2a. Match the words in the two columns: 1 bright, 2 open-air, 3 cooking, 4 strong, 5 local; a charity, b tradition, c idea, d contest, e theatre. 2b. Use the phrases from Ex. 2a to complete the sentences: 1 Throwing rice at weddings has been a(n) ______ in many countries around the world for ages. 2 I’ve never been to a play in a(n) ______ before. 3 Do you think Jessica will win a prize in the ______? 4 All the money from the sales is going to a(n) ______ for people in need. 5 Having a fancy dress party for your birthday is a very ______!

2a. Составляем устойчивые словосочетания:

1. bright idea (отличная идея);
2. open-air theatre (театр под открытым небом);
3. cooking contest (кулинарный конкурс);
4. strong tradition (сильная традиция);
5. local charity (местная благотворительная организация).

2b.

1. Throwing rice at weddings has been a(n) strong tradition in many countries around the world for ages.
2. I’ve never been to a play in a(n) open-air theatre before.
3. Do you think Jessica will win a prize in the cooking contest?
4. All the money from the sales is going to a(n) local charity for people in need.
5. Having a fancy dress party for your birthday is a very bright idea!