Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38.

WHAT’S IN A NAME?

Traditionally in some Asian countries, a child’s grandfather or a fortune-teller chooses the child’s name. The child’s name is chosen to influence the child’s character. ___(34)___, names may be based on a connection to certain elements such as fire, water, earth, wood, or metal. Or the name might include a written character meaning beauty, strength or kindness. In certain African cultures, when a child is born ___(35)___ a large part in determining the child’s name. In Ghana’s Akan culture, the day a child is born determines the child’s name. But ___(36)___ day has different names for boys and girls. For instance, a boy born on Friday is named Kofi, whereas a girl born on the same day is named Afua. Both Kofi and Afua are names meaning “wanderer” or “explorer.” Children ___(37)___ have names are seen as travelers.

No matter where the name comes from, a child’s name is the first gift in life. Whether it is chosen according to preference or dictated by tradition, the name ___(38)___ something about a child’s culture.

(Adapted from Reading Challenge 2- Casey Malarcher • Andrea Janzen)

Question 34.

A. Otherwise

B. For example

C. However

D. Although

Question 35.

A. plays

B. gives

C. keeps

D. makes