Complete the sentences with the word-combinations in the box.

1. The students participated in ... , such as dancing to music and singing songs.

2. We have two weeks off from school and for our ... we plan to go skiing in the French Alps.

3. The village held a ... in the community centre so that new members could get to know their neighbours.

4. This road has been closed because they're having a ... this afternoon.

5. People often have turkey at Christmas because it's part of the ... .

6. Melissa turns 18 this month, so we're having a huge ... to mark the occasion.

7. The 14th of July is called Bastille Day. It is a ... marking the beginning of the French Revolution.

8. Monica dressed up as a pirate for Beth's ... .