Задание №50103 ЕГЭ Английскому языку

34.

1) meal

2) food

3) cook

4) cuisine

Why we love holiday rituals and traditions

The mere thought of holiday traditions brings smiles to most people’s faces. We can almost smell those candles, taste those special meals, hear those 30________ songs in our minds. In 31________ , there are plenty of reasons to value family rituals. Research shows that they can provide various psychological benefits, helping us enjoy ourselves,  stay in 32________  with loved ones and take a break from the daily routine.

Having a special time of the year when we know exactly what to do, the way we’ve always done it, provides a comfortable sense of control and stability. Experiments show that the structured and repetitive actions involved in such rituals are like 33________  a preventive measure against anxiety by making our world a more predictable place.

No holiday tradition would be complete without a festive 34________ . Since the first humans gathered around the fire to roast their hunt, cooking has been one of the defining characteristics of our species. Sharing a table symbolizes community, 35________  the entire family together and smooths the way for conversation and connection.

It is common to 36________  presents during the holiday period. From a rational perspective, this might seem pointless, at best recycling resources or, at worst, wasting them. But don’t underestimate the importance of these exchanges. Anthropologists have noted that among many societies ritualized gift-giving plays a crucial role in maintaining social ties by creating networks of reciprocal relationships.