Task A - Answer the questions about Bull Racing - SHS Explore English 8 page 78

1. Nội dung câu hỏi

BULL RACING

To the Khmer community in the Mekong Delta, bulls are not just farm animals. They are an important part of a tradition: the Bull Racing Festival in the Seven Mountains region of An Giang Province. This occasion is a chance for the Khmer people to express I gratitude toward their ancestors.

The event takes place every year from the 29" day of lunar August to the second day of lunar September. No one knows when the first bull racing event happened. According to legend, during this time of the year, farmers often brought their bulls to temples. The monks then used the bulls to plow their

fields. After finishing their work, farmers often let their bulls race in pairs to find the strongest cattle.

Over the years, the race has become a beloved tradition of the local people. They believe that the winning pair brings not only pride to its owners but also joy and hope for a prosperous year. Therefore, they keep these champions and take good care of them to prepare for the race next year.

1. In line 2, what does “they” refer to?

a. bulls

b. mountains

c. the Khmer community

2. What is the purpose of the second paragraph?

a. to show the origin of the festival

b. to explain the meaning of the festival

c. to describe the organizer of the festival

3. In paragraph 2, what can we replace “cattle” with?

a. bulls

b. fields

c. farmers

4. Why did people first bring bulls to temples?

a. to sell them to the monks

b. to help monks with farming

c. as offer for good luck

5. Why do farmers keep their winning Pair of bulls?

a. Winning bulls are Buddhist temples’ property.

b. Selling winning bulls can bring bad luck.

c. Winning bulls can compete in future races.

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3. Lời giải chi tiết

1. a. bulls

Thông tin: To the Khmer community in the Mekong Delta, bulls are not just farm animals. They are an important part of a tradition: the Bull Racing Festival in the Seven Mountains region of An Giang Province. 

2. a. to show the origin of the festival

Thông tin: The event takes place every year from the 29" day of lunar August to the second day of lunar September. No one knows when the first bull racing event happened. According to legend, during this time of the year, farmers often brought their bulls to temples. The monks then used the bulls to

plow their fields. After finishing their work, farmers often let their bulls race in pairs to find the strongest cattle.

3. a. bulls

Thông tin: The event takes place every year from the 29" day of lunar August to the second day of lunar September. No one knows when the first bull racing event happened. According to legend, during this time of the year, farmers often brought their bulls to temples. The monks then used the bulls to

plow their fields. After finishing their work, farmers often let their bulls race in pairs to find the strongest cattle.

4. b. to help monks with farming

Thông tin: According to legend, during this time of the year, farmers often brought their bulls to temples. The monks then used the bulls to plow their fields

5. c. Winning bulls can compete in future races.

Thông tin: They believe that the winning pair brings not only pride to its owners but also joy and hope for a prosperous year. Therefore, they keep these champions and take good care of them to prepare for the race next year.