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Woman: So, what are you doing for Christmas?

Man: Christmas?! Ever since I read that Dawkins guy, I don't know what to believe anymore.

Woman: Whoa! Chill! It's just a holiday. You don't really have to believe in anything to have a good time. The wobble of the Earth makes the Sun come up earlier again and the days longer; that's all.

Man: You make all this sound pretty pagan!

Woman: Hold your horses! The winter solstice is a scientific fact and has nothing to do with any beliefs whatsoever.

Man: So why all the fuss then?

Woman: The amount of sunlight your skin absorbs has a direct influence on your wellbeing. Why do you think solariums have such brisk business in winter?

Man: Never thought of that. But what's the deeper meaning other than a turkey dinner.

Woman: Just the usual. Getting together with your family and having a good time.

Man: Where does Jesus come in?

Woman: What do I care? I'm Jewish! But it sure is a great time to hook up with the people you care about.

Man: I don't know. I'm still not convinced.

1. What does the woman think about Christmas?

a. It is a deeply religious holiday.

b. She always goes to church that day.

c. Religion is the most important aspect of her life.

d. It is a good time to get together with family and friends.

2. What natural phenomenon occurs at Christmas?

a. snow storms 

b. winter solstice

c. Aurora Borealis

d. autumn equinox

3. What word best describes the man?

a. humble 

b. confused

c. audacious

d. determined

4. What is important for the man at Christmas?

a. food 

b. family

c. religion 

d. presents

5. Why do solariums have good business in winter?

a. People are happier when they are warm.

b. Solariums prevent bones from freezing.

c. The light in a solarium makes the days longer.

d. More light on the skin makes people feel better.

Solutions        1. d, 2. b, 3. b, 4. c, 5. d

By Mr Test