In the article, why is it acceptable to use odd numbers in funerals, even though they are usually avoided in celebrations?
[A] Because people forget the rules in sad situations.
[B] Because odd numbers are considered respectful.
[C] Because people want bad luck to come and go quickly.
[D] Because bad luck “shouldn’t come in pairs”.
Which of the following were used to make sure wedding gifts looked auspicious in ancient times?(Choose 2)
[A] Rewriting chicken as “four wings of poultry”
[B] Adding “吉” if character count was odd
[C] Choosing gifts with golden colors only
[D] Describing ducks as “loyal companions”
Your friend wrote this in a wedding invitation:"Welcome to our ceremony on the 13th day of the 7th month. Red candles, one roast chicken, and one pair of socks will be prepared."What would a traditional Chinese elder most likely say?
[A] “Sounds modern!”
[B] “Are you trying to test your luck?”
[C] “Very balanced and harmonious.”
[D] “How sweet — the socks are nice.”
If your friend says “I always sprinkle my emails with emojis,” they probably add a few emojis here and there, not a whole explosion of them.
Which of the following actions show that someone is probably superstitious about numbers?(Choose all that apply)
[A] Setting your wedding date on 8/8 at 8:08 a.m.
[B] Writing exactly 444 words in a love letter, because “it’s cool”
[C] Putting an extra “吉” character in your essay to make the word count even
[D] Changing the floor number in an elevator from 4 to “3A”
[E] Naming your gaming ID “LUCK88888888”
Your friend spends 40 minutes arranging the sushi in her lunchbox so that the salmon faces the same direction and each rice grain is aligned. You say:“She’s really __________ about presentation.”
[A] get-by
[B] inclined
[C] meticulous
[D] wary
Your roommate says: “I’ve been getting by on instant noodles, three hours of sleep, and blind optimism this whole exam week.”What does she most likely mean by “getting by”?
[A] She is thriving and scoring top marks effortlessly.
[B] She is barely surviving with low energy and minimum effort.
[C] She is totally relaxed and not studying at all.
[D] She is quitting school and moving to a farm.
Which of the following is closest in meaning to a betrothal gift in ancient China?
[A] A small red envelope for good luck during exams
[B] A contract promising to marry, along with symbolic gifts
[C] A snack box shared between roommates
[D] A thank-you card for attending a graduation
In the sentence “They ascribe greatness to the number 8,” what does the word ascribe mean?
[A] Count
[B] Add numbers together
[C] Give meaning to
[D] Delete something
What is the writer’s attitude toward lucky numbers?
[A] He thinks it’s a waste of time.
[B] He finds it silly but funny.
[C] He respects it as part of cultural tradition.
[D] He strongly disagrees with it.