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Part 2: Fill each of the following numbered blanks with ONE suitable word and write your answers in the corresponding boxes provided below the passage.
April Fools’ Day
On April Fools’ Day, people in many countries play tricks on each other. Usually, the (1) ___ involve making friends believe something ridiculous. On this day you could, for (2) ___, tell a friend there is a huge spider on their shoulder. If they believe you, you have succeeded in fooling them, and (3) ___ if you only trick them for a second, you have the right to shout “April Fool!”
This day, 1st April, is also known (4) ___ All Fools’ Day. In some countries, such as Ireland or Cyprus, you can only try to fool someone before 12 noon. If you do play tricks (5) ___ midday, you become the fool instead.
But how did this tradition begin? Some say April Fool’s Day originated in France when that country adopted the new Gregorian calendar. In the previous calendar, New Year was celebrated (6) ___ 25th march until 1st April, rather (7) ___ on 1st January, as in the Gregorian calendar. Some people refused to follow the new calendar, and continued to celebrate the New Year in spring. Other people made (8) ___ of them and laughed at them (9) ___ they were old-fashioned and didn’t want to change. Now, April Fools’ Day has become a global tradition, and no one is safe! People play tricks on (10) ___, not just on those who don’t want to change with the times.
April Fools’ Day
On April Fools’ Day, people in many countries play tricks on each other. Usually, the (1) ___ involve making friends believe something ridiculous. On this day you could, for (2) ___, tell a friend there is a huge spider on their shoulder. If they believe you, you have succeeded in fooling them, and (3) ___ if you only trick them for a second, you have the right to shout “April Fool!”
This day, 1st April, is also known (4) ___ All Fools’ Day. In some countries, such as Ireland or Cyprus, you can only try to fool someone before 12 noon. If you do play tricks (5) ___ midday, you become the fool instead.
But how did this tradition begin? Some say April Fool’s Day originated in France when that country adopted the new Gregorian calendar. In the previous calendar, New Year was celebrated (6) ___ 25th march until 1st April, rather (7) ___ on 1st January, as in the Gregorian calendar. Some people refused to follow the new calendar, and continued to celebrate the New Year in spring. Other people made (8) ___ of them and laughed at them (9) ___ they were old-fashioned and didn’t want to change. Now, April Fools’ Day has become a global tradition, and no one is safe! People play tricks on (10) ___, not just on those who don’t want to change with the times.
