The second assessment

You’ll see singers, dance troupes, orchestras, theatre and art shows, and, of course, plenty of attractions especially for children. As you stroll around the ………………. plazas, you will absorb the atmosphere of the awe-inspiring architecture or simply enjoy a quiet meal and watch skilled craftsmen creating their……………….....

2- If you are into festivals that celebrate the seasons, then this one is for you! The Hala February Festival is a dazzling celebration that heralds the arrival of spring in Kuwait. You’ll see the surrounding desert transformed from scorched sands to a green canopy of vibrant flora. The arrival of migratory birds and animals adds extra colour to the charm of Hala February Festival. The main attraction is an elaborate procession. Marching bands play, floats drive past, dancers enchant in embellished costumes, and the crowd – that means you! – cheers with the utmost enthusiasm as they witness this spectacle.

In which country does The Hala February Festival take place?

The letter "h" in HONOUR is pronounced as in HE.

You are not going to be disappointed!

It takes place in January every year. This sentence expresses a fact.

In the 17th century, tulips were imported from the Middle East to the Netherlands. They are one of the most popular ways to ‘say it with flowers’, or to send messages of congratulations to loved ones. The Tulip Festival takes place every spring in the North East of Holland, an area that is famous for its colourful tulip fields. People come from all over the world to go on tulip tours, travelling by bike or by bus. A popular activity is watching people dance in traditional wooden shoes that are called clogs. They can also see photographic exhibitions, eat traditional food and, above all, visit the magnificent tulip gardens.

THAT refers to ............. 

Jordan’s national flower is the beautiful black iris, a rare flowering plant that is remarkable because it grows among rocks. It is admired for its unique beauty and strength. It is found mainly in the district of Ajloun, north of Jordan, during February and March. Every year, Jordanians honour their national flower by putting on a day of festivities. There are classic car displays, local craft stalls, dance displays, comedians and entertainment designed for children too. All the money that is raised during the Black Iris Festival is donated to local charities.

Where is the black iris found? When?

Do you often........................... museums? What interesting artefacts have you seen?

Accepting invitations can be very confusing. If you are invited to a dinner party which starts at seven o’clock, what time should you arrive? In Turkey, you should arrive exactly on time. In Argentina, you should arrive up to an hour late as arriving on time is considered impolite! 

If you are invited to a party in Argentina, you mustn’t …

If you want to enter the competition, you .................... write your name in this list.

In several Muslim countries, including ______, new parents are likely to shave the head of their week-old baby, and then weigh the hair. The parents are expected to give gold and silver to charity after the birth, to thank God for blessing them with a child. The weight of the hair should be equal to the amount of gold and silver that is given. This custom might well form a part of an aqiqah, or welcoming ceremony, where the baby is given his or her name.

Thanks very much for the invitation! I’d love to come and help. I’m looking forward to meeting these older people and helping them to have a good time.

looking forward to means.............