FAST Practice Cite Evidence (Albert Valentine's Day)

​Denmark has a very short history celebrating Valentine's Day; they have only celebrated since the 1990's. On Valentine's Day, Danish lovers exchange flowers. However, they don't give each other traditional red roses, instead they exchange white flowers called snowdrops. They also exchange Valentine's Day cards. In Denmark these are called Lover's Cards. Men sometimes write silly poems in a secret note. Women must then guess who their secret admirer is.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following quotes provides evidence that Denmark DOES NOT have a long history celebrating Valentine's Day?

• "Denmark has a very short history celebrating Valentine's Day"

• "Women must then guess who their secret admirer is."

• "Men write silly poems and rhymes in a secret note."

• "However, they don't give each other traditional red roses."

​In China Valentine's Day is not celebrated on the 14th of February like in the U.S. The equivalent of Valentine's Day is called Qixi. Like Valentine's Day it celebrates romance. It is celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month each year. It is known as Seventh Night Festival. Unlike American Valentine's Day it is not celebrated with chocolate!

Multiple Choice

Which quote from the text provides evidence to support a similarity between Valentine's Day and Qixi?

• "In China Qixi is not celebrated on the fourteenth of February like in the U.S."

• "Like Valentine's Day it celebrates romance."

• "Unlike American Valentine's Day it is not celebrated with chocolate!"

• "Couples also pray together for happiness and prosperity on this night."

​If you love Valentine's Day what could be better than celebrating it three times? In South Korea, Valentine's celebrations are spread out from February to April! On February 14 women give gifts to men. They typically give flowers, cards, and chocolate. On March 14, men give flowers and gifts to their sweethearts. Finally, on April 14 single people lament their lack of romance. This sad day is called Black Day.

Multiple Choice

What evidence from the text supports the idea that even people without romantic partners celebrate Valentine's Day in South Korea?

• "If you love Valentine's Dau, what could be better than celebrating three times?"

• "In South Korea, Valentine's Day celebrations are spread out from February to April."

• "On February 14 women give gifts to men. They typically give cards, flowers, and chocolate."

• "Finally, on April 14, single people lament their lack of romance. This sad day is known as Black Day."

​Is any place more romantic than France? France is famous for being romantic. Paris, France is considered one of the most romantic cities on Earth. It is no surprise that France has some very old Valentine's Day traditions. Many people think the first Valentine's Day card originated in France. The Duke of Orleans sent love letters to his wife while he was in prison in 1415. Valentine's Day cards are still popular in France and all around the world.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is evidence to support the idea that France has "very old Valentine's Day traditions"?

• "The Duke of Orleans sent love letters to his wife while he was in prison in 1415."

• "Valentine's Day cards are still popular in France and all around the world."

• "Paris, France is considered one of the most romantic cities on Earth."

• "Is any place more romantic than France? France is famous for being romantic."

​In Italy, early Valentine's Day celebrations occurred in the form of a Spring Festival. This involved taking walks in beautiful gardens. Couples would also enjoy poetry readings and music during this time. Today, Italians celebrate Valentine's Day slightly differently. Lovers exchange gifts and share hazelnuts. These treats come wrapped with romantic quotes. How sweet!

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is evidence of how Valentine's Day is celebrated today?

• "This involved taking walks in beautiful gardens."

• "Today, Italians celebrate Valentine's Day slightly differently."

• "Lovers exchange gifts and share hazelnuts."

• In Italy, early Valentine's Day celebrations occurre3d in the form of a Spring Festival."