He suggested ____ all-night music festival ____ celebrate the summer solstice.
an; to
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The main idea behind the festival is that music is ____ great way to bring people together regardless ____ their nationality, ethnic and cultural background or age.
a; of
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It ____ extremely popular, particularly ____ all the events were free.
because/since/as; was
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Today the event is celebrated in cities ____ far apart as Potsdam and Osaka, New York and Sydney.
as
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The best thing ____ the festival is that musicians are encouraged ____ perform outside the usual music venues and concert halls.
about; to
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Each year, whole towns ____ turned into huge outdoor concerts.
are
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You can hear classical music, jazz bands, rock groups, pop bands, folk music and singer-songwriters all in ____ same place, and all for free.
the
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It is impossible_____ escape Valentine’s Day these days.
to
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Even if you have no idea _____ it is (February 14th!) the shops are sure to remind _____ weeks in advance.
when; you
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In fact, once Christmas and New Year _____ over it is the next big date on the calendar for shops and restaurants to take advantage _____ .
are; of
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After Christmas, Valentine's Day is the day of the year _____ the second _____ amount of money is spent on cards and presents.
when; biggest
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The origins of Valentine’s Day are _____ clear and there are different versions of who the original Saint Valentine _____ .
not; was
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However, whatever the origins, it seems that now there are many different customs and traditions _____ have been practised for hundreds of years
that/which
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The most typical tradition is to send a card or give flowers _____ chocolates to the person you are in a romantic relationship _____ .
or; with
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In various surveys and questionnaires _____ majority of people say that they do not believe in celebrating Valentine’s Day _____ the reality is that sales of flowers and other gifts goes up.
the, but
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There are more and _____ e-cards _____ sent each year for Valentine’s