10th form "New Year Traditions" (Test / Grammar)

1.There are a lot of interesting traditions to celebrate coming New Year ____ the world.

2. Some of them are old and respected, ____ are newly invented and funny.

3. In Czech Republic, fireworks ____ the sky.

4. In Prague, visitors can watch fantastic fireworks on the world-famous Charles Bridge after the clock ____ midnight.

5. All ____ the country, people gather in pubs, clubs, and city squares to celebrate New Year.

6. In Ecuador, thousands of life-size dolls representing misfortunes from the past year ____ in the streets.

7. They are ____ newspapers and pieces of wood, and at midnight everyone gathers outside their homes to burn the dolls together.

8. ____ interesting feature is that some men dress like women to ask for beer money. Kids will dress up, too and ask for candy.

9. The Chinese Lunar New Year, or the "Spring Festival", ____ until late January or early February.

10. Traditions vary across China, but many _____ cleaning.

11. The grounds, the walls, and evry corner of the house need ____ to drive misfortunes away.

12. Then the Chinese buy presents for loved ____, and children receive money in red paper envelopes.

13.On New Year's Eve in Japan, Buddhist temples ring ____ bells 108 times to welcome Toshigami, the New Year's God.

14. The Japanese also send thank-you cards ____ "nengajo" that wish a Happy New Year and give thanks to friends and relatives.

15. Some people in Estonia believe that they ____ eat seven, nine or twelve meals on New Year's Eve.

16. It is believed that a person gains more strength with each meal ____.

17. You don't have to eat the entire meal, ____ - part of the meal is left unfinished for the spirits of ancestors who visit the house on New Year's Eve.

18. Single women of Iraland place misletoe under their pillows on New Year's night ____ that it will bring them better luck and a future husband.

19. Also, according to Irish superstition, be careful of ____ enters your home after 31st of December - if the visitor is a tall, dark handsome man, a new year will bring good fortune.

20. If it ____ a red-headed woman, she will bring a lot of trouble.