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What is main topic of the passage?
Keeping Somali culture “alive” through music.
The Somali people welcomes Mohammed BK.
Government cannot but a person can.
The influence of a world renowned singer.
According to paragraph 1, what is correct about the singer Mohammed BK?
Mohammed BK’s schedule for 2020 includes appearance on BBC channel.
Mohammed BK is a legal citizen of UK living in Bristol city.
Ayan Mohamoud spoke highly of the singer Mohammed BK.
Mohammed currently serves as the UK’s Somaliland Ambassador.
The word “legacy” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
present
benefaction
birthright
heritage
The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
people
kids
parents
opportunities
According to paragraph 3, what is the pedagogical philosophy of Mohammed BK?
The aim of education is to ensure students’ acquisition of fundamental knowledge.
The youth should grasp every possibility and tool needed to learn to their fullest potential.
Knowledge is required to be transmitted to students in a systematic, disciplined way.
Learning is rooted in the questions of learners that arise through experiencing the world.
According to the passage, why were firework displays originally held?
To welcome a new year
To show the beauty of light
To test technology development
To protect people against evil spir
Shopkeepers would be very upset if their first customer _____________.
bought only few items
did not buy anything
insisted in getting a bargain
delayed the payment
In a year of the dragon, from ____, the number of newborn baby increased by eight per cent.
January to Jun
July to December
March to September
May to October
What is true about superstitions in Vietnam?
Well-educated people do not believe in superstitions.
Different religions show different levels of beliefs.
Geomancy is the most popular form.
The government does not promote them.
What is NOT mentioned as an ability of diviners?
Working as a doctor
Predicting the future
Seeing a person’s past
Choosing lucky dates
Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?
Dogs and different beliefs in the world
Perceptions of animals across cultures
Muslims and their opinions about animals
What should be learnt before going to another country
According to paragraph 2, which sentence is INCORRECT?
Dogs are well-treated and loved in the US and UK.
Muslims are those considering dogs as their best pets at home.
People whose religion is Islam don’t like having dogs in their home.
The dog is a typical example of different views in the world about animals.
The word “unhygienic” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ____________.
unreliable
undependable
unhealthy
unacceptable
What does the word “this” in paragraph 3 refer to?
you are an international assignee
you are living and working in Saudi Arabia or another Arabic country
you are having a dog as pet.
a cleric once denounced the moral depravity of dog owners and even demanded their arrest
The word “pampered” in the third paragraph could be best replaced by ______.
indulged
made up
taken care of
respected
The author mentioned cows in paragraph 4 as an example of _________.
a symbol of a nation for its high quality of nutrients.
sacred animals in Argentina.
the animals that are differently perceived in numerous cultures.
which may cause surprise for Argentinian people at dinner.
What does the author suggest in the last paragraph?
It’s important to value the objects or animals in different countries before going there.
To avoid cultural shocks, people should not live or work in another culture.
Understanding different perceptions of animals will help you avoid faux-pas in another nation.
Talking about different perceptions with others will help you overcome insensitivity
It can be inferred from the passage that ___________.
there are many things to research before going to live and work in another country.
respecting other cultures is a good way to have a successful life abroad.
you should not be surprised if other counterparts consider your sacred animals as food.
people will change their perceptions of animals when living in another culture.
Which of the following could be the best title of the passage?
Belgium’s wedding customs and traditions
The bride’s and groom’s traditional activities in their wedding day
The differences between an ancient wedding and a modern one in Belgium
Belgium’s wedding ceremony
What does the word “them” in the third paragraph refer to?
the bride and her mother
the bride and the groom
the bride and her mother-in-law
the groom and his mother-in-law
The following is true about Belgium’s wedding, EXCEPT ____________.
The weddings in Belgium are not only a civil event but also a religious one
The wedding invitations are the symbol of both the bride’s and the groom’s families.
Each mother of the couple is given a single flower in their children’s wedding.
The bride often hugs her mother-in-law before embracing her mother.
It can be inferred from the passage that the wedding handkerchief ___________.
is prepared for the bride by her mother before the wedding.
is highly appreciated in the home of Belgian people.
is only replaced by another person in their house
is embroidered in most important occasions in Belgium
The word “heirloom” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to __________.
inheritance
dowry
representation
pride
According to paragraph 5, what is CORRECT about the wedding ring?
It is worn onto the third finger of the bride’s right hand.
The groom wears the ring for his mate at the beginning of the ceremony.
The ring represents the boundless love of the couple.
The ring is presented by the queen and the king of their country.
The word “insure” in paragraph 6 could be best replaced by ___________.
express
indemnify
determine
affirm
The author mentioned honeymoon in the past in the last paragraph as a period that _______.
the bride and the groom live far from each other.
lasts for a fortnight after wedding.
protects the new bride from her family’s effort to take her back
the new couple serves the guests honey wine.
What is the subject of the passage?
Traveltime budgets and mobility in urban areas.
Delivering new concept for urban citizens.
Teenage mobility as a socialising practice.
The growing and changing pattern of urban mobility culture.
The word “forged” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
matured
acquired
gifted
formed
According to paragraph 3, in what way can peers become one of the main reasons for mobility?
One friend can recommend a certain type of transportation for another.
Teenagers employ mobility to meet up with friends or go to a friend’s house.
Teenagers constantly compete with each other even in terms of mobility.
The parents’ supervision weaken when teenagers travel with their friends
The word “diminished” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
abated
overcome
struck
increased
The word “this” in paragraph 4 refers to _____.
metro
mode of transport
girl
mobility
Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
Children’s modes of transportation are greatly influenced by their parents’ dispositions.
Out-of-home activity participation increases with age with both sexes.
In public domain, teenagers are no longer interacting with familiar individuals but with strangers
Teenagers’ mobilities during holidays are determined by their dispositions in day-to-day mobility
According to paragraph 5, what is the possible reason for teenagers’ effort to adapt in public domain?
They actually enjoy the sleeping time in the public transport because of sleep deprivation.
The adjusted behaviours are like a mutual agreement between transport participants.
They fear that others consider their presence in the public space to be problematic.
The indiscriminate gazes from strangers put teenagers under constant pressure.
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
Dispositions in mobility are only structured by teenagers’ residential context and geographical location.
Teenagers’ choices of mobility are majorly restricted by their age.
Private vehicles are highly regarded in comparison to public transportation.
The links between mobility and socialisation in adolescence are numerous and highly dynamic.
What does the topic mainly discuss?
The fascinating tradition of giving flowers.
The different meaning of flowers in different cultures.
The comparison of giving flowers between Asian and European cultures.
The kinds of flowers people often give others in different cultures.
What does the word “They” in paragraph 2 refer to?
Students
Teachers
Flowers
Peonies
Why should not you give a potted plant to an Asian?
Because the Asian prefer to be given flowers.
As this gift is often given at weddings in Asia.
Since this gift is believed to symbolize a binding and limitation in Asia.
Because the Asian students like to give an apple or flowers to others.
According to the passage, the following flowers are given at Woman’s Day in Russia, EXCEPT ___________.
red roses
hyacinths
tulips
yellow roses
What could the word “fertility” in paragraph 4 best be replaced by?
fecundity
good spirit
happiness
loyalty
The word “superstitions” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to __________.
deep-seated belief
unfounded belief
religious belief
traditional belief
In which country should not people bring white lilies to other houses?
China
Russia
Great Britain
United States
It can be inferred from the passage that _______________.
People can give flowers to the American in any occasion.
Egyptians are rather comfortable when receiving flowers at funerals and weddings.
Flowers given in Britain are in even numbers in any case.
At the funerals in any cultures, flowers are gifted in circular configurations
Which of the following could be the best title of the passage?
The crows and their predictions
The different beliefs in birds
Superstitions about birds
Are birds bad lucks?
What does the phrase “this idea” in the first paragraph refer to?
Crows and ravens have some connection to war and death.
Crows and ravens were thought to accompany the gods of war.
Certain birds are often considered bad luck.
Crows and ravens were thought to be the sign of the gods’ departure.
The word “portent” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _________.
augury
suddenness
confidence
conviction
According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about the ravens?
They are driven away by people all over the world.
The ravens are taken care of and videoed in England.
The ravens are captured near the seats of the British government.
The British realm will be fallen to bad chance if there are no ravens nearby.
As mentioned in the passage, the swallow originally was considered as ___________.
the death of Jesus Christ
good luck for farmers
crop failure for the farmers
good blessedness for the following year
The word “aftermath” in the last paragraph could be best replaced by ____________.
happiness
consequence
beginning
completion
What evidence supports the belief in the superstitions mentioned in the passage?
Swallows protect the animals on the farm from contagious pests.
The swallows often come at the beginning of a new year.
Ravens’ appearance at the end the battle means that the war has stopped.
Farmers prefer having swallows to seeing crows in their barns.
Which of the following most accurately reflects the author’s suggestion in the last paragraph?
The old wives’ tales are more often used for fun than the truth.
Although some superstitions are based on reality, people should not believe in them.
People should not make fun of the superstition.
Farmers should protect the swallows to prevent bad lucks.
Which of the following is the best title of the passage?
Wedding ceremonies
Wedding customs
Wedding day
Wedding history
The tradition of wearing a special dress only on one’s wedding day is ____.
about 150 years ago
over a century ago
less than 100 years ago
less than 200 years ago
In some cultures, the bride wears a white dress as a traditional symbol of ____.
modesty
secrecy
purity
security
In some Asian and Middle Eastern countries, which colour is NOT considered to be suitable for a wedding?
red
orange
white
blue
The phrase “eternal union” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____.
never-ending relationship
lovely relationship
temporary relationship
healthy relationship
The word “this" in paragraph 4 refers to which of the following?
role
love
June
rose
According to the passage, in which country would the wedding guests give the bride and groom money as a present?
Brazil
the U.K
China
Russia
Which of the following information is TRUE according to the passage?
Nowadays, every bride can afford to buy a wedding dress to wear only once.
It is believed that any person who catches the bride’s bouquet will be the next to marry.
It is customary to write the groom’s name on the bride’s wedding ring.
Thanks to globalization, one country’s wedding customs may be added to other countries.
What is the topic of the passage?
The history of Christmas carols.
Nine lessons and carols.
The twelve days of Christmas.
Stories behind some Christmas songs.
The word “them” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
celebrations
carols
seasons
countries
According to paragraph 2, why did people start to open up to Christmas carols?
The pagan songs from which they evolved were already a long-lived and deep-rooted practice.
Christmas carols carried cozy connotations of ancient traditions.
St. Francis of Assisi incorporated in his works common languages instead of Latin.
The choruses of carols at that time were like romantic proses.
The word “fragment” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
chunk
selection
extract
fraction
According to paragraph 4, who had the authority to take money from the public?
beggars
singers
performers
council leaders
The following statements are true, EXCEPT ________.
Homes were the preferred venue for carol singing compared to churches.
The initial Christmas songs were broadly welcomed by the people.
Pagan songs celebrating Winter Solstice were the precursor of the carols.
A large proportion of the early carols were lost throughout the time.
The word “customs” in paragraph 5 refers to _____.
carols
candles
traditions
singers
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
The carol tradition has been through many ups and downs, favours and disfavours.
As generations passed, carol composing became more synonymous with the Christmas holiday.
Where carols originated, who wrote them and how they evolved are unclear.
The concept of carol in its origins is actually closely related to Christmas.
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
Home automation has the potential to be in our future.
Home automation is the next futuristic technology after Internet of Things.
The market for smart houses are on high demand.
Home automation feels like a prison with overwhelming security.
According to paragraph 2, which is NOT the advantage of home automation?
It can aggregate the data on the use of gadget and devices in the house.
It can schedule the functioning time for household appliances.
It can notify the applications’ companies when they go out of order.
It can provide detailed information on how to optimalise the house potential.
The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _____.
lights
projects
buildings
users
According to paragraph 3, how can the smart house system identify the visitors of one’s place?
Through facial recognition technology and social networking’s database.
Through one’s friendlist and interactions in social media platforms.
Through an array of specific passwords customised for each individual.
Through appointment system comparing the visitor’s picture with face recognition system.
The word “repetitive” in paragraph 4 can be replaced by _______.
varied
tedious
exhausting
normal
Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?
It is possible to control the lighting system but not the heating system with home automation.
The tech-enhanced house system does not require too strict a security measure
Home automation facilitates processes without unnecessarily complicating the users’ life
Modern architects are turning away from the home automation style to neoclassical one.
The word “confidential” in paragraph 5 can be replaced by _______.
recorded
public
quiet
secret
The passage implies that ______.
Devices and gadgets equipped in the futuristic home are actually not future-proof.
Experience from home automation helps understand its potential and life-improving elements.
Smart houses still display various drawbacks due to technological loopholes.
It is advisable to invest in the home automation industry with its promising prospect.