UoE Part 2 B2 / C1
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This is a drone photo taken of La Zenia beach, Orihuela Costa, Alicante.
What do you notice about it ? What colour stands out ?
The Christmas Day Party on La Zenia Beach
ONE OF THE MOST eagerly anticipated events happens later this month, as thousands of people __1__ expected to descend upon Orihuela Costa to celebrate the festive season at the La Zenia Beach Christmas Day party.
The annual celebration was first held __2__ a decade ago and has grown year-on-year into the most prominent outdoor festive celebration in the Costa Blanca region, and the largest Christmas beach party in Europe.
The origins of the Christmas Day party on La Zenia Beach can be traced __3__ to a group of expatriates who, far from their snowy homelands, sought to create a celebration that captured the spirit of Christmas in a Mediterranean setting.
Those initial events were a small, intimate gathering of friends and fellow expats. Still, its popularity quickly grew, turning it __4__ a beloved local tradition spread through word-of-mouth and shared experiences.Suspended __5__ the pandemic, the event returned to the Orihuela Costa social calendar __6__ December 2022 after a three-year hiatus, with thousands of partygoers attending the family-friendly event, enjoying the brilliant blue skies, the fine white sands, and a daytime high exceeding 20°c.
The established international event is held annually. It brings __7__ residents and visitors from over 100 nationalities, with people travelling from cooler climes in Northern Europe and diverse parts __8__ the world to participate in the celebrations.
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Answers:
1. are
2. over
3. back
4. into
5. during / for
6. in
7. together
8. of