Read the given passage and answer the following questions.
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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 honour 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 colourful,
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 honouring family, reflecting on their blessings, and hoping for good .
According to Hindu beliefs, Durga ________ the evil demons of the world.
(1) sacrificed
(2) vanquished
(3) served
(4) overcomes
(ii) According to the passage, how are American holidays different than Nepali holidays?
(1) During American holidays, people may not sacrifice goats or soar on bamboo swings.
(2) Every evening people gather at these swings and take turns swinging.
(3) It is a time for shopping.
(4) During American holidays, people often travel to relax.
(iii) Which of the following is farthest in meaning to the word ‘bizarre’ as used in the passage?
(1) believable
(2) unknown
(3) awkward
(4) eccentric
(iv) Reuniting with family reminds people of
(1) the ways people relax and enjoy themselves during Dashain
(2) the importance of kindness, respect, and forgiveness
(3) the offerings to the goddess Durga
(4) their culture
(v) The author concludes by implying that people in different cultures celebrate holidays differently but one
similarity that unites them is that
(1) many people seek blessings from their elders during holidays
(2) many people accept that holidays indicate uniqueness of a culture
(3) many people believe that holidays must be celebrated
(4) many people think of holidays as a time to spend with their families
2. Read the given passage and answer the following questions.
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I am the father of five children. My youngest son is sick. He has an illness that is incurable, but it can be
managed. He needs medicine daily to manage his illness. This medicine used to cost ten thousand rupees a
month. Now it costs twenty thousand a month. Without this medicine, my son has trouble breathing. Sometimes
his lungs do not work well. He cannot get sufficient air into his lungs. Then he needs the medicine to help his
lungs function properly. We have to buy the medicine in order to keep him breathing properly. We do not have
a choice. But it will be hard to find a spare ten thousand rupees a month. Our family will have to spend less
money on other things.
(i) Based on its use in the passage, it can be understood that ‘incurable’ belongs to which word group?
(1) persistent, untreatable, irremediable
(2) long-term, chronic, immediate
(3) mortal, chronic, lively
(4) unmanageable, immediate, particular
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