VII.Read the passage and choose the correct answers.
On March 17th , Irish people celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. Saint Patrick is believes to
be the first person to bring Christianity to Ireland: he is seen as the protector of the
country. This date marked the death of the Saint patron of Ireland. Traditionally, Saint
Patrick’s Day is an Irish cultural and religious celebration. Nowadays, it is an international
festival where people celebrate by attending parades, feating and drinking
beer.....However, the custome of wearing green, the colour of Saint Patrick stll remains.
Wearing the shamrock, a three leaf clover, is also acceptable. In recent yeras, Saint
Patrick’s Day is not only celebrated in Ireland but also in many countries all over the
world.
39.What is the subject of the passage?
A.Christianity in Ireland.
B. Saint Patrick
C. Saint Patrick’s Day all over the world
D. Saint Patrick’s Day in Ireland
40.Which of the following is true about Saint Patrick?
A. He passes away on March 17th
B.He brought Christianity to the world.
C.He was not the patrion saint of ireland.
D.His representative colour is blue
41.Acorrding to the writer, what is Saint Patrick’s Day?
A.It is the date of death of Saint Patrick.
B. It is a cultural and religious celebration in Ireland.
C. It is an international feast today.
D. All the above are correct
42.What do people do on Saint Patrick’s Day?
A.They organise parades.
B.They wear green clthes.
C. A &B are correct.
D. A &B are incorrect.
43. Which of the following is NOT stated in the passage?
A. Feasting and drinking beer are activities on Saint Patrick’s Day
B. Only Christians can celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day
C.People may wear shamrock on Saint Patrick’s Day
D.Lots of countries around the world also celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day