Grammar: Multiple Choice - 2020 tavaszi

Celebrating "ugliness" for the past 140 years, Piobbico (0) ______ famous for being the world capital of ugly people. Hidden in a valley in central Italy, Piobbico is a handsome medieval town surrounded by lush forests. But (10) ______ its picture-perfect setting, Piobbico is famous for the "ugliness" of its people. Since 1879, this small town has been home to the Club dei Brutti ("The Ugly Club"), an association (11) ______ members believe that "a person is what he is and not what he looks like." Over the generations, (12) ______ started as a utopian idea has blossomed into a worldwide movement. "The Ugly Club" originally started as a matchmaking service for the town's single women. As it grew, local folk made it their mission (13) ______ society that inner beauty is more important than one's physical (14) ______, and in 2007, Piobbico unveiled a statue dedicated to ugly people in the town's square. Today, it is (15) ______ to become a part of the club. Senior members just have to judge and rank the "ugliness" of potential members, which (16) ______ range from "unspecified" to "extraordinarily ugly". On the first Sunday of September, people gather from all over the world to take part in Piobbico's annual Festival of the Ugly, (17) ______ members elect the club's president; sign up new members; and eat local truffles and pasta. In a country (18) ______ emphasis on making a beautiful impression, this corner of Italy is proving that being genuine and unconventional may shine brightest.