Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each...

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 35.

For hundreds of years, giving flowers have been a social means of communication. In the United States, flowers are often given during rites of passage, for commemorating special occasions or as a heartfelt gift between loved ones and friends. Flower gifting also occurs in most countries around the world. However, the meanings and traditions often vary.

While students traditionally gave their favorite teacher an apple in past years, in China, teachers are given flowers. Peonies are by far the flower most often given in China. They are also quite popularly used for weddings. Strangely, potted plants are not considered a pleasant gift among Asian cultures. The people believe that like a plant confined by a pot, the gift symbolizes a binding or restriction.

In Russia, in lieu of giving birthday presents, the guest of honor receives a single flower or an unwrapped bouquet. Floral arrangements or baskets are not given. Russians celebrate a holiday known as Woman's Day. Traditional gifts include red roses, hyacinths or tulips. When there is a funeral or other occasion where someone wishes to express sympathy, carnations, lilies or roses are given in circular configurations, which signify the transition of birth, life and death to rebirth. In this instance, the color of choice is commonly yellow. For joyous occasions, arrangements and bouquets generally contain an odd number of flowers.

In the times of ancient Rome, brides carried flowers to scare away evil spirits and encourage fertility. The Dutch believed that flowers were food for the soul. When invited to someone's home in Great Britain, it is tradition to bring a gift of flowers. All types are acceptable except white lilies, which are usually seen at funerals. Unlike the United States, red roses are a symbol of love. Flowers are generally gifted in odd numbered increments regardless of the occasion. However, the Brits also have superstitions regarding the number 13, so the number is avoided.

In the southern region of the continent, flowers are traditionally given during Christmas. Egyptians are much more conservative and restrict flower gifting to funerals and weddings. While certain flowers may have significant meanings for some, flowers in Las Vegas and across the United States flowers are an accepted gift for any reason desired.

According to the passage, the following flowers are given at Woman's Day in Russia, EXCEPT___________.

A. red roses

B. hyacinths

C. tulips

D. yellow roses

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NH

Nguyen Hoang Hai

9 tháng 6 2017

ĐÁP ÁN D

Theo đoạn văn, những loại hoa sau thường được tặng vào ngày Quốc tế Phụ nữ ở Nga, ngoại trừ______.

A. hoa hồng đỏ B. hoa lan dạ hương

C. hoa tulip D. hoa hồng vàng

Căn cứ thông tin đoạn 3:

Russians celebrate a holiday known as Woman's Day. Traditional gifts include red roses, hyacinths or tulips. When there is a funeral or other occasion where someone wishes to express sympathy, carnations, lilies or roses are given in circular configurations, which signify the transition of birth, life and death to rebirth. In this instance, the color of choice is commonly yellow. (Người Nga tổ chức một ngày lễ gọi là ngày Quốc tế Phụ nữ. Những món quà truyền thống bao gồm hoa hồng đỏ, hoa lan dạ hương hay hoa tulip. Khi có đám tang hay các dịp khác mà người ta thường muốn bày tỏ sự cảm thông thì hoa cẩm chướng, hoa huệ tây hay hoa hồng được kết theo hình tròn, có ý nghĩa là sự chuyển giao giữa sự sinh ra, lớn lên và chết đi để tái sinh. Trong dịp này, màu sắc thường được chọn là màu vàng)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 35.For hundreds of years, giving flowers have been a social means of communication. In the United States, flowers are often given during rites of passage, for commemorating special occasions or as a heartfelt gift between loved ones and friends. Flower gifting also occurs in most countries around the world. However, the meanings and traditions...

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Dương Minh

21 tháng 9 2019

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 35.

For hundreds of years, giving flowers have been a social means of communication. In the United States, flowers are often given during rites of passage, for commemorating special occasions or as a heartfelt gift between loved ones and friends. Flower gifting also occurs in most countries around the world. However, the meanings and traditions often vary.

While students traditionally gave their favorite teacher an apple in past years, in China, teachers are given flowers. Peonies are by far the flower most often given in China. They are also quite popularly used for weddings. Strangely, potted plants are not considered a pleasant gift among Asian cultures. The people believe that like a plant confined by a pot, the gift symbolizes a binding or restriction.

In Russia, in lieu of giving birthday presents, the guest of honor receives a single flower or an unwrapped bouquet. Floral arrangements or baskets are not given. Russians celebrate a holiday known as Woman's Day. Traditional gifts include red roses, hyacinths or tulips. When there is a funeral or other occasion where someone wishes to express sympathy, carnations, lilies or roses are given in circular configurations, which signify the transition of birth, life and death to rebirth. In this instance, the color of choice is commonly yellow. For joyous occasions, arrangements and bouquets generally contain an odd number of flowers.

In the times of ancient Rome, brides carried flowers to scare away evil spirits and encourage fertility. The Dutch believed that flowers were food for the soul. When invited to someone's home in Great Britain, it is tradition to bring a gift of flowers. All types are acceptable except white lilies, which are usually seen at funerals. Unlike the United States, red roses are a symbol of love. Flowers are generally gifted in odd numbered increments regardless of the occasion. However, the Brits also have superstitions regarding the number 13, so the number is avoided.

In the southern region of the continent, flowers are traditionally given during Christmas. Egyptians are much more conservative and restrict flower gifting to funerals and weddings. While certain flowers may have significant meanings for some, flowers in Las Vegas and across the United States flowers are an accepted gift for any reason desired.

Why should not you give a potted plant to an Asian?

A. Because the Asian prefer to be given flowers.

B. As this gift is often given at weddings in Asia.

C. Since this gift is believed to symbolize an astriction and limitation in Asia.

D. Because Asian students like to give an apple or flowers to others.

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NH

Nguyen Hoang Hai

21 tháng 9 2019

ĐÁP ÁN C

Tại sao bạn không nên tặng một chậu cây cho một người Châu Á?

A. Tại vì người Châu Á thích được tặng hoa hơn.

B. Bởi vì món quà này thường được tặng vào đám cưới ở Châu Á.

C. Bởi vì món quà này được cho là biểu tượng của sự bó buộc và sự giới hạn ở Châu Á.

D. Bởi vì sinh viên Châu Á thích tặng táo hay hoa cho người khác.

Căn cứ thông tin đoạn 2:

Strangely, potted plants are not considered a pleasant gift among Asian cultures. The people believe that like a plant confined by a pot, the gift symbolizes a binding or restriction. (Lạ lùng là những chậu cây không được coi là một món quà dễ chịu ở các nền văn hóa ở châu Á. Người ta tin rằng nó giống như một cái cây bị giam giữ bởi cái chậu, món quà này tượng trưng cho sự bó buộc và giới hạn)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 35.For hundreds of years, giving flowers have been a social means of communication. In the United States, flowers are often given during rites of passage, for commemorating special occasions or as a heartfelt gift between loved ones and friends. Flower gifting also occurs in most countries around the world. However, the meanings and traditions...

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Dương Minh

2 tháng 5 2017

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 35.

For hundreds of years, giving flowers have been a social means of communication. In the United States, flowers are often given during rites of passage, for commemorating special occasions or as a heartfelt gift between loved ones and friends. Flower gifting also occurs in most countries around the world. However, the meanings and traditions often vary.

While students traditionally gave their favorite teacher an apple in past years, in China, teachers are given flowers. Peonies are by far the flower most often given in China. They are also quite popularly used for weddings. Strangely, potted plants are not considered a pleasant gift among Asian cultures. The people believe that like a plant confined by a pot, the gift symbolizes a binding or restriction.

In Russia, in lieu of giving birthday presents, the guest of honor receives a single flower or an unwrapped bouquet. Floral arrangements or baskets are not given. Russians celebrate a holiday known as Woman's Day. Traditional gifts include red roses, hyacinths or tulips. When there is a funeral or other occasion where someone wishes to express sympathy, carnations, lilies or roses are given in circular configurations, which signify the transition of birth, life and death to rebirth. In this instance, the color of choice is commonly yellow. For joyous occasions, arrangements and bouquets generally contain an odd number of flowers.

In the times of ancient Rome, brides carried flowers to scare away evil spirits and encourage fertility. The Dutch believed that flowers were food for the soul. When invited to someone's home in Great Britain, it is tradition to bring a gift of flowers. All types are acceptable except white lilies, which are usually seen at funerals. Unlike the United States, red roses are a symbol of love. Flowers are generally gifted in odd numbered increments regardless of the occasion. However, the Brits also have superstitions regarding the number 13, so the number is avoided.

In the southern region of the continent, flowers are traditionally given during Christmas. Egyptians are much more conservative and restrict flower gifting to funerals and weddings. While certain flowers may have significant meanings for some, flowers in Las Vegas and across the United States flowers are an accepted gift for any reason desired.

It can be inferred from the passage that

A. People can give flowers to the American in any occasion.

B. Egyptians are rather comfortable when receiving flowers at funerals and weddings.

C. Flowers given in Britain are in even numbers in any case.

D. At the funerals in any cultures, flowers are gifted in circular configurations

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NH

Nguyen Hoang Hai

2 tháng 5 2017

Có thể suy ra từ đoạn văn rằng ________.

A. Người ta có thể tặng hoa cho người Mỹ vào bất kì dịp nào.

B. Người Ai Cập khá thoải mái trong việc nhận hoa ở đám tang và đám cưới.

C. Hoa ở nước Anh được tặng theo số chẵn ở mọi trường hợp.

D. Ở đám tang ở bất kì văn hóa nào, hoa được tặng theo hình vòng tròn.

ĐÁP ÁN A

Căn cứ thông tin đoạn cuối:

In the southern region of the continent, flowers are traditionally given during Christmas. Egyptians are much more conservative and restrict flower gifting to funerals and weddings. While certain flowers may have significant meanings for some, flowers in Las Vegas and across the United States flowers are an accepted gift for any reason desired. (Ở khu vực phía nam của châu lục, hoa thường được tặng theo truyền thống vào dịp Giáng sinh. Người Ai Cập thận trọng hơn nhiều và giới hạn việc tặng hoa vào đám tang hay đám cưới. Trong khi một số loài hoa thường có những ý nghĩa khác nhau, hoa ở Las Vegas và xuyên suốt nước Mỹ là hai món quà được chấp nhận cho bất kì lí do nào)

Trong hàng trăm năm, việc tặng hoa là một phương tiện giao tiếp xã hội. Tại Hoa Kỳ, hoa thường được tặng trong các nghi thức, để kỷ niệm những dịp đặc biệt hoặc là một món quà chân thành giữa những người thân và bạn bè. Việc tặng hoa cũng xuất hiện ở hầu hết các nước trên thế giới. Tuy nhiên, ý nghĩa và truyền thống thường khác nhau.

Ngày xưa, trong khi theo truyền thống sinh viên thường tặng cho giáo viên yêu quý của họ một quả táo, ở Trung Quốc, giáo viên được tặng hoa. Hoa mẫu đoen là hoa lâu đời hất thường được tặng ở Trung Quốc. Chúng cũng được sử dụng khá phổ biến cho đám cưới. Kỳ lạ thay, cây trồng trong chậu không được coi là món quà dễ chịu trong nền văn hóa châu Á. Mọi người tin rằng nó giống như một cái cây bị giam giữ bởi một cái chậu, món quà tượng trưng cho sự ràng buộc hoặc hạn chế.

Ở Nga, thay vì tặng quà sinh nhật, khách mời danh dự nhận được một bông hoa duy nhất hoặc một bó hoa chưa được gói. Hoa được gói sẵn hoặc giỏ hoa không được tặng. Người Nga ăn mừng một ngày lễ được gọi là Ngày Quốc tế phụ nữ. Quà tặng truyền thống bao gồm hoa hồng đỏ, lan dạ hương hoặc hoa tulip. Khi có một đám tang hoặc dịp khác, nơi ai đó muốn thể hiện sự cảm thông, hoa cẩm chướng, hoa huệ tây hay hồng được gói tặng theo hình tròn, biểu thị sự chuyển tiếp của sinh ra, sống và chết để tái sinh. Trong trường hợp này, màu sắc được lựa chọn thường là màu vàng. Đối với những dịp vui vẻ, việc sắp xếp và bó hoa thường theo số lẻ hoa.

Trong thời La Mã cổ đại, các cô dâu mang hoa để xua đuổi linh hồn ma quỷ và khuyến khích khả năng sinh sản. Người Hà Lan tin rằng hoa là thức ăn cho linh hồn. Khi được mời đến nhà của một ai đó ở Vương Quốc Anh, mang quà là hoa là nét truyền thống. Tất cả các loại hoa đều được chấp nhận ngoại trừ hoa huệ tây trắng, loài hoa thường thấy ở các đám tang. Không giống như Hoa Kỳ, hoa hồng đỏ là biểu tượng của tình yêu. Hoa thường được tặng theo số lẻ bất kể dịp nào. Tuy nhiên, người Anh cũng có mê tín dị đoan về số 13, vì vậy con số này được tránh tặng.

Ở khu vực phía nam của châu lục, hoa thường được tặng theo truyền thống vào dịp Giáng sinh. Người Ai Cập thận trọng hơn nhiều và giới hạn việc tặng hoa vào đám tang hay đám cưới. Trong khi một số loài hoa thường có những ý nghĩa khác nhau, hoa ở Las Vegas và xuyên suốt nước Mỹ là hai món quà được chấp nhận cho bất kì lí do nào.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 35.For hundreds of years, giving flowers have been a social means of communication. In the United States, flowers are often given during rites of passage, for commemorating special occasions or as a heartfelt gift between loved ones and friends. Flower gifting also occurs in most countries around the world. However, the meanings and traditions...

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Dương Minh

22 tháng 7 2019

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 35.

For hundreds of years, giving flowers have been a social means of communication. In the United States, flowers are often given during rites of passage, for commemorating special occasions or as a heartfelt gift between loved ones and friends. Flower gifting also occurs in most countries around the world. However, the meanings and traditions often vary.

While students traditionally gave their favorite teacher an apple in past years, in China, teachers are given flowers. Peonies are by far the flower most often given in China. They are also quite popularly used for weddings. Strangely, potted plants are not considered a pleasant gift among Asian cultures. The people believe that like a plant confined by a pot, the gift symbolizes a binding or restriction.

In Russia, in lieu of giving birthday presents, the guest of honor receives a single flower or an unwrapped bouquet. Floral arrangements or baskets are not given. Russians celebrate a holiday known as Woman's Day. Traditional gifts include red roses, hyacinths or tulips. When there is a funeral or other occasion where someone wishes to express sympathy, carnations, lilies or roses are given in circular configurations, which signify the transition of birth, life and death to rebirth. In this instance, the color of choice is commonly yellow. For joyous occasions, arrangements and bouquets generally contain an odd number of flowers.

In the times of ancient Rome, brides carried flowers to scare away evil spirits and encourage fertility. The Dutch believed that flowers were food for the soul. When invited to someone's home in Great Britain, it is tradition to bring a gift of flowers. All types are acceptable except white lilies, which are usually seen at funerals. Unlike the United States, red roses are a symbol of love. Flowers are generally gifted in odd numbered increments regardless of the occasion. However, the Brits also have superstitions regarding the number 13, so the number is avoided.

In the southern region of the continent, flowers are traditionally given during Christmas. Egyptians are much more conservative and restrict flower gifting to funerals and weddings. While certain flowers may have significant meanings for some, flowers in Las Vegas and across the United States flowers are an accepted gift for any reason desired.

What could the word "fertility" in paragraph 4 best be replaced by?

A. fecundity

B. good spirit

C. happiness

D. loyalty

1

NH

Nguyen Hoang Hai

22 tháng 7 2019

ĐÁP ÁN A

Từ "fertility" trong đoạn 4 có thể được thay thế tốt nhất bằng từ nào?

A. sự mắn đẻ B. tinh thần tốt C. hạnh phúc D. sự thủy chung

Từ đồng nghĩa: fertility (khả năng sinh sản) = fecundity

In the times of ancient Rome, brides carried flowers to scare away evil spirits and encourage fertility. (Trong thời La Mã cổ đại, cô dâu thường mang hoa để xua đuổi các linh hồn ma quỷ và khuyến khích khả năng sinh sản)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 35.For hundreds of years, giving flowers have been a social means of communication. In the United States, flowers are often given during rites of passage, for commemorating special occasions or as a heartfelt gift between loved ones and friends. Flower gifting also occurs in most countries around the world. However, the meanings and traditions...

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Dương Minh

4 tháng 9 2019

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 35.

For hundreds of years, giving flowers have been a social means of communication. In the United States, flowers are often given during rites of passage, for commemorating special occasions or as a heartfelt gift between loved ones and friends. Flower gifting also occurs in most countries around the world. However, the meanings and traditions often vary.

While students traditionally gave their favorite teacher an apple in past years, in China, teachers are given flowers. Peonies are by far the flower most often given in China. They are also quite popularly used for weddings. Strangely, potted plants are not considered a pleasant gift among Asian cultures. The people believe that like a plant confined by a pot, the gift symbolizes a binding or restriction.

In Russia, in lieu of giving birthday presents, the guest of honor receives a single flower or an unwrapped bouquet. Floral arrangements or baskets are not given. Russians celebrate a holiday known as Woman's Day. Traditional gifts include red roses, hyacinths or tulips. When there is a funeral or other occasion where someone wishes to express sympathy, carnations, lilies or roses are given in circular configurations, which signify the transition of birth, life and death to rebirth. In this instance, the color of choice is commonly yellow. For joyous occasions, arrangements and bouquets generally contain an odd number of flowers.

In the times of ancient Rome, brides carried flowers to scare away evil spirits and encourage fertility. The Dutch believed that flowers were food for the soul. When invited to someone's home in Great Britain, it is tradition to bring a gift of flowers. All types are acceptable except white lilies, which are usually seen at funerals. Unlike the United States, red roses are a symbol of love. Flowers are generally gifted in odd numbered increments regardless of the occasion. However, the Brits also have superstitions regarding the number 13, so the number is avoided.

In the southern region of the continent, flowers are traditionally given during Christmas. Egyptians are much more conservative and restrict flower gifting to funerals and weddings. While certain flowers may have significant meanings for some, flowers in Las Vegas and across the United States flowers are an accepted gift for any reason desired.

What does the word "They" in paragraph 2 refer to?

A. Students

B. Teachers

C. Flowers

D. Peonies

1

NH

Nguyen Hoang Hai

4 tháng 9 2019

ĐÁP ÁN D

Từ "They" trong đoạn 2 đề cập đến từ nào?

A. Học sinh B. Giáo viên C. Hoa D. Hoa mẫu đơn.

“They” là đại từ thay thế cho danh từ hoa mẫu đơn trong câu trước.

Peonies are by far the flower most often given in Chinna. They are also quite popularly used for weddings. (Hoa mẫu đơn là loài hoa từ lâu vẫn thường được tặng nhất ở Trung Quốc. Chúng cũng được sử dụng khá phổ biến trong các đám cưới)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 35.For hundreds of years, giving flowers have been a social means of communication. In the United States, flowers are often given during rites of passage, for commemorating special occasions or as a heartfelt gift between loved ones and friends. Flower gifting also occurs in most countries around the world. However, the meanings and traditions...

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Dương Minh

15 tháng 3 2018

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 35.

For hundreds of years, giving flowers have been a social means of communication. In the United States, flowers are often given during rites of passage, for commemorating special occasions or as a heartfelt gift between loved ones and friends. Flower gifting also occurs in most countries around the world. However, the meanings and traditions often vary.

While students traditionally gave their favorite teacher an apple in past years, in China, teachers are given flowers. Peonies are by far the flower most often given in China. They are also quite popularly used for weddings. Strangely, potted plants are not considered a pleasant gift among Asian cultures. The people believe that like a plant confined by a pot, the gift symbolizes a binding or restriction.

In Russia, in lieu of giving birthday presents, the guest of honor receives a single flower or an unwrapped bouquet. Floral arrangements or baskets are not given. Russians celebrate a holiday known as Woman's Day. Traditional gifts include red roses, hyacinths or tulips. When there is a funeral or other occasion where someone wishes to express sympathy, carnations, lilies or roses are given in circular configurations, which signify the transition of birth, life and death to rebirth. In this instance, the color of choice is commonly yellow. For joyous occasions, arrangements and bouquets generally contain an odd number of flowers.

In the times of ancient Rome, brides carried flowers to scare away evil spirits and encourage fertility. The Dutch believed that flowers were food for the soul. When invited to someone's home in Great Britain, it is tradition to bring a gift of flowers. All types are acceptable except white lilies, which are usually seen at funerals. Unlike the United States, red roses are a symbol of love. Flowers are generally gifted in odd numbered increments regardless of the occasion. However, the Brits also have superstitions regarding the number 13, so the number is avoided.

In the southern region of the continent, flowers are traditionally given during Christmas. Egyptians are much more conservative and restrict flower gifting to funerals and weddings. While certain flowers may have significant meanings for some, flowers in Las Vegas and across the United States flowers are an accepted gift for any reason desired.

The word "superstitions" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to

A. deep-seated belief

B. unfounded belief

C. religious belief

D. traditional belief

1

NH

Nguyen Hoang Hai

15 tháng 3 2018

ĐÁP ÁN B

Từ "superstitions" trong đoạn 4 gần nghĩa nhất với từ______.

A. niềm tin lâu đời B. niềm tin vô căn cứ

C. niềm tin tôn giáo D. niềm tin truyền thống

Từ đồng nghĩa: superstitions (mê tín) = unfounded belief.

Flowers are generally gifted in odd numbered increments regardless of the occasion. However, the Brits also have superstitions regarding the number 13, so the number is avoided. (Hoa thường được tặng theo số lẻ bất kể vào dịp nào. Tuy nhiên, người Anh cũng có mê tín về số 13, vì vậy số này được tránh tặng)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 35.For hundreds of years, giving flowers have been a social means of communication. In the United States, flowers are often given during rites of passage, for commemorating special occasions or as a heartfelt gift between loved ones and friends. Flower gifting also occurs in most countries around the world. However, the meanings and traditions...

DM

Dương Minh

24 tháng 4 2017

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 35.

For hundreds of years, giving flowers have been a social means of communication. In the United States, flowers are often given during rites of passage, for commemorating special occasions or as a heartfelt gift between loved ones and friends. Flower gifting also occurs in most countries around the world. However, the meanings and traditions often vary.

While students traditionally gave their favorite teacher an apple in past years, in China, teachers are given flowers. Peonies are by far the flower most often given in China. They are also quite popularly used for weddings. Strangely, potted plants are not considered a pleasant gift among Asian cultures. The people believe that like a plant confined by a pot, the gift symbolizes a binding or restriction.

In Russia, in lieu of giving birthday presents, the guest of honor receives a single flower or an unwrapped bouquet. Floral arrangements or baskets are not given. Russians celebrate a holiday known as Woman's Day. Traditional gifts include red roses, hyacinths or tulips. When there is a funeral or other occasion where someone wishes to express sympathy, carnations, lilies or roses are given in circular configurations, which signify the transition of birth, life and death to rebirth. In this instance, the color of choice is commonly yellow. For joyous occasions, arrangements and bouquets generally contain an odd number of flowers.

In the times of ancient Rome, brides carried flowers to scare away evil spirits and encourage fertility. The Dutch believed that flowers were food for the soul. When invited to someone's home in Great Britain, it is tradition to bring a gift of flowers. All types are acceptable except white lilies, which are usually seen at funerals. Unlike the United States, red roses are a symbol of love. Flowers are generally gifted in odd numbered increments regardless of the occasion. However, the Brits also have superstitions regarding the number 13, so the number is avoided.

In the southern region of the continent, flowers are traditionally given during Christmas. Egyptians are much more conservative and restrict flower gifting to funerals and weddings. While certain flowers may have significant meanings for some, flowers in Las Vegas and across the United States flowers are an accepted gift for any reason desired.

What does the topic mainly discuss?

A. The fascinating tradition of giving flowers.

B. The different meanings of flowers in different cultures.

C. The comparison of giving flowers between Asian and European cultures.

D. The kinds of flowers people often give each other in different cultures.

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Nguyen Hoang Hai

24 tháng 4 2017

ĐÁP ÁN A

CHỦ ĐỀ CULTURAL DIVERSITY

Đoạn văn này chủ yếu thảo luận về chủ đề gì?

A. Truyền thông thú vị về việc tặng hoa.

B. Nghĩa khác nhau của các loài hoa trong các nền văn hóa khác nhau.

C. Sự so sánh việc tặng hoa giữa văn hóa châu Á và châu Âu.

D. Những loại hoa mọi người thường tặng nhau trong các văn hóa khác nhau.

Căn cứ vào thông tin đoạn 1:

Flower gifting also occurs in most countries around the world. However, the meanings and traditions often vary. (Tặng hoa cũng xuất hiện ở hầu hết các nước trên thế giới. Tuy nhiên, ý nghĩa và truyền thống thường khác nhau)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 34. Different cultures follow their own special customs when a child's baby teeth fall out. In Korea, for example, they have the custom of throwing lost teeth up on the roof of a house. According to tradition, a magpie will come and take the tooth. Later, the magpie will return with a new tooth for the child. In other Asian countries, such as...

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Dương Minh

31 tháng 10 2017

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 34.

Different cultures follow their own special customs when a child's baby teeth fall out.

In Korea, for example, they have the custom of throwing lost teeth up on the roof of a house. According to tradition, a magpie will come and take the tooth. Later, the magpie will return with a new tooth for the child. In other Asian countries, such as Japan and Vietnam, children follow a similar tradition of throwing their lost teeth onto the roofs of houses. Birds aren't the only animals thought to take lost teeth. In Mexico and Spain, tradition says a mouse takes a lost tooth and leaves some money. However, in Mongolia, dogs are responsible for taking teeth away. Dogs are highly respected in Mongolian culture and are considered guardian angels of the people. Tradition says that the new tooth will grow good and strong if the baby tooth is fed to a guardian angel. Accordingly, parents in Mongolia will put their child's lost tooth in a piece of meat and feed it to a dog. The idea of giving lost teeth to an angel or fairy is also a tradition in the West. Many children in Western countries count on the Tooth Fairy to leave money or presents in exchange for a tooth. The exact origins of the Tooth Fairy are a mystery, although the story probably began in England or Ireland centuries ago. According to tradition, a child puts a lost tooth under his or her pillow before going to bed. In the wee hours, while the child is sleeping, the Tooth Fairy takes the tooth and leaves something else under the pillow. In France, the Tooth Fairy leaves a small gift. In the United States, however, the Tooth Fairy usually leaves money. These days, the rate is $1 to $5 per tooth, adding up to a lot of money from the Tooth Fairy!
(Source: Reading Challenge 2 by Casey Malarcher & Andrea Janzen

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the tradition of tooth giving in the West?

A. Children give money to the Tooth Fairy.

B. Children put their lost teeth under their pillows.

C. Children hope to get money or gifts from the Tooth Fairy.

D. Lost teeth are traditionally given to an angel or fairy.

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Nguyen Hoang Hai

31 tháng 10 2017

A. Trong đoạn cuối, B có nói đến trong câu 4, C trong câu 2, D trong câu 1. Chỉ có A là không thấy nhắc đến.

Read the following passage on transport, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet toindicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50.(1) In the West, cartoons are used chiefly to make people laugh. The important feature of all these cartoons is the joke and the element of surprise which is contained. Even though it is very funny, a good cartoon is always based on close observation of a particular feature of life and usually has a serious purpose. (2) Cartoons in...

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Dương Minh

13 tháng 5 2018

Read the following passage on transport, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to

indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50.

(1) In the West, cartoons are used chiefly to make people laugh. The important feature of all these cartoons is the joke and the element of surprise which is contained. Even though it is very funny, a good cartoon is always based on close observation of a particular feature of life and usually has a serious purpose.

(2) Cartoons in the West have been associated with political and social matters for many years. In wartime, for example, they proved to be an excellent way of spreading propaganda. Nowadays cartoons are often used to make short, sharp comments on politics and governments as well as on a variety of social matters. In this way, the modern cartoon has become a very powerful force in influencing people in Europe and the United States.

(3) Unlike most American and European cartoons, however, many Chinese cartoon drawings in the past have also attempted to educate people, especially those who could not read and write. Such cartoons about the lives and sayings of great men in China have proved extremely useful in bringing education to illiterate and semi-literate people throughout China. Confucius, Mencius and Laozi have all appeared in very interesting stories presented in the form of cartoons. The cartoons themselves have thus served to illustrate the teachings of the Chinese sages in a very attractive way.

(4) In this sense, many Chinese cartoons are different from Western cartoons in so far as they do not depend chiefly on telling jokes. Often, there is nothing to laugh at when you see Chinese cartoons. This is not their primary aim. In addition to commenting on serious political and social matters, Chinese cartoons have aimed at spreading the traditional Chinese thoughts and culture as widely as possible among the people.

(5) Today, however, Chinese cartoons have an added part to play in spreading knowledge. They offer a very attractive and useful way of reaching people throughout the world, regardless of the particular country in which they live. Thus, through cartoons, the thoughts and teachings of the old Chinese philosophers and sages can now reach people who live in such countries as Britain, France, America, Japan, Malaysia or Australia and who are unfamiliar with the Chinese culture.

(6) Until recently, the transfer of knowledge and culture has been overwhelmingly from the West to the East and not vice versa. By means of cartoons, however, publishing companies in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore are now having success in correcting this imbalance between the East and the West.

(7) Cartoons can overcome language barriers in all foreign countries. The vast increase in the popularity of these cartoons serves to illustrate the truth of Confucius’s famous saying “One picture is worth a thousand words.”

Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?

A. A Very Powerful Force in Influencing People

B. Chinese Cartoons and Western Cartoons

C. Cartoons as a Way of Educating People

D.An Excellent Way of Spreading Propaganda

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Nguyen Hoang Hai

13 tháng 5 2018

Đáp án B

Giải thích: Cả bài này so sánh giữa hoạt hình phương tây và hoạt hình Trung quốc