Variant 1 You could have come first and won the race if you … faster

21. The word RENOWNED in the passage is the nearest in meaning to ...

A) valuable B) exciting C) famous D) respectful

22. All of the following statements are TRUE EXCEPT ...

A) the dishes that can be found only on the Spanish table in Easter are not so many.

B) Easter contains both religious and not religious festivals in itself.

C) a period of seven days earlier than Easter is an immense merriment.

D) Easter is celebrated in the same way in all parts of Spain.

23. According to the passage, what two things are essential in Spanish holidays like Easter?

A) Food and music B) Laughter and tears C) Religious and secular festivals D) Easter cake and “Eggy Bread”