When the fireworks light up the sky across the states in America

Read the passage. Circle the best answer A, B, or C to each of the questions.

When the fireworks light up the sky across the states in America, they signalise the transition moment between the old year and the new year. At Times Square, New York City, this sacred moment is illuminated by the traditional dropping of a dazzling ball. It’s fantastic to see the confetti rain down over the square and people cheer and take selfies to say a farewell to another departing year. Before this annual great event, numerous flocks of New Year’s Eve celebrants, beginning to head for the square at 2 p.m., join the big celebratory party and enthusiastically wait until the clock strikes midnight. A handful of festivities, like live music performances from famous artists, happen during this time. People can enjoy the bustling evening atmosphere among the enormous crowds in the avenues or observe the event on the rooftops of luxury high buildings. Although it’s inconvenient to wait long hours in cold weather to see the ball drop and colourful fireworks displays, it’s worth the wait.

Câu hỏi

1: What is the passage mainly about?
A. A way to enjoy the ball drop at Times Square.
B. A farewell party to celebrate New Year in the USA.
C. A special New Year’s Eve event in New York City.

2: What does the word they in line 1 mean?

A. The fireworks.
B. The sacred moments.
C. The states.

3. What does the ball drop create?

A. The flocks of cheerful people.
B. The cold rain at midnight.
C. The shower of pieces of coloured paper.

4. When do people start to arrive at Times Square?

A. At 2 p.m.
B. At midnight.
C. In the evening.

5. Which of the following is TRUE about the ball drop event?

A. There is no live music performance before the event.
B. People can sit on the rooftop of a building to watch the event.
C. It’s comfortable for revellers to wait for the event on a cold night.

Trả lời

Đáp án ngắn gọn

1. C              

2. A              

3. C              

4. A              

5. B

Giải thích chi tiết: 

1: What is the passage mainly about? (Đoạn văn chủ yếu nói về điều gì?)

Nội dung của bài chủ yếu: The passage describes the New Year's Eve celebration at Times Square in New York City, focusing on the traditional dropping of a dazzling ball, the festivities, and the atmosphere of the event.
C. A special New Year’s Eve event in New York City. (Một sự kiện đặc biệt dịp Tết Dương lịch tại New York City)

2: What does the word they in line 1 mean? (Từ "they" ở dòng 1 có nghĩa là gì)

A. The fireworks.

In the context, "they" refers to the fireworks lighting up the sky across the states in America.

3. What does the ball drop create?

C. The shower of pieces of colored paper.

The passage mentions the ball drop at Times Square, and it describes the celebratory atmosphere with confetti raining down over the square.

4. When do people start to arrive at Times Square?

A. At 2 p.m.

The passage states that flocks of New Year’s Eve celebrants start heading for Times Square at 2 p.m.

5. Which of the following is TRUE about the ball drop event?

B. People can sit on the rooftop of a building to watch the event.

The passage mentions that people can either enjoy the bustling evening atmosphere among the enormous crowds in the avenues or observe the event on the rooftops of luxury high buildings. This supports the statement that people can sit on the rooftop of a building to watch the event.