Question

✰✰ Complete the text with the correct form of
phrases from Exercise 2.
August 17th is Independence Day in Indonesia. In preparation,
colourful decorations on buildings
people ¹ put up
and in streets all over town. All week, live concerts and TV
On the day
shows 2
popular
itself, there is an official ceremony where school children and
in smart uniforms.
the military 3
There are also local street parties with games and races.
for cooking and
is
Special
eating competitions, especially shrimp crackers. Also, local
another popular.
communities
5
called Panjat Pinang. People try and climb a very greasy palm
tree trunk. At the top are prizes like bikes and TVs. Everyone
especially the people watching
the fun! At the end of the day, noisy and spectacular
6
7
are
- an exciting end to a
great celebration.

Answer 1

August 17th is Independence Day in Indonesia. In preparation, colourful decorations are ¹ put up on buildings and in streets all over town. All week, live concerts and TV shows ² are popular. On the day itself, there is an official ceremony where school children and the military ³ are in smart uniforms. There are also local street parties with games and races. Special ⁴ competitions for cooking and eating, especially shrimp crackers, are another popular. Local communities ⁵ participate in an activity called Panjat Pinang. People try to climb a very greasy palm tree trunk. At the top are prizes like bikes and TVs. Everyone ⁶ enjoys the fun! At the end of the day, noisy and spectacular celebrations ⁷ are - an exciting end to a great celebration.