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Exercise 1

Direction : Read a passage and write T in front of the
right sentences. Write F in front of in the wrong sentences.

ข้อความที่ 1

Songkran originally was celebrated only in the
North of Thailand, and was probably brought there by
the Burmese, who adapted it from India.

1. In the ancient time, Songkran was in the North
of Thailand.

2. Burmese brought Songkran to Thailand.
3. Indian adapted Songkran from Burma.
4. Burmese adapted Songkran from India.

ข้อความที่ 2

Songkran falls in the hottest time of the year in
Thailand, at the end of the dry season.

5. Songkran is held in the summer of Thailand.
6. Songkran is held in the hottest season of
Thailand.
7. Songkran is held at the end of the dry season.

8. Songkran stops at the end of the dry season.

ข้อความที่ 3

Until 1888 the Thai New Year was the beginning of
st
the year in Thailand; thereafter 1 April was used until
st
1940. 1 January is now the beginning of the year. The
traditional Thai New Year has been a national holiday since
then.

9. Thai New Year began in Thailand in 1888.
10. In 1940, Songkran Festival was a national
holiday.