Question

Read the text below. Use
words in brackets in the correct form so that
they fit the text. Complete the gaps with those
new words. Every gap corresponds to a
different task (1-9).
Dance Open, which 1) ...... (hold) in St Petersburg,
Russia, is a world class ballet festival. Taking place in
April every year, it is one of 2) ..... (important) festivals
of its kind in Europe. What 3) ..... (one) started as a
series of masterclasses for talented students is now a
major international event. Since the festival began in
2001, Dance Open 4) .... (host) over 130 masterclasses
with over 800 young participants from 21 countries.
Today, international ballet stars at the top of 5) ....
(they) careers compete in Dance Open. After they
6) .... (dance) in front of a panel of judges for a few
minutes, some lucky ones win a unique prize - a
crystal statue representing the great ballerina Anna
Pavlova's foot! It 7) .... (not be) only the judges who
have a say, either. The audience can take part in the
voting, too, by dropping their tickets into a special
box. If you 8) ... (plan) a special musical treat for
family or friends this spring, take them to this festival.
They 9) .... (love) you for it!

Answer 1

1) is held

2) the most important

3) once

4) has hosted

5) their

6) have danced

7) isn't

8) are planning

9) will love