VIII. Read the passage and choose the correct answer.

Easter is an important Christian festival and holiday. It is (21) . . . . . to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.People celebrate Easter (22) . . . . . the world.

In the UK, Easter is a public holiday. People (23) . . . . . Easter chocolate eggs to their friends and family. In the US, Easter is a (24) . . . . . holiday. People can go to church and have a

special family meal. In Russia, Easter is one of the (25) . . . .            important holidays. People

celebrate it (26) . . . . . an Easter breakfast or meal.

21.        A. made                        B. held              C. given                        D. opened

22.        A. through                    B. in                 C. all                            D. around

23.        A. eat                            B. have             C. give                          D. receive

24.        A. nation                      B. local             C. native                       D. National

 25.       A. more                        B. best              C. most                         D. better

26.        A. with                         B. by                C. for                            D. in