There’s a ___ of blackbirds at the bottom of the garden.

 

Every country has its (1) _________ traditions, some of which have existed for centuries. In my opinion, we should do everything possible to preserve them.
Some people think that in today's high-tech world traditional celebrations are too old-fashioned and (2) _________ to our lives. However, (3) _________ such as Carnival, are important, as they bring communities together and make us think about other people and not just computers. 
(4) _________ argument against traditional festivals is that they are expensive to organise. To some extent this is true, particularly when there are firework (5) _________ or parades. On the other hand, it is a small price to pay for brightening up our lives with entertainment and colour. (6) _________, celebrations like the 'Fallas' in my home town of Valencia (7) _________ many tourists and their money.
Finally, although I agree that some traditional customs (8) _________ their original significance, they can provide an opportunity for us to learn about our past. For example, Bonfire Night teaches British children about a particular period of their country's history.
To conclude, traditional celebrations are (9) _________ great pleasure and interest, and they are certainly (10) _________ keeping.
(9)...............

If I had free time, I _______some shopping with you.

He spoke ________ to her, and she began crying immediately. 

A water polo team _____________ seven players, six swimmers and a goalie.

My director is angry with me. I didn’t do all the work I  ............   last week.ne

If you plant these seeds in May, you  ...............    a garden full of flowers in October.

Windsurfing or _______ is the sport of sailing on water standing on a windsurfer.

Choose the correct answer to complete each following sentence by circling A, B, C or D. 

Construction at Langhall Plaza is going so well that shops might open before the expected -------date.

I ______a small fortune when my uncle died but I managed to squander most of it. I’m ashamed to say.

Recently, a gang of enterprising New Zealanders  ...........  an incredible scheme to raise awareness of depression and mental health issues.

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence:  Renoir is one of the most popular French impressionist painters. His paintings  ……. masterpieces all over the world.

It is essential that every teacher _    the meeting.

He _______ unleaded gas and kept on his journey.

It was  .............   furniture that I didn't buy it.

If only I  ................... play the guitar as well as you!

Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

You paid 30 euro for that jacket? That was a real ........

Identify the error in each sentence: He has made (A) a lot of mistakes (B) in (C) his writing because (D) his carelessness

You'll have to wait at the bus stop _    the bus comes.

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence:  “Whatever happened to that fortune-teller?” “I don’t know. She ….. around here in a long time.”

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions

We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services must be available all hours.