Reading comprehension exercise number 4°

Valentine's Day. Lea cuidadosamente cada una de las lecturas y desarrolle en su cuaderno las distintas actividades propuestas. Tenga en cuenta hacer traducción de cada uno de los textos. Valentine's Day (or Saint Valentine's Day) is a holiday that, in the United States, takes place ___ February 14, and technically signifies the accomplishments of St. Valentine, a third-century Roman saint. ____ that said, most Americans, instead of honoring St. Valentine through religious ceremony, enjoy the holiday ____ engaging in "romantic" behavior with _____ significant other or someone who they wish to be their significant other; gifts, special dinners, and other acknowledgements of affection comprise most individuals' Valentine's Day celebrations. Chocolates ____ flowers are commonly given as gifts during Valentine's Day, as are accompanying greeting cards (greeting card companies release new Valentine's Day designs annually). Red and pink _____ generally understood to be "the colors" of Valentine's Day, and many individuals, instead ___celebrating romantically, spend the holiday with their friends and/or family members. Variations of Valentine's Day are celebrated across the globe throughout the year ___ America, the holiday, ______ acknowledged by the vast majority of the population, isn't federally recognized; no time off work is granted ____ Valentine's Day. Responder las siguientes preguntas acerca del anterior texto 1. When does Valentine's Day take place in the United States? 2. What does Valentine's Day technically signify? 3. Which of the following gifts are commonly given on Valentine's Day? 4. Besides in the US, where is Valentine's Day celebrated? 5. Which colors are generally understood to represent Valentine's Day? Escoger la palabra indicada para completar el siguiente texto dándole hilaridad y coherencia 1. a. at b. on c. in 2. a. with b. only c. so 3. a. so b. or c. by 4. a. their b. his c. her 5. a. that b. and c. or 6. a. was b. is c. are 7. a. from b. for c. of 8. a. in b. on c. at 9. a. since b. although c. though 10 a. for b. by c. from