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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #43114 Festivals
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The text below is an excerpt from a feature on the cultural significance of traditional festivals around the world. In the text below some words are missing. Drag words from the box below to the appropriate place in the text. To undo an answer choice, drag the word back to the box below the text.
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Traditional  festivals  play  a  crucial  role  in  preserving  the  cultural  heritage  of  a  community.  In  Japan,  the  Gion  Matsuri,  celebrated  in  Kyoto,  is  renowned  for  its  elaborate  floats  and  traditional  music,  showcasing  the  city's  rich  history.  Participants  wear    costumes,  embodying  various  historical  figures  and  myths.  Meanwhile,  in  India,  Diwali,  the  Festival  of  Lights,  marks  the  victory  of    over  darkness,  with  families  lighting  lamps  and  fireworks  to  celebrate.  In  Spain,  the  running  of  the  bulls  during  the  San  Fermín  festival  in  Pamplona  offers  a    adrenaline  rush,  despite  the  controversy  it  attracts.  These  festivals,  each  unique  in  its  own  right,  foster  a  sense  of    among  locals  and  tourists  alike,  creating  unforgettable  memories.  In  understanding  these  celebrations,  we  grasp  the    of  human  expression  and  community  spirit  that  has  transcended  generations.  

light good thrilling historical traditional unity essence cultural

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Correct answer: traditional

Explanation: The word 'traditional' serves as an adjective that describes the type of costumes participants wear during the festival. It fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'costumes' and aligns contextually with the theme of cultural heritage being preserved through traditional attire.

Meaning: 'Traditional' refers to customs or practices that are long-established and passed down through generations.

Wrong options:

  • good: 'Good' is an adjective that is too vague and does not specifically describe the type of costumes in the context of cultural festivals.
  • light: 'Light' is a noun that does not grammatically fit as it does not modify 'costumes' and lacks contextual relevance here.
  • cultural: 'Cultural' is an adjective that could describe the costumes but does not specifically indicate the traditional aspect that is crucial in this context.
  • unity: 'Unity' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe 'costumes' and is unrelated to the type of attire worn.
  • thrilling: 'Thrilling' is an adjective that describes excitement, which does not apply to the costumes being worn.
  • essence: 'Essence' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not modify 'costumes' and is unrelated to the description of attire.
  • historical: 'Historical' is an adjective that could describe the costumes but does not capture the specific aspect of being traditional, which is essential in this context.
Correct answer: light

Explanation: The word 'light' serves as a noun that represents the concept of illumination and positivity, which is central to the theme of Diwali. It fits grammatically as it serves as the object of the preposition 'of' and aligns contextually with the celebration's focus on the victory of good over evil.

Meaning: 'Light' refers to the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible, symbolizing hope and goodness in this context.

Wrong options:

  • good: 'Good' is an adjective that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as the object of the preposition 'of' in this context.
  • traditional: 'Traditional' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not serve as a noun and does not relate to the victory theme of Diwali.
  • cultural: 'Cultural' is an adjective that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as the object of the preposition 'of' and does not relate to the victory theme.
  • unity: 'Unity' is a noun that does not fit as it does not relate to the concept of light and cannot serve as the object of the preposition 'of'.
  • thrilling: 'Thrilling' is an adjective that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as the object of the preposition 'of' and does not relate to the theme of Diwali.
  • essence: 'Essence' is a noun that does not fit as it does not relate to the victory theme of light over darkness.
  • historical: 'Historical' is an adjective that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as the object of the preposition 'of' and does not relate to the theme of Diwali.
Correct answer: thrilling

Explanation: The word 'thrilling' serves as an adjective that describes the type of adrenaline rush experienced during the running of the bulls. It fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'rush' and aligns contextually with the excitement and danger associated with this event.

Meaning: 'Thrilling' refers to something that causes excitement or exhilaration, which is appropriate for describing the adrenaline rush of the event.

Wrong options:

  • good: 'Good' is an adjective that is too vague and does not specifically describe the type of adrenaline rush in this context.
  • light: 'Light' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it cannot modify 'rush' and lacks contextual relevance here.
  • cultural: 'Cultural' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe the excitement of the adrenaline rush experienced during the event.
  • unity: 'Unity' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not modify 'rush' and is unrelated to the description of the adrenaline experience.
  • traditional: 'Traditional' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe the excitement associated with the adrenaline rush.
  • essence: 'Essence' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it cannot modify 'rush' and is unrelated to the description of the adrenaline experience.
  • historical: 'Historical' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe the excitement of the adrenaline rush experienced during the event.
Correct answer: unity

Explanation: The word 'unity' serves as a noun that encapsulates the sense of togetherness fostered by the festivals among locals and tourists. It fits grammatically as it serves as the object of the preposition 'of' and aligns contextually with the theme of community and shared experiences during celebrations.

Meaning: 'Unity' refers to the state of being united or joined as a whole, which is essential in the context of festivals bringing people together.

Wrong options:

  • good: 'Good' is an adjective that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as the object of the preposition 'of' in this context.
  • light: 'Light' is a noun that does not fit as it does not relate to the sense of togetherness and cannot serve as the object of the preposition 'of'.
  • cultural: 'Cultural' is an adjective that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as the object of the preposition 'of' and does not relate to the theme of unity.
  • thrilling: 'Thrilling' is an adjective that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as the object of the preposition 'of' and is unrelated to the sense of togetherness.
  • traditional: 'Traditional' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not relate to the concept of unity and cannot serve as the object of the preposition 'of'.
  • essence: 'Essence' is a noun that does not fit as it does not relate to the sense of togetherness and cannot serve as the object of the preposition 'of'.
  • historical: 'Historical' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not relate to the concept of unity and cannot serve as the object of the preposition 'of'.
Correct answer: essence

Explanation: The word 'essence' serves as a noun that captures the fundamental nature or most important quality of human expression and community spirit. It fits grammatically as it serves as the object of the preposition 'of' and aligns contextually with the theme of understanding the core significance of festivals.

Meaning: 'Essence' refers to the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, which in this context relates to the core values expressed through festivals.

Wrong options:

  • good: 'Good' is an adjective that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as the object of the preposition 'of' in this context.
  • light: 'Light' is a noun that does not fit as it does not relate to the core significance of human expression and cannot serve as the object of the preposition 'of'.
  • cultural: 'Cultural' is an adjective that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as the object of the preposition 'of' and does not relate to the essence of human expression.
  • unity: 'Unity' is a noun that does not fit as it does not relate to the core significance of human expression and cannot serve as the object of the preposition 'of'.
  • thrilling: 'Thrilling' is an adjective that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as the object of the preposition 'of' and is unrelated to the essence of human expression.
  • traditional: 'Traditional' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not relate to the core significance of human expression and cannot serve as the object of the preposition 'of'.
  • historical: 'Historical' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not relate to the essence of human expression and cannot serve as the object of the preposition 'of'.

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