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1) Read a text about common wedding rituals in the USA and answer the questions that follow.
Common Wedding Rituals in the USA
Being a country of different cultural races, there is a great variety of wedding styles in the United States. However, the majority of weddings nowadays still follow a number of traditions. One of the traditions dating back to the nineteenth century is about what a bride should wear on her wedding day. It is commonly believed that on her wedding day, the bride should carry with her 'something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue’. This is because each of these things has a special meaning for the bride on this big day.
When a bride wears 'something old’, it reminds her of her family and the past. Thus, some brides may wear their mother's wedding dress or a piece of her jewelry.
'Something new’ that the bride wears means good luck and hope fora happy future with her husband. This new item is usually a pair of new shoes, or it can be a wedding dress or something else.
When the bride wears 'something borrowed’, it symbolizes the help and support she gets from her friend sand her family whenever she needs it. An example of 'something borrowed’ can be a married friend's bridal veil or a friend's handkerchief.
'Something blue’ means trust and faith between the bride and the groom. Nowadays, some brides are creative with this item. For example, they may have their fingernails painted blue. Nevertheless, the most popular blue item is the garter that the bride wears on her leg.
Things are changing fast these days; however, the rituals about what the bride should wear on her wedding day remain kept strictly by a lot of women in the USA.
1. When did the tradition about what the bride should wear on her wedding day start?
A. From the 8th century
B. From the 9th century
C. From the 18th century
D. From the 19th century
2. What might the bride wear to remind her of her family and the past?
A. Her mother's wedding dress
B. A pair of new shoes
C. A friend's handkerchief
D. A blue garter
3. Which item symbolizes good luck and hope for a happy future?
A. Something old
B. Something new
C. Something borrowed
D. Something blue
4. When the bride wears something borrowed, what does it symbolize?
A. Her past memories
B. Her wish for a better future
C. Support from her family and friends
D. The trust and faith between the bride and the groom
5. Why do some brides have their fingernails painted blue?
A. To show the importance of something blue they wear
B. Because so many brides paint their fingernails a blue color
C. To show how creative some brides are
D. To explain why some brides don't wear blue garters
ĐÁP ÁN:
| 1. D | 2. A | 3. B | 4. C | 5. C |
