1. When was the Hala February Festival launched?

1990 2009 2005 1999

2. Which dates do National Day and Liberation Day in Kuwait take place?

25th of February and 25th of March 26th and 27th of February 24th and 25th of February 25th and 26th of February

3. Who organises the Qurain Cultural Festival?

The NCCAL (National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters) The Ministry of Education The Kuwaiti Municipality The Ministry of Information

4. What is the population of Kuwait according to the Factfile in the text?

2.8 million 4.5 million 5.0 million 3.4 million (2009)

5. What is the total area of Kuwait given in the Factfile?

20,000 sq km 17,820 sq km 12,500 sq km 15,400 sq km

6. What is the currency of Kuwait?

Euro Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) US Dollar Saudi Riyal

7. Which of the following is NOT listed as a main export of Kuwait in the Factfile?

Petrochemical products Automobiles Petroleum Fertilizers

8. Choose the correct sentence that correctly uses a modal verb for general ability in the past:

I couldn't even see the people standing around me. I managed to start the engine easily. I can't drive, so I didn't hire a car. The power went on again and the train was able to start.

9. Which sentence expresses success in managing a difficult situation on a specific occasion?

We couldn't speak the language very well. I couldn't afford to fly home. Fortunately, he managed to start the engine and drove me to my hotel. I can't drive, so I didn't hire a car.

10. Complete the sentence with the correct intensifier: 'They got a ....... new car.'

extremely very quite brand

11. Choose the correct preposition to complete the phrasal verb meaning 'the lights stopped working or became dark': The lights went .......

off out on up

12. What does the phrasal verb 'went off' mean when used with an alarm or fire bell?

Went up in price Disappeared completely Stopped working Started ringing suddenly

13. What is the correct noun form of the verb 'celebrate' as shown in the word formation table?

Celebration Festively Celebratory Extravagance

14. What is the correct adverb form for the adjective 'festive'?

Festively Festivity Festival Festing

15. Match the word 'intricate' with its correct meaning from the glossary:

An atmosphere of excitement A period of public celebration Very complicated or detailed Imaginative or fanciful

16. What does the word 'carnival' mean in the context of festival vocabulary?

An intricate sand sculpture A religious book from Tibet A quiet historical museum A period of public celebration that takes place at a regular time each year

17. What happens on 27 March in the Weaving Festival schedule?

Clean the venue; thank the musicians; take down the exhibition Confirm all bookings Install the weaving exhibition Make posters to advertise