Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the Question s.
Thanks to electricity, candles are no longer a necessity in our lives, but they are still a pleasure. The warm flame of candlelight can quickly alter the mood and atmosphere of a room, often creating a peaceful scene that electric light just cannot match.
Candles are an important part of many cultural and religious festival and have been burnt in various forms for centuries. The ancient Romans and Egyptians made candles from a type of fiber coated with wax. However, up until the nineteenth century, most candles were made from a substance called tallow, obtained from beef fat. Tallow candles were very smoky and, understandably, had an unpleasant odor.
In the 19th century, candle makers learned to separate stearin, the solid form fat used as a type of glue, from tallow and used it to harden other fats. Candles that contained stearin would burn longer than previous ones and had a better smell. Stearin is still one of the main components of modern candle-making, and the techniques used to create candles today are much the same as they have been for many years. These days, the increase range of wax dyes, perfumes and other additives that are now available make candle making a very exciting and rewarding hobby.
Sales of candles have increased greatly over the last few years, showing that they have become part of our lives again, not through necessity, but because of the magical atmosphere they create. In our increasingly stressful lives, the calming quality of candlelight has a relaxing effect that many enjoy.
For those would like to learn to make candles, finding and buying candle-making kits is easy. Candle-making is definitely enhanced by the exciting possibilities of experimentation with various materials. Be brave and try out different effects – some of the most wonderful creations can happen by accident. With a bit of practice, you will be amazed at the very professional finish that can be achieved.
Despite their delicate beauty, candles can, of course, be highly dangerous. One should never leave lit candles unattended, even for a few moments. Always make sure candles are securely placed within candleholders.
Teach your children to respect a burning candle, and of course keep burning candles away from flammable materials. Keep your home safe by remembering that a candle is magical, but fire can be very destructive. Be careful, and enjoy the beauty of your candles!
Why dose the writer mention ancient Romans and Egyptians in the text?
A. to show that before making candles, we should learn their history
B. to show one of the ways candles were made in the past
C. to show how candles were invented
D. to show that candles have always been used
B
Kiến thức: đọc hiểu
Tạm dịch: Tại sao tác giả lại đề cập đến người Roma và Ai Cập cổ đại trong đoạn văn?
A. để chỉ ra rằng trước khi làm nến, chúng ta nên học về lịch sử của chúng
B. để chỉ ra một trong những cách mà nến được tạo ra trong quá khứ
C. để chỉ ra nến được phát minh như thế nào
D. để chỉ ra rằng nến luôn luôn được sử dụng
Thông tin: The ancient Romans and Egyptians made candles from a type of fiber coated with wax. However, up until the nineteenth were made from a substance called tallow, obtained from beef fat.