Choose the option that best paraphrases the sentence: “New Year’s Eve is often regarded as a turning point.” A) It is a moment of reflection and change. B) It is a public holiday. C) It is widely celebrated. D) It marks the coldest season.

Choose the most accurate definition of “ring in the new year”: A) announce an emergency B) mark the transition with celebration C) begin working after a holiday D) end a formal ceremony

True or False: Staying awake until midnight is a mandatory aspect of all New Year’s Eve traditions.

What does the idiom “out with the old, in with the new” express?

“Hardly ___ midnight struck when the celebrations erupted.” A) had B) has C) did D) was

True or False: Cultural expectations strongly influence how New Year’s Eve is experienced.

Complete the sentence: New Year’s Eve encourages people to ___ on both successes and failures.

Choose the most nuanced adjective: “The celebration was ___ rather than chaotic.” A) noisy B) controlled C) orderly D) restrained

True or False: Fireworks are primarily used for practical rather than symbolic reasons.

Choose the best definition of “countdown” in this context: A) a gradual decline B) a timed backward sequence C) a delayed reaction D) a warning system

B) People loudly celebrate at midnight. C) People tend to celebrate loudly at midnight. D) People loud celebrate midnight.

What is the main pragmatic function of saying “Happy New Year” at midnight?

What is the implied meaning of “starting the year on the right foot”?