You step into a Taiwanese hospital elevator. You see floors 1, 2, 3… and then 5. You jokingly say, “Did 4 forget to come to work today?” Why is floor 4 most likely missing?
[A] Because 4 is an unlucky number in Chinese culture.
[B] Because 5 is more important than 4.
[C] Because 4 is only used in luxury hotels.
[D] Because the elevator is broken.
Which number is considered extremely lucky in Chinese culture because it sounds like the word for “prosperity”?
[A] 6
[B] 7
[C] 8
[D] 9
Your superstitious aunt says, “I look upon the number 8 as a life savior.”What does she mean?
[A] She counts on 8 to pass exams.
[B] She regards 8 as something deeply lucky.
[C] She refuses to use 8 at all.
[D] She thinks 8 looks cool in fonts.
In the sentence “People assign lucky or unlucky meanings to numbers,” the word “assign to” means:
[A] to forget about something
[B] to give a meaning or value
[C] to clean or organize
[D] to remove importance
In the sentence “If you want to succeed, don’t stray from 8,” the phrase “stray from” means:
[A] stay close to
[B] move away from
[C] decorate with
[D] argue about
Your friend writes in her resume:“My strengths include time management, team spirit, and benevolence.”Which sentence best explains her last point?
[A] She once shared her boba tea with a sad roommate.
[B] She always arrives 10 minutes early.
[C] She wins at every group debate.
[D] She finishes her essays at 3 a.m.
The writer discusses number 4, 8, and even 13. Then they say:“Whether it’s lucky or not, it depends on how you explain it.”Which of the following best describes their attitude?
[A] Numbers are emotionally powerful, but humans give them meaning.
[B] Some numbers are naturally good.
[C] All number beliefs are nonsense.
[D] Numbers control our destiny.
Your roommate set 8 alarms: 6:08, 6:18, 6:28, 6:38… all the way to 7:08.You ask: “Why all the 8s?”She says, “It brings me success in multiple time zones.”What does this suggest?
[A] She is obsessed with the number 8.
[B] She’s afraid of being late.
[C] She studies numerology.
[D] She dreams in even numbers.
What is the best summary of Part 7: “Believe it or not, it’s up to you”?
[A] Numbers have no meaning until people explain them with cultural stories.
[B] 8 is lucky and 4 is unlucky — that’s universal truth.
[C] Don’t use numbers. Use emojis.
[D] Chinese people never agree on which number is best.
Uncle Han insists on changing the wedding date after checking the lunar calendar. His nephew rolls his eyes and mutters, “I thought we were planning a wedding, not launching a rocket.” What can we infer about the nephew’s attitude?
[A] He agrees with Uncle Han’s traditional belief.
[B] He thinks the date change is necessary and scientific.
[C] He finds the superstition overly serious and a bit ridiculous.
[D] He is eager to launch a rocket.
Let’s take a 15-second brain break — look at this sleepy bear…