Read the text below. Choose from (A–H) the one which best fits each space (17–22). There are two choices you do not need to use.

Why are Zebras Striped?

When zebras stick together in a herd, the pattern of their stripes blend together with the stripes of the zebras around them. This is confusing to a lion! All it can see is a large, moving, striped mass. The lion has trouble picking out individual zebras and it’s harder still for the lion to recognize (17) ______ ! Each zebra pattern is unique like a fingerprint. Like a fingerprint (18) ______ and no two zebras are exactly alike. What is truly amazing is (19) ______ from their body stripe! There are several species classified according to variations in stripe patterns. The mountain zebra has silver-white stripes with black markings (20) ______ except for the stomach and the inner thighs. Plains zebras are pale yellow with broad black stripes. Do you know that people of Africa think of zebras as black animals with white stripes (21) ______ as white animals with black stripes! Black stripes or white, the fact remains (22) ______ and are among the fastest and most graceful of runners in the African bush land.

What is truly amazing is (19) ______ from their body stripe!

Read the text below. Choose from (A–H) the one which best fits each space (17–22). There are two choices you do not need to use.

Why are Zebras Striped?

When zebras stick together in a herd, the pattern of their stripes blend together with the stripes of the zebras around them. This is confusing to a lion! All it can see is a large, moving, striped mass. The lion has trouble picking out individual zebras and it’s harder still for the lion to recognize (17) ______ ! Each zebra pattern is unique like a fingerprint. Like a fingerprint (18) ______ and no two zebras are exactly alike. What is truly amazing is (19) ______ from their body stripe! There are several species classified according to variations in stripe patterns. The mountain zebra has silver-white stripes with black markings (20) ______ except for the stomach and the inner thighs. Plains zebras are pale yellow with broad black stripes. Do you know that people of Africa think of zebras as black animals with white stripes (21) ______ as white animals with black stripes! Black stripes or white, the fact remains (22) ______ and are among the fastest and most graceful of runners in the African bush land.

Each zebra pattern is unique like a fingerprint. Like a fingerprint (18) ______and no two zebras are exactly alike.

Read the text below. Choose from (A–H) the one which best fits each space (17–22). There are two choices you do not need to use.

Why are Zebras Striped?

When zebras stick together in a herd, the pattern of their stripes blend together with the stripes of the zebras around them. This is confusing to a lion! All it can see is a large, moving, striped mass. The lion has trouble picking out individual zebras and it’s harder still for the lion to recognize (17) ______ ! Each zebra pattern is unique like a fingerprint. Like a fingerprint (18) ______ and no two zebras are exactly alike. What is truly amazing is (19) ______ from their body stripe! There are several species classified according to variations in stripe patterns. The mountain zebra has silver-white stripes with black markings (20) ______ except for the stomach and the inner thighs. Plains zebras are pale yellow with broad black stripes. Do you know that people of Africa think of zebras as black animals with white stripes (21) ______ as white animals with black stripes! Black stripes or white, the fact remains (22) ______ and are among the fastest and most graceful of runners in the African bush land.

The lion has trouble picking out individual zebras and it’s harder still for the lion to recognize (17) ______ !

Read the texts below. Match choices (A–H) to (11–16). There are two choices you do not need to use.

Which of the winter celebrations is associated with _____________ ?

Winter Celebrations

Three Kings Day

At the end of the Twelve Days of Christmas comes a day called the Epiphany, or Three Kings Day. This holiday is celebrated as the day the three wise men first saw baby Jesus and brought him gifts. On this day in Spain, many children get their Christmas presents. In Puerto Rico, before children go to sleep on January 5, they leave a box with hay under their beds so the kings will leave good presents. In France, a delicious King cake is baked. Bakers will hide a coin, jewel or little toy inside it.

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Which of the winter celebrations is associated with _____________ ?

Winter Celebrations

New Year’s Day

New Year’s Day, on January 1, is the first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are often fireworks at midnight to celebrate the New Year. Commonly served in the southern part of the United States, peas are thought to bring luck for the New Year, and vegetables bring wealth.

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Which of the winter celebrations is associated with _____________ ?

Winter Celebrations

Kwanzaa

On December 26, Kwanzaa is celebrated. It is a holiday to commemorate African heritage. Kwanzaa lasts a week during which participants gather with family and friends to exchange gifts and to light a series of black, red, and green candles. These candles symbolize the seven basic merits of African American family life: unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.

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Which of the winter celebrations is associated with _____________ ?

Winter Celebrations

Hanukkah

Jewish people celebrate Hanukkah, a holiday honoring the Maccabees victory over King Antiochus, who forbade Jews to practice their religion. For eight nights, Hanukkah is celebrated with prayer, the lighting of the menorah, and food. Children play games, sing songs, and exchange gifts. Potato pancakes, known as latkes in Yiddish, are traditionally served with applesauce or jam.

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Which of the winter celebrations is associated with _____________ ?

Winter Celebrations

Christmas

Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Around the world, family members help to decorate trees and homes with bright lights, wreaths, candles, holly, mistletoe, and ornaments. On Christmas Eve, many people go to church. Also on Christmas Eve, Santa comes from the North Pole in a sleigh to deliver gifts. In Hawaii, it is said he arrives by boat, in Australia, the jolly man arrives on water skis, and in Ghana, he comes out of the jungle.

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Which of the winter celebrations is associated with _____________ ?

Winter Celebrations

Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. It falls on different dates each year, between January 21 and February 20. Visits to friends and family take place during this celebration. Everything golden is said to bring wealth, and everything red is considered especially lucky.