The Edinburgh Festival
The Edinburgh Festival was established in 1947 and has grown to 1) ……. the largest outdoor international arts and culture event in the world.
Its name is slightly misleading, though. It is used as a collective term for a wide number of events, performances and festivals that last throughout the month of August.
The organisers have ensured that there is something for everyone in Edinburgh. If you are interested 2) ……. music, film, reading, politics, books, dance, comedy, theatre or more, then there is surely something for you.
Of all the many celebrations, the Edinburgh Fringe is most popular 3) ……. festival-goers. Every possible aspect of the performing arts is covered. If you like to be around others, you can watch the 4) ……. performers, jugglers, mime artists as they perform in the city’s crowded streets. If you prefer a slower 5) ……. of life, stop by one of the many small cafes or side-street theatres where you can sit and enjoy a play. Whether it is a new independent production or one of the 6) ……. Greek classics, you’ll find something to tickle your fancy!
The good 7) ……. is that there are no tickets to buy in order to attend the festival. However, you should note that some events might demand a small payment for entry. But don’t worry; it’s worth every penny!
1 A develop B change C exist D become
2 A in B with C on D for
3 A along B within C in D among
4 A road B street C lane D highway
5 A speed B step C pace D walk
6 A aged B ancient C antique D elderly
7 A story B report C history D news
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Its name, however, is slightly misleading. It is used as a collective term for a wide number of events, performances, and festivals that last throughout the month of August. In other words, the Edinburgh Festival is not just one event, but a collection of many different events and festivals all happening at the same time.
The organisers have made sure that there is something for everyone in Edinburgh. If you are interested in music, film, reading, politics, books, dance, comedy, theatre, or more, then there is surely something for you to enjoy. This means that no matter what your interests are, you will find something that you like at the festival.
Of all the many celebrations happening during the festival, the Edinburgh Fringe is the most popular among festival-goers. It covers every possible aspect of the performing arts. This means that you can see performers, jugglers, and mime artists as they perform in the city's crowded streets. It also means that you can visit small cafes or side-street theatres if you prefer a quieter pace of life and enjoy a play. Whether it is a new independent production or one of the ancient Greek classics, you will find something that interests you.
The good news is that you don't need to buy tickets to attend the festival. However, you should note that some events might require a small payment for entry. But don't worry, it's worth every penny! This means that while most events are free to attend, some may require you to pay a small amount of money to enter. But it's definitely worth it because the experience is amazing.
Now let's move on to answering the questions:
1) The correct answer is D) become. The phrase "has grown to become" indicates that the festival has become the largest outdoor international arts and culture event over time. The other options (A) develop, (B) change, and (C) exist do not fit the context and meaning of the sentence.
2) The correct answer is B) with. The phrase "interested with" shows that the person is interested in various topics and activities related to music, film, reading, etc. The other options (A) in, (C) on, and (D) for do not fit the meaning of the sentence.
3) The correct answer is C) in. The phrase "most popular in" indicates that the Edinburgh Fringe is highly favored among festival-goers. The other options (A) along, (B) within, and (D) among do not fit the context.
4) The correct answer is B) street. The phrase "perform in the city's crowded streets" suggests that the performers, jugglers, and mime artists are showcasing their talents in the public streets. The other options (A) road, (C) lane, and (D) highway do not fit the context.
5) The correct answer is C) pace. The phrase "if you prefer a slower pace of life" means that if you like a more relaxed and leisurely lifestyle. The other options (A) speed, (B) step, and (D) walk do not convey the same meaning.
6) The correct answer is B) ancient. The phrase "new independent production or one of the ancient Greek classics" explains that you can enjoy both contemporary and historical plays at the festival. The other options (A) aged, (C) antique, and (D) elderly do not fit the context.
7) The correct answer is A) story. The phrase "The good news is" suggests that what follows will be positive information or a good aspect of the festival. The other options (B) report, (C) history, and (D) news do not have the same meaning in this sentence.