Question

Fill in: symbol, applause, spirits, procession, throw, bonfire, set off, perform, honour, floats. 1 They placed a pile of wood in the town square and made a……… 2 They wear scary costumes to keep the evil ...... away. 3 People ...... fireworks in the evening. 4 Visitors line the streets to watch the .......... 5 People gather to .................. the war dead. 6 They ... the ritual in various costumes. 7 They decided to ....... a party. 8 We saw colourful ....... with dancers on them and marching bands. 9 Ireland's national………. is the shamrock. 10 The audience burst into ........... at the end of the performance.

Answer 1

1 bonfire
4 perform
9 symbol

Answer 2

1. They placed a pile of wood in the town square and made a bonfire. 2. They wear scary costumes to keep the evil spirits away. 3. People throw fireworks in the evening. 4. Visitors line the streets to watch the procession. 5. People gather to honor the war dead. 6. They perform the ritual in various costumes. 7. They decided to set off a party. 8. We saw colorful floats with dancers on them and marching bands. 9. Ireland's national symbol is the shamrock. 10. The audience burst into applause at the end of the performance.