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European levels:

The levels of language command are classified by the Common European Framework which is an internationally recognised classification of exams and levels accepted by the Council of Europe. The system thoroughly defines the range of language skills which must be mastered by the learners of a language to be able to communicate in it, and to ensure that the communication is set properly in any given sociolinguistic context.

The levels classified by the system:

C2 Mastery
C1 EOP - Effective Operational Proficiency
B2 Vantage
B1 Threshold
A2 Waystage
A1 Breakthrough

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Level 3 – Intermediate

Friday the 13th

Why is the number thirteen thought to be so unlucky in most European countries? Many believe this is because there were thirteen people present at the Last Supper in the New Testament of the Bible. But this does not explain why the Romans disliked the thirteenth as much as we do today. They regarded it as a symbol of death, destruction and misfortune. The thirteenth of the month is particularly unlucky and it is not advisable to start anything important or to go on a journey on that day. However, the worst day of all is Friday, May 13th. If you get married on this day, your marriage will be a disaster.

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Answer the question below to check how well you understand the text.

Which of the following is true?

The Bible says it is unlucky.

The Romans liked the number thirteen.

Friday, 13th May is a terrible day to get married.

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Last update: 2006-04-13