Complete the text using verbs from the list in the correct tense, active or passive: being (x3), believing, borrowing
Complete the text using verbs from the list in the correct tense, active or passive: being (x3), believing, borrowing, burying, conducting, creating, continuing, happening, assisting, participating, enduring, encountering, performing (x2), reinforcing, taking place, visiting, awakening. The Christmas truce The war (1) had only been taking place for a few months when, on Christmas Eve 1914, an extraordinary occurrence (2) happened. At midnight, the sleeping British soldiers (3) were awakened by the sounds of carols (4) from the German trenches. They immediately (5) responded with English carols and soon both sides (6) joined in together. The next morning, they all (7) met in no-man"s land and in a very short time, many friendships (8) were formed. Not only
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песнями, creating a harmonious atmosphere in the midst of the war. Curiosity and desire for peace (6) were awakened in both sides, and soldiers from both camps (7) decided to put down their weapons for a temporary truce. This unprecedented event (8) was happening along the Western Front, where troops (9) were enduring harsh conditions and constant fighting.The soldiers (10) began participating in a series of informal gatherings, where they (11) were exchanging small gifts and souvenirs, borrowing items from each other, and even assisting in burying the fallen soldiers from both sides. The language barrier (12) was often overcome using basic words and gestures, reinforcing the belief that common humanity (13) was stronger than any conflict.
During this brief respite, soldiers (14) were conducting friendly football matches in no man"s land, reinforcing the spirit of camaraderie. The soldiers (15) were performing acts of kindness by sharing food and cigarettes, a brief break from the harsh reality of war.
However, this extraordinary event (16) was not supported by the higher-ranking officers, as they (17) believed that such fraternization could undermine the fighting spirit of their troops. Eventually, the truce (18) was being broken as military operations (19) were continuing, and the soldiers (20) returned to their trenches.
The Christmas truce of 1914 remains a powerful symbol of humanity amidst the brutality of war. It reinforces the belief that even in the most dire circumstances, acts of kindness and temporary unity (21) can occur, reminding us of our shared humanity.
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