Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D Diwali is a main Hindu festival. It is known as the “Festival of Lights”. It makes the victory of good over evil. In other words, lights are symbols of victory of brightness over darkness. People in India turn on lamps in every house and watch firecrackers in the night sky. These lights are a way showing honor to the gods of India for giving the people health, knowledge, riches and peace. On the day of Diwali, children get up at 3:00 a.m and take a bath. They dress up in festival clothes, light up the candles and share sweets. There is competition among the children to light the first firecracker and to make the loudest noise. Soon, the whole sky is bright. Children seem to have the most fun during this festival. 46. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. Unity among the people in India B. A way that children in India have fun C. How a festival in India is celebrated D. The meaning of lamplighting and firecrackers in India. 47. The world honor in the first paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to A. pride B. respect C. satisfaction D. understanding 48. All of the following are true of the festival EXCEPT_______. A. giving thanks to Gods B. lighting up candles C. exploding firecrackers D. having sports competition between children 49. The author’s main purpose in paragraph 1 is A. to show different types of lights in Diwali B. to point out that the Diwali is an unusual holiday C. to explain the meaning of Diwali D. to give evidence that Diwali is celebrated at night 50. Why does the author mention children in paragraph 2? A. To focus that Diwali is a noisy festival B. To indicate that children enjoy the holiday of Diwali a lot C. To explain that the Diwali is a time for competition D. To indicate that the holiday is dangerous for children