CLOZE Reading-Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is a holiday that is celebrated _________ the world.

• near

• around

• facts

It is believed that Valentine's Day started in the 5th Century, but many people claim that it is ________ that that.

• older

• holiday

• people

Many _______ ago in Rome, it was illegal for soldiers and Christians to get married.

• years

• leaves

• people

There was a man who believed that _______ deserved to be married and be in love.

• pretty

• love

• everybody

He decided to break the law and _________ soldiers and Christians get married.

• saw

• help

• are

His _________ was Valentine.

• animal

• name

• present

Valentine was arrested and sentenced to death for helping _______ in love.

• people

• move

• prison

Later, Valentine was made a saint by the Church and _______ we celebrate St. Valentine's Day on February 14th.

• love

• lady

• today

In the 19th Century the celebration of St. Valentine's Day changed and people started to ______ each other cards and gifts to show their love and friendship for each other.

• faint

• give

• lift

Today, people all over the __________ exchange cards and gifts.

• life

• heart

• world