Read the following passage about a new tradition across cultures and mark the letter A, B, C, or to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 23 to 30.
Shantelle Davis is a nine-year-old girl in New York. On a cold night in December, her family is standing around the kitchen table while she lights a candle. The table is decorated with baskets of fruit and vegetables and ears of corn for Shantelle and her two brothers. Tonight is the first night of Kwanzaa, and Shantelle is spending the holiday with her family.
Kwanzaa is very unusual because it was started by one man. In 1966, an American named Maulana Karenga wanted a holiday for African-Americans to honour their culture and traditions. So he used words and customs from Africa to create a new celebration. At first, a few American families had small celebrations at home. Now, there are also Kwanzaa events in schools and public places, and it has spread to other countries like Canada and Jamaica.
The main symbol of Kwanzaa is a candle holder with seven candles, one for each of the principles of Kwanzaa. Each night, a family member lights one of the candles and talks about the idea it represents: being together, being yourself, helping each other, sharing, having a goal, creating, and believing. The parents also pour drinks to honour family members who have died. On the last night of Kwanzaa, there is a big dinner with African food, and children receive small presents.
Some people still don't believe that Kwanzaa is a real holiday because it's so new. But other people say that customs and celebrations are always changing and that Kwanzaa shows what is important in people's lives.
(Adapted from World English)
