Unit 5 - History of the Circus

The word "grandeur" means:

• Magnificence or impressive beauty

• Extremely large or heavy

• Liked or enjoyed by many people

• Unusual and from a faraway place

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The lovely couple choose a picturesque garden as their wedding ​ (a)  

• venue
• trainer
• spectator
• remnant

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Match the following words with corresponding meanings:

• To show or display something

• exhibit

• To grow or make progress

• reduce

• To make something smaller or less

• found

• A period of 100 years

• develop

• To discover or establish something

• century

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Match the following words with corresponding meanings:

• band

• Unusual and from a faraway place

• entertainment

• A group of musicians playing together

• remnant

• A small part left over from something

• exotic

• Very old; from a long time ago

• ancient

• Activities that amuse or delight

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Fill in the blank:

"Paris is a (a)   tourist destination known for its iconic landmarks."

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Fill in the blank:

"The ​ (a)   of the historic building turned it into a modern museum."

• renovation
• venue
• spectator
• trainer

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Choose the correct meaning for the word "survive"

• To continue to live or exist

• To make something smaller or less

• To show or display something

• To grow or make progress

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Fill in the blank:

"She hired a personal ​ (a)   to help her with workout routine and health goals."

• trainer
• spectator
• entertainment
• grandeur

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"The band was known for its exceptional ​ (a)   , with each member contributing unique skills."

• talent
• exotic
• grandeur
• venue

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Fill in the blank nhé:

"The earthquake had a ​ (a)   impact on the region, causing widespread destruction."

• massive
• popular
• exotic
• century

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