COMPLEJO EDUCATIVO GURRUCHAGA 5to AONAME: .TEST 11 READING COMPREHENSIONMother's DayThe modernMother's Dayis celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in March, April, or May as a day to honor mothers and motherhood. In the UK and Ireland, it follows the old traditions of Mothering Sunday, celebrated in March/April.Historically, the celebration has it origin in ancient customs and traditions. The ancient Greeks kept a festival toCybele, a great mother of Greek gods. The ancient Romans also had another holiday,Matronalia, that was dedicated toJuno(an ancient Roman goddess), though mothers were usually given gifts on this day. In Europe there were several long standing traditions where a specific Sunday was set aside to honor motherhood and mothers such asMothering Sundaywhich is a Christian festival celebrated throughout Europe that falls on the 4th Sunday inLent. One of the early calls to celebrate Mother's Day in the United States was the"Mother's Day Proclamation" by Julia Ward Howe. Written in 1870, the Proclamation was tied to Howe's feminist belief that women had a responsibility to shape their societies at the political level.Today the holiday has become very popular around the world. People take the day as an opportunity to pay tribute to their mothers and thank them for all their love and support. There is also a tradition of gifting flowers, cards and other presents to mothers on the occasion.

Principio del formularioComprehension:Mother's Day is celebrated on the same date around the world. T - F

The celebration's origin is ancient. T - F

Mothering Sunday is observed in the United States. T - F

In the USA, Mother's Day was initially related to the feminist demands to recognize the importance of women. T - F

VOCABULARY:5. long standing means:a) durable, lastingb) that lasted many daysc) big celebration6. early calls means:a) people called each other very early b) first needs, first impulsesc) obligations7. was set aside means:a) was organizedb) was createdc) was reserved for a special purpose

MULTIPLE CHOICE:1. A: money on the pavement?B: Yes. I once found $100.a. Have you ever foundedb. Have you ever findc. Have you ever found2. .. Paris. Do you want to see my photos?a. Ive been to b. Ive gone toc. Ive got to go to3. We havent had an English test .. the end of last semester.a. forc. sincec. from

4. . have you had your laptop?a. How muchb. How farc. How long5. We have made some cakes. . one?a. Would you likeb. Do you likec. Have you liked6. The castle and its .. have belonged to the British royal family.a. skylineb. groundsc. parade7. We went shopping and I . jeans in six different shops!a. tried outb. tried forc. tried on8. A: money from someone?B: Never. I hate asking people for favours. a. Have you ever lentb. Have you ever borrowedc. Have you ever taken

3. COMPLETE THE STATEMENTS: Principio del formularioGregory .. away last weekend.

I ....... Japanese sushi in my life.

My sister loves this writer. She ... all of his books.

.. a Math test yesterday?

We a concert when we went to London.

... clothes online?

. the cake I made for your birthday?

Sally .. her bike since the accident.

.... their homework yet?

Its my birthday today but you .. me a present.

4. COMPLETE THE DIALOGUE BELOW:Andy is at a clothes shop. Complete his conversation with the shop assistant.SA: ...?A: Yes, Im looking for some black jeans.SA: ...?A: Small.SA: ...?A: Yes, they look nice. ....?SA: $300.A: ...?SA: Sure. The changing rooms are over there.

5. WRITING ABILITY:Write a thank-you letter. Write about 150 words following the plan below:Paragraph 1: Say thank you. Say what the present is and say something about it.Paragraph 2: Say what you did on the special occasion. Say what other presents you received.Paragraph 3: Say thank you again. Remember to follow the correct format for an informal letter.