Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to fill each blank in the following passage.
EASTER
Easter is an important Christian festival and holiday. It is (1) _______ to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is not a fixed holiday. Its (2) _______ varies between 22nd March and 25th April. People celebrate Easter (3) _______ the world.
In the UK, Easter is a public holiday. People (4) _______ Easter chocolate eggs to their friends and family. There are also egg hunts for kids. In the US, Easter is a (5) _______ holiday. People can go to church and have a family meal. They also (6) _______ egg hunts and give gifts of coloured eggs. In Russia, Easter is one of the (7) _______ important holidays. People celebrate it (8) _______ an Easter breakfast or meal. They also create very beautiful Easter eggs.
1. A. made B. held C. gave D. opened
2. A. day B. date C. event D. month
3. A. through B. in C. all D. around
4. A. eat B. have C. give D. receive
5. A. nation B. local C. native D. national
6. A. organize B. play C. do D. try
7. A. more B. best C. most D. better
8. A. with B. by C. for D. in