Ex. 9: Holidays and Parties

Choose the most appropriate answer.

1. Happy New Year! –      ! (Correct)(Incorrect)

Happy New Year! – The same to you! (Correct)

2.       is sometimes called Yule or Yuletide. (Correct)(Incorrect)

Christmas is sometimes called Yule or Yuletide. (Correct)

3. The celebration of       originated in New England in 1621 when the Pilgrims had their first good harvest. (Correct)(Incorrect)

The celebration of Thanksgiving Day originated in New England in 1621 when the Pilgrims had their first good harvest. (Correct)

4. The school year in the U.S. starts after      . (Correct)(Incorrect)

The school year in the U.S. starts after Labor Day. (Correct)

5. A bank holiday in British English corresponds to a       holiday in American English. (Correct)(Incorrect)

A bank holiday in British English corresponds to a legal holiday in American English. (Correct)

6. A summer holiday in British English is usually called a summer       in American English. (Correct)(Incorrect)

A summer holiday in British English is usually called a summer vacation in American English. (Correct)

7. A       is a party to celebrate a family's moving into a new house or apartment. (Correct)(Incorrect)

A housewarming is a party to celebrate a family's moving into a new house or apartment. (Correct)

8. A       is usually an informal celebration that takes place regularly once a year. (Correct)(Incorrect)

A birthday party is usually an informal celebration that takes place regularly once a year. (Correct)

9. A       is usually formal; men wear a suit and tie; women wear an evening dress. (Correct)(Incorrect)

A dinner party is usually formal; men wear a suit and tie; women wear an evening dress. (Correct)

10. The word       may refer to a group of people having the same purposes or opinions. (Correct)(Incorrect)

The word party may refer to a group of people having the same purposes or opinions. (Correct)

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