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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each of the questions. Japanese Girls’ Day-also known as the Doll’s Festival-is celebrated on March 3 to pray for the health and happiness of young girls in Japan. Hinamatsuri, the name of the celebration in Japan, is marked by families displaying a set of hina dolls in the house and serving special delicacies that are ceremonially beautiful and delicious. Traditionally, parents or grandparents of a newborn girl buy a set of hina dolls for the baby, unless they have special dolls that are inherited from generation to generation. From the end of February to March 3, hina dolls dressed in Japanese ancient costumes are displayed on tiered platforms that are covered with a red carpet. The costumed dolls represent the imperial court of the Heian period (AD 794 to 1185) and feature the emperor, empress, attendants, and musicians dressed in traditional garb. The dolls are displayed hierarchically with the emperor and empress at the top, which are set in front of a gilded screen representing the throne. The number of dolls and their size vary from home to home, but five to seven platforms are common. It is customary to put the dolls away as soon as the festival is over-there is a superstition that if the dolls are left out, a family will have trouble marrying off their daughters. After the festival, some people release paper dolls into the rivers praying that this will send away sickness and bad fortune. (Adapted from https://ivwiv. thespruceeats.com/) Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage? A. Japanese Girls’ Day. Correct answer B. Different types of dolls for baby C. Procedure of Hinamatsuri. D. The way to display the dolls.
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ARTICLE TRANSLATION: Japanese Girl’s Day – also known as Doll Festival – is celebrated on March 3 to wish for the health and happiness of young girls in Japan. Hinamatsuri, the name of the festival in Japan, is marked by families displaying a set of Hina dolls in their homes and offering many special dishes that are beautifully presented and delicious. Traditionally, parents or grandparents of newborn girls buy a set of Hina dolls for the baby, unless they have special heirloom dolls. From late February to March 3, Hina dolls dressed in traditional Japanese clothing are displayed on tiered platforms covered with red carpets. The dolls are dressed in costumes representing the Heian Dynasty (AD 794 to 1185) and feature emperors, empresses, courtiers, and musicians wearing traditional clothing. The dolls are displayed hierarchically with the emperor and empress at the top, placed in front of a gilded screen representing the throne. The number of dolls and sizes varies from house to house, but sets of 5 to 7 are often popular. It is customary to put away the dolls as soon as the festival ends – there is a superstition that if the dolls are thrown away, the family will have difficulty marrying off their daughter. After the festival, some people release paper dolls into the river to pray that it will take away illness and bad luck. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Japanese Girls’ Day B. Different types of dolls for babies C. Hinamatsuri process D. How to display dolls Summary: The passage talks about the traditional customs on Doll Festival – Day Japanese little girl ==> Japanese little girl’s day → Choose answer A
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- A good teacher will always be aware of the _________ of his or her students and consider these when planning lessons.
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A good teacher will always be aware of the _________ of his or her students and consider these when planning lessons. A. questions B. need Correct answer C. results D. effects
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Vocabulary knowledge: – question (n): question – need (n): need – result (n): result – effect (n): influence Temporarily translated: A good teacher will always understand clearly about needs your students’ needs and consider them when planning your lessons. → Choose answer B
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- A _______ of glory, a fury of passion that leaves them weak and trembling in the arms of each other.
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A _______ of glory, a fury of passion that leaves them weak and trembling in the arms of each other. A. fire B. burn C. blaze Correct answer D. flame
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Idioms: a blaze of glory: glory, success Roughly translated: A brilliant glory, a fierce passion that made them weak and trembling in each other’s arms. → Choose answer C
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- The greater the demand, __________the price.
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The greater the demand, __________the price. A. higher B. the higher Correct answer C. the highest D. the high
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Double comparative structure: The + comparative + S + V, the + comparative + S + V: the more…the more Temporary translation: The greater the demand, the higher the price. → Choose answer B
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- Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges. – Laura: “I have got a couple of questions I would like to ask.” – Maria: “___________”
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges. – Laura: “I have got a couple of questions I would like to ask.” – Maria: “___________” A. Of course not, it’s not costly. B. Not at all. C. What’s up? D. Ok then, fire away. Correct answer
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A. Of course not, it’s inexpensive. B. Not at all. C. What’s going on? D. Okay, ask away. Roughly translated: – Laura: “I have a few questions to ask you.” – Maria: “Okay, ask.” → Choose answer D
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- – A: “What a beautiful wedding dress you are wearing today, Daisy!” – B: “____________________.”
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– A: “What a beautiful wedding dress you are wearing today, Daisy!” – B: “____________________.” A. I’m sorry to hear that. B. Thanks for your gift! C. Don’t mention it. D. Thanks, it’s nice of you to say so. Correct answer
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A. I’m sorry to hear that. B. Thank you for your gift! C. Nothing. D. Thank you, that’s very kind of you to say. Roughly translated: – A: “The wedding dress you’re wearing today is wonderful, Daisy!” – B: “Thank you, that’s very kind of you to say that.” → Choose answer D
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What will be done with the dolls after the festival?