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Code 11 - Page 1 of 11 READING PAPER 11 Time permitted: 60 minutes Number of questions: 40 _______________________________________________________________________ Directions:In this section you will read FOUR different passages. Each one is followed by 10 questions about it. For questions 1-40, you are to choose the best answer A, B, C or D, to each question. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen. Answer all questions following a passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage. You have 60 minutes to answer all the questions, including the time to transfer your answers to the answer sheet. PASSAGE 1 – Questions 1-10 Christmas in New Zealand - By soniamillet Each country has its own religious festivals and Christmas is the most important one in New Zealand where many people are Christians. Christmas is the birth day of Jesus Christ and on this day, Christians attend church services, spend time with their families and think about their faith. For others, Christmas is a chance to take a holiday in the middle of summer. Christmas falls on December 25 and is a public holiday. December 26 and the first and second of January are also public holidays so many businesses and Government departments close for around two weeks. During this time, when schools and universities are also on holiday most people take a long summer break. The Christmas holidays are the time when New Zealand families go on holiday to the sea. Places near the sea are crowded with holiday makers staying in camping grounds or small holiday houses. Modern ideas about Christmas developed in countries in the northern part of the world. In England, Europe and North America, Christmas comes in the middle of winter so people have Christmas trees covered with snow and Father Christmas is dressed in warm winter clothes. A large Christmas dinner is eaten in the middle of the day. It is a time to stay inside and keep warm with family members and friends. These customs can seem strange in New Zealand where Christmas is in the middle of summer. While many people follow the old ways, increasingly people are giving Christmas a New Zealand flavour. For example, instead of having a big hot Christmas dinner in the middle of the day, people have a picnic lunch outside. You will also see pictures of Father Christmas wearing summer clothes and going swimming.
Code 11 - Page 2 of 11 Children love Christmas because they get presents. Children ask Father Christmas for special presents and they are told that if they are good, he will deliver their presents by coming down the chimney.Another Christmas custom is sending Christmas cards. People keep in touch with their relatives and friends who live in far away places by sending cards. If you go into a New Zealand home in December, you will see many Christmas cards around the living room.You will also see a Christmas tree with coloured lights and lots of presents underneath it. Christmas is a time for singing Christmas songs and wishing for peace and happiness for everyone in the world. 1. What does the word “others” in paragraph 1 refer to? A. Christians B. church services C. non-Christians D. businesses 2. How long do people in New Zealand often enjoy their Christmas holiday? A. for 3 days B. From December 25 to December 26 C. throughout the summer months D. for around 2 weeks 3. In which part of the passage does the author mentioned the popular Christmas customs around the world? A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4 4. During Christmas in New Zealand, many people A. enjoy outdoor activities. B. give presents to each other. C. decorate the Christmas tree covered in snow. D. do not go out for two weeks. 5. How can Father Christmas’s image in New Zealand be different from that around the world? A. He comes down from the chimney to give children presents. B. He might dress in a completely different way. C. He wears warm winter clothes. D. He sends Christmas cards to people. 6. Which of the following is NOT true about Christmas in New Zealand? A. It’s a religious festival B. It’s a public holiday C. It’s unwelcome by people who do not follow Christian.