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 questions. 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!
Câu 1: According to the text, what is the importance of candles?
A. We need them in case there is an electric backout.
B. We gain a feeling of calm when they are lit in a room.
C. We light them to create a more romantic atmosphere.
D. We cannot do without them in our daily lives.
Câu 2: 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
Câu 3: Why was stearin used in candles?
A. It create a more colorful flame than tallow.
B. It covered up unpleasant smells in the air.
C. It was used to get rid of fat in the candles.
D. It helped make candles burn longer.
Câu 4: According to the text, what dose the increase of candle sales illustrate?
A. People enjoy the calming effect that candles produce.
B. The variety of candles to choose from makes them more attractive.
C. People buy candles as gifts more often than they used to.
D. Candles are cheaper to buy now than they were in the past.
Câu 5: According to the text, what is needed to succeed at candle-making?
A. a few years of practice
B. a lot of time and money
C. willingness to take risks
D. many expensive materials
Câu 6: What dose the passage warn readers not to do?
A. burn candle without adult supervision
B. leave a room where a candle is burning
C. use unapproved ingredients in candles
D. burn candles for only a few minutes
Câu 7: Which of the following best expresses the main idea of this passage?
A. Candle-making can be a successful business.
B. Candles are made from different types of material.
C. Candles continue to be a part of people’s lives.
D. Candle-making has changed little over the years.
