2
Pay attention to the boldfaced words in Task 1. Choose the correct definition that
matches the meaning of each boldfaced word.
1
date back (phr.v)
a)
have existed since a particular time in the past
b)
take place, especially without being planned
2
annual (adj.)
a)
happening every day
b)
happening once a year
3
festivities (n.)
a)
situations in which people compete with each other
b)
the activities that are organised to celebrate a special event
4
excuse (n.)
a)
a very bad example of something
b)
a reason, either true or invented, that you give to explain or defend your behaviour
5
live (adj.)
a)
alone; without other people
b)
given or made when people are watching, not recorded
6
range (n.)
a)
a variety of things of a particular type
b)
the state of not having something or not having enough of something
7
ritual (n.)
a)
an organised event in which people compete against each other
b)
a ceremony that is always performed in the same way
8
preserve (v.)
a)
keep safe from harm or injury
b)
damage something so badly that it no longer exists
Listen and check your answers. Pay attention to the pronunciation.
8
3
Complete the gaps with the words/phrases from Task 2.
As a part of the
ritual
, everyone puts a piece of bread onto the table.
The band will give a(n)
★★★
concert performance next week.
The Pomegranate Festival is a(n)
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cultural festival that is held in Goychay, Azerbaijan.
People with a diverse
★★★
of backgrounds take part in this festival.
I was really tired of everything and that invitation was a perfect
★★★
to get out of town.
Several celebrities are going to visit Azerbaijan to take part in the
★★★
.
The Azerbaijani people must
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their language from the influence of other languages.
Maiden Towers exist not only in Azerbaijan but also in other Oriental countries. Studies have shown that most of them
★★★
to medieval times.