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1. A. interest B. look C. search D. need
2. A. trip B. voyage C. journey D. travel
3. A. came B. went C. reached D. got
4. A. his B. her C. their D. its
5. A. filled B. full C. covered D. lack
6. A. at B. in C. for D. on
7. A. fishing B. hunting C. catching D. searching
8. A. people B. neighbors C. residents D. settlers
9. A. hold B. organize C. celebrate D. give
10 .A. ask B. call C. want D. invite

47. Fill in the blanks with proper words, then answer the following questions.

of – up – from – with – on – for – to - after

St. Valentine’s Day is a celebration (1) ________ romance and love. This holiday comes (2)
________ an ancient Roman festival called the Feast of Lupercalia (3) ________ a Roman called St.

Valentine who was martyred (4) ________ refusing to give (5) ________ Christianity. He died (6)
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________ February 14 , and the date was set aside to honor him. St. valentine was named the patron saint
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of lovers and February 14 became the dated for exchanging love letters or massages and for sending
flowers (usually red roses), and chocolate candy (7) ________ a loved one. St. valentine's Day colors are
red and white. School children have classroom parties (8) ________ Valentine candy and pass out

Valentine cards to each other.

1. Is St. Valentine’s Day a celebration of romance and love?

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2. Where does this holiday come from?

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3. Whey is St. valentine’s Day celebrated on February 14 ?
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4. What do people do on this day?

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5. List the two colors of St. valentine’s Day?
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6. How do school children hold St. Valentine’s Day?

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