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Choose the correct variant. When we arrived, the party was already in __________________________ swing.

Choose the correct variant. When I visited the UK, I simply loved trying all the different ___________________________ foods.

Choose the correct variant. There was a very friendly _________________________ at the festival and everyone had fun.

Match the words to make up phrases.

Fill in the gap with the right form of the verb. Fireworks __________________ (to set off) later this evening.

Fill in the gap with the right form of the verb. Winterlude ______________________ (to celebrate) every year in Ottawa.

Fill in the gap with the right form of the verb. Amazing ice sculptures ________________________ (to create) by artists for the festival so far.

Fill in the gap with the right form of the verb. The parade _____________________ (to attend) by the Mayor tomorrow.

Read the text and fill in the gaps with the right phrases. Royal Ascot Normally a small, quiet town west of London, Ascot becomes a high-society hot-spot for five days every June. The racecourse hosts the ‘jewel in the crown’ of British horse-racing, known for big wins and astonishing outfits. Because, the event is known as ‘Royal Ascot’. It is the most popular horse-racing event in Europe and in the past. The as the horses spring out of the starting gate. Besides the 5.5 million in prize money on offer, there's a lot , trainers and jockeys. If a horse wins,the trainer’s and jockey’s careers as well. However, training for the race is not easy. The Ascot racecourse is considered one of the most demanding in the world. The racing isn’t the only thing that draws people's attention at Ascot. It's also a fashion show like no other! On ‘Ladies Day’, what the women wear when they arrive often gets more coverage in the press than what’s happening on the racecourse. Race-goers in the ‘Royal Enclosure’ are required. Men must wear morning coats and top hats. The ladies wear formal dresses and hats and, in the latter case, often show off outrageous designs. Her Majesty’s hats are usually rather more conservative!

Read the text and fill in the missing phrases. 10 Downing Street 10 Downing Street or ‘Number 10’ as the British call it, is one of the most famous addresses in the world as it has been the home of British prime ministers. However, it is also a very busy place where hundreds of people work and where many official functions, Cabinet meetings and state dinners take place. Many people will immediately recognise the front of the building because the Prime Minister and other well-known politicians. Number 10 was originally given to the first prime minister, Sir Robert Walpole, as a gift, butall future prime ministers. Before he moved in, though, he joined 10 Downing Street to the large house behind it and had some alterations made. So even though Number 10 looks like an ordinary terraced house from the outside, inside. There are many beautiful rooms with elegant decor and fine furniture including the State Dining Room, the Study, the Terracotta Room and the White Drawing Room. There are portraits of every past prime minister hanging on the walls of the Grand Staircase and. The table in this room is boat-shaped so that the Prime Minister can always see everyone sitting around it! The Prime Minister's private home is a furnished flat on the second floor, once described by Margaret Thatcher as living above the shop. The Prime Minister also has his own study . There, he often meets colleagues, receives important guests, makes phone calls or gives interviews.