READING    
TASK 1. Read the passage. Circle the best answer A, B, or C to each of the questions.
When the fireworks light up the sky across the states in America, they signalise the transition moment between the old year and the new year. At Times Square, New York City, this sacred moment is illuminated by the traditional dropping of a dazzling ball. It’s fantastic to see the confetti rain down over the square and people cheer and take selfies to say a farewell to another departing year. Before this annual great event, numerous flocks of New Year’s Eve celebrants, beginning to head for the square at 2 p.m., join the big celebratory party and enthusiastically wait until the clock strikes midnight. A handful of festivities, like live music performances from famous artists, happen during this time. People can enjoy the bustling evening atmosphere among the enormous crowds in the avenues or observe the event on the rooftops of luxury high buildings. Although it’s inconvenient to wait long hours in cold weather to see the ball drop and colourful fireworks displays, it’s worth the wait.   
1. What is the passage mainly about?
          A. A way to enjoy the ball drop at Times Square.
          B. A farewell party to celebrate New Year in the USA.
          C. A special New Year’s Eve event in New York City.
2. What does the word they in line 1 mean?
          A. The fireworks.
          B. The sacred moments.
          C. The states.    
3. What does the ball drop create?
          A. The flocks of cheerful people.
          B. The cold rain at midnight.
          C. The shower of pieces of coloured paper.
4. When do people start to arrive at Times Square?
          A. At 2 p.m.
          B. At midnight.
          C. In the evening.
5. Which of the following is TRUE about the ball drop event?
          A. There is no live music performance before the event.
          B. People can sit on the rooftop of a building to watch the event