Read the text below. Rachel, Allison and George are talking about parties. Complete sentences 1 to 6 with a word or short phrase.

(R = Rachel; A = Alyson; G = Geoff)

R: What do you think makes a good party then?

A: Um … I think the place is really important. It should be big enough but not too big.

G: Yes, it needs to be quite crowded to make an atmosphere … and dark.

R: Oh, I don’t like it when you can’t see who you’re talking to.

G: No… no, I mean soft lighting. I like it when there are some decorations too. You know a few balloons and things, just to make it special.

A: What like a children’s party?

G: Yeah, I suppose so – or candles and things on the wall.

R: Candles make a nice atmosphere, but you have to be careful the house doesn’t catch fire.

G: W … well, you can get those candle-holders. But the most important thing is the food and drink.

A: Oh, yes. There must be lots of drink and enough food. It’s terrible when there isn’t enough food.

R: What sort of food do you think is good for parties?

A: Um, the sort of thing you can eat with your fingers. I mean, you don’t want to have loads of washing-up at the end of the party.

R: Actually, I think the music is the most important thing. Loud, but not too loud, and the sort of music you can dance to.

G: I think the best thing is to prepare party tapes with all the best dance tracks, then you don’t have to worry about it.

A: But what about people? That’s quite important, isn’t it?

G: Um, yes, you do need people for a party!

A: No, I … I mean the right people. You need some party animals who get up and start the dancing.

R: And you need a mix of men and women. I went to a party recently where there were five women for every man.

G: Sounds all right to me.

A: Oh, shut up. So what do we think are the three most important things?

R: Food and drink, music and the right mix of people.

G: Right.

(1) George thinks for atmosphere parties should be ____________________ and dark.

(2) He likes decorations like _____________.

(3) For Allison, the quantity of ________ is the most important thing.

(4) She likes to eat with her ____________.

(5) Rachel and George like to ____________ at parties.

(6) Rachel thinks there should be a balance of ____________________.

 

& Read the text and do the exercises given below.