ENGLISH CONTEST

1. Do you prefer cats or dogs?

• A. Both are nice.

• B. It’s not OK.

• C. All right.

2. I forgot to turn the lights off.

• A. How about this?

• B. Are you sure?

• C. Do it this way.

3. I am afraid my sister is sick.

• A. Oh, I´m sorry.

• B. Too late.

• C. Can I go now?

4. Let´s go to the park next weekend.

• A. As soon as possible.

• B. Hope it is.

• C. Great idea.

5. Can I talk to you for a minute?

• A. Be careful.

• B. Of course.

• C. Just one.

There’s a fun traditional water festival every Thai New Year that people want to go to! It’s the unusual “Songkran Festival”, also called the “Water Festival”. It’s the most expensive in Thailand, but it’s known for the fantastic things people can do at it.

6. What is the best title for the text?

• A. The fun festival.

• B. The cheapest festival.

• C. The kids’ festival.

Songkran is in April, and it’s open to everyone. For 3-5 days, people from rural areas who are working in the capital go back home with their children for the festival; they spend time with their parents who they haven’t seen for a long time. People throw water on their heads to have an excellent year, with money and without problems.

7. One of the activities people do in the festival is to

• A. play without their kids.

• B. get a new job.

• C. visit their families.

Songkran is in April, and it’s open to everyone. For 3-5 days, people from rural areas who are working in the capital go back home with their children for the festival; they spend time with their parents who they haven’t seen for a long time. People throw water on their heads to have an excellent year, with money and without problems.

8. The festival is special because

• A. it’s only for workers

• B. it takes lots of time.

• C. it’s for good luck.

However, the festival has changed. Now people make teams to throw water at each other in a match and choose a winner. It’s a wonderful reason to travel and enjoy the games.

9. The festival has become

• A. a famous market.

• B. a place to cook.

• C. a fun competition.

People sell, buy and use water toys, as well as carry cups of different sizes from their kitchens to throw water. Students don’t wear their usual school clothes or get up early.

1. 10. What should people bring from home?

• A. A uniform.

• B. A bowl.

• C. A puzzle.