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What is the overarching purpose of New Year’s Eve rituals?
to mark transition, reflection and renewal
True or False: New Year’s Eve functions both as a social and psychological milestone.
True
Complete the sentence: Excessive celebrations can sometimes lead to i___ behaviour.
irresponsible
Choose the most nuanced adjective: “The celebration was ___ rather than chaotic.” A) noisy B) controlled C) orderly D) restrained
D
What is the implied meaning of “starting the year on the right foot”?
beginning positively
Which option best completes the sentence: “By the time the clock struck twelve, we ___ on the year’s events.” A) reflected B) had reflected
B
True or False: Staying awake until midnight is a mandatory aspect of all New Year’s Eve traditions.
False
Complete the sentence: The event was memorable, not ___ its scale but its atmosphere.
for
What does “a sense of closure” most nearly refer to?
emotional completion
Choose the most appropriate connector: “Many people enjoy the celebrations; ___, others prefer a quiet evening.” A) therefore B) moreover C)
C
Which word best replaces “crowded” at C1 level? A) full B) packed C) dense D) occupied
B
True or False: Cultural expectations strongly influence how New Year’s Eve is experienced.
True
Complete the sentence: Despite the festivities, some people feel m___ at year’s end.
melancholic
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.
A
What does the idiom “out with the old, in with the new” express?
rejection of the past in favour of change
Which word best completes the collocation: “a ___ celebration”? A) heavy B) large C) lavish D) loud
C
True or False: Fireworks are primarily used for practical rather than symbolic reasons.
False
What does “to usher in the new year” most nearly mean?
to mark the beginning ceremonially
Complete the sentence: The atmosphere was ___ with anticipation as midnight approached.
charged
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
Which phrase has the most formal tone? A) party all night B) have a good time C) celebrate enthusiastically D) let loose
C
True or False: The custom of making resolutions originated in ancient Rome.
True
“Hardly ___ midnight struck when the celebrations erupted.” A) had B) has C) did D) was
C
Fill in the gap: Many resolutions fail because they are insufficiently ___.
realistic
What is the main pragmatic function of saying “Happy New Year” at midnight?
to strengthen social bonds
Choose the most precise synonym for “resolution”: A) ambition B) intention C) obligation D) regulation
B
Which word best fits the context: “The event was highly anticipated, yet ultimately ___.” A) underwhelming B) crowded C) delayed
A
True or False: New Year’s Eve celebrations are universally associated with optimism.
False
Complete the sentence: Fireworks are often criticised ___ their environmental impact.
for
What does the expression “to toast the new year” most strongly imply?
expressing goodwill while drinking
B) People loudly celebrate at midnight. C) People tend to celebrate loudly at midnight. D) People loud celebrate midnight.
C
Which phrase best replaces “a time of new beginnings” in a formal context? A) a moment of leisure B) a period of renewal C) a festive interruption D) a social obligation
B
True or False: The concept of celebrating the end of the year predates the modern calendar.
True
Complete the sentence: New Year’s Eve encourages people to ___ on both successes and failures.
reflect
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
B
What is the primary symbolic significance of New Year’s Eve in many cultures?
transition and renewal
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