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The text is for questions number 1 to number 3

In the Trobriand Islands, people do not celebrate birthdays. When a boy is about 14 or 15, he moves out of his parents' house. Each canoe takes about 18 months to make. Boys and girls may live together for periods of days, weeks, or months. Most islanders have no idea when they were born or how old they are. That way, they have a chance to find out if they are the right people for each other. When it is finally fin- ished, it is named and special ceremonies are held to give it magic powers. This is also about the age that he begins to work on his own garden.

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In the Trobriand Islands, people do not celebrate birthdays. When a boy is about 14 or 15, he moves out of his parents' house. Each canoe takes about 18 months to make. Boys and girls may live together for periods of days, weeks, or months. Most islanders have no idea when they were born or how old they are. That way, they have a chance to find out if they are the right people for each other. When it is finally finished, it is named and special ceremonies are held to give it magic powers. This is also about the age that he begins to work on his own garden.

What is the topic?

• the Trobriand Islands

• garden

• magic powers

• celebrate birthdays

In the Trobriand Islands, people do not celebrate birthdays. When a boy is about 14 or 15, he moves out of his parents' house. Each canoe takes about 18 months to make. Boys and girls may live together for periods of days, weeks, or months. Most islanders have no idea when they were born or how old they are. That way, they have a chance to find out if they are the right people for each other. When it is finally fin- ished, it is named and special ceremonies are held to give it magic powers. This is also about the age that he begins to work on his own garden.

Which one is the main idea?

(choose and write the sentence of the main idea)

In the past, if you wanted to eat Japanese food, you had to go to Japan. Now, you can find Japanese restaurants all around the world, from New York to Rome or Sydney. In the same way, Italian food used to be found only in Italy. Now, Italian restaurants can be found everywhere, from Moscow to Tokyo or Sao Paulo. People everywhere are learning to enjoy the foods of other countries. Someday, it may be possible to...........

• a. eat Italian food in Tokyo.

• b. eat only traditional food in each country.

• c. eat every kind of food in every country.

• d. eat only Japanese food.

Answer explanation

Explanation: Ending a is not correct, because of the word someday in the last sentence. We know from the paragraph that people already eat Italian food in Tokyo.

Ending b is not correct because we know from the paragraph that many different kinds of food are available in most countries.

Ending c is correct because the main idea of the paragraph is that different national foods are being eaten in more and more countries.

Ending d is not correct, because it is the opposite of what the paragraph says

fill the blank

choose the correct one to number 1 (1____)

The weather was forecasted to be rainy 1____ I decided to cancel my outdoor plans. Instead, I stayed at home and spent the day 2____ watching movies and reading books. However, 3____ the evening, the rain stopped, and the sun came out.

• so

• by

• from

• then

Answer explanation

In this example, the connection words used to fill the blanks include "so,"

fill the blank

choose the correct one to number 2 (2____)

The weather was forecasted to be rainy 1____ I decided to cancel my outdoor plans. Instead, I stayed at home and spent the day 2____ watching movies and reading books. However, 3____ the evening, the rain stopped, and the sun came out.

• then

• so

• by

• in

fill the blank

answer number 3 (3____)

The weather was forecasted to be rainy 1____ I decided to cancel my outdoor plans. Instead, I stayed at home and spent the day 2____ watching movies and reading books. However, 3____ the evening, the rain stopped, and the sun came out.

Passage for number 8-10:

Roses are beautiful flowers that come in many different colors, such as red, yellow, pink, and white. They have a sweet fragrance that fills the air, making them popular choices for gardens and bouquets. Roses are often used to express love and affection. They are also a symbol of beauty and are associated with romance.

Why are roses popular for gardens and bouquets?

• Roses are not popular for gardens and bouquets because of their not beautiful enough.

• Roses are popular for gardens and bouquets because of their beautiful appearance and sweet fragrance.

• Roses are popular for gardens and bouquets because it symbolizes wealth.

• Roses are popular for gardens and bouquets because it symbolizes smart.

Passage:

Roses are beautiful flowers that come in many different colors, such as red, yellow, pink, and white. They have a sweet fragrance that fills the air, making them popular choices for gardens and bouquets. Roses are often used to express love and affection. They are also a symbol of beauty and are associated with romance.

What are some colors that roses come in?

• Some colors that roses come in are red, yellow, pink, and white.

• Some colors that roses come in are blue, maroon and tosca.

• Some colors that roses come all of the color.

• Some colors that roses come in are orange, green, and white.

Passage:

Roses are beautiful flowers that come in many different colors, such as red, yellow, pink, and white. They have a sweet fragrance that fills the air, making them popular choices for gardens and bouquets. Roses are often used to express love and affection. They are also a symbol of beauty and are associated with romance.

What do roses symbolize?

• Roses symbolize health so it is suitable to be brought to visit the sick.

• Roses symbolize peace.

• Roses symbolize wealth, agility, and grace.

• Roses symbolize beauty, love, affection, and romance.