Question:
According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. The Masai teenage boys are given advice from senior elders before attending Eunoto.
B. Eunoto is the ceremony for both Masai teenage boys and girls.
C. The Masai teenage boys will become adults and get married after attending Eunoto.
Correct answer D. Eunoto lasts for a day across the region between Kenya and Tanzania.
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Knowledge: Reading comprehension Explanation: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? A. Masai teenage boys are given advice from their elders before studying at Eunoto. B. Eunoto is a ceremony for both male and female Masai teenagers. C. Masai teenage boys will become adults and get married after studying at Eunoto. D. Eunoto lasts for one day across the region between Kenya and Tanzania. Information: The teenagers are no longer warriors. They are adult men and now they will get married and have children. Translation: Teenagers are no longer warriors. They are grown men and now they will get married and have children. Choose C. Translate the reading Translation instructions: There are many African tribes but for many people, the Masai tribe is the best known. They are famous for their bright red costumes and their ceremonies with much music and dancing. Perhaps, one of the most colorful ceremonies is the “Eunoto” festival, when the teenage boys of the Masai become men. Eunoto lasts several days and the Masai travel across the region to reach a special location near the border between Kenya and Tanzania. The teenage boys who accompanied them were called “warriors”. This is a traditional name from ancient times when young men fought with other tribes. At the beginning of the ceremony, the teenagers paint their bodies while their mothers begin building a place called “Osingira”, a sacred room in the middle of the celebration. Then the senior elders from different tribes would sit inside the place and at different times the boys went inside to meet them. At the end of the day, the boys ran around Osingira, faster and faster. Teenagers also have to change their appearance in Eunoto. The Masai boys’ hair is very long before the ceremony but they have to cut it. In Masai culture, hair is an important symbol. For example, when a child grows into an infant, the mother cuts the child’s hair and gives the child a name. In a Masai wedding, the bride’s hair is also cut off when she becomes a woman. And so, in Eunoto, the teenage boy’s mother cuts his hair at sunrise. On the last day, the young men met the elders once again. They received this advice: “Now that you are men, use your head and your knowledge.” Then the people began to return to their homes and lands. Teenagers are no longer warriors. They are grown men and now they will get married and have children. When they grow up, they will be leaders of their communities.
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- The word “stem” in paragraph 4 refers to _______.
Question:
The word “stem” in paragraph 4 refers to _______. A. stalk B. restrict Correct answer C. spring D. originate
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- Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. For hundreds of years, giving flowers has been a social means of communication. In the United States, flowers are often given during rites of passage, for commemorating special occasions or as a heartfelt gift between loved ones and friends. Flower gifting also occurs in most countries around the world. However, the meanings and traditions often vary. While students traditionally gave their favorite teacher an apple in past years, in China, teachers are given flowers. Peonies are by far the flower most often given in China. They are also quite popularly used for weddings. Strangely, potted plants are not considered a pleasant gift among Asian cultures. The people believe that like a plant confined by a pot, the gift symbolizes a binding or restriction. In Russia, in lieu of giving birthday presents, the guest of honor receives a single flower or an unwrapped bouquet. Floral arrangements or baskets are not given. Russians celebrate a holiday known as Woman’s Day. Traditional gifts include red roses, hyacinths or tulips. When there is a funeral or other occasion where someone wishes to express sympathy, carnations, lilies or roses are given in circular configurations, which signify the transition of birth, life and death to rebirth. In this instance, the color of choice is commonly yellow. For joyous occasions, arrangements and bouquets generally contain an odd number of flowers. In the times of ancient Rome, brides carried flowers to scare away evil spirits and encourage fertility. The Dutch believe that flowers were food for the soul. When invited to someone’s home in Great Britain, it is tradition to bring a gift of flowers. All types are acceptable except white lilies, which are usually seen at funerals. Not unlike the United States, red roses are a symbol of love. Flowers are generally gifted in odd numbered increments regardless of the occasion. However, the Brits also have superstitions regarding the number 13, so the number is avoided. In the southern region of the continent, flowers are traditionally given during Christmas. Egyptians are much more conservative and restrict flower gifting to funerals and weddings. While certain flowers may have significant meanings for some, flowers in Las Vegas and across the United States flowers are an accepted gift for any reason desired. (Source: http://www.flowersofthefieldlv.com/ ) Question 36. What does the topic mainly discuss?
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- What does the word “They” in paragraph 2 refer to?
What does the word “They” in paragraph 2 refer to?
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- Why shouldn’t you give a potted plant to an Asian?
Why shouldn’t you give a potted plant to an Asian?
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- According to the passage, the following flowers are given at Woman’s Day in Russia, EXCEPT ________________.
According to the passage, the following flowers are given at Woman’s Day in Russia, EXCEPT ________________.
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