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Cathy: I went to the film museum last weekend.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}you ever been there?

Alex: Yes, I have. I went there back in April.

Cathy: It's really{#blank#}2{#/blank#}isn't it? It's a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

Alex: Yes. I love all the old movie{#blank#}3{#/blank#}there. I learned about the inventions that led to color movies, too.

Cathy: So, what did you do on the weekend?

Alex: I camped in the mountains with some friends. We {#blank#}4{#/blank#}up a tent and cooked outside.

Cathy: That sounds fun. I've{#blank#}5{#/blank#}been camping.

Alex: You should try it.

A: What do you {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Halloween?

B: It's on October 31.

A: Yes. But do you know what people do on that day?

B: Of course. They {#blank#}2{#/blank#} and dress up.

A: I hear that children love Halloween best.

B: Yes. Because they can play a game called "trick or treat" then.

A: How do they do that?

B: They paint their faces, {#blank#}3{#/blank#} their neighbours' doors and shout "trick or treat". If people don't give them any candy, they usually {#blank#}4{#/blank#} them.

A: That's really interesting. Do people have a party on Halloween?

B: Yes, usually in the evening. People {#blank#}5{#/blank#} and enjoy nice food.