802 English Mid-Test

Match the following

• kimono

• 
• ao dai

• 
• sarong

• 
• midi dress

• 
• qipao

• 

Reorder the following story.

• But as I was sitting by the window, it suddenly began to snow.

• By the time I went outside to take a closer look, it was snowing so much that I could barely see the road.

• I watched as the flakes were falling heavier and heavier, covering the garden in white.

• Last Sunday started off very cold.

• The wind was blowing, and dark clouds covered the sky, so I decided to stay indoors and read a book.

Continue and reorder the story.

• I grabbed a shovel and started clearing the pathway, but the snow kept piling up faster than I could remove it.

• I had no choice but to clean up the mess and wait for the storm to pass.

• After a while, I was getting too cold to stay outside, so I went back inside and made some hot chocolate.

• It was only then that I realized I had forgotten to close the windows upstairs, and snow had blown into the bedroom!

When I (a)   to the market yesterday, I (b)   a cute kitten on the street.

• was walking
• saw
• walked
• was seeing

She (a)   a book when the lights suddenly ​ (b)   out.

• was reading
• went
• read
• was going

They​ (a)   soccer when it (b)   to rain heavily.

• were playing
• started
• played
• was starting

While I (a)   dinner, my brother (b)   TV.

• was cooking
• watched
• cooked
• was watching

Last night, we ​ (a)   about our holiday plans when the phone ​ (b)   .

• were talking
• rang
• talked
• was ringing

The baju bodo is a traditional blouse from South Sulawesi, Indonesia, commonly worn by Bugis women during special occasions. It is known for its bright colors and unique boxy design, often made of lightweight silk or cotton. Traditionally, the color of the baju bodo signifies the wearer’s age or social status. For example, red is for young women, while black is for widows. The baju bodo is usually paired with a sarong and adorned with accessories like gold jewelry. Today, it is still used in cultural ceremonies such as weddings and festivals.

Groups:

(a) TRUE

,

(b) FALSE

,

(c) NOT GIVEN

• Red baju bodo is worn by widows.

• Bright colors and a boxy design are features of the baju bodo.

• The baju bodo is often paired with a sarong.

• The baju bodo is a traditional blouse from Java.

• Baju bodo is expensive.

The dress was too ______, so she decided to get a larger size.