ENGLISH TEST

1. What is the general idea of the passage?

•  A) All cultures have different birth customs

•  B) Babies require much attention and care

•  C) All families have the same way of celebrating a birth

• D) Naming a baby is the most important tradition

2. In many cultures, a baby's birth is considered a joyful occasion because

•  A) they are bringing the baby into family and society

•  B) the childhood is over

•  C) they must teach the baby how to walk

•  D) they must get the baby ready for school

 3. Which of the following is a common way families celebrate a newborn's arrival?

•  A) Hosting a ceremony or gathering

•  B) Sending the baby to a new country

•  C) Keeping the baby indoors for one year

•  D) Letting the baby choose its name

4. Why do some cultures name a newborn baby only after several days or weeks?

•  A) They wait for a naming ceremony

•  B) They want the baby to decide on its own name

•  C) They want to check whether it can recognize the sound of its name

•  D) They want to check whether it prefers another name

5. Which of the following is NOT a reason why people follow birth traditions?

•  A) To honour family and cultural beliefs

• B) To show love and protection for the baby

•  C) To follow superstitions and myths

•  D) To make the baby grow faster

6. In most cultures, a newborn baby is given presents by relatives and friends. For what reason is this custom observed?

•  A) The parents are helped with the baby's expenses

•  B) It is to welcome and bless the baby

•  C) It is for decorating the baby's room

•  D) To make the baby popular

7. In some cultures, when a baby is born, its head is shaved. Why is this done?

•  A) The baby will feel cooler in hot weather

•  B) A new baby deserves a fresh start in life

•  C) It makes the hair grow faster

•  D) To have to have a shaved head to attend school

8. In many cultures, when a baby is born, special foods are made. What does this normally symbolize?

•  A) Celebrating a new life given

•  B) A test to see if the baby can eat

•  C) Introducing the flavour of the baby

•  D) Teaching how to cook foods

9. Which of the following best characterizes what cultural traditions about birth serve?

•  A) They keep families spending money on events

•  B) They help connect people with their history and beliefs

•  C) They require everyone to be bound by stringent rules

•  D) They override modern hospital practices

10. What is one thing that can be learned from birth traditions around the world?

•  A) All cultures celebrate the same

•  B) Each holds a special meaning

•  C) Newer customs are superior to old ones

•  D) Births are only celebrated in certain cultures