Christmas and Gardening Quiz

What does the word “others” in paragraph 1 refer to?

• Christians

• church services

• non-Christians

• businesses

How long do people in New Zealand often enjoy their Christmas holiday?

• for 3 days

• from December 25 to December 26

• throughout the summer months

• for around 2 weeks

In which part of the passage does the author mention the popular Christmas customs around the world?

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

During Christmas in New Zealand, many people ______________.

• enjoy outdoor activities

• give presents to each other

• decorate the Christmas tree covered in snow

• do not go out for two weeks

How can Father Christmas’s image in New Zealand be different from that around the world?

• He comes down from the chimney to give children presents.

• He might dress in a completely different way.

• He wears warm winter clothes.

• He sends Christmas cards to people.

Which of the following is NOT true about Christmas in New Zealand?

• It’s a religious festival.

• It’s a public holiday.

• It’s unwelcomed by people who do not follow Christian.

• It’s dissimilar to Christmas in many other parts of the world.

What does the author mainly discuss in paragraph 2?

• Christmas traditions vary among people in England, Europe and North America.

• The time of the year in which Christmas comes.

• The legends of Father Christmas.

• Christmas traditions in the northern part of the world.

The word “flavour” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________.

• sauce

• a particular manner

• a common spice

• eating

What makes Christmas in New Zealand special compared to other parts of the world?

• It comes in a different season.

• It is celebrated in different days.

• People sing different songs.

• People have two weeks off.

The purpose of the passage is to _____________.

• illustrate Christmas celebrations worldwide

• discuss Christmas customs in a country

• encourage people to come to New Zealand

• make the readers aware of the importance of Christmas