According to paragraph 4, who had the authority to take money from the public?

The word “portent” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _________.

According to paragraph 3, how can the smart house system identify the visitors of one’s place?

As mentioned in the passage, the swallow originally was considered as ___________.

The word “confidential” in paragraph 5 can be replaced by _______.

According to paragraph 2, which sentence is INCORRECT?

The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _____.

The word “customs” in paragraph 5 refers to _____.

The word “forged” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.

The word “repetitive” in paragraph 4 can be replaced by _______.

What does the word “They” in paragraph 2 refer to?

The tradition of wearing a special dress only on one’s wedding day is ____.

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

The word “legacy” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.

The word “pampered” in the third paragraph could be best replaced by ______.

Which of the following could be the best title of the passage?