Reading Comprehension (B)

New Year is a time for celebrations all around the world, and fireworks have formed a part of those celebrations for years. Many people come together in towns and city centers, thronging the streets to watch the firework displays. Other people like to have small firework parties at home or in their neighborhood. Family and friends gather to eat, talk, and make merry, lighting fireworks as the New Year approaches. Whether in a public display or private party, fireworks can be dangerous, so there are instructions known as the firework code that everyone should follow.

- New Year fireworks display above Big Ben in London, England
- Celebrations at the Bali Hai Pier, Pattaya, Thailand
- Fireworks at the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Fireworks lighting up the sky above the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Choose the correct answers:

1. What are fireworks often a part of?
a) Birthday parties
b) New Year celebrations
c) Halloween festivities

2. Where do many people gather to watch firework displays?
a) Schools
b) Parks
c) Streets

3. What do some people do to celebrate the New Year with fireworks?
a) Have small parties at home
b) Watch fireworks on TV
c) Go to a movie theatre

4. What do family and friends do when they gather for a firework party?
a) Watch a movie
b) Play video games
c) Eat, talk, and make merry