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 36 to 42.When naming a child, some parents seem to choose a name based simply on their personal preference. In other families, grandparents or professional name-makers come up with a child's name. In some cases, the time of a child's birth influences how the child's name is determined.In many European cultures, names are typically chosen by parents. Parents' choice for their child's name may be based on names of their relatives or ancestors. For example, in Italy, children are traditionally named after their grandparents. The parents generally use the father's parents' names first. If they have more children, then they will use the mother's parents' names. Similarly, some people in Eastern Europe name their children after relatives who have died. This tradition is seen as a means to protect the child from the Angel of Death.Traditionally in some Asian countries, a child's grandfather or a fortune-teller chooses the child's name. In contrast to the tradition of naming children after relatives, the child's name is chosen to influence the child's character. For example, names may be based on a connection to certain elements such as fire, water, earth, wood, or metal. Or the name might include a written character meaning beauty, strength, or kindness.In certain African cultures, when a child is born plays a large part in determining the child's name. In Ghana's Akan culture, the day a child is born determines the child's name. But each day has different names for boys and girls. For instance, a boy born on Friday is named Kofi, whereas a girl born on the same day is named Afua. Both Kofi and Afua mean "wanderer" or "explorer." Children with these names are seen as travelers.No matter where the name comes from, a child's name is the first gift in life. Whether the name is chosen according to preference or dictated by tradition, it reflects something about a child's culture. For that reason, all names should be treasured and respected.(Source: Reading Challenge 2 by Casey Malarcher & Andrea Janzen)
Câu 1: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The practice of child naming in Europe
B. The history of child naming around the world
C. The choice of name for a child in Asia
D. The tradition of child naming in different cultures
Câu 2: According to the passage, in many European cultures, names are typically selected by .
A. grandparents
B. relatives
C. ancestors
D. parents
Câu 3: The word "means" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. symbol
B. way
C. route
D. sign
Câu 4: What is a common belief in some Asian countries concerning the tradition of naming a child?
A. A child's name must include a written character meaning beauty, strength, or kindness.
B. The choice of a child's name should be based on names of his or her relatives.
C. The choice of a child's name is believed to have an impact on his or her personality.
D. A child's name shouldn't be connected with certain elements of nature.
Câu 5: Which of the following about the tradition of child naming in African countries is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Children receive the same name if they are born on the same day.
B. Children born on Friday are normally given names meaning traveling.
C. No matter how a child's name is chosen, it is related to his or her culture.
D. The arrival time of a child is an important factor in deciding his or her name.
Câu 6: The word "it" in paragraph 5 refers to .
A. name
B. culture
C. tradition
D. preference
Câu 7: The word "treasured" in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to .
A. ignored
B. valued
C. developed
D. revealed
A.
B.
C.
D.
Câu 1: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The practice of child naming in Europe
B. The history of child naming around the world
C. The choice of name for a child in Asia
D. The tradition of child naming in different cultures
Câu 2: According to the passage, in many European cultures, names are typically selected by .
A. grandparents
B. relatives
C. ancestors
D. parents
Câu 3: The word "means" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .
A. symbol
B. way
C. route
D. sign
Câu 4: What is a common belief in some Asian countries concerning the tradition of naming a child?
A. A child's name must include a written character meaning beauty, strength, or kindness.
B. The choice of a child's name should be based on names of his or her relatives.
C. The choice of a child's name is believed to have an impact on his or her personality.
D. A child's name shouldn't be connected with certain elements of nature.
Câu 5: Which of the following about the tradition of child naming in African countries is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Children receive the same name if they are born on the same day.
B. Children born on Friday are normally given names meaning traveling.
C. No matter how a child's name is chosen, it is related to his or her culture.
D. The arrival time of a child is an important factor in deciding his or her name.
Câu 6: The word "it" in paragraph 5 refers to .
A. name
B. culture
C. tradition
D. preference
Câu 7: The word "treasured" in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to .
A. ignored
B. valued
C. developed
D. revealed
A.
B.
C.
D.
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