VII. Read the passage and choose the correct answers New Year is the time which marks the end of a calendar year and the beginning of another. Celebrating the start of a year is a tradition observed by almost every culture and country on Earth. However, there is nowhere in the world where this holiday is as highly regarded as in Asia. People in Asia consider Lunar New Year as the most important event of the year. Many people travel long distance to be with their family for the celebration. Although New Year is the biggest holiday in many countries in Asia. traditions and customs are diverse and hold different meanings. For example, some countries light fireworks to celebrate New Years Eve, while others ring bell at midnight to get rid of sins and welcome good health, happiness. 39. What is the subject of the passage? A. Calendar year. B. Celebration of a new year. C. People in Asia. D. The biggest holiday in Asian countries. 40. According to the writer, what is New Year? A. It is the time to mark the start of a year. B. It is the most important event of the year. C. It is the biggest holiday in many Asian countries. D. All the above are correct. 41. Which of the following is TRUE about people in Asia? A. They do not regard Lunar New Year as much as people in Western countries. B. They consider New Year’s Eve as important as every event in a year. C. They celebrate a new year after their long travel. D. They celebrate Lunar New Year with their family. 42. Which of the following is NOT discussed in the passage? A. Almost every culture traditionally celebrates the start of a new year. B. Celebration of a new year is considered important in Asia. C. People in Asia celebrate a new year in one month. D. The meaning of New Year traditions and customs in one Asian country are different from others 43. Why does the writer mention the example at the end of the passage? A. To illustrate the diversity of New Year traditions and customs in Asian countries. B. To distinguish New Year traditions and customs of Asian countries from others. C. To recommend some New Year traditions and customs of Asian countries. D. To celebrate a new calendar year.