Form 10 \ Listening Comprehension \ Semester II

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Many of these festivals are actually races or competitions.

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The Burning of the Clavie brings good luck for the new year.

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On Shrove Tuesday in Scarborough people dance with ropes.

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Cheese rolling involves running away from a big, round cheese. 

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Snail racing started in the UK.

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The competition to pull the ugliest face is an old tradition.

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The Gurning Championship has much fun.

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The Burning of the Clocks festival marks the summer solstice.

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The Burning of the Clocks festival ends with people throwing water.

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In Brighton people watch a firework display in the city centre.

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The Clavie is ...

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In the Up Helly Aa festival, they burn ...

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The Up Helly Aa festival is celebrated ...

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During a pancake race, you have to ...

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Nowadays, the people who win the cheese rolling competition are usually ...

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The fastest snail in the Snail Racing is ...

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After the Snail Racing there is a party ...

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Black pudding throwing is similar to ...

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To win the best gurner competition, one man ...

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The Burning of the Clocks festival is ...