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Guy Fawkes Night is a 1) British celebration. It celebrates a failed attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament( that’s where Big Ben is) in London. This was 2) one of the first examples of terrorism, only it didn’t work. It all happened on November the 3), in 1605. A group of Catholics who were unhappy with their Protestant rulers wanted to bring the government 4). Their leader was a man called Guy Fawkes and his plan was called the Gunpowder Plot. Fortunately, some passers- 5)saw Guy Fawkes and his followers with the gunpowder. Guy Fawkes was arrested. He was put on a bonfire and burned to 6). In Britain and former British colonies, this day is also called Bonfire Night.

Bonfire Night is perhaps the biggest outdoor 7) in Britain. Unfortunately, it is in winter and takes place at night. You have to 8)the cold, but it is a happy occasion. Every town and village puts on a fireworks display. There is usually a large bonfire in the middle of the town. People gather 9) it to watch the fireworks and eat traditional Guy Fawkes Night food. Baked potatoes and toffee apples are the most popular treats. There is usually a mock guy on the bonfire to 10) the real one that died 400 years ago. Many families have smaller celebrations and will have their 11), private fireworks display in their garden. There are many warnings to be careful because every year, children are 12) in fireworks accidents.

1) lots b) very c) much d) lot of

2) probably b) probability c) probable d) problem

3) five b) fifty c) fifth d) fiftieth

4) up b) on c) in d) down

5) up b) along c) by d) through

6) dead b) death c) die d) dying

7) celebration b) celebrates c) celebrated d) celebratory

8) brave b) braves c) bravery d) braved

9) to b) on c) in d) at

10) send b) sent c) represent d) present

11) owner b) own c) owns d) owned

12) injury b)injuries c) injuring d) injured