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    Uncle George unexpectedly arrived at the Martin family's home for Christmas after being missing for three years. He had left to search for gold in the Alps but lost contact. His adventurous spirit and ability to entertain the family was sorely missed during the holidays. On Christmas Eve, Uncle George returned with a sack, laughing at the children's questions about its contents. He apologized for not contacting them but explained his dangerous journey. When he emptied out the sack, it was filled with gold nuggets that lit up the room, bringing the family much joy. With Uncle George's return, it ended up being the merriest Christmas they had ever experienced.

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    Uncle George unexpectedly arrived at the Martin family's home for Christmas after being missing for three years. He had left to search for gold in the Alps but lost contact. His adventurous spirit and ability to entertain the family was sorely missed during the holidays. On Christmas Eve, Uncle George returned with a sack, laughing at the children's questions about its contents. He apologized for not contacting them but explained his dangerous journey. When he emptied out the sack, it was filled with gold nuggets that lit up the room, bringing the family much joy. With Uncle George's return, it ended up being the merriest Christmas they had ever experienced.

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    Uncle George unexpectedly arrived at the Martin family's home for Christmas after being missing for three years. He had left to search for gold in the Alps but lost contact. His adventurous spirit and ability to entertain the family was sorely missed during the holidays. On Christmas Eve, Uncle George returned with a sack, laughing at the children's questions about its contents. He apologized for not contacting them but explained his dangerous journey. When he emptied out the sack, it was filled with gold nuggets that lit up the room, bringing the family much joy. With Uncle George's return, it ended up being the merriest Christmas they had ever experienced.

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    Christmas Phrasal Verbs

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    Uncle George unexpectedly arrived at the Martin family's home for Christmas after being missing for three years. He had left to search for gold in the Alps but lost contact. His adventurous spirit and ability to entertain the family was sorely missed during the holidays. On Christmas Eve, Uncle George returned with a sack, laughing at the children's questions about its contents. He apologized for not contacting them but explained his dangerous journey. When he emptied out the sack, it was filled with gold nuggets that lit up the room, bringing the family much joy. With Uncle George's return, it ended up being the merriest Christmas they had ever experienced.

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    Phrasal Verbs Exercise

    Put the following phrasal verbs into the text below in their correct form.
    to blow in – arrive suddenly, unexpectedly
    to bring down – make sad
    to burst out – suddenly say or do something
    to cheer up – make happy
    to come back – return
    to come up with – think of a plan, solution or idea
    to cut off – break a connection
    to end up – produce a nal result, often where unexpected
    to get in touch – contact, usually after a break in communication
    to give out – to distribute
    to give up – quit from attempting something
    to hear about – learn of something, usually a piece of news or interesting
    information
    to hop on – casually board (e.g. a mode of transport)
    to light up – illuminate
    to think up – think of a plan, solution or idea
    to turn over – rotate to face a different direction
    to turn up – arrive somewhere unexpectedly
     

    The True Treasure of Christmas


    Uncle George (1) __________ unexpectedly last Christmas.
    He had been missing for three years, since he had (2) __________ a train to
    France, saying he was going to nd gold in the Alps. It was an unusual time
    for the Martin family, as no one knew where he (3) __________ with such an
    idea. When he did not (4) __________, they hired a private investigator, but
    he (5) __________ somewhere around Lyons, where George was last seen
    trying to buy a pick axe and two strong donkeys.
    For two years, Christmas was not the same. Uncle George had always been
    the heart of the celebration. He was quick to joke and (6) __________ the
    very best presents. One year, he gave little Robin a small robot, another year
    he gave everyone owers the colour of their eyes. He also (7) __________ all
    the best Christmas games to keep everyone entertained, including zoo
    animal charades and a new version of Cluedo.
    The family Christmas was quiet without him, and it really (8) _____ everyone
    _____. His brother John only played sad classical carols on the radio, and
    Robin and Clarissa spent the holidays watching television. Mother Lucille
    tried to (9) _____ them _____ with her monkey impressions, but everyone
    agreed she was not as good at it as Uncle George.
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    But like a reindeer in a snowstorm, Uncle George nally (10) __________
    with the wind on Christmas Eve. He had a sack over one shoulder and (11)
    __________ with laughter when the children asked what was in it. He
    apologised that he had not (12) __________ all this time, but his journey to
    the Alps had been dangerous. Dangerous pirates had also (13) __________
    the treasure, and it was a race against time to get there rst. Once he was in
    the mountains, they had (14) __________ all communications. Thanks to the
    help of a village of well-meaning lumberjacks, George had nally trapped the
    pirates in a cave, and completed his quest.
    Well, thought John Martin, this sounded rather far-fetched, even though his
    children were delighted by the tale. But George (15) __________ his sack,
    and out spilled a mountain’s worth of gold – big nuggets that (16)
    __________ the room brighter than any fairy lights. The family shrieked with
    glee and danced around the pile, and welcomed George back. With more
    celebration, food, music and laughter than ever before, it (17) __________
    being a truly Merry Christmas.
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