- 1. I’m not _______ today.
A) work
B) working
C) worked
D) didn't work
E) have working
- 2. I ________ living and working in London.
A) don't
B) want
C) can
D) can't
E) love
- 3. She doesn’t ________ when to say “please” or “excuse me”.
A) knowing
B) known
C) know
D) knowed
E) knows
- 4. Jan usually ________ in the evening, but this month, he’s working in the mornings.
A) is working
B) doesn't work
C) works
D) isn't working
E) does
- 5. A: Do you want to play with me? B: Sorry, but __________ at this moment.
A) I'm watching a film
B) I'watches a film
C) I'm watched a film
D) I'm watch a film
E) I was watching a film
- 6. I'm not interested in football. It's so _________.
A) alright
B) perfect
C) amazing
D) delicious
E) boring
- 7. Thanks for the chocolates, they were ____________.
A) awful
B) boring
C) delicious
D) strange
E) rude
- 8. Look at this beautiful weather. It's a ___________ day to go to the beach.
A) delicious
B) rude
C) boring
D) perfect
E) awful
- 9. The film we saw last night was really _________ I didn't understand it at all.
A) rude
B) amazing
C) perfect
D) awful
E) boring
- 10. The band were _________! It was the best concert I've ever been to.
A) perfect
B) rude
C) delicious
D) amazing
E) alright
- 11. Find the mistake. When I had fifteen, I was a shop assistant in a bakery at the weekend. I was at work by 6.00 every Saturday.
A) by
B) a
C) was
D) at
E) had
- 12. When my parents were in South America, they ______________ many countries for three months.
A) took off
B) hitchhiked
C) boarded
D) travelled around
E) landed
- 13. When I was eighteen, I decided to know some cities. So, I ___________ because I wanted some adventure.
A) hitchhiked
B) landed
C) took off
D) boarded
E) missed
- 14. My friends didn’t wake up early, so, they ___________ the bus. They walked then.
A) took off
B) landed
C) missed
D) hitchhiked
E) boarded
- 15. I’m going to pick up my brother in the airport. The plane __________ fifteen minutes ago.
A) landed
B) boarded
C) hitchhiked
D) took off
E) travelled around
- 16. Find the mistake. I was eating a piece of cake at home when I calling by the police.
A) calling
B) at
C) eating
D) the
E) when
- 17. Find the mistake. When my mom drived me to the airport, we saw a man playing his guitar in the park.
A) to
B) playing
C) drived
D) on
E) saw
- 18. Find the mistake. Martin Cooper, who worked for Motorola in the USA, was making the first mobile phone in 1973.
A) in
B) was making
C) mobile
D) who
E) for
- 19. Find the mistake. The first real laptop were the Grid Compass. A British man, William Moggridge , made it in 1979 for GRID systems Corporation.
A) The first
B) were
C) for
D) A British man
E) made
- 20. Find the mistake. A German-Brazilian, Andreas Pavel, made the Stereobelt in 1972. It have headphones and used cassettes. Pavel wanted people to have music everywhere.
A) used
B) have
C) wanted
D) made
E) A German-Brazilian
- 21. There was once an Indian king ___________ Shahriyar. One day King Shahriyar ******his wife with another man. So, King Shahriyar ***** his wife and his lover. After that, King Shahriyar ****** a different woman every day. One day, King Shahriyar had a daughter, her name ****** Shahrazad.
A) found
B) married
C) was
D) killed
E) called
- 22. There was once an Indian king ***** Shahriyar. One day King Shahriyar ________ his wife with another man. So, King Shahriyar ***** his wife and his lover. After that, King Shahriyar ****** a different woman every day. One day, King Shahriyar had a daughter, her name ****** Shahrazad.
A) killed
B) married
C) found
D) called
E) was
- 23. There was once an Indian king ***** Shahriyar. One day King Shahriyar ***** his wife with another man. So, King Shahriyar _________________ his wife and his lover. After that, King Shahriyar***** a different woman every day. One day, King Shahriyar had a daughter, her name ***** Shahrazad.
A) found
B) killed
C) was
D) married
E) called
- 24. There was once an Indian king ***** Shahriyar. One day King Shahriyar *****_ his wife with another man. So, King Shahriyar ***** his wife and his lover. After that, King Shahriyar _______________ a different woman every day. One day, King Shahriyar had a daughter, her name ******Shahrazad.
A) married
B) was
C) found
D) called
E) killed
- 25. There was once an Indian king ****Shahriyar. One day King Shahriyar ***** his wife with another man. So, King Shahriyar_***** his wife and his lover. After that, King Shahriyar *****a different woman every day. One day, King Shahriyar had a daughter, her name _________ Shahrazad.
A) married
B) was
C) found
D) killed
E) called
- 26. Choose the correct sentence:
A) When I arrive at the cinema, the film has started
B) I have arrived at the cinema when the film had start
C) When I arrived at the cinema, the film had started
D) When the film had started, I had arrived at the cinema
- 27. Choose the correct sentence
A) If you has listened to me, you would have got the job
B) You would have get the job if you had listened to me
C) If you had listened to me, you would have got the job
D) If you would have got the job, you had listened to me
- 28. Choose the correct sentence
A) They haven’t ate so we went to a restaurant
B) They hadn’t eaten so we went to a restaurant
C) They had eaten so we went to a restaurant
D) They hadn’t ate so we went to a restaurant
- 29. Complete the sentence with the best option: When she went out to play…
A) She had already done her homework
B) She hasn´t done her homework yet
C) She has done her homework
D) She hadn’t did her homework yet
- 30. Choose the best option to complete the dialogue:Cristina: How was your weekend? Ralph: It wasn’t a bad weekend, but it was too short. Cristina : (5)______________________________
A) Have you done anything interesting?
B) Did you do anything interesting?
C) Are you going to do anything interesting?
D) Had you done anything interesting?
- 31. Choose the best option to complete the dialogue:Cristina: Did you enjoy it? Ralph: Yes, I did. (6)___________________________
A) I hadn´t go to a party in a long time
B) I didn’t go to a party in a long time
C) I haven´t gone to a party in a long time
D) I hadn’t gone to a party in a long time.
- 32. Choose the option that describes better the picture:
Daniel has just called his friend Tony because he wants to play soccer with him this afternoon. According to the picture Tony says:
A) I would like to but my ankle hurts
B) I’m sorry, I’ve broken my leg
C) I’m sorry, I cannot. I have a backache
D) I would like to but I’ve cut my leg
- 33. According to the picture:
A) Pam has gone to the supermarket and her husband has been waiting for her
B) Pam has been waiting for her husband meanwhile he was working
C) Pam has been at home waiting for her husband to go to the supermarket
D) Pam has gone to meet her husband and they have gone to his work.
- 34. Complete the text with the correct word:My sister went on a school trip to a large outdoor swimming pool last week. Early, (9)___________all the children got into a bus with (10)__________teacher. It was the smallest (11)_________my sister had ever seen , so it (12)________ the most uncomfortable journey she’d ever (13)__________ on.
A) at midnight
B) at noon
C) in the morning
D) in the evening
- 35. Complete the text with the correct word:My sister went on a school trip to a large outdoor swimming pool last week. Early, (9)___________all the children got into a bus with (10)__________teacher. It was the smallest (11)_________my sister had ever seen , so it (12)________ the most uncomfortable journey she’d ever (13)__________ on.
A) their
B) his
C) my
D) your
- 36. Complete the text with the correct word:My sister went on a school trip to a large outdoor swimming pool last week. Early, (9)___________all the children got into a bus with (10)__________teacher. It was the smallest (11)_________my sister had ever seen , so it (12)________ the most uncomfortable journey she’d ever (13)__________ on.
A) bus
B) train
C) bike
D) airplane
- 37. Complete the text with the correct word:My sister went on a school trip to a large outdoor swimming pool last week. Early, (9)___________all the children got into a bus with (10)__________teacher. It was the smallest (11)_________my sister had ever seen , so it (12)________ the most uncomfortable journey she’d ever (13)__________ on.
A) was
B) are
C) were
D) is
- 38. Complete the text with the correct word:My sister went on a school trip to a large outdoor swimming pool last week. Early, (9)___________all the children got into a bus with (10)__________teacher. It was the smallest (11)_________my sister had ever seen , so it (12)________ the most uncomfortable journey she’d ever (13)__________ on.
A) watched
B) swam
C) worked
D) been
- 39. READING COMPREHENSION I fly airplanes for work. I am a pilot. Sometimes, I take my little girl with me. Her name is Bristol. Bristol likes to look out the window of the airplane. She likes to look at the clouds. She thinks the clouds look like animals. She points at one with her finger. "I see a giraffe!" she says. I also have a little boy. My little boy does not like to be up high. He does not come with me on the airplane. He likes to play airplane with me. We play airplane when I get home. Answer:
A) a pilot
B) a friend
C) Bristol
D) a little boy
- 40. READING COMPREHENSION I fly airplanes for work. I am a pilot. Sometimes, I take my little girl with me. Her name is Bristol. Bristol likes to look out the window of the airplane. She likes to look at the clouds. She thinks the clouds look like animals. She points at one with her finger. "I see a giraffe!" she says. I also have a little boy. My little boy does not like to be up high. He does not come with me on the airplane. He likes to play airplane with me. We play airplane when I get home. Answer: What does Bristol like to do in the airplane?
A) to run in the yard
B) to look out the window.
C) sit in the back
D) be the pilot
- 41. Organize the sentence writing a paragraph:. what´s your name? B. I live in Colombia C. my name is Susy D. and where do you live?
A) C,D,B,A
B) A,C,D,B
C) B,A,D,C
D) A,B,C,D
- 42. Write the correct verb in the spaces:(Simple present) : she_____ Italian (not write)
A) is writing
B) wrote
C) does not write
D) did not write
- 43. Select the correct sentence:
A) Kevin an e-mail to his girlfriend last week wrote
B) to his girlfriend wrote Kevin an e-mail last week
C) Kevin wrote last week to his girlfriend an e-mail
D) Kevin wrote an e-mail to his girlfriend last week
- 44. Complete the conversation: Helen: What did you do last night? Richard: _____________________
A) I went to the concert
B) I am at home
C) yes, I did
D) no, I didn`t go to a concert
- 45. READING COMPREHENSION: Hi, my name is Paul and I’m 15 years old. I live with my family in a villa in South los Angels and go to school nearby at Linton High. I enjoy cycling there every morning and coming back home after school. I also like jogging, watching TV and collecting stamps. The place where I live is very quiet. I was born on 5th October. I have two sisters, an older and a younger one, but they aren’t too much trouble. I get along with them just fine. My best friend’s name is Rufus and he lives a few blocks away. We like exchanging stamps and jogging together. We’re also experts at downloading music and spend hours doing so. I get up everyday at 7.15 a.m. and brush my teeth. After breakfast, I always have to run for the bus. I have lessons in the morning and I spend my afternoon doing what I like… well, that and the homework. At 11 p.m. I go to bed, tired after a long day. That’s how I live my life. Answer: Paul and Rufus are:
A) mates
B) brothers
C) friends
D) teachers
- 46. The jacket _____ in the ______ of a large shop.
A) was/window
B) be/chair
C) are/table
D) were/shelf
- 47. She decided to ______ it on, ______, buying it wasn't an option
A) take/in spite of the fact
B) buy/moreover
C) turn/in addition to
D) try/despite
- 48. The lady in the shoe shop was very ________ ____ helping Manuela.
A) great/with
B) good/at
C) well/on
D) excellent/in
- 49. Manuela _____ over $100 on _____ shoes.
A) paid/pairs
B) brought/any
C) bought/a
D) spent/some
- 50. She came home with a nice pair of _____________ too.
A) hats
B) socks
C) belts
D) skirts
- 51. Children can do art lessons here
A) C
B) A
C) D
D) H
- 52. Ask here about tours in the area
A) E
B) G
C) A
D) B
- 53. Pay less for your holiday if you book it before April.
A) H
B) C
C) G
D) A
- 54. It is not possible to take any pictures here
A) H
B) E
C) F
D) B
- 55. We have some cheap shoes for people with larger feet
A) G
B) E
C) H
D) C
- 56. Can I ______ _____ her house today? I heard she's sick
A) Stay by
B) Call by
C) Drop by
D) Visit by
- 57. The teacher is mad because his students ______ ______ their work on time yesterday
A) didn't/turn in
B) couldn't/turned in
C) didn't/give
D) don't/give
- 58. If you _____ called me earlier, I ______ helped you
A) had/would
B) have/had
C) had/would've
D) would've/had
- 59. The car is _____ _______ at the moment
A) been/repaired
B) being/fixed
C) be/repaired
D) been/fixed
- 60. Not only _____ she work hard but also helped others
A) does
B) is
C) did
D) do
- 61. When the student revolution came, I ________there for 6 months.
A) had worked
B) were working
C) had been working
D) was working
- 62. Before Jim finally decided to go to Thailand, he ________about it for months.
A) had been thought
B) was thinking
C) had thought
D) had been thinking
- 63. They ______ all the chocolate cake by the time Michael got to the party.
A) were eating
B) had eaten
C) had been eating
D) had eat
- 64. When the doctor told him his liver was seriously bad, he ______hamburgers for a month.
A) was eating
B) had eaten
C) eat
D) had been eating
- 65. When they cancelled the flight to Alicante, the storm _____all afternoon with no sign of abating.
A) raged
B) had been raging
C) was raging
D) had raged
- 66. She _________ the ocean before she moved to Vancouver.
A) had never saw
B) had never seen
C) have never seen
D) never seen
- 67. The teacher ________ out when I arrived in the classroom.
A) goes
B) have gone
C) had gone
D) gone
- 68. I ______ my document before the power went out in the computer lab.
A) had save
B) have saved
C) had saved
D) saved
- 69. When they arrived we ________ the test.
A) start
B) have already started
C) had already started
D) already starting
- 70. George _________ his furniture before he moved to Japan.
A) sold
B) have sold
C) had sold
D) had sell
- 71. Sue has always wanted ____ her own restaurant.
A) opening
B) to opened
C) open
D) to open
- 72. She took accounting courses ___for her business.
A) to prepare
B) prepare
C) to prepared
D) for preparing
- 73. We all celebrated __ opening Kim´s kitchen.
A) she was
B) to
C) her
D) hers
- 74. Last year, she succeeded in__ a loan from the bank.
A) getting
B) get
C) to get
D) her getting
- 75. ___ experience is important, so we all told her to keep trying.
A) Getting
B) Her getting
C) To get
D) Get
A) doesn't he?
B) hasn't he?
C) aren't there?
D) right?
A) don't they?
B) aren´t they?
C) does they?
D) do they?
- 78. There are some apples left,
A) don't they?
B) aren't they?
C) aren't there?
D) right?
- 79. He does sing in the bathroom,
A) isn´t he?
B) does he?
C) doesn't he?
D) hasn't he?
A) won´t he?
B) does he?
C) would he?
D) will he?
- 81. For the little boy, a lolly was tangible, whereas a promise was not. The word tangible in this sentence means:
A) actual
B) basic
C) none of these
D) untouchable
- 82. .As the summer sun sent scattered rays through the maple and oak leaves overhead, the young deer stood frozen, making it almost impossible for the hikers to see her. In the above passage, the word “frozen” means _______.
A) very cold
B) not melt
C) visible
D) not moving
- 83. Christmas is a time when Dad reverts to his childhood. I really think he looks forward to Santa’s visit more than any other member of the family. Mom says that he’ll always be a child during this season. What does “reverts” mean in the above passage?
A) goes back to being what he was
B) drinks too much egg nog
C) peeks at presents
D) stands up straight
- 84. Fortunately, the explosion diverted the asteroid from a course that would have sent it hurdling into our planet. To divert is to _______.
A) jump into a dry river
B) change the direction of
C) look through a telescope
D) look for really high waves
- 85. A wonderful 98 year old woman is working day and night to knit scarves to send as gifts for the troops. What a selfless person she is! A selfless woman _______.
A) has no shame
B) likes to wear scarves
C) cares more about others than herself
D) is selfish
- 86. Nepal, a small, mountainous country tucked between India and China, may seem completely foreign to many Americans. Cows walk down busy streets unharmed, 24 different languages are spoken, and people eat two meals of rice and lentils every day. Nepali holidays, many of which are related to the Hindu religion, can seem especially bizarre to Americans unfamiliar with the culture. However, if we look beyond how others celebrate to consider the things they are celebrating, we find surprising similarities to our own culture. The biggest holiday in Nepal is Dashain, a ten-day festival for the Hindu goddess Durga that takes place in September or October. According to Hindu beliefs, Durga defeated the evil demons of the world. To thank the goddess, people visit temples in her honor and sacrifice goats or sheep as offerings. Throughout the year, most Nepalis do not eat much meat because it is expensive, but Dashain is a time to enjoy meat every day. Children fly colorful, homemade kites during Dashain. People also construct enormous bamboo swings on street corners and in parks. Every evening people gather at these swings and take turns swinging. Nepalis say that by swinging, people can relieve the earth of their weight, if only for a few minutes out of the year. Dashain is a time for people to eat good food, relax, and enjoy themselves! Aside from eating and enjoying themselves, during Dashain people also receive blessings from their elders. Schools and offices shut down so people can travel to be with their families. Reuniting with family reminds people of the importance of kindness, respect, and forgiveness. People also clean and decorate their homes for Dashain. And, like many holidays in the United States, it is a time for shopping. Children and adults alike get new clothes for the occasion. People express appreciation for all that they have, while looking forward to good fortune and peace in the year to come. During American holidays, people may not sacrifice goats or soar on bamboo swings, but we do often travel to be with family members and take time off work or school to relax. No matter how we celebrate, many people around the world spend their holidays honoring family, reflecting on their blessings, and hoping for good fortune in the future. According to the passage, Hindus believe that the goddess Durga
A) enjoys meat every day
B) defeated the evil demons of the world
C) visits temples
D) sacrifices goats and sheep
- 87. Nepal, a small, mountainous country tucked between India and China, may seem completely foreign to many Americans. Cows walk down busy streets unharmed, 24 different languages are spoken, and people eat two meals of rice and lentils every day. Nepali holidays, many of which are related to the Hindu religion, can seem especially bizarre to Americans unfamiliar with the culture. However, if we look beyond how others celebrate to consider the things they are celebrating, we find surprising similarities to our own culture. The biggest holiday in Nepal is Dashain, a ten-day festival for the Hindu goddess Durga that takes place in September or October. According to Hindu beliefs, Durga defeated the evil demons of the world. To thank the goddess, people visit temples in her honor and sacrifice goats or sheep as offerings. Throughout the year, most Nepalis do not eat much meat because it is expensive, but Dashain is a time to enjoy meat every day. Children fly colorful, homemade kites during Dashain. People also construct enormous bamboo swings on street corners and in parks. Every evening people gather at these swings and take turns swinging. Nepalis say that by swinging, people can relieve the earth of their weight, if only for a few minutes out of the year. Dashain is a time for people to eat good food, relax, and enjoy themselves! Aside from eating and enjoying themselves, during Dashain people also receive blessings from their elders. Schools and offices shut down so people can travel to be with their families. Reuniting with family reminds people of the importance of kindness, respect, and forgiveness. People also clean and decorate their homes for Dashain. And, like many holidays in the United States, it is a time for shopping. Children and adults alike get new clothes for the occasion. People express appreciation for all that they have, while looking forward to good fortune and peace in the year to come. During American holidays, people may not sacrifice goats or soar on bamboo swings, but we do often travel to be with family members and take time off work or school to relax. No matter how we celebrate, many people around the world spend their holidays honoring family, reflecting on their blessings, and hoping for good fortune in the future.
Which of the following sentences from the passage best indicates why the author thinks Nepal would seem very foreign to many Americans?
A) “People also clean and decorate their homes for Dashain.”
B) “During American holidays, people may not sacrifice goats or soar on bamboo swings, but we do often travel to be with family members and take time off work or school to relax.”
C) “Every evening people gather at these swings and take turns swinging.”
D) “Cows walk down busy streets unharmed, 24 different languages are spoken, and people eat two meals of rice and lentils every day.”
- 88. Nepal, a small, mountainous country tucked between India and China, may seem completely foreign to many Americans. Cows walk down busy streets unharmed, 24 different languages are spoken, and people eat two meals of rice and lentils every day. Nepali holidays, many of which are related to the Hindu religion, can seem especially bizarre to Americans unfamiliar with the culture. However, if we look beyond how others celebrate to consider the things they are celebrating, we find surprising similarities to our own culture. The biggest holiday in Nepal is Dashain, a ten-day festival for the Hindu goddess Durga that takes place in September or October. According to Hindu beliefs, Durga defeated the evil demons of the world. To thank the goddess, people visit temples in her honor and sacrifice goats or sheep as offerings. Throughout the year, most Nepalis do not eat much meat because it is expensive, but Dashain is a time to enjoy meat every day. Children fly colorful, homemade kites during Dashain. People also construct enormous bamboo swings on street corners and in parks. Every evening people gather at these swings and take turns swinging. Nepalis say that by swinging, people can relieve the earth of their weight, if only for a few minutes out of the year. Dashain is a time for people to eat good food, relax, and enjoy themselves! Aside from eating and enjoying themselves, during Dashain people also receive blessings from their elders. Schools and offices shut down so people can travel to be with their families. Reuniting with family reminds people of the importance of kindness, respect, and forgiveness. People also clean and decorate their homes for Dashain. And, like many holidays in the United States, it is a time for shopping. Children and adults alike get new clothes for the occasion. People express appreciation for all that they have, while looking forward to good fortune and peace in the year to come. During American holidays, people may not sacrifice goats or soar on bamboo swings, but we do often travel to be with family members and take time off work or school to relax. No matter how we celebrate, many people around the world spend their holidays honoring family, reflecting on their blessings, and hoping for good fortune in the future.
As used in paragraph 1, bizarre most nearly means
A) awkward
B) unknown
C) unbelievable
D) strange
- 89. Nepal, a small, mountainous country tucked between India and China, may seem completely foreign to many Americans. Cows walk down busy streets unharmed, 24 different languages are spoken, and people eat two meals of rice and lentils every day. Nepali holidays, many of which are related to the Hindu religion, can seem especially bizarre to Americans unfamiliar with the culture. However, if we look beyond how others celebrate to consider the things they are celebrating, we find surprising similarities to our own culture. The biggest holiday in Nepal is Dashain, a ten-day festival for the Hindu goddess Durga that takes place in September or October. According to Hindu beliefs, Durga defeated the evil demons of the world. To thank the goddess, people visit temples in her honor and sacrifice goats or sheep as offerings. Throughout the year, most Nepalis do not eat much meat because it is expensive, but Dashain is a time to enjoy meat every day. Children fly colorful, homemade kites during Dashain. People also construct enormous bamboo swings on street corners and in parks. Every evening people gather at these swings and take turns swinging. Nepalis say that by swinging, people can relieve the earth of their weight, if only for a few minutes out of the year. Dashain is a time for people to eat good food, relax, and enjoy themselves! Aside from eating and enjoying themselves, during Dashain people also receive blessings from their elders. Schools and offices shut down so people can travel to be with their families. Reuniting with family reminds people of the importance of kindness, respect, and forgiveness. People also clean and decorate their homes for Dashain. And, like many holidays in the United States, it is a time for shopping. Children and adults alike get new clothes for the occasion. People express appreciation for all that they have, while looking forward to good fortune and peace in the year to come. During American holidays, people may not sacrifice goats or soar on bamboo swings, but we do often travel to be with family members and take time off work or school to relax. No matter how we celebrate, many people around the world spend their holidays honoring family, reflecting on their blessings, and hoping for good fortune in the future.
The colorful kites and bamboo swings are both used as examples of
A) ways people reunite with family during Dashain
B) ways people relax and enjoy themselves during Dashain
C) offerings to the goddess Durga
D) things people honor and reflect on during Dashain
- 90. Nepal, a small, mountainous country tucked between India and China, may seem completely foreign to many Americans. Cows walk down busy streets unharmed, 24 different languages are spoken, and people eat two meals of rice and lentils every day. Nepali holidays, many of which are related to the Hindu religion, can seem especially bizarre to Americans unfamiliar with the culture. However, if we look beyond how others celebrate to consider the things they are celebrating, we find surprising similarities to our own culture. The biggest holiday in Nepal is Dashain, a ten-day festival for the Hindu goddess Durga that takes place in September or October. According to Hindu beliefs, Durga defeated the evil demons of the world. To thank the goddess, people visit temples in her honor and sacrifice goats or sheep as offerings. Throughout the year, most Nepalis do not eat much meat because it is expensive, but Dashain is a time to enjoy meat every day. Children fly colorful, homemade kites during Dashain. People also construct enormous bamboo swings on street corners and in parks. Every evening people gather at these swings and take turns swinging. Nepalis say that by swinging, people can relieve the earth of their weight, if only for a few minutes out of the year. Dashain is a time for people to eat good food, relax, and enjoy themselves! Aside from eating and enjoying themselves, during Dashain people also receive blessings from their elders. Schools and offices shut down so people can travel to be with their families. Reuniting with family reminds people of the importance of kindness, respect, and forgiveness. People also clean and decorate their homes for Dashain. And, like many holidays in the United States, it is a time for shopping. Children and adults alike get new clothes for the occasion. People express appreciation for all that they have, while looking forward to good fortune and peace in the year to come. During American holidays, people may not sacrifice goats or soar on bamboo swings, but we do often travel to be with family members and take time off work or school to relax. No matter how we celebrate, many people around the world spend their holidays honoring family, reflecting on their blessings, and hoping for good fortune in the future.
The author suggests that although people in different cultures celebrate holidays differently, one similarity is that many people
A) . believe that holidays must be celebrated
B) agree that holidays reveal a lot about a culture
C) think of holidays as a time to spend with their families
D) ask for blessings from their elders during holidays
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