1)Match the words in columns A and B and use the word combinations in their right forms to complete the sentences below.

A

arrangedseconddistantmarriagesinglegenerationchurchnewlycheerfulfirst-born

B

contractgapmarriedchildmarriageatmosphererelativeweddingcousinparent



Not all people choose to have a __________________________________, some just register their marriage.Signing a _______________________________ was their common decision; both Ron and Becky believe it to be necessary.Charlie was their ___________________________________; later a girl and two more boys were born to them.In some countries of the world ___________________________ are traditional and even preferable to marriages of love.The _______________________________ often causes problems between the older and younger people.Pauline is my ___________________________; we don’t see much of each other.After the divorce you begin to understand how difficult it is to be a ________________________________.A ___________________________ in the Wilsons’ family has always attracted friends and relatives._________________________________ couples often go to Venice, one of the most romantic cities of the world.A child of the cousin of one of your parents is called a _________________________________.
2)

Complete the text with articles where necessary.

_________ Ireland

_________ Ireland is one of the two large islands of _________ British Isles. It is surrounded on the north, west and south by _________ Atlantic Ocean. In the east it is separated from _________ Great Britain by _________ Irish Sea, which narrows to _________ North Channel in the North and St. George’s Channel in the South. Irish mountains are low; the highest, _________ Carrantuohill, is only 3414 feet high. The most important river is _________ Shannon. There are many small islands in it, _________ Lough Corrib and _________ Lough Mask are two of the largest.

Most of the island is occupied by _________ Irish Republic. The capital of the country is _________ Dublin situated on the banks of _________ Liffey. _________ Dublin is an attractive city, with wide streets and squares. The city spreads out in all directions, even to the northernmost foothills of _________ Wicklow Mountains. _________ Dublin is the home of the oldest university in _________ Ireland, _________ Trinity College, founded in 1591. _________ National University of _________ Ireland is also located in _________ Dublin, as are important libraries, galleries, museums and theatres like _________ Irish Literary Theatre or _________ Abbey Theatre.

3)

. Insert the necessary prepositions to make these sentences complete.

Tom, please stop fidgeting and please concentrate _________ the work.You know, you can always complain _________ the Head Manager if something goes wrong.I wonder if Sally has apologised _________ Mrs Smith for using her money.Their future depends _________ how well they do in these exams.Little Alice loves sweets. She simply lives _________ them.