Câu hỏi: 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.
When naming a child, some parents seem to choose a name based simply on their personal preference. In other families, grandparents or professional name-makers come up with a child's name. And in some cases, the time of a child's birth influences how the child's name is determined.
In many European cultures, names are typically chosen by parents. Parents' choice for their child's name may be based on names of relatives or ancestors within their particular family. For example, in Italy, children are traditionally named after their grandparents. The parents generally use the father's parents' names first. If they have more children, then they will use the mother's parents' names. Similarly, some people in Eastern Europe name their children after relatives who have died. This tradition is seen as a means to protect the child from the Angel of Death.
Traditionally in some Asian countries, a child's grandfather or a fortune-teller chooses the child's name. In contrast to the tradition of naming children after relatives, the child's name is chosen to influence the child's character. For example, names may be based on a connection to certain elements such as fire, water, earth, wood, or metal. Or the name might include a written character meaning beauty, strength, or kindness.
In certain African cultures, when a child is born plays a large part in determining the child's name. In Ghana's Akan culture, the day a child is born determines the child's name. But each day has different names for boys and girls. For instance, a boy born on Friday is named Kofi, whereas a girl born on the same day is named Afua. Both Kofi and Afua are names meaning "wanderer" or "explorer." Children with these names are seen as travelers.
No matter where the name comes from, a child's name is the first gift in life. Whether it is chosen according to preference or dictated by tradition, the name reflects something about a child's culture. For that reason, all names should be treasured and respected.
(Adapted from Reading Challenge 2 by Casey Malarcher & Andrea Janzen)
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The practice of child naming in Europe
B. The tradition of child naming in different cultures
C. The history of child naming around the world
D. The choice of name for a child in Asia
When naming a child, some parents seem to choose a name based simply on their personal preference. In other families, grandparents or professional name-makers come up with a child's name. And in some cases, the time of a child's birth influences how the child's name is determined.
In many European cultures, names are typically chosen by parents. Parents' choice for their child's name may be based on names of relatives or ancestors within their particular family. For example, in Italy, children are traditionally named after their grandparents. The parents generally use the father's parents' names first. If they have more children, then they will use the mother's parents' names. Similarly, some people in Eastern Europe name their children after relatives who have died. This tradition is seen as a means to protect the child from the Angel of Death.
Traditionally in some Asian countries, a child's grandfather or a fortune-teller chooses the child's name. In contrast to the tradition of naming children after relatives, the child's name is chosen to influence the child's character. For example, names may be based on a connection to certain elements such as fire, water, earth, wood, or metal. Or the name might include a written character meaning beauty, strength, or kindness.
In certain African cultures, when a child is born plays a large part in determining the child's name. In Ghana's Akan culture, the day a child is born determines the child's name. But each day has different names for boys and girls. For instance, a boy born on Friday is named Kofi, whereas a girl born on the same day is named Afua. Both Kofi and Afua are names meaning "wanderer" or "explorer." Children with these names are seen as travelers.
No matter where the name comes from, a child's name is the first gift in life. Whether it is chosen according to preference or dictated by tradition, the name reflects something about a child's culture. For that reason, all names should be treasured and respected.
(Adapted from Reading Challenge 2 by Casey Malarcher & Andrea Janzen)
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The practice of child naming in Europe
B. The tradition of child naming in different cultures
C. The history of child naming around the world
D. The choice of name for a child in Asia
Giải thích:
Ý tưởng chính của đoạn văn là gì?
A. Việc đặt tên con ở châu Âu
B. Truyền thống đặt tên con ở các nền văn hoá khác nhau
C. Lịch sử đặt tên trẻ em trên khắp thế giới
D. Việc chọn tên cho một đứa trẻ ở Châu Á
Cả bài nói tới cách đặt tên cho một đứa trẻ ở nhiều nơi trên thế giới, có nơi đặt tên theo sở thích, có nơi đặt tên theo truyền thống ……
Ý tưởng chính của đoạn văn là gì?
A. Việc đặt tên con ở châu Âu
B. Truyền thống đặt tên con ở các nền văn hoá khác nhau
C. Lịch sử đặt tên trẻ em trên khắp thế giới
D. Việc chọn tên cho một đứa trẻ ở Châu Á
Cả bài nói tới cách đặt tên cho một đứa trẻ ở nhiều nơi trên thế giới, có nơi đặt tên theo sở thích, có nơi đặt tên theo truyền thống ……
Đáp án B.