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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #43137 Diwali Festival
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The text below is an excerpt from an article 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  hold  a  unique  place  in  the  hearts  of  people  globally,  serving  as  a  bridge  between  the  past  and  present.  One  such  festival,  the  Mid-Autumn  Festival  in  Asia,  celebrates  the    of  family  and  friends  with  mooncakes,  symbolising  unity  and  prosperity.  In  contrast,  the  vibrant  Rio  Carnival  in  Brazil  showcases  the    of  Brazilian  culture  through  extravagant  parades  and    music,  drawing  millions  of  visitors  each  year.  Similarly,  the  Diwali  Festival  in  India  lights  up  the  country  with    lamps,  signifying  the  victory  of  light  over  darkness  and  good  over  evil.  

reunification camaraderie problems traditional illuminated jubilant essence

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Correct answer: camaraderie

Explanation: The word 'camaraderie' refers to the mutual trust and friendship among people, which fits perfectly in the context of celebrating family and friends during the Mid-Autumn Festival. This aligns with the theme of unity and togetherness that the festival embodies.

Meaning: Camaraderie means a spirit of friendship and community among a group of people.

Wrong options:

  • reunification: Reunification refers to the process of bringing together again, which does not specifically capture the spirit of friendship and togetherness as 'camaraderie' does.
  • essence: Essence refers to the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, which does not fit the context of celebrating relationships among family and friends.
  • problems: Problems refer to difficulties or issues, which is contrary to the positive sentiment of celebration and unity in the context of the festival.
  • traditional: Traditional refers to customs or practices that are long-established, but it does not convey the sense of friendship and community that 'camaraderie' does.
  • illuminated: Illuminated means lit up or made clear, which does not relate to the concept of friendship and community in this context.
Correct answer: essence

Explanation: The term 'essence' captures the fundamental nature or most important quality of Brazilian culture, which is showcased through the vibrant Rio Carnival. This word fits grammatically and contextually, as it emphasizes the core attributes of the culture being celebrated.

Meaning: Essence refers to the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, in this case, Brazilian culture.

Wrong options:

  • reunification: Reunification does not apply here as it refers to bringing together again, which is not relevant to describing culture.
  • camaraderie: Camaraderie focuses on friendship and community, which does not encapsulate the broader cultural attributes being highlighted in the context of the carnival.
  • problems: Problems are unrelated to the celebration of culture and do not fit the positive context of the carnival.
  • traditional: Traditional describes customs but does not convey the core qualities or nature of Brazilian culture as effectively as 'essence'.
Correct answer: jubilant

Explanation: The word 'jubilant' describes a feeling of great happiness and triumph, which aligns perfectly with the atmosphere of the Rio Carnival. This fits both grammatically and contextually, as it describes the type of music that characterizes the celebration.

Meaning: Jubilant means feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.

Wrong options:

  • reunification: Reunification does not fit as it refers to bringing together again, which is not relevant to the context of music at the carnival.
  • essence: Essence refers to the intrinsic nature of something, which does not describe the mood or feeling conveyed by the music.
  • problems: Problems are unrelated to the celebratory nature of the carnival and do not fit the context of describing music.
  • traditional: Traditional describes customs but does not convey the joyful and celebratory nature of the music at the carnival.
Correct answer: illuminated

Explanation: The term 'illuminated' refers to being lit up, which is appropriate in the context of the Diwali Festival, where lamps are used to signify light overcoming darkness. This word fits grammatically and contextually, emphasizing the visual aspect of the celebration.

Meaning: Illuminated means lit up or made bright, particularly in reference to lamps used during the festival.

Wrong options:

  • reunification: Reunification does not apply as it refers to bringing together again, which is not relevant to the context of lighting lamps.
  • essence: Essence refers to the intrinsic nature of something, which does not describe the visual aspect of the lamps used in Diwali.
  • problems: Problems are unrelated to the celebration of light during Diwali and do not fit the context of the lamps.
  • traditional: Traditional describes customs but does not specifically convey the visual aspect of being lit up as 'illuminated' does.

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