In many countries, it is customary for the bride to throw her bouquet of flowers into a crowd of well-wishers. A. uncommon B. inadvisable C. usual D. normal

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Phương Nhi Nguyễn

14 tháng 10 2021

In many countries, it is customary for the bride to throw her bouquet of flowers into a crowd of well-wishers.
A. uncommon B. inadvisable C. usual D. normal

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Lee Hà

14 tháng 10 2021

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minh nguyet

14 tháng 10 2021

C. usual

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Khanhly Nguyễn

24 tháng 2 2020

Marriage is an ancient religious and legal practice celebrated around the world. However, wedding customs vary from country to country. The Wedding Dress: In many countries, it is customary for the bride to wear a white dress as a symbol of purity. The tradition of wearing a special white dress only for the wedding ceremony started around 150 years ago. Before that, most women could not afford to buy a dress that they would only wear once. Now, bridal dresses can be bought in a variety of...

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Marriage is an ancient religious and legal practice celebrated around the world. However, wedding customs vary from country to country.

The Wedding Dress: In many countries, it is customary for the bride to wear a white dress as a symbol of purity. The tradition of wearing a special white dress only for the wedding ceremony started around 150 years ago. Before that, most women could not afford to buy a dress that they would only wear once. Now, bridal dresses can be bought in a variety of styles. In some Asian countries and in the Middle East, colors of joy and happiness like red or orange other than white are worn by the bride or used as part of the wedding ceremony,

The Wedding Rings: In many cultures, couples exchange rings, usually made of golf or silver and worn on the third finger of the left or right hand, during the marriage ceremony. The circular shape of the ring is symbolic of the couple's eternal union. In Brazil, it is traditional to have the rings engraved with the bride's name on the groom’s ring, an vice versa.

Flowers: Flowers play an important role in most weddings. Roses are said to be the flowers of love, and because they usually bloom in June, this has become the most popular month for weddings in many countries. After the wedding ceremony, in many countries the bride throws her bouquet into a crowd of well-wishers – usually her single female friends. The person who catches this bouquet will be the next one to marry.

Gifts: In Chinese cultures, w edding guests give gifts of money to the newly-weds in small red envelopes. Money is also an appropriate gift at Korean and Japanese wedding. In many Western countries, for example in the U.K, wedding guests give the bride and groom household items that they may need for their new home. In Russia, rather than receiving gifts, the bride and groom provide gifts to their guests instead.

With the continued internationalization of the modern world, wedding customs that originated in one part of the world are crossing national boundaries and have been incorporated into marriage ceremonies in other countries.

111. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?

A. Wedding ceremoniesB. Wedding customsC. Wedding dayD. Wedding history

112. The tradition of wearing a special dress only on one’s wedding day is ____.

A. about 150 years agoB. over a century ago

C. less than 100 years agoD. less than 200 years ago

113. In some cultures, the bride wears a white dress as a traditional symbol of ____.

A. modestyB. secrecyC. purityD. security

114. In some Asian and Middle Eastern.countries, which colour is NOT considered to be suitable for a wedding?

A. redB. orangeC. whiteD. blue

115. The phrase “eternal union" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to____.

A. never-ending relationshipB. lovely relationship

C. temporary relationshipD. healthy relationship

116. The word “this" in paragraph 4 refers to which of the following?

A. roleB. loveC. JuneD. rose

117. According to the passage, in which country would the wedding guests give the bride and groom money as a present?

A. BrazilB. the U.KC. ChinaD. Russia

118. Which of the following information is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Nowadays, every bride can afford to buy a wedding dress to wear only once.

B. It is believed that any person who catches the bride’s bouquet will be the next to marry.

C . It is customary to write the groom's name on the bride’s wedding ring.

D. Thanks to globalization, one country’s wedding customs may be added to other countries’.

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24 tháng 2 2020

Marriage is an ancient religious and legal practice celebrated around the world. However, wedding customs vary from country to country.

The Wedding Dress: In many countries, it is customary for the bride to wear a white dress as a symbol of purity. The tradition of wearing a special white dress only for the wedding ceremony started around 150 years ago. Before that, most women could not afford to buy a dress that they would only wear once. Now, bridal dresses can be bought in a variety of styles. In some Asian countries and in the Middle East, colors of joy and happiness like red or orange other than white are worn by the bride or used as part of the wedding ceremony,

The Wedding Rings: In many cultures, couples exchange rings, usually made of golf or silver and worn on the third finger of the left or right hand, during the marriage ceremony. The circular shape of the ring is symbolic of the couple's eternal union. In Brazil, it is traditional to have the rings engraved with the bride's name on the groom’s ring, an vice versa.

Flowers: Flowers play an important role in most weddings. Roses are said to be the flowers of love, and because they usually bloom in June, this has become the most popular month for weddings in many countries. After the wedding ceremony, in many countries the bride throws her bouquet into a crowd of well-wishers – usually her single female friends. The person who catches this bouquet will be the next one to marry.

Gifts: In Chinese cultures, w edding guests give gifts of money to the newly-weds in small red envelopes. Money is also an appropriate gift at Korean and Japanese wedding. In many Western countries, for example in the U.K, wedding guests give the bride and groom household items that they may need for their new home. In Russia, rather than receiving gifts, the bride and groom provide gifts to their guests instead.

With the continued internationalization of the modern world, wedding customs that originated in one part of the world are crossing national boundaries and have been incorporated into marriage ceremonies in other countries.

111. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?

A. Wedding ceremoniesB. Wedding customsC. Wedding dayD. Wedding history

112. The tradition of wearing a special dress only on one’s wedding day is ____.

A. about 150 years agoB. over a century ago

C. less than 100 years agoD. less than 200 years ago

113. In some cultures, the bride wears a white dress as a traditional symbol of ____.

A. modestyB. secrecyC. purityD. security

114. In some Asian and Middle Eastern.countries, which colour is NOT considered to be suitable for a wedding?

A. redB. orangeC. whiteD. blue

115. The phrase “eternal union" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to____.

A. never-ending relationshipB. lovely relationship

C. temporary relationshipD. healthy relationship

116. The word “this" in paragraph 4 refers to which of the following?

A. roleB. loveC. JuneD. rose

117. According to the passage, in which country would the wedding guests give the bride and groom money as a present?

A. BrazilB. the U.KC. ChinaD. Russia

118. Which of the following information is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Nowadays, every bride can afford to buy a wedding dress to wear only once.

B. It is believed that any person who catches the bride’s bouquet will be the next to marry.

C . It is customary to write the groom's name on the bride’s wedding ring.

D. Thanks to globalization, one country’s wedding customs may be added to other countries’.

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29 tháng 2 2020

. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 11. In some Asian countries, the groom and bride…..their wedding rings in front of the altar. A. change B. exchange C. give D. take 12. In Scotland, the bride’s mother may invite the wedding guests to her house to......off all the wedding gifts. A. show B. turn C. put D. get 13. On the wedding day, the best man is expected to help the...... A. bride B. groom C. guest D. bridesmaid 14. In the past,...

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. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
11. In some Asian countries, the groom and bride…..their wedding rings in front of the
altar.
A. change B. exchange C. give D. take
12. In Scotland, the bride’s mother may invite the wedding guests to her house
to......off all the wedding gifts.
A. show B. turn C. put D. get
13. On the wedding day, the best man is expected to help the......
A. bride B. groom C. guest D. bridesmaid
14. In the past, the.....and engagement ceremonies took place one or two years before
the wedding.
A. propose B. proposing C. proposal D. proposed
15. Superstitions.....an important part in the lives of many people in Vietnam.
A. take B. act C. occupy D. play
16.Vietnam has kept a variety of superstitious.....about daily activities.
A. believe B. believing C. beliefs D. believable
17. Traditionally, most Vietnamese people never......the floor during the first threedays
of the New Year.
A. sweep B. paint C. polish D. resurface
18.Vietnam is a country situated in Asia, where many mysteries and legends.......
A. origin B. originate C. original D. originally
19.The British usually pay a lot of....to good table manners and are expected to use
knives, forks, and spoons properly.
A. money B. care C. attention D. compliment
20. In the U.S, children can choose their own partners even if their parents object....
their choice.
A. to B. for C. against D. with
21. In the UK, 18-year-olds tend to receive a silver key as a present to....their entry into
the adult world.
A. symbol B. symbolic C. symbolize D. symbolist
22. In Australia, on Mother’s Day, the second Sunday in May, children prepare and....
their mothers ‘breakfast in bed’.
A. cook B. serve C. display D. present
23. People in Mexico....Mother's Dayon May 10 by giving their mothers handmade gifts,
flowers, clothing and household appliances.
A. open B. memorize C. celebrate D. perform
24. In Vietnam, you shouldn’t....at somebody’s house on the 1st day of the NewYear
unless you have been invited by the house owner.
A. show up B. get up C. put up D. go up
25. The newly-weds will fly to Venice to spend their....tomorrow.
A. vacation B. honeymoon C. holiday D. marriage
2 After the wedding ceremony at the church, they go to the hotel for the wedding....
A. cake B. ring C. day D. reception
27. The bride and groom cut the wedding cake and….speeches.
A. prepared B. wrote C. heard D. made
28. Some Koreans believe that it’s impolite to....eye contact with a person who has a
high position.
A. make B. lose C. show D. put
29. Brazilians often….each other’s arms, hands or shoulders during a conversation.
A. lend B. shake C. touch D. move
30. American people are very informal at home, so they often….their hands to eat some
kinds of food.
A. use B. lend C. wash D. shake
31. Egypt is a traditional country, and it has many customs that are different....the U.S.
A. of B. from C. to D. for
32. English people believe that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house, which will
bring....to the person who has opened it.
A. loss B. misfortune C. success D. truth
33. Superstition suggests that you'll get seven years of bad luck if you....a mirror.
A. break B. buy C. borrow D. see
34. In the UK, seven is usually regarded....the luckiest number while thirteen is the
opposite.
A. as B. like C. with D. for
35. Polite behaviour in one country, however, may be....in another world.
A. formal B. informal C. impolite D. appropriate
36. In Germany, it is important to arrive....time when you are invited to someone's
house.
A. in B. after C. before D. on
37. Learning about cultural differences in politeness helps you avoid a lot of.....
A. embarrass B. embarrassment C. embarrassed D. embarrassing
38. On many days of the year, Vietnamese people not only......the table for meals, but
they also put food on the altar for their ancestors.
A. lay B. lie C. book D. clear
39. The woman you are engaged to is your......
A. fiancé B. bridesmaid C. match-maker D. fiancée
40. At the church ceremony, the couple have to make their.......
A. vows B. invitations C. flowers D. cakes
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
41. Mary is planning to tie the knot with her German boyfriend next June.
A. get married B. say goodbye C. get together D. fall in love
42. In some Asian countries like Vietnam or China, money is given to the newly-married
couple as a wedding present.
A. gift B. donation C. souvenir D. contribution
43. In Vietnam, it is customary to choose a favourable day for occasions such as
wedding, funerals, or house-moving days.
A. suitable B. favourite C. beautiful D. whole
44. Americans value freedom and do not like to be dependent on other people.
A. addicted B. supportive C. reliant D. responsible
45. In most American families, parents have less influence on their children than those
in other parts of the world.
A. power B. effect C. attention D. care
V. Mark the letterA, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
46. Being practical, Americans avoid taking jobs which are beyond their ability.
A. out of B. far from C. within D. inside
47 In many countries, it is customary for the bride to throw her bouquet of flowers
into a crowd of well-wishers.
A. uncommon B. inadvisable C. usual D. normal
48. To an American, success is the result of hard work and self-reliance.
A. devotion B. industry C. laziness D. enthusiasm
49. Success has always meant providing their families with a decent standard of living.
A. high B. good C. acceptable D. low
50. Stores everywhere compete to sell their distinctive versions of Christmas cake
before the holiday.
A. different B. various C. similar D. special
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
51.These days, in India, there are......married couples who live on their own than
before.
A. more B. any C. less D. little
52. In some countries in the Middle East, people stand......to each other than those in
North America in a conversation.
A. most closely B. more closely C. closer D. closest
53. Wedding ceremonies are....now than they used to be in the past.
A. less complicated B. the most complicated
C. as complicated D. the least complicated
54. It's much......to celebrate a small and cozy wedding to save money.
A. best B. better C. the best D. the better
55.In some Asian families, parents tend to have far....control over their children than
those in some American families.
A. the most B. the more C. more D. most
56. This is......wedding party I’ve ever attended.
A. the more memorable B. more memorable
C. the most memorable D. most memorable
57. Chocolates and flowers are by far....presents for mothers on Mother's Day inthe UK.
A. more popular B. the more popular
C. less popular D. the most popular
5 Chuseokis one of......celebrations in the Korean calendar when Koreans give thanks
to nature.
A. the most important B. the more important
C. the less important D. more important
59.The more polite you appear to be, ......your partner will be.
A. the happiest B. the happier C. the most happily D. the more happily
60. Of the two bridesmaids, Lisa turned out to be......
A. the most charming B. the least charming
C. more charming D the more charming
61. The Korean are......than the American in addressing their bosses.
A. more formal B. formal C. most formal D. the most formal
62. There are......occasions for giving gifts in modern societies than before.
A. less B. more C. the least D. the most
63. June has become......month for weddings in many countries when the symbolic
flowers, roses, usually bloom.
A. more popular B. less popular C. the most popular D. the least popular
64. Before doing something important, Vietnamese people always try to choose....time
for it.
A. better B. less good C. the least good D. the best
65. My grandmother feels much......whenever I give her a homemade cake on Mother's
Day.
A. happier B. more happily C. the happiest D. the most happily
66. People in......Western countries are often surprised to learn that......Japanese
celebrate Christmas.
A. Ø - Ø B. the - the C. the - Ø D. Ø - the
67. In Japan, ......most important holiday of......season is New Year's Day, which comes
one week after Christmas.
A. the - the B. Ø - the C. the - Ø D. the - a
68. In India, in the old days, ......girl's family used to give......boy's family a gift like
money or jewellery.
A. a - a B. a - the C. the - a D. the - the
69. It is appropriate to bring......small gift when visiting......home in the U.S.
A. the - a B. a - a C. a - the D. the - the
7 Traditionally, .....bride and groom go on their honeymoon immediately
after.....wedding reception.
A. a - the B. the - a C. the - the D. a - a
71. Whenever I set out for....examination, I always try to avoid crossing.....path of.....
woman.
A. an - the - a B. an - a - the C. an - the - the D. the - the - a
72. In a wedding ceremony,....best man helps.....groom ready for every preparation.
A. the - a B. a - the C. the - the D. a - a
73. People say that....gift lets.....recipient know how we are thinking of them.
A. the - the B. a - a C. the - a D. a - the
74. Wearing a wedding veil which covers......head and face is…...2,000-year old
tradition.
A. a - the B. the - a C. the - the D. a - a
75. In the U.S, white represents goodness and is usually....colour of.....bride's wedding
dress.
A. a - a B. a - the C. the - a D. the - the
76. Is it acceptable to touch......person on.....shoulder in a conversation?
A. a - the B. the - the C. the - a D. a - a
77. .......man should take off his hat when he goes into......house in the UK.
A. A - the B. A - a C. The - a D. The - the
78. When you stay at......friend's house, you should write.....thank-you note.
A. a - a B. the - a C. a - the D. the - the
79. Christmas Eve is…..best time for Japanese youngsters to go out for.....special,
romantic evening.
A. a - a B. the - a C. the - the D. a - the
80.....Japanese manage not to ask direct questions in order not to embarrass.....person
who they are speaking with.
A. A - the B. A - a C. The - the D. The – a

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DM

Dương Minh

30 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.The custom of paying a bride price before marriage is still a well-established part of many African cultures. In paying a bride price, the family of the groom must provide payment to the family of the bride before the marriage is allowed. The bride price can vary greatly from culture to culture in Africa. In the Zulu and Swazi tribes of southern Africa, the...

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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.

The custom of paying a bride price before marriage is still a well-established part of many African cultures. In paying a bride price, the family of the groom must provide payment to the family of the bride before the marriage is allowed. The bride price can vary greatly from culture to culture in Africa. In the Zulu and Swazi tribes of southern Africa, the bride price often takes the form of cattle. In Western African, kola nuts, shells, and other goods are often used for the payment of the bride price. The actual payment of money sometimes takes place, but the payment of goods is more frequent. The amount of paid in a bride price can also vary. In modern times, the bride price is occasionally quite small and its value is mainly symbolic. However, the bride price can still be quite high, especially among prominent or highly traditional families.

There are a number of justifications used to explain the payment of bride price. The first is that the bride price represents an acknowledgement of the expense the bride’s family has gone in order to raise her and bring her up as a suitable bride for the groom. It also represents payment for the loss of a family member, since the bride will officially become a member of her husband’s family and will leave her own. On a deeper level the bride price represents payment for the fact that the bride will bring children into the family of the groom, thereby increasing the wealth of the family. This concept is reinforced by the fact that the bride price must often be returned if the bride fails to bear children.

The payment of the bride price has quite a number of effects on African society. First, the payment of bride price acts to increase the stability of African family structures. Sons are dependent on their fathers and older relatives to help them pay the bride price of their wives, and this generally leads to greater levels of obedience and respect. The negotiations between the two families concerning the bride price allow the parents and other family members to meet and get to know one another before the marriage. Finally, since the bride price must often be repaid in case of divorce, the bride’s family often works to make sure that any marital problems are solved quickly. Bride prices also work as a system of wealth distribution in African cultures. Wealthier families can afford to support the marriage of their son, and thus their wealth is transferred to other families.

Question: It can be inferred from the paragraph 2 that African families ________.

A. never see their daughters after marriage

B. never see their daughters after marriage

C. pay the bride price on the day of the wedding

D. place great importance on childbirth

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Nguyen Hoang Hai

30 tháng 3 2018

Đáp án: C

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Dương Minh

1 tháng 2 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.The custom of paying a bride price before marriage is still a well-established part of many African cultures. In paying a bride price, the family of the groom must provide payment to the family of the bride before the marriage is allowed. The bride price can vary greatly from culture to culture in Africa. In the Zulu and Swazi tribes of southern Africa, the...

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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.

The custom of paying a bride price before marriage is still a well-established part of many African cultures. In paying a bride price, the family of the groom must provide payment to the family of the bride before the marriage is allowed. The bride price can vary greatly from culture to culture in Africa. In the Zulu and Swazi tribes of southern Africa, the bride price often takes the form of cattle. In Western African, kola nuts, shells, and other goods are often used for the payment of the bride price. The actual payment of money sometimes takes place, but the payment of goods is more frequent. The amount of paid in a bride price can also vary. In modern times, the bride price is occasionally quite small and its value is mainly symbolic. However, the bride price can still be quite high, especially among prominent or highly traditional families.

There are a number of justifications used to explain the payment of bride price. The first is that the bride price represents an acknowledgement of the expense the bride’s family has gone in order to raise her and bring her up as a suitable bride for the groom. It also represents payment for the loss of a family member, since the bride will officially become a member of her husband’s family and will leave her own. On a deeper level the bride price represents payment for the fact that the bride will bring children into the family of the groom, thereby increasing the wealth of the family. This concept is reinforced by the fact that the bride price must often be returned if the bride fails to bear children.

The payment of the bride price has quite a number of effects on African society. First, the payment of bride price acts to increase the stability of African family structures. Sons are dependent on their fathers and older relatives to help them pay the bride price of their wives, and this generally leads to greater levels of obedience and respect. The negotiations between the two families concerning the bride price allow the parents and other family members to meet and get to know one another before the marriage. Finally, since the bride price must often be repaid in case of divorce, the bride’s family often works to make sure that any marital problems are solved quickly. Bride prices also work as a system of wealth distribution in African cultures. Wealthier families can afford to support the marriage of their son, and thus their wealth is transferred to other families.

Question: It can be inferred from the paragraph 2 that African families ________.

A. never see their daughters after marriage

B. never see their daughters after marriage

C. pay the bride price on the day of the wedding

D. place great importance on childbirth

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Nguyen Hoang Hai

1 tháng 2 2017

Đáp án: D

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Lê Quỳnh Anh

4 tháng 7 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 following questionsThe custom of paying a bride price before marriage is still a well-established part of many African cultures. In paying a bride price, the family of the groom must provide payment to the family of the bride before the marriage is allowed. The bride price can vary greatly from culture to culture in Africa. In the Zulu and Swazi tribes of southern...

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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 following questions

The custom of paying a bride price before marriage is still a well-established part of many African cultures. In paying a bride price, the family of the groom must provide payment to the family of the bride before the marriage is allowed. The bride price can vary greatly from culture to culture in Africa. In the Zulu and Swazi tribes of southern Africa, the bride price often takes the form of cattle. In Western African, kola nuts, shells, and other goods are often used for the payment of the bride price. The actual payment of money sometimes takes place, but the payment of goods is more frequent. The amount of paid in a bride price can also vary. In modern times, the bride price is occasionally quite small and its value is mainly symbolic. However, the bride price can still be quite high, especially among prominent or highly traditional families.

There are a number of justifications used to explain the payment of bride price. The first is that the bride price represents an acknowledgement of the expense the bride’s family has gone in order to raise her and bring her up as a suitable bride for the groom. It also represents payment for the loss of a family member, since the bride will officially become a member of her husband’s family and will leave her own. On a deeper level the bride price represents payment for the fact that the bride will bring children into the family of the groom, thereby increasing the wealth of the family. This concept is reinforced by the fact that the bride price must often be returned if the bride fails to bear children.

The payment of the bride price has quite a number of effects on African society. First, the payment of bride price acts to increase the stability of African family structures. Sons are dependent on their fathers and older relatives to help them pay the bride price of their wives, and this generally leads to greater levels of obedience and respect. The negotiations between the two families concerning the bride price allow the parents and other family members to meet and get to know one another before the marriage. Finally, since the bride price must often be repaid in case of divorce, the bride’s family often works to make sure that any marital problems are solved quickly. Bride prices also work as a system of wealth distribution in African cultures. Wealthier families can afford to support the marriage of their son, and thus their wealth is transferred to other families.

It can be inferred from the paragraph 2 that African families____ .

A. place great importance on childbirth

B. never see their daughters after marriage

C. pay the bride price on the day of the wedding

D. place more value on men than women

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Dương Hoàn Anh

4 tháng 7 2018

Đáp án : A

“On a deeper level the bride price represents payment for the fact that the bride will bring children into the family of the groom, thereby increasing the wealth of the family” : ở mức độ sâu hơn, lễ vật thách cưới tượng trưng trả cho việc cô dâu sinh con cho gia đình chú rể, do đó làm tăng sự giàu có.-> con cái đại diện cho sự giàu có-> coi trọng việc sinh đẻ.

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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.The custom of paying a bride price before marriage is still a well-established part of many African cultures. In paying a bride price, the family of the groom must provide payment to the family of the bride before the marriage is allowed. The bride price can vary greatly from culture to culture in Africa. In the Zulu and Swazi tribes of southern Africa, the...

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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.

The custom of paying a bride price before marriage is still a well-established part of many African cultures. In paying a bride price, the family of the groom must provide payment to the family of the bride before the marriage is allowed. The bride price can vary greatly from culture to culture in Africa. In the Zulu and Swazi tribes of southern Africa, the bride price often takes the form of cattle. In Western African, kola nuts, shells, and other goods are often used for the payment of the bride price. The actual payment of money sometimes takes place, but the payment of goods is more frequent. The amount of paid in a bride price can also vary. In modern times, the bride price is occasionally quite small and its value is mainly symbolic. However, the bride price can still be quite high, especially among prominent or highly traditional families.

There are a number of justifications used to explain the payment of bride price. The first is that the bride price represents an acknowledgement of the expense the bride’s family has gone in order to raise her and bring her up as a suitable bride for the groom. It also represents payment for the loss of a family member, since the bride will officially become a member of her husband’s family and will leave her own. On a deeper level the bride price represents payment for the fact that the bride will bring children into the family of the groom, thereby increasing the wealth of the family. This concept is reinforced by the fact that the bride price must often be returned if the bride fails to bear children.

The payment of the bride price has quite a number of effects on African society. First, the payment of bride price acts to increase the stability of African family structures. Sons are dependent on their fathers and older relatives to help them pay the bride price of their wives, and this generally leads to greater levels of obedience and respect. The negotiations between the two families concerning the bride price allow the parents and other family members to meet and get to know one another before the marriage. Finally, since the bride price must often be repaid in case of divorce, the bride’s family often works to make sure that any marital problems are solved quickly. Bride prices also work as a system of wealth distribution in African cultures. Wealthier families can afford to support the marriage of their son, and thus their wealth is transferred to other families.

Question: The word “prominent” in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.

A. conservative

B. important

C. religious

D. educated

#Tiếng anh lớp 10

1

NH

Nguyen Hoang Hai

17 tháng 6 2019

Đáp án: B

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DM

Dương Minh

27 tháng 10 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.The custom of paying a bride price before marriage is still a well-established part of many African cultures. In paying a bride price, the family of the groom must provide payment to the family of the bride before the marriage is allowed. The bride price can vary greatly from culture to culture in Africa. In the Zulu and Swazi tribes of southern Africa, the...

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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.

The custom of paying a bride price before marriage is still a well-established part of many African cultures. In paying a bride price, the family of the groom must provide payment to the family of the bride before the marriage is allowed. The bride price can vary greatly from culture to culture in Africa. In the Zulu and Swazi tribes of southern Africa, the bride price often takes the form of cattle. In Western African, kola nuts, shells, and other goods are often used for the payment of the bride price. The actual payment of money sometimes takes place, but the payment of goods is more frequent. The amount of paid in a bride price can also vary. In modern times, the bride price is occasionally quite small and its value is mainly symbolic. However, the bride price can still be quite high, especially among prominent or highly traditional families.

There are a number of justifications used to explain the payment of bride price. The first is that the bride price represents an acknowledgement of the expense the bride’s family has gone in order to raise her and bring her up as a suitable bride for the groom. It also represents payment for the loss of a family member, since the bride will officially become a member of her husband’s family and will leave her own. On a deeper level the bride price represents payment for the fact that the bride will bring children into the family of the groom, thereby increasing the wealth of the family. This concept is reinforced by the fact that the bride price must often be returned if the bride fails to bear children.

The payment of the bride price has quite a number of effects on African society. First, the payment of bride price acts to increase the stability of African family structures. Sons are dependent on their fathers and older relatives to help them pay the bride price of their wives, and this generally leads to greater levels of obedience and respect. The negotiations between the two families concerning the bride price allow the parents and other family members to meet and get to know one another before the marriage. Finally, since the bride price must often be repaid in case of divorce, the bride’s family often works to make sure that any marital problems are solved quickly. Bride prices also work as a system of wealth distribution in African cultures. Wealthier families can afford to support the marriage of their son, and thus their wealth is transferred to other families.

Question: The word “prominent” in the passage is closest in meaning to _______.

A. conservative

B. important

C. religious

D. educated

#Tiếng anh lớp 10

1

NH

Nguyen Hoang Hai

27 tháng 10 2019

Đáp án: B

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LQ

Lê Quỳnh Anh

22 tháng 5 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.The custom of paying a bride price before marriage is still a well-established part of many African cultures. In paying a bride price, the family of the groom must provide payment to the family of the bride before the marriage is allowed. The bride price can vary greatly from culture to culture in Africa. In the Zulu and Swazi tribes of southern Africa, the...

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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.

The custom of paying a bride price before marriage is still a well-established part of many African cultures. In paying a bride price, the family of the groom must provide payment to the family of the bride before the marriage is allowed. The bride price can vary greatly from culture to culture in Africa. In the Zulu and Swazi tribes of southern Africa, the bride price often takes the form of cattle. In Western African, kola nuts, shells, and other goods are often used for the payment of the bride price. The actual payment of money sometimes takes place, but the payment of goods is more frequent. The amount of paid in a bride price can also vary. In modern times, the bride price is occasionally quite small and its value is mainly symbolic. However, the bride price can still be quite high, especially among prominent or highly traditional families.

There are a number of justifications used to explain the payment of bride price. The first is that the bride price represents an acknowledgement of the expense the bride's family has gone in order to raise her and bring her up as a suitable bride for the groom. It also represents payment for the loss of a family member, since the bride will officially become a member of her husband's family and will leave her own. On a deeper level the bride price represents payment for the fact that the bride will bring children into the family of the groom, thereby increasing the wealth of the family. This concept is reinforced by the fact that the bride price must often be returned if the bride fails to bear children.

The payment of the bride price has quite a number of effects on African society. First, the payment of bride price acts to increase the stability of African family structures. Sons are dependent on their fathers and older relatives to help them pay the bride price of their wives, and this generally leads to greater levels of obedience and respect. The negotiations between the two families concerning the bride price allow the parents and other family members to meet and get to know one another before the marriage. Finally, since the bride price must often be repaid in case of divorce, the bride's family often works to make sure that any marital problems are solved quickly. Bride prices also work as a system of wealth distribution in African cultures. Wealthier families can afford to support the marriage of their son, and thus their wealth is transferred to other families.

Question: The word "prominent" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. educated

B. important

C. religious

D. conservative

#Mẫu giáo

1

DH

Dương Hoàn Anh

22 tháng 5 2019

Đáp án B

Từ “prominent” trong đoạn 1 gần nghĩa nhất với _______.

A. educated (adj): có học thức

B. important (adj): quan trọng, trọng yếu

C. religious (adj): thuộc tôn giáo

D. conservative (adj): thận trọng

prominent (adj): nổi bật, xuất chúng ≈ important

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Lê Quỳnh Anh

6 tháng 5 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 following questionsThe custom of paying a bride price before marriage is still a well-established part of many African cultures. In paying a bride price, the family of the groom must provide payment to the family of the bride before the marriage is allowed. The bride price can vary greatly from culture to culture in Africa. In the Zulu and Swazi tribes of southern...

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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 following questions

The custom of paying a bride price before marriage is still a well-established part of many African cultures. In paying a bride price, the family of the groom must provide payment to the family of the bride before the marriage is allowed. The bride price can vary greatly from culture to culture in Africa. In the Zulu and Swazi tribes of southern Africa, the bride price often takes the form of cattle. In Western African, kola nuts, shells, and other goods are often used for the payment of the bride price. The actual payment of money sometimes takes place, but the payment of goods is more frequent. The amount of paid in a bride price can also vary. In modern times, the bride price is occasionally quite small and its value is mainly symbolic. However, the bride price can still be quite high, especially among prominent or highly traditional families.

There are a number of justifications used to explain the payment of bride price. The first is that the bride price represents an acknowledgement of the expense the bride’s family has gone in order to raise her and bring her up as a suitable bride for the groom. It also represents payment for the loss of a family member, since the bride will officially become a member of her husband’s family and will leave her own. On a deeper level the bride price represents payment for the fact that the bride will bring children into the family of the groom, thereby increasing the wealth of the family. This concept is reinforced by the fact that the bride price must often be returned if the bride fails to bear children.

The payment of the bride price has quite a number of effects on African society. First, the payment of bride price acts to increase the stability of African family structures. Sons are dependent on their fathers and older relatives to help them pay the bride price of their wives, and this generally leads to greater levels of obedience and respect. The negotiations between the two families concerning the bride price allow the parents and other family members to meet and get to know one another before the marriage. Finally, since the bride price must often be repaid in case of divorce, the bride’s family often works to make sure that any marital problems are solved quickly. Bride prices also work as a system of wealth distribution in African cultures. Wealthier families can afford to support the marriage of their son, and thus their wealth is transferred to other families.

The word “prominent” in the passage is closest in meaning to____.

A. conservative

B. important

C. religious

D. educated

#Mẫu giáo

1

DH

Dương Hoàn Anh

6 tháng 5 2018

Đáp án : B

Prominent= danh giá, conservative= bảo thủ, important= có thế lực, religious= sùng đạo, educated= gia giáo. Vì cụm “prominent or highly traditional families”: những gia đình danh giá và giàu truyền thống-> Important có nghĩa tương đương.

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