Fill in each blank with the comparative , superlative or (not) as... as of the adjective given in brackets :

The New Orleans Carnival is (not/big) ___________ the carnival in Rio de Janeiro , but it is ( famous ) ___________ carnival in the USA . It is ( colorful ) ___________ the carnival in Rio de Janeiro and it is ( exciting ) ___________ event in New Orleans every year . The weather in New Orleans is (not/good) ___________ than in Rio de Janeiro , but people are (friendly) ____________ . The carnival season lasts for two weeks , but (busy) ___________ time is the last five days . The carnival is (big) ___________ and (exciting) ___________ than ever during these five days . It is (good) ___________ time to visit New Orleans !

The festival of Diwali is one of the most important religious festivals in India. It lasts for five days around the end of October. It is the festival of Lakshmi, the Goddess who, in the Hindu religion, bring peace and prosperity.

Preparations for the festival begin several weeks before the festival. People clean and decorate their homes, prepare special food and buy new clothes and jewelry to welcome the Goddess in their homes. All over India, people light up their homes with oil lamps and colourful lights.

The celebrations take place on the darkest night of the lunar month, Amavasya. In the evening, fireworks fill the sky to make Diwali a true “Festival of Light”.

1. In which country is Diwali celebrated?

2. How long is the festival of Diwali?

3. Which Goddess is it the festival of?

4. What do people do to prepare for the festival?

5. Why is Diwali called ‘Festival of Light’?

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  The festival of Diwali is one of the most important religious festivals in India. It lasts for five days around the end of October. It is the festival of Lakshimi, the Goddest who, in the Hindu religion, brings peace and property. Preparations for the festival begin several weeks before the festival. People clean and decorate their homes, prepare special food and buy new clothes and jewelry to welcome the Goddess in their homes. All over India, people light up their homes with oil lamps and colorful lights. The celebrations take place on the darkest night of the lunar month, Amavasya. In the evening, fireworks fill the sky to make Diwali a true “Festival of Light”.

Answer the questions:

1. Where is Diwali celebrated?

2. When is the festival held?

3. What do people do to prepare for the festival?

4. When does the celebration take place?

5. Why is Diwali called “Festival of Light” ?

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1. He spent lots of time doing this experiment.

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2. It took me all the morning to prepare for lunch.

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3. Anna spent three days visiting VN.

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4. It took my son three years to study in this college.

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5. I spend two hours doing my homework everyday.

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6. They spent ten days painting this house.

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7. She spent 2 days tidying her room.

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8. We used to go to school in half an hour.

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9. My sister often spends 30 minutes reviewing our lesson before class.

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10. It took him twelve hours to fly from Hanoi to London.

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11. It takes Jill 10 minutes to put on her makeup.

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12.  It took us three days to repair his car.

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13. I will spend two weeks reading the new book.

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14. A good chef spent an hour cooking this meal.

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15. The flight to New York lasted six hours.

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      Answer the following questions

16. How often do you go to the gym? (sometimes)

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17. How often does the boy study in the library? (rarely)

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18. How often did you get presents when you were a child? (frequently)

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19. How often were you absent from your previous job? (never)

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20. How often does she go to the dentist? (every month)

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The festival of Diwali is one (1).............the most important religious festivals in India .It lasts for five days around the end of Octorber .It is the festival of Lakshmi , the Goddess who ,in the Hindu religion,brings peace (2).......... prosperity .

Preparations for the festival begin (3)............ weeks before the festival.People clean and (4)............... their homes , prepare special food and buy new clothes and jewelry to welcome the Goddess in their homes . All over India , people light up their homes with oil lamps and colorful lights.The (5).............. take place on the darkest night of the lunar month , Amavasya . In the evening,fireworks fill the sky to (6)........... Diwali a true"Festival of Light"

1.A.at                  B.in                     C.of                D.on

2.A.but                B.because          C.when          D.and

3.A.many            B.a lot                 C.several       D.much

4.A.decorate      B.to decorate       C.decorates   D.decorating

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The festival of Diwali is one (1).............the most important religious festivals in India .It lasts for five days around the end of Octorber .It is the festival of Lakshmi , the Goddess who ,in the Hindu religion,brings peace (2).......... prosperity .

Preparations for the festival begin (3)............ weeks before the festival.People clean and (4)............... their homes , prepare special food and buy new clothes and jewelry to welcome the Goddess in their homes . All over India , people light up their homes with oil lamps and colorful lights.The (5).............. take place on the darkest night of the lunar month , Amavasya . In the evening,fireworks fill the sky to (6)........... Diwali a true"Festival of Light"

1.A.at                  B.in                     C.of                D.on

2.A.but                B.because          C.when          D.and

3.A.many            B.a lot                 C.several       D.much

4.A.decorate      B.to decorate       C.decorates   D.decorating

5.A.celebration        B.celebrations      C.celebratory      D.celebrates

6.A.to make            B.make                 C.making            D.made

 X  Read the passage, then answer the questions given below.

          The festival of Diwali is one of the most important religious festivals in India. It lasts for five days around the end of October. It is the festival of Lakshimi, the Goddest who, in the Hindu religion, brings peace and property.

          Preparations for the festival begin several weeks before the festival. People clean and decorate their homes, prepare special food and buy new clothes and jewelry to welcome the Goddess in their homes. All over India, people light up their homes with oil lamps and colorful lights. The celebrations take place on the darkest night of the lunar month, Amavasya. In the evening, fireworks fill the sky to make Diwali a true “Festival of Light”

     Answer the questions:

1.  Where is Diwali celebrated?

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2.  When is the festival held?

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3.  What do people do to prepare for the festival?

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4.  When does the celebration take place?

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5.  Why is Diwali called “Festival of Light”?

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The festival of Diwali is one (1).... of……..the most important religious festivals in India .It lasts for five days around the end of Octorber .It is the festival of Lakshmi , the Goddess who ,in the Hindu religion,brings peace (2)....and...... prosperity .

Preparations for the festival begin (3).....several....... weeks before the festival.People clean and (4)..... to decorate.......... their homes , prepare special food and buy new clothes and jewelry to welcome the Goddess in their homes . All over India , people light up their homes with oil lamps and colorful lights.The (5)...... celebrations........ take place on the darkest night of the lunar month , Amavasya . In the evening,fireworks fill the sky to (6)..... make...... Diwali a true"Festival of Light"

1.where is Diwali celebrated?

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2.When is the festival held?

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II. Read the passage and answer the questions below. (5pts)

A Hindu festival: Diwali

The festival of Diwali is one of the most important religious festivals in India. It lasts for five days around the end of October. It is the festival of Lakshmi, the Goddess who is in the Hindu religion, brings peace and prosperity. Preparations for the festival begin several weeks before the festival. People clean and decorate their homes, prepare special food and buy new clothes and jewelry to welcome the Goddess in their homes. All over India, people light up their homes with oil lamps and colourful lights.

The celebrations take place on the darkest night of the lunar month, Amavasya. In the evening, fireworks fill the sky to make Diwali a true “Festival of Light”.

1. In which country is Diwali celebrated?

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2. How long is the festival of Diwali?

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3. Which Goddess is it the festival of?

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4. What do people do to prepare for the festival?

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5. Why is Diwali called ‘Festival of Light’?

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