Question

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.

Thanks to electricity, candles are no longer a necessity in our lives, but they are still a pleasure. The warm flame of candlelight can quickly alter the mood and atmosphere of a room, often creating a peaceful scene that electric light just cannot match.

Candles are an important part of many cultural and religious festival and have been burnt in various forms for centuries. The ancient Romans and Egyptians made candles from a type of fiber coated with wax. However, up until the nineteenth century, most candles were made from a substance called tallow, obtained from beef fat. Tallow candles were very smoky and, understandably, had an unpleasant odor.

In the 19th century, candle makers learned to separate stearin, the solid form fat used as a type of glue, from tallow and used it to harden other fats. Candles that contained stearin would burn longer than previous ones and had a better smell. Stearin is still one of the main components of modern candle-making, and the techniques used to create candles today are much the same as they have been for many years. These days, the increase range of wax dyes, perfumes and other additives that are now available make candle making a very exciting and rewarding hobby.

Sales of candles have increased greatly over the last few years, showing that they have become part of our lives again, not through necessity, but because of the magical atmosphere they create. In our increasingly stressful lives, the calming quality of candlelight has a relaxing effect that many enjoy.

For those would like to learn to make candles, finding and buying candle-making kits is easy. Candle-making is definitely enhanced by the exciting possibilities of experimentation with various materials. Be brave and try out different effects - some of the most wonderful creations can happen by accident. With a bit of practice, you will be amazed at the very professional finish that can be achieved.

Despite their delicate beauty, candles can, of course, be highly dangerous. One should never leave lit candles unattended, even for a few moments. Always make sure candles are securely placed within candleholders.

Teach your children to respect a burning candle, and of course keep burning candles away from flammable materials. Keep your home safe by remembering that a candle is magical, but fire can be very destructive. Be careful, and enjoy the beauty of your candles!

Question 39: According to the text, what does the increase of candle sales illustrate?

A. People enjoy the calming effect that candles produce.

B. The variety of candles to choose from makes them more attractive.

C. People buy candles as gifts more often than they used to.

D. Candles are cheaper to buy now than they were in the past.

Answer 1

Đáp án A

Theo đoạn văn, điều gì làm tăng mức doanh thu của nến?

A. Mi ọngười tận hướng hiệu ứng làm dịu mà nến tạo ra.

B. Sự đa dạng trong việc lựa chọn nến làm cho chúng hấp dẫn hơn.

C. Mọi người mua nến làm quà tặng thường xuyên hơn so với trước đây.

D. Nến bây giờ rẻ hơn để mua so với trước đây.

Căn cứ vào thông tin sau:

"Sales Of candles have increased greatly over the last few years, Showing that they have become part of our lives again, not through necessity, but because of the magical atmosphere they create. In our increasingly stressful lives, the calming quality of candlelight has a relaxing effect that many enjoy.” (Việc bán nến đã tăng lên đáng kể trong vài năm qua, cho thấy rằng họ đã trở thành một phần của cuộc sống của chúng ta một lần nữa, không phải thông qua sự cần thiết, mà là vì bầu không khí kỳ diệu mà chúng tạo ra. Trong cuộc sống ngày càng căng thẳng của chúng ta, sự êm dịu của ánh nến có các dụng thư giãn mà nhiều người thích.)