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The ancient Greeks worshipped their deities by leaving offerings to them in temples, and honored them by holding
regular festivals. Much is known about this worship because many of their temples, together with ritual objects and cult
statues, have 41 , and ancient Greek writers described religious rituals 42 making offerings of food and wine.
Worshippers hoped that the deities would look kindly on them 43 return, since most gods and goddesses were said
to take a keen interest in human affairs. In the mythical great war between Greece and Troy, for example, every stage of
the conflict, together with the final outcome, was influenced as much by the actions of the deities 44 by what the
men of the two sides actually achieved on the battle field. The myths of Greece also show this 45 between deities
and humans in the guise of numerous heroes. Stories of heroes like Heracles and Jason, involving great adventures and
journey as far as the Underworld, have been endlessly retold.
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The Giver is a story about a young boy called Jonas who lives in a society free of crime, suffering and sadness. There
is no color, music or emotion, and individuality is prohibited. Everything is chosen; from your parents to your partner. At
12, children are assigned their jobs, which they will train for and do for the rest of their lives. Jonas is assigned to become
the new Receiver of Memory, also known as the Giver. The Receiver holds all the bad and good memories of the past. In
other words, no one in the community has any memory of humankind’s history.
The storyline is complex enough to hold the attention of both young and old readers. The development of Jonas from
a scared boy to someone willing to risk his future to save the community is enjoyable to follow. The story prompts us to
reflect on the path of growing up. At first we are scared to accept that there are new responsibilities, but as we slowly get
used to it, we want to move more and more away from childhood. What’s also impressive is Jonas’ loss of trust in his
father. At the beginning, Jonas believes his parents completely. However, after the current Receiver shows Jonas the tape
of his father killing and disposing of a new born child, Jonas loses his admiration of his father. This moment is what
forces Jonas to leave the community. It is symbolic of the change from the innocent mind of a child into the questioning
and educated mind of an adult.
The ending is another aspect which makes this book interesting to read. There are two possible meanings behind the
ending and readers have a choice in what it means: either Jonas freezes to death on the sled, or he has really found
“Elsewhere.” The ending shows us that, whatever happens, Jonas has made choices for himself rather than being told
what to do.
46 What is the characteristic of the society Jonas lives in?
Everyone has a good memory. Inhabitants love music, color, and art.
People are scared of taking responsibility. Individuality is absent from the society.
47 According to the passage, which part of the book impresses the readers the most?
Jonas’regret for assisting his father doing his job.
Jonas’ determination to leave the community that abandons him.
Jonas’ change from an innocent boy to an insightful young man.
Jonas’ conquer of his fear of taking over the role of the Receiver.
48 Which of the following best describes the nature of the story The Giver?
An adventure of two adults. A romance of a young couple.
A ghost story of an ancient society. An imaginary story of a dark world.
49 Which of the following is one of the moral lessons of The Giver?
Look before you leap and think before you give up.
Listen to advice and we may gain wisdom in the future.
We have to decide for ourselves even if choice creates risk.
Parents’love is the cushion that drives us to take risks in life.
50 According to the passage, which of the following statements is true about The Giver?
Adult readers may find it very simple and a little boring.
Readers are likely to recall what happened in the path of growing up.
It is based on real people and events and it can inspire readers to think.
The reviewer recommends reading it slowly because it’s thought-provoking.