman who had neither the religious attributes of Saint Nicholas nor the strict
disciplinarian character of Black Peter.
Santa's transformation began in 1823, when a New York newspaper published the poem "A Visit from Saint
Nicholas", which Clement Clark Moore had written to amuse his daughter. The poem introduced many Americans
to the story of a kindly saint who flew over housetops in a reindeer-drawn sleigh. Portraits and drawings of Santa
Claus by American illustrator Thomas Nast further strengthened the legend during the second half of the 19 th
century. Living at the North Pole and assisted by elves, the modern Santa produced and delivered toys to all good
children. By the late 19th century he had become such a prominent figure of American folklore that in 1897, when
Virginia O'Hanlon wrote to the New York Sun newspaper asking if Santa was real, she received a direct answer:
"Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus."

1. Who brought the legend of Santa Claus to the USA according to the passage?
A. Sinter Klaas.
B. Saint Nicholas
C. A German.
D. Dutch settlers.
2. Santa Claus was traditionally described as a
A. tall man who could walk through the air.
B. fat, jolly, old man.
C. religious figure.
D. fat man riding a white horse.
3. Santa Claus in North America was depicted as
A. a man with the strict disciplinarian character of Black Peter.
B. a good old man with less religious character.
C. one with religious attributes of Saint Nicholas.
D. a jolly man on horseback.
4. Who was Black Peter?
A. An elf accompanying Saint Nicholas.
B. An elf who rode a white horse.
C. One of the disobedient children.
D. A popular traditional figure.
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5. What word is closest in meaning to attributes?
A. Symbols of a person.
B. Natural qualities.
C. Effects.
D. Outer appearance.
6. Where did the legend of Santa Claus come from?
A. The North Pole.

B. Europe.
C. North America.
D. The City of New York.
7. 1823 was mentioned as a year when
A. Clement Clark Moore wrote his first poem
B. Clement Clark Moore's poem made him popular.
C. Saint Nicholas visited New York.
D. the image of Santa Claus was transformed,
8. According to Clement Clark Moore's poem…….
A. Santa Claus had nothing different in appearance from the traditional one.
B. Santa Claus had wings and could fly.
C. Santa Claus liked poetry.
D. Santa Claus was a kindly saint who flew over housetops in a sleigh.
9. The answer "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus" is an illustration for the fact that……
A. the New York Sun was popular with children.
B. Santa Claus was a prominent figure at that time.
C. newspapers are unreliable.
D. Virginia O'Hanlon was a reader of the New York Sim.
10. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Santa Claus was an imaginary old man created by artists based on traditional figures.
B. Living in the North Pole, Santa Claus visited children at Christmas.
C. Santa Clans was a real figure living in northern America.
D. Santa Claus was a story based on Saint Nicholas and Black Peter.
XX. Read the following passage carefully, and then answer the questions below.
In Vietnam, the first day of the first month of the lunar year occurs after the rice crop has been harvested and
before the crop is planted. This is the one time during the year when farmers are able to relax. Because Vietnam
was primarily an agricultural society, the celebration of Tet lasted for several weeks. Even today, Tet is the
equivalent of Thanksgiving, Christmas and several other holidays rolled up into one. Preparations for Tet are
elaborate and take many days. Families save throughout the year to provide for the expenses of Tet. Houses are
repainted, thoroughly cleaned and decorated with flowers and peach and plum branches. New Year's wishes for

happiness, prosperity and long life are artistically written on red paper and displayed in prominent places.
On the Eve of Tet, after praying to the Gods and ancestors, families gather for a special meal. Children often
travel far to be home with their parents and other relatives on this night. After eating, the young people dress up
and go around the city in groups. At midnight, there are performances of fireworks in the big cities - Hanoi, Ho Chi
Minh City and Danang - welcoming in the New Year. Family members exchange gifts, toast the New Year with
wine and champagne, and wish each other "Chuc Mung Nam Moi" (Happy New Year).
Tet is the time for paying calls to relatives and friends. Rarely does a person receive visit without returning it.
People go out in their best clothes and go to one another's houses to exchange New Year's greetings and talk about
the future. Past mistakes are forgiven. People resolve to live in harmony and avoid causing others discomfort.
1. In Vietnam, when does the first day of the first month of the lunar year occur?
2. In the past, how long did the celebration of Tet last?
3. What Western celebrations is Tet equivalent to?
4. What are the preparations for Tet?
5. What do family members often do on the Eve of Tet?
6. What event takes place in big cities in Vietnam on the Eve of Tet?
7. What do people often do to their relatives and friends?
8. Why are past mistakes forgiven then?
XXI. There is one mistake in each sentence. Correct all the mistakes you can find.
1. The food that Mark is cooking in the kitchen is smelling delicious.
2. After John eaten dinner, he wrote several letters and went to bed.
3. The manager has finished working on the report last night, and now he will begjn to write the other proposal.
4. Daniel said that if he had to do another homework tonight, he would not be able to attend the concert.
5. It has been a long time since we have talked to John, isn't it?
6. Rita enjoyed to be able to meet several Parliament members during her holiday.
7. Harry's teacher persuaded his taking several courses which did not involve much knowledge of mathematics.
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8. The only teachers who were required to attend the meeting were George, Betty, Jill, and me.
9. The work performed by these officers are not worth our paying them any longer.

10.The president went fishing after he has finished with the conferences.
XXII. Rewrite the following sentences, using the words given in brackets.
1. I didn't know it was your birthday, so I didn't send you a card. (sent)
If I had known it was your birthday, I.....................................you a card.
2. After the match Lucy was so tired that she couldn't eat much. (too)
After the match Lucy was....................................................much.
3. I've had enough of your untidiness. (put)
I refuse.........................your untidiness any more.
4. Could I borrow your surfboard please? (lending)
Would........................... your surfboard?
5. My parents didn't let me stay out late when I was younger. (allowed)
I....................................................out late when 1 was younger.
6. How long was your flight from Frankfurt to Seoul? (take)
How long.......................fly from Frankfurt to Seoul?
7. The last time I went skiing was ten years ago. (for)
I.........................................................ten years.
8. Derek has gone to Florida, in spite of being unable to afford such an expensive holiday. (although)
Derek has gone to Florida,..................to afford such an expensesive holiday.
9. Teenagers aren't buying as many pop records these days. (bought)
Not so many pop records...................................these days.
10. I regret inviting Nancy to the party. (wish)
I.........................................Nancy to the party.

ANSWER KEY 8
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. B 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. B 6. C 7. B 8. A 9. D 10. D
11. A 12. B 13. D 14. A 15. D 16. B 17. D 18. B 19. A 20. C
II. FIND A WORD
1. comment 2. together 3. grand 4. influence 5. luck 6. pray 7. shrine 8. fun 9. funny 10. enjoyment
III. WORD FORMATION

1. longevity 2. enjoyably 3. enjoyment 4. disregard 5. unfailingly
6. unreliable 7. precision 8. advisory 9. upbringing 10. breathlessly
IV. PREPOSITIONS
1. down 2. off 3. at 4. to 5. with 6. with 7. About 8. about 9. about/ for – with 10. about/at
V. GAP-FILLING
1. so 2. that 3. than 4. order 5. if/whether 6. mind 7. order 8. anything 9. use / good 10. because
VI. GAP-FILL
1. comments 2. constancy 3. dressed 4. fireworks 5. parade
6. plum 7. Kumquat 8. relative 9. open-air 10. apricot 11. harvest 12. Lantern
VII. INDEFINITE PRONOUNS
1. anything 2. something 3. anything 6. anything 7. anything
8. anything 9. anything 10. something 11. anything 12. something
VIII. INDEFINITE PRONOUNS
1. someone 2. anyone 3. anyone 4. someone 5. someone 6. anyone 7. anyone
8. Someone 9. someone 10. anyone 11. anyone 12. Someone
IX. INDEFINITE PRONOUNS
1. no one 2. anyone 3. No one 4. anyone 5. no one 6. anyone
7. No one 8. anyone 9. No one 10. anyone 11. no one 12. No one
X. INDEFINITE PRONOUNS
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1. anyone 2. Someone – something 3. anyone - anything 4. anyone - anyone 5. anyone
6. anyone 7. Someone 8. anything 9. something 10. anything - something 11. anyone
XI. INDEFINITE PRONOUNS
1. anything 2. someone 3. Anyone 4. anything 5. something 6. Someone - anyone
7. something - anyone 8. Someone 9. Anyone 10. anywhere 11. anywhere 12. somewhere
13. anywhere 14. Someone 15. anything - anyone
XII. GAP-FILLING
1. celebrating 2. traditional 3. excitement 4. gift 5. good luck 6. grand

7. applause 8. preparation 9. pagoda 10. custom 11. funny
XIII. READING
1. B 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. B 6. D 7. B 8. C 9. A 10. B
XIV. GUIDED CLOZE
1. C 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. B 6. A 7. D 8. B 9. C 10. D
XV. CLOZE READING
1. by 2. as 3. numbers 4. are 5. Enjoy 6. ones 7. according 8. rises
XVI. CLOZE READING
1. with / in 2. more 3. let 4. whatever 5. to 6. into
7. a 8. their 9. for 10. when / where 11. in 12. until / till 13. whose 14. are
15. many
XVII. READING
1. Thanksgiving is celebrated in the US on the fourth Thursday in November.
2. It is the most important holiday apart from Christmas.
3. Thanksgiving is associated with the time when Europeans first came to North America.
4. Pilgrims suffered from a very hard winter and could not find enough to eat.
5. They held a big celebration to thank God and the Native Americans for the fact that they had survived.
6. The most important part of the celebration is a traditional dinner with foods that come from North America.
7. It includes turkey, sweet potatoes (also called yams) and cranberries.
8. On Thanksgiving there are special television programs and sports events.
XVIII. READING
1. Valentine's Day is on 14 February.
2. Valentine's Day is the day on which lovers traditionally send one another greetings cards.
3. Valentines are the people who send or receive gifts on Valentine's Day.
4. Valentine cards usually have designs of hearts, etc. on them.
5 No. they don't. They often include a sentimental or funny message.
6. They are flowers or chocolates.
XIX. READING
1. D 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. B 6. B 7. D 8. D 9. B 10. A
XX. READING

1. The first day of the first month of the lunar year occurs after the rice crop has been harvested and before the crop
is planted.
2. It lasted for several weeks.
3. Tet is equivalent to Thanksgiving, Christmas and several other holidays.
4. Houses are repainted, thoroughly cleaned and decorated with flowers and peach and plum branches.
5. They gather for a special meal, exchange gifts, toast the new year with wine and champagne, and wish each
other "Chuc Mung Nam Moi" (Happy New Year).
6. There are performances of fireworks.
7. They pay calls / visits to their relatives and friends.
8. To live in harmony and avoid causing others discomfort.
XXI. ERROR CORRECTION
1. is smelling  smells
6. to be  being
2. eaten  had eaten 7. his taking  him to take
3. has finished  finished
8. me  I
4. another  more
9. are  is
5. isn't it  hasn't it
10. has finished  had finished
XXII. REWRITING SENTENCES
1. would have sent
2. too tired to eat
3. to put up with
4. you mind lending me
5. was not allowed to stay
6. did it take (you) to
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7. have not been skiing for OR have not skied for
8. although he isn't able/is unable
9. are (being) bought by teenagers
10. wish I hadn't invited

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