Question

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 Nepalese 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.

Nepalese 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.

1) Where is Nepal situated?

2) Which of the following sentences from the passage best indicates why the author thinks Nepal would

seem very foreign to many Americans?

A. “Cows walk down busy streets unharmed, 24 different languages are spoken, and people eat two meals

of rice and lentils every day.”

B. “Every evening people gather at these swings and take turns swinging.”

C. “People also clean and decorate their homes for Dashain.”

D. “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.”

3) As used in paragraph 1, bizarre most nearly means--------

A. unbelievable B. unknown C. awkward D. strange

4) The colorful kites and bamboo swings are both used as examples of ------

5) why do the people of Nepal not eat meat throughout the year?

6) How many languages are spoken in Nepal?

7) What is Dashain ?

8) Find a word from the passage which means -------gigantic

Answer 1

1) Nepal is situated between China and India.
2) A."Cows walk down busy streets unharmed, 24 different languages are spoken, and people eat two meals."
3)D.strange
5)because it is very expensive.
6)24
7)Dashain is a time for people to eat good food, relax, and enjoy themselves.
Sorry can't do 4 and 8.

Answer 2

Answer:

The author suggests that although people in different cultures celebrate holidays differently, one

similarity is that many people