VIII. Read the passage and choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions THANKSGIVING DAY Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated in Canada and the United States as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and the New Year. It is celebrated on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. The first Thanksgiving celebration was held in 1621. Traditional foods are turkey, sweet potatoes, fruits and vegetables. Many people have pumpkin pie for dessert at the end of the meal. It is the time for counting our blessings we have received during the year and being with our families and friends. 41 Thanksgiving is a national celebration of Canadians and Americans. a. True b. False c. d. 42 It is celebrated on 2nd Thursday of November in America. a. True b. False c. d. 43 It was first held in 1621 a. True b. False c. d. 44 a. Pumpkin pie is one of the traditional foods on Thanksgiving Day. b. True c. False d. 45 Traditional foods are turkey, sweet potatoes, fruits and vegetables. a. True b. False c. d. IX. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, c or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage? Technology has advanced to the point where instant communication anywhere in the world is an everyday fact of life. Technology has improved, and has a positive impact on communication as a whole in many (31) __________ . It has increased the reliability of sending messages to others, made it easier to meet new people and keep (32) __________ touch with friends. Modern communication is handled by wireless signals, undersea cables, satellites and other (33) __________ technology, ensuring the fast delivery of messages and data to any locations. The accessibility of technology also means that you don’t need to be in any special locations like a post office or mail room to send a message; all you need is a cell phone. Online communication has (34) __________ the door to new ways of communicating with strangers and taking part in communities. Chat rooms, (35) __________ forums and dating sites let people meet each other and get to know more people without having to be there in person. 46a. methods b. means c. forms d. ways 47a. on b. out c. for d. in 48a. advanced b. high c. simple d. basic 49a. opened b. closed c. been opened d. been closed 50a. channel b. discussion c. cyber d. media