1. Read the following text and answer the questions below.
German wine and beer festivals are great occasions not only to enjoy a variety of wines and beers, but they also provide an opportunity to observe local traditions, sample local foods, as well as to mingle amongst a nice cross-section of people. For connoisseurs of wine and beer, spring and summer are fantastic times to be in Germany. From Berlin to the Rhineland, there is a great choice of wine and beer festivals to attend, depending o...
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1. Read the following text and answer the questions below.
German wine and beer festivals are great occasions not only to enjoy a variety of wines and beers, but they also provide an opportunity to observe local traditions, sample local foods, as well as to mingle amongst a nice cross-section of people. For connoisseurs of wine and beer, spring and summer are fantastic times to be in Germany. From Berlin to the Rhineland, there is a great choice of wine and beer festivals to attend, depending on whether you prefer to conduct your wine - tasting in one of the small towns along the Mosel or in Rudesheim on the Rhine or at wine festivals in the larger towns like Stuttgart, Hamburg, Mainz, Frankfurt or Aachen. And then there are the almighty giant beer festivals, such as Munich Oktoberfest, to keep you merry as well. There are over 1,000 wine and beer events across Germany during the year.
1. What can people do in German wine and beer festivals?
2. When is the best time to be in Germany?
3. How can you choose festivals to attend?
4. Where are the wine festivals held?
5. What is the name of the giant beer festival?
6. How many wine and beer events are there in Germany every year?
2. Find one mistake in each of the following sentences and correct them.
1. New Year's Day celebrations varies widely across different cultures.
2. Some child receive gifts on New Year's Day in some countries.
3. This is a popular holiday in Japan, where everyone celebrate his or her birthday.
4. New Year's Eve is a public holiday in many places around the world including in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom and the United States.
5. Schools, post offices and government offices are closed at countries where New Year's Day is a public holiday.
6. New Year's Day mark the start of a new year according to the Gregorian calendar. It is a relatively modern practice.
