Read three paragraphs about birthday traditions around the world. Match the texts with the pictures.

Write one number (1–4) in each gap.

In South Africa, people celebrate birthdays by having a braai, which is a barbecue. They also dance and sing, and eat a traditional South African cake called a koeksister.

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In Italy, it is common to celebrate birthdays with family and close friends. People often have a big dinner or a party with traditional Italian food, such as pasta, pizza, and tiramisu. In some parts of Italy, people celebrate birthdays by having a tombola game. This is similar to bingo, and involves drawing numbers and matching them to pre-printed cards.

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In Japan, people often give gifts of money for birthdays. This is known as otoshidama. The money is usually given in a small envelope called pochibukuro and is considered a sign of good luck and prosperity.

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