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HALLOWEEN
Halloween (also referred to as All Hollows' Eve) is a holiday that's celebrated in America on 31 October of each year, regardless of what day of the week this date falls on. Although it is rooted in religion, Halloween today is enjoyed mainly because of its decorations, costumes, candy, treats, and general excitement, and furthermore, it is enjoyed by most. 1. ________________________________________________________Once a personally satisfying design is carved, a lit candle is typically put inside a pumpkin, thereby making it a Jack-O-Lantern. At night, this design lights up against the darkness. 2. ____________________________________________Supernatural figures, including vampires, ghosts, werewolves, zombies, and more, generally account for most of these decorations. Bugs, spiders, cobwebs, gravestones, and anything else that can be considered creepy (or unusual and possibly scary) can also be found on Halloween, in decoration form.3. ______________________________________ However, the vast majority of children dress in costume and walk from door to door in search of candy—a practice known as trick or treat—on Halloween. After knocking on a door (houses that participate in Halloween usually leave a light on), one says, "Trick or Treat" and a piece (or pieces!) of candy is given to him or her.



a. Halloween costumes can be based upon anything, from the mentioned supernatural creatures to the stars of today's films.
b. Before Halloween, many individuals carve a design into an orange-colored pumpkin, or a solid, durable vegetable.
c. Only some adults celebrate Halloween, and they generally do so by attending parties.
d. Besides carving pumpkins, some celebrate Halloween by putting decorations up.
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A. Complete the text with the correct sentences. One sentence is extra.

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1) When does Halloween take place?

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What day of the week does Halloween fall on?

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How do most children celebrate Halloween?

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One can expect to see all of the following types of decorations on Halloween EXCEPT:

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In which of the following way do some adults celebrate Halloween?