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            I.    Make questions for the underlined parts, using the question words in brackets.

1.    La Tomatina in Brunol near Valencia happens ever year. (How often)

2.    La Tomatina takes place on the last Wednesday in August. (When)

3.    The highlight of the festival is the tomato flight. (What)

4.    La Tomatina dates backs to 1945 when an annual parade of enormous figures with big heads was passing through the streets of Bunyol. (When)

5.    Some youngsters accidentally knocked over one of the giants. (What)

6.    Burning Man lasts one week. (How long)

7.    The festival began in San Francisco’s Baker Beach in 1986. (When; Where)

8.    The event begins on the last Monday in August, and ends on the first Monday in September. (When)

9.    It takes its name from the ritual burning of a large wooden model of a hated person. (What)

10.  In 2010, 51,515 people attended Burning Man. (How many)

            I.    Make questions for the underlined parts in the following sentences, using the question words in brackets.

A.   Diwali (Festival of Lights)

1.    Diwali is celebrated in October or November each year. (When)

2.    It marked the last harvest of the year before winter. (What)

3.    Indians celebrate Diwali with family gatherings, glittering clay lamps, festive fireworks, strings of electric lights, bonfires, flowers, sharing of sweets, or worship to Lakshmi. (How)

4.    Some people believe that Lakshmi wanders the Earth looking for homes where she will be welcomed. (What)

5.    People open their doors and windows and light lamps to invite Lakshmi in. (What)

B.   Elephant Race Festival, Don Village

6.    Elephant Race Festival takes place in village of Don or in the forests near the Sevepoi River (Dak Lak) every spring (during the third lunar month). (When and Where)

7.    The M’nong ethnic group are known for their bravery and skill in wild elephant hunting. (What)

8.    The racetrack is 1-2 km long, set on even ground where there are only a few big trees, wide enough to accommodate ten running elephants. (How long; Where; How wide)

1. Day of the Dead is celebrated on November 1.

2. Families gather to pray to the souls of dead relatives, asking them to return for one night.

3. People decorate altars in their homes and graveyards with food, candy skulls and marigolds to welcome the souls back to Earth.

4. Pan de los muertos is baked in the shape of skulls and crossbones, and a toy is hidden inside each loaf.

5. Day of the Dead is a time to celebrate and remember the lives of dead family members.

Day of the Dead – Mexico

       Day of the Dead is celebrated on November 1 in Mexico, Ecuador, Guatemala and other parts of Central or South America. Families gather to pray to the souls of dead relatives, asking them to return for one night. People decorate altars in their homes and graveyards with food , candles, candy skulls and marigolds to welcome the souls back to Earth. Skeletons are displayed throughout cities, and people dressed as skeletons parade through the streets. Pan de los muertos (bread of the dead) is baked in the shape of skulls and crossbones, and a toy is hidden inside each loaf. The person who bites into the toy is said to have good luck. Day of the Dead is a time to celebrate and remember the lives of dead family members.

1.    Where and When is the Day of the Dead celebrated?

2.    What do families gather to pray for?

3.    What do people do to welcome the souls back to Earth?

4.    What is the custom with Pan de los muertos (bread of the dead)?

5.    What is the purpose of the Day of the Dead?

Part 1: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the            correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 28. (1.0 pt).

        English is considered a global language. More and more people are learning English (25)______ several reasons. Firstly, they want to improve their knowledge. It is obvious that most of the important sources of information are now in English. We can easily find websites, journals, newspapers, and encyclopedias in English everywhere. If we know English well, we can attend quite a lot of online courses or go abroad to study. Secondly, it is easier to get a (26)______ job if you can use English. Most multinational companies require a certain degree of English proficiency from potential employees. Even local companies now require their staff (27)______ English. The reason for that is they may have business relationships with companies in other countries (28)______ use English as their working language. These two reasons are the most common ones explaining why people like to, and need to, study English.

Question 25. A. for                            B. by                           C. with                                    D. of

Question 26. A. paid-well                  B. well-paid                C. paying-well             D. well-paying   

Question 27. A. to know                    B. knowing                 C. knew                       D. know

Question 28. A. what                         B. who                                    C. which                      D. whose