History of Halloween

Watch the video and choose the right answer. 
1. Why did Pagans used to gather and light fires at Halloween?
a) To keep warm      b) To drive spirits back to the underworld    c) To see where they were going in the dark
2. What is the custom of playing pranks at Halloween called?
a) Trick or trash        b) Treat or trick     c) Trick or treat
3. Who were the first people to celebrate Halloween?
a) The Vikings          b) The Celts           c) The Romans
4. What was All Saints Day originally called?
a) All Hallows Eve    b) Alloween            c) Hallowmas
5. When is All Saints Day celebrated?
a) November 2         b) October 31         c) November 1
6. Which group of people introduced the holiday to the United States?
a) Mexicans              b) Italians                c) Irish people
7. When did Halloween begin to merge with Catholic festivals?
a) In the nineteenth century   b) in the seventh century     c) in the twelfth century

Answers (to see them select this line): 1b, 2c, 3b, 4c, 5c, 6c, 7b
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Appearance

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Family size

Listen to six people talk about how big their family is and where they are now. Then, choose the right answer.
1. Where does Jeff's family live?
a) Mainly in North America            b) Mostly in Canada              c) On four continents
2. Where does Arienne's family live?
a) In Oslo                                         b) Near Oslo                          c) All over Norway
3. What is true about Rebecca?
a) She is a younger sister.                b) She is an older sister.        c) She has an older sister.
4. What does Sabriya say about her family?
a) She is the youngest.                     b) She sees them often.         c) She would like to see them.
5. What does Swinki say about her family?
a) It is quite small.                           b) They often argue.              c) They are very close.
6. What is true about Tini's family?
a) She has an older brother.            b) She does not have a dog.   c) Her family is very unusual.

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