Bài tập Tiếng Anh Lớp 10 - Unit 7: Viet Nam and international orginizations - Năm học 2022-2023 (Có đáp án)

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1. UNIT 7 –VIET NAM AND INTERNATIONAL ORGINIZATIONS Vocabulary 1. alert /əˈlɜːt/(adj): tỉnh tỏo 2. altar /ˈɔːltə(r)/(n): bàn thờ 3. ancestor /ˈổnsestə(r)/(n): ụng bà, tổ tiờn 4. Aquarius /əˈkweəriəs/(n): chũm sao/ cung Thủy bỡnh 5. Aries /ˈeəriːz/ (n): chũm sao/ cung Bạch dương 6. assignment/əˈsaɪnmənt/ (n): bài tập lớn 7. best man /bestmổn/(n): phự rể 8. bride /braɪd/ (n): cụ dõu 9. bridegroom/groom/ˈbraɪdɡruːm/ (n): chỳ rể 10. bridesmaid /ˈbraɪdzmeɪd/ (n): phự dõu 11. Cancer /ˈkổnsə(r)/(n): chũm sao/ cung Cự giải 12. Capricorn /ˈkổprɪkɔːn/ (n): chũm sao/ cung Ma kết 13. complicated /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/(adj): phức tạp 14. contrast /ˈkɒntrɑːst/(n): sự tương phản, sự trỏi ngược + contrast /kənˈtrɑːst/ (v): tương phản, khỏc nhau 15. crowded /ˈkraʊdɪd/(adj): đụng đỳc 16. decent/ˈdiːsnt/ (adj): đàng hoàng, tử tế 17. diversity /daɪˈvɜːsəti/ (n): sự da dạng, phong phỳ 18. engaged /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/(adj): đớnh hụn, đớnh ước + engagement /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/(n): sự đớnh hụn, sự đớnh ước 19. export /ˈekspɔːt/ (n) : sự xuất khẩu, hàng xuất + export /ɪkˈspɔːt/ (v): xuất khẩu 20. favourable/ˈfeɪvərəbl/ (adj): thuận lợi 21. fortune /ˈfɔːtʃuːn/(n): vận may, sự giàu cú 22. funeral /ˈfjuːnərəl/ (n) : đỏm tang 23. garter /ˈɡɑːtə(r)/: (n) nịt bớt bất
2. 24. Gemini /ˈdʒemɪnaɪ/ (n): chũm sao/ cung Song tử groom /ɡruːm/ (n): chỳ rể 25. handkerchief /ˈhổŋkətʃɪf/ (n): khăn tay 26. high status /haɪ ˈsteɪtəs/(np): cú địa vị cao, cú vị trớ cao 27. honeymoon /ˈhʌnimuːn/(n): tuần trăng mật 28. horoscope/ˈhɒrəskəʊp/ (n): số tử vi, cung Hoàng đạo 29. import /ˈɪmpɔːt/ (n): sự nhập khẩu, hàng nhập + import/ɪmˈpɔːt/ (v): nhập khẩu 30. influence /ˈɪnfluəns/ (n): sự ảnh hưởng 31. legend /ˈledʒənd/(n): truyền thuyết, truyện cổ tớch 32. lentil/ˈlentl/ (n): đậu lăng, hạt đậu lăng 33. Leo/ˈliːəʊ/ (n): chũm sao/ cung Sư tử 34. Libra /ˈliːbrə/(n): chũm sao/ cung Thiờn bỡnh 35. life partner /laɪf ˈpɑːtnə(r)/(np) : bạn đời 36. magpie /ˈmổɡpaɪ/(n) : chim chớch chũe 37. majority/məˈdʒɒrəti/ (n): phần lớn 38. mystery /ˈmɪstri/ (n) : điều huyền bớ, bớ ẩn 39. object /əbˈdʒekt/(v): phản đối, chống lại + object /ˈɒbdʒɪkt/(n) đồ vật, vật thể 40. Pisces /ˈpaɪsiːz/(n): chũm sao/ cung Song ngư 41. present /ˈpreznt/ (adj): cú mặt, hiện tại + present /prɪˈzent/(v): đưa ra, trỡnh bày + present /ˈpreznt/(n) : mún quà 42. prestigious /preˈstɪdʒəs/(adj): cú uy tớn, cú thanh thế 43. proposal /prəˈpəʊzl/ (n): sự cầu hụn 44. protest/ˈprəʊtest/; /prəˈtest/ (n,v): sự phản khỏng, sự phản đối 45. rebel /ˈrebl/; /rɪˈbel/ (v,n): nổi loạn, chống đối 46. ritual/ˈrɪtʃuəl/ (n): lễ nghi, nghi thức
3. 47. Sagittarius /ˌsổdʒɪˈteəriəs/ (n) : chũm sao/ cung Nhõn mó 48. Scorpio /ˈskɔːpiəʊ/(n) : chũm sao/ cung Thiờn yết 49. soul /səʊl/(n) : linh hồn, tõm hồn 50. superstition /ˌsuːpəˈstɪʃn/(n): sự tớn ngưỡng, mờ tớn + superstitious/ˌsuːpəˈstɪʃəs/ (adj): mờ tớn 51. sweep /swiːp/(v): quột 52. take place /teɪkpleɪs/ (v): diễn ra 53. Taurus /ˈtɔːrəs/ (n) : chũm sao/ cung Kim ngưu 54. veil /veɪl/(n): mạng che mặt 55. venture /ˈventʃə(r)/(n): dự ỏn hoặc cụng việc kinh doanh 56. Virgo/ˈvɜːɡəʊ/ (n): chũm sao/ cung Xử nữ 57. wealth /welθ/(n) : sự giàu cú, giàu sang, của cải 58. wedding ceremony /ˈwedɪŋˈserəməni/ (np): lễ cưới 59. wedding reception / ˈwedɪŋrɪˈsepʃn/ (np): tiệc cưới GRAMMAR B. GRAMMAR I. COMPARATIVE AND SUPERLATIVE 1. Comparative (So sỏnh hơn, kộm) • Form Short Adj/Adv: S+ V + adj/adv + ER + than + N/pronoun Long Adj/Adv: S + V + MORE + adj/adv + than + N/pronoun (SS hơn) Eg:S + V + LESS + adj/adv + than + N/pronoun (SS kộm hơn) He is taller than his brother Mr Nam speaks English more fluently than I do. She visits her grandparents less frequency than he does. * Note: - ĐỂ nhấn mạnh cho tinh từ và pho từ so sỏnh người ta dựng far hoặc much trước so sỏnh hơn kộm. E.g: This book is much more expensive than that one.
4. 2. Superlative (So sỏnh nhất/ kộm nhất) • Form Short Adj/Adv: S+ V + adj/adv + EST + (N) Long Adj/Adv: S + V + MOST + adj/adv + (N) (SS nhất) E.g: S + V + the LEAST + adj/adv + (N) (SS kộm nhất) Tim is the tallest boy in the class. He is the most careful of the three brothers. She works the hardest of all students. • Ta cũng cú thể so sỏnh 2 thực thể (người hoặc vật) mà khụng sử dụng than. Trong trường hợp này thành ngữ of the two sẽ được sử dụng trong cõu (nú cú thể đứng đầu cõu và sau danh từ phải cú dấu phẩy, hoặc đứng ở cuối. S + V + the + comparative (hỡnh thức so sỏnh hơn) + of the two + (N) Hoặc: of the two + (N), + S + V + the + comparative E.g: Nam is the tallest of the two boys Of the two shirts, this one is the shorter * Note: 2 thực thể - so sỏnh hơn 3 thực thể trở lờn – so sỏnh hơn nhất BÀI TẬP VẬN DỤNG CƠ BẢN Bài 1: Write the comparative and superative forms of the advers. advers comparative superative 1. hard harder the hardest
5. 2. carefully more carefully the most carefully 3. early earlier the earliest 4. quickly more quickly the most quickly 5. slowly more slowly the most slowly 6. beautifully more beautifully the most beautifully 7. well better the best 8. clearly more clearly the most clearly 9. late later the latest 10. far farther/ further the farthest/ the furthest Bài 2: Choose the best answer to complete the sentence. 1. He was older ___ I thought. A. then B. than C. as D. like 2. China is ___ Vietnam. A. bigger then B. bigger than C. more big than D. biger than 3. Sue is ___ of the four girls. A. the prettier B. prettier C. the prettiestD. prettiest 4. I am not as ___ my brother. A. successful as B. successful so C. successful than D. more successful than 5. That was the ___ thing to do. A. stupid B. funnier C. funny D. funniest 6. It was ___ gift I have ever received. A. most expensive B. the most expensive C. the more expensive D. more expensive 7. She owns a ___ collection of antiques A. fine B. finer C. finest D. the fine 8. It was ___ than I was expecting. A. cheap B. cheaper C. cheapest D. more cheap Bài 3: Fill in the correct form of the adjectives in brackets (comparative or superlative).
6. 1. This chair is more comfortable than the old one. (comfortable) 2. Trains are slower than planes. (slow) 3. I bought the most expensive car I could afford. (expensive) 4. In this classroom there are more girls than boys. (many) 5. Ann is the youngest child in the family. (young) 6. That TV set is the cheapest of all. (cheap) 7. This place is safer than that one. (safe) 8. Lisa is prettier than Kate. (pretty) 9. This is the most exciting film I have ever seen. (exciting) 10. Tom is more talented than Peter. (talented) Bài 4: Make questions using the words provided and the superlative form of the adjectives. E.g. what/ big mistake/ ever made → What is the biggest mistake you have ever made? 1. what /beautiful place to visit/ your country → What ớ the most /beautiful place to visit in your country 2. who/ intelligent person/ you know →Who is the most intell.gem person you know? 3. what/ good movie/ ever seen → What is the best movie you’ve ever seen? 4. what/ crazy thing/ ever done → What is the craziest thing you've ever done? 5. what/ expensive thing/ ever bought → What is the most expensive thing you've ever bought? Bài 5: Complete the sentences with the correct coparative form of the words in the box. bad - important - crowded - high - heavy - difficult - expensive - easy - thin - cold 1. In Canada, January is colder than March.
7. 2. I think that good health is more important than money. 3. I can’t carry my suicase. It’s heavier than yours. 4. A car is more expensive than a bike. 5. You look thinner than the last time I saw you. Have you lost weight? 6. I couldn’t get a seat in the restaurant It was more crowded than usual. 7. Mountains are higher than hills. 8. He got good marks in the exam. The exam was easier than he had expected. 9. I think you should go to the doctor. Your cold is worse than it was a few days ago. 10. I don't understand this lesson. It is more difficult than the last one we did. II. ARTICLES (MẠO Từ) 1. Mạo từ bất định A/An - 'A' đứng trước một phụ õm hoặc một nguyờn õm cú phiờn õm là phụ õm: + a girl; a game; a boat; a book + a university /ə juːnɪˈvɜːsəti/; a European / ə jʊə.rəˈpiːən /; a one-parent family -'An' đứng trước một nguyờn õm hoặc một õm cõm (U. E, o. A. I); + an orange; an umbrella; an egg + an hour /ən ˈaʊə(r)/; an honest child /ən ˈɒnɪst tʃaɪld/; an honour /ən ˈɒnə(r)/ -'An' đứng trước cỏc mẫu ký tự đặc biệt đọc như một nguyờn õm bắt đầu với A,E,F,H,I,L,M,N,O,R,S,X + an MP /ən ˌem piː /; an SOS /ən ˌes əʊ ˈes/; an X-ray /ən ˈeks reɪ/; an MSc /ən ˌem es ˈsiː/ * Use (Cỏch dựng) Chỳng ta dựng a/an: - Trước danh từ đếm được số ớt với nghĩa là 1: E.g: We need a microcomputer/chair/pen. - Giới thiệu về một ai hay vật gỡ chung chung, khụng cụ thể hoặc chưa được đề cập trước đú E.g: I saw a snake - Khi núi về nghề nghiệp E.g: He is an engineer - Trong cỏc cụm thành ngữ chỉ số lượng
8. E.g: A dozen, a couple, a third, a hundred, a lot of . - Mang nghĩa là “per” E.g: Three times a year; $ 10 a day -Trong cõu cảm thỏn với danh từ đếm được số ớt E.g: What a pretty girl! - “A”cú thể được đặt trước Mr/Mrs/Miss + Surname E.g: A Mr. Smith, a Mrs. Smith, a Miss. Smith A Mr. Smith mang nghĩa một người đàn ụng gọi là Smith và ngụ ý rằng anh ấy là một người lạ với người núi. Mr. Smith, khụng cú “a”, ngụ ý rằng người núi biết Mr. Smith hoảc biết về sự tồn tại cựa anh ấy. 2. Mạo từ xỏc định 'the' Chỳng ta dựng the trong cỏc trường hợp sau: - Khi vật thể hay nhúm vật thể là duy nhất hoặc được xem là duy nhất E.g: The sun; the world; the atmosphere; the sky; the ground; the sea; the earth; - Khi cả người núi và người nghe đều biết đến thứ gỡ hoặc ai đú được núi tới E.g: Could you open the door please? (Cả người núi lẫn người nghe đều biết đú là cỏi cửa nào) - Trước một danh từ được núi đến lần thứ 2 E.g: A bird flew into the classroom. The bird sat on my desk - Trước một danh từ được xỏc định bằng cụm từ hay mệnh đề E.g: The girl in uniform; The doctor that I met; The place where I waited for you. •Trước so sỏnh nhất của tớnh từ E.g: She is the most beautiful girl in this class. -Trước tờn cỏc loại nhạc cụ E.g: Can you play the guitar? I like listening the piano (but) I’ve just bought a guitar and a piano. - Trước danh từ số ớt đại diện cho một nhúm (tờn động vật, phat minh, bộ phận cơ thể ) E.g: The dodo is an extinct bird.
9. Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone. He hit me on the head. - Trước thập kỷ và thế kỷ E.g: The 1800s; The twenties - Trước cụm từ chỉ thời gian và nơi chốn E.g: The moming/afternoon/evening; The future/present/past; The north/south/west/east; The front/back/middle/top/bottom - Trước số thứ tự E.g: The first/second day; the sixth lesson - Khi người núi núi đến một danh từ cụ thế E.g: Coffee originated In Ethiopia, (general) The coffee I had this morning was Brazilian. - Trước tờn quốc gia. bang, thành phổ, trường học cú chứa “of”, trước quốc gia cú tờn số nhiều hoặc cú tớnh từ trong tờn, ngoại trừ Great Britain. The United States of America; The State of Florida; The City of Boston; The University of Texas; The Netherlands; The Philippines - Trước tờn nỳi, sụng, quần đảo, vịnh, biển, đại dương, tờn sỏch, bỏo và tờn cỏc chiếc tầu. E.g: The Thai Binh river; the Times; the Pacific Ocean - Trước vựng, miền địa lý, nhưng khụng phải cỏc chõu lục E.g: The Middle East; The Orient (but) Europe; Asia - Trước tờn cỏc lĩnh vực học thuật khi chỳng cú chứa “of” E.g: The history of the United States - Trước tờn cỏc cuộc chiến tranh E.g: The war of Independence; the civil war; the second World War (but “World War II) - Trước một tớnh từ để tạo nờn danh từ chung chỉ nhúm người E.g: The rich are not always happy. The Japanese work very hard. - Trước danh từ riờng số nhiều để chỉ vợ chúng hay cả họ (cả gia đỡnh)
10. E.g: The Smiths always go fishing at the weekend. BẢNG TỔNG HỢP MẠO TỪ I. INDEFINITE ARTICLES: A/AN - An đứng trước 1 danh từ đếm được số ớt bắt đầu bằng 1 nguyờn õm (u, e, o, a, i). - A đứng trước danh từ đếm được số ớt bắt đầu là 1 phụ õm. 1. A/ An được dựng trước: - Danh từ đếm được, số ớt. Ex: a doctor, a bag, an animal, an hour *An: đứng trước nguyờn õm hoặc “h” cõm. Ex: an aminal, an hour - Trong cỏc cấu trỳc: Ex: She is so pretty a girl. so + adj + a/an + noun - It's such a beautiful picture. - She is as pretty a girl as her sister. such + a/an + noun - How beautiful a girl you are! as + adj + a/an + noun + as How + adj + a/an + noun + verb! - Chỉ một người được đề cập qua tờn. Ex: A Mrs. Blue sent you this letter. - Trước cỏc danh từ trong ngữ đồng vị. Ex: Nguyen Du, a great poet, wrote that novel. - Trong cỏc cụm từ chỉ số lượng. Ex: a pair, a couple, a lot of, a little, a few, a large/great number of 2. A/ An khụng được dựng: - ONE được sử dụng thay A/An để nhấn mạnh. Ex: There is a book on the table, but one is not enough. - Trước danh từ khụng đếm được. Ex: Coffee is also a kind of drink. - Trước cỏc danh từ đếm được số nhiều. Ex: Dogs are faithful animals. II. DEFINITE ARTICLE: THE 1. THE được dựng trước: - Những vật duy nhất. Ex: the sun, the moon, the world - Cỏc danh từ được xỏc nhận bởi cụm tớnh từ hoặc - The house with green fence is hers. mệnh đề tớnh từ. - The man that we met has just come.
11. - Cỏc danh từ được xỏc định qua ngữ cảnh hoặc Ex: Finally, the writer killed himself. được đề cập trước đú. - I have a book and an eraser. The book is now on the table. - Cỏc danh từ chỉ sự giải trớ. Ex: the theater, the concert, the church - Trước tờn cỏc tàu thuyền, mỏy bay. Ex: The Titanic was a great ship. - Cỏc sụng, biển, đại dương, dóy nỳi. Ex: the Mekong River, the East Sea, the Pacific Ocean, the Himalayas - Một nhúm cỏc đảo hoặc quốc gia. Ex: the Philippines, the United States. - Tớnh từ dựng như danh từ tập hợp. Ex: You should help the poor. - Trong so sỏnh nhất. Ex: Nam is the cleverest in his class. - Tờn người ở số nhiều (chỉ gia đỡnh) Ex: The Blacks, The Blues, the Nams - Cỏc danh từ đại diện cho 1 loài. Ex: The cat is a lovely home pet. - Cỏc trạng từ chỉ thời gian, nơi chốn. Ex: in the morning, in the street, in the water - Số thứ tự. Ex: the first, the second, the third - Chuỗi thời gian hoặc khụng gian. Ex: the next, the following, the last 2. THE khụng dựng được: - Trước cỏc danh từ số nhiều núi chung. Ex: They build houses near the hall. - Danh từ trừu tượng, khụng đếm được. Ex: Independence is a happy thing. - Cỏc danh từ chỉ màu sắc. Ex: Red and white make pink. - Cỏc mụn học. Ex: Math is her worst subject. - Cỏc vật liệu, kim loại. Ex: Steel is made from iron. - Cỏc tờn nước, chõu lục, thành phố. Ex: Ha Noi is the capital of Vietnam. - Cỏc chức danh, tờn người. Ex: President Bill Clinton, Ba, Nga. - Cỏc bữa ăn, mún ăn, thức ăn. Ex: We have rice and fish for dinner. - Cỏc trũ chơi, thể thao. Ex: Football is a popular sport in Vietnam. - Cỏc loại bệnh tật. Ex: Cold is a common disease. - Ngụn ngữ, tiếng núi. Ex: English is being used everywhere. - Cỏc kỳ nghỉ, lễ hội. Ex: Tet, Christmas, Valentine
12. - Cỏc mũi đất (nhụ ra biển, hồ, nỳi) Ex: Cape Horn, Lake Than Tho, Mount Cam, Mount Rushmore *But: the Cape of Good Hope, the Great Lake, the Mount of Olive BÀI TẬP VẬN DỤNG CƠ BẢN Bài 6: Fill in the blanks with a, an, the 1. She's __a__ good musician. She plays ___the___ piano beautifully. 2. I don't see him often, only once or twice ___a___ month. 3. Mary’s not at __the___ office. I think she’s gone ___Ф__ home. 4. Do you want to see Nam? He’s in__the___ garden. 5. I’m studying ___ Ф ___ French and___ Ф ___ Italian. 6. I like Minh. He has___a___ of ___ Ф ___ wamth. 7. Shall we sit outside? ___The___ sun is really warm. 8. Where's___the___ dog? I want to go out for___a___ walk. 9. I don’t use___ Ф ___ sugar when I’m cooking. 10. Do your parents still live in ___ Ф ___ Vietnam? 11. Would you mind waiting for___a___ couple of minutes? 12. I think___the___ piano is one of ___the___ easiest instruments to play. 13. It's___a___ fast car. Its top speed is 150 miles___an___ hour. 14. I saw Linh when she was going to ___ Ф ___ work. 15. There's someone at___the___ front door. 16. Do you like ___ Ф ___ wine? - No. I don't drink___ Ф ___ alcohol. 17. I’ll have___a___ dozen eggs and___a___ load, please. 18. Have you done___the___ washing-up? 19. I think it's made of ___ Ф ___ glass. 20. I like___ Ф ___ tea with___ Ф ___ milk in it. BÀI TẬP TỔNG HỢP NÂNG CAO Bài 7: Fill in the blanks with a, an, the or zero article.
13. 1. Nam's father bought him __the__ bike that he wanted for his birthday. 2. __The__ Statue of Liberty was __a__ gift of friendship from __ Ф __ France to__the___ United States. 3. Nga is studying ___ Ф ___ English and ___ Ф ___Math this semester. 4. ___The___ judge asked___the___witness to tell ___the___truth. 5. Please give me ___a___cup of ___ Ф ___coffee with __ Ф __ tream and__ Ф ___sugar Bài 8: Fill in the correct form of the words in the brackets (comparative or superative). 1. My house is (big) bigger than hers. 2. This girl is (beautiful) more beautiful than that one. 3. This is the (interesting) most interesting book I have ever read. 4. Non-smokers usually live (long) longer than smokers. 5. Which is the (dangerous) most dangerous animal in the world. 6. A holiday by the sea is (good) better than a holiday in the mountain. 7. This car is (expensive) more expensive than that car. 8. Who is the (rich) richest man on earth? 9. The weather in the afternoon is even (bad) worse than that in the morning. 10. He was the (clever) cleverest students of all. Bài 9: Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one 1. The film I saw last week was better than this one. (good) →This film isn't as / so good as the one I saw last week. 2. Kate used to be better paid than she is these days (as) →These days Kate is not as /so well paid as she used to be. 3. There are very few buildings in the city higher than this. (one) → This is one of the highest buildings in the city. 4. I can't believe this is the best room there is. (better) → There must be a better room than this one. 5. My house is as big as Mary's (same) → Mary's house is the same size as mine.
14. Bài 10: Rearrange the words or phrases to make meaningful sentences. 1. most / he / the I intelligent / is /1 / met / have / man / ever He is the most intelligent man I have ever met. 2. the / David / third / best / is / in / competition / the David is the third best in the competition. 3. active / is / she / less / her / than / classmates She is less active than her classmates. 4. considered / obesity / con / be / to / one / of the / serious / health / most / problem Obesity can be considered to be one of the most serious health problems. 5. achievements / in / information / technology / and / will / made / be / scientists / more / by / and / more More and more achievements in information and technologhy will be made by scientists. TEST 1 A. PHONETICS I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. 1. A. pleasant B. health C. healthy D. breathe 2. A. come B. roll C. comb D. grow 3. A. fear B. realize C. pear D. near 4. A. inventor B. president C. adventure D. genetics 5. A. adopt B. front C. column D. borrow II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. 1. A. recommend B. volunteer C. understand D. potential 2. A. study B. reply C. apply D. rely 3. A. suspicion B. telephone C. relation D. direction 4. A. reduction B. popular C. financial D. romantic 5. A. discover B. difficult C. invention D. important B. VOCABUALRY AND GRAMMAR I. Complete the sentences with A, An or The.
15. 1. ___The___ Vietnamese like to joke around, but their jokes are not easily translated into English. 2. Each person has ___a___ strong sense of regional cultural identity. 3. Henry was __a___ bit of ___a__ rebel when he was ___a___ teenager and dyed his hair pink, and he also rebelled his parents' plans for him and left school at ___the___ age of 16. 4. You may have __an__ object that you trust will bring you good luck, but many people object to that belief. 5. Relationships in ___the___ family are never to be broken and they are to be built up continuously. 6. They are also very friendly, easy-going and have ___an___ easy smile. 7. To show respect, many Vietnamese people bow their heads to ___a___ superior or elder. 8. ___The___ Vietnamese have been described as energetic, sentimental, proud, and hardworking 9. ___The___ course allows students to progress at their own speed, and they are making much progress in awareness of cultural diversity. 10. There is ___an___ obvious contrast between ___the___ cultures of East and West; however, European cultures contrast with that of the USA. II. Put the correct preposition for the sentences below. 1. Most Vietnamese people place more emphasis ___on___ their duties ___in__ their family than their own desires. 2. ___At___ home, he should show respect ___to___ his parents, older brothers or sisters, and older relatives. 3. ___For___ some teenagers, when they rebel ___against___ their parents, they act as rebels. 4. If you really want ___to___ get to know ___about___ their culture, you need ___to___ go there to record their daily activities as well as festivals. 5. There are three ways ___by___ which a man can acquire a good name: either ___by___ heroic deeds, ___by___ intellectual achievements, or ___by___ moral virtue. 6. If you volunteer ___to___ present about that cultural aspect, you will get a present ___from___ the teacher. 7. Rich people who are not educated are often looked ___down__ upon ___by___ other people. 8. He seems ___to___ have particular respect and admiration ___for___ learned people, and learning is considered more valuable than wealth and material success. 9. There is an increase ___in__ the number ___of___ Vietnamese women taking the roles ___of___ leaders ___in___ their organisations. 10. You need ___to___ perfect yourself ___in___ order to look ___for___ a perfect life partner.
16. III. Choose the correct words in brackets to complete the sentences. 1. In the past, the proposal and engagement ceremonies took place one or two years before / after the wedding. 2. There is a wedding proposal / reception for all guests after the wedding ceremony. 3. My cousin's marriage / wedding is next Sunday. 4. The groom / bride can have as many bridesmaids as she wants. 5. There will be about 100 grooms / guests at my cousin's wedding. 6. My brother got engaged / married to one of his friends from college and started saving for the big day. 7. On the wedding day, the best man is expected to help the groom / bride. IV. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. 1. The parents of the groom go to the fortune teller to see what date and CELEBRATION time is best for them to ___celebrate___ the wedding ceremony. 2. ___Traditionally___, the reception occurs at their houses, but now many families hold wedding parties at the restaurant. TRADITION 3. American teenagers send an average of 60 text messages per day, making this an ___effective___ way in communication. EFFECT 4. Consider that there are a good number of book ___publishers___ now putting their content online. PUBLISH 5. In order to integrate technology into the classroom, teachers should implement the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy to make the ___learning___ process more relevant and effective. LEARN 6. Studies encourage mobile learning because students benefit greatly from more opportunities for ___academic___ development. 7. On that day, the groom's family and relatives visit the bride and her family with round lacquered boxes known as betrothal presents which are ACADEMY covered with red cloth and carried by ___unmarried___ girls or boys. 8. The Intel programme tries to deliver the “four Cs” to grade-10 students: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and ___creativity___. MARRY
17. 9. Many digital textbooks are ___constantly___ updated and often CREATE more vivid, helpful, creative, and a lot of cheaper than those old heavy books. 10. Then, the couple should pray in front of the altar to ask their ancestors CONSTANT for ___permission___ for their marriage, then express their gratitude to both groom's and bride's parents for raising and protecting them. PERMIT V. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. 1. To the Chinese, 8 is a lucky number, ___ the Vietnamese believe 9 brings luck, and the 1 and 8 of 18, adding up to 9, are considered success. A. despite B. but C. while D. and 2. Many people believe that the first person who visits their home on the first day of the New Year will ___ their life. A. change B. afford C. effect D. affect 3. That year, things were going a lot better for the Pilgrims, thanks to ___ help of Squanto and Samoset. A. an B. the C. a D. x 4. In ___ Netherlands, singing at ___ dinner table means you are singing to ___ devil for your dinner – which means bad luck. A. x - the - the B. the - the - a C. x - a - the D. the - the - the 5. In Spain, it is believes to be bad luck to enter ___ room with your left foot. A. a B. an C. the D. x 6. Cultural diversity makes the United States a ___ interesting place in which to live for all of its inhabitants. A. much better B. more C. many more D. much more 7. In every culture, there are basic standards for social ___ such as personal space distance, eye contact, amount of body language displayed in public. A. reaction B. interaction C. relationship D. relation 8. They invited these friends and their families to ___ special meal. It was ___ first Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, fish, green beans, and soup.
18. A. a - a B. a - the C. a - x D. the - a 9. Today, Australia is one of ___ diverse countries in the world. A. the more culturally B. the most culturally C. most cultural D. the most cultural 10. UN World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development on May 21st is a chance to celebrate the cultural diversity of people around us, and find out more about what we have ___. A. as usual B. as normal C. in common D. alike C. READING I. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only one word in each space. range cultures first added contributed benefited dishes developed way alive Cultural diversity means a (1) ___range___ of different societies or people of different origins, religions and traditions all living and interacting together. Britain has (2) ___benefited___ from diversity throughout its long history and is currently one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. The food they eat, the music they listen to, and the clothes they wear have all been influenced by different (3) ___cultures___ coming into Britain. Ethnic food, for example, is part of an average British diet. One of Britain's favourite (4) ___dishes___ is Indian curry. Britons have enjoyed curry for a surprisingly long time - the (5) ___first___ curry went on an English menu in 1773. Even the English language (6) ___developed___ from the languages spoken by Anglo-Saxons, Scandinavian Vikings and Norman French invaders. New words were (7) ___added___ from the languages of other immigrants over the years. Valuing the diverse culture is all about understanding and respecting the beliefs of others and their (8) ___way___ of life, as we would expect someone to respect ours. It is about supporting individuals in keeping their cultural traditions (9) ___alive___ and appreciating the fact that all these different traditions will enrich British life both today and in the future. People from all over the world have (10) ___contributed___ to the Britain and they continue to do so. II. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage. VIETNAMESE WEDDING CUSTOMS The wedding consists of several (1) ___ including asking permission to receive the bride, the procession to the groom's house, the ancestor ceremony, and the banquet party.
19. In the morning, the groom's mother and a few close relatives would walk to the bride's house with a present of betel to ask permission to receive the (2) ___ at her house. The date and time of the ceremony is usually determined by a Buddhist monk or fortune teller. In the procession to receive the bride, the groom and his family often carry decorated lacquer boxes covered in red cloth to represent his (3) ___ and which include various (4) ___ for the bride's family. There are either 6 or 8 boxes, but never 7 because it is bad (5) ___. After paying their (6) ___ to their ancestors, the bride and groom will serve tea to their parents who will then give them advice regarding (7) ___ and family. During the candle ceremony, the bride and groom's families union is celebrated and the mother-in-law of the bride will open the boxes filled with jewelry and dress her new daughter-in-law in the jewelry. Finally, the groom officially asks for permission to take his new bride (8) ___ and they make their way back to his house. During the (9) ___, there is usually a 10-course meal and the bride and groom make their (10) ___ to each table to express their gratitude and also get money as presents. 1. A. asks B. ceremonies C. requests D. tells 2. A. bride B. regulations C. laws D. notes 3. A. condition B. culture C. relation D. wealth 4. A. beans B. boxes C. presents D. wars 5. A. bad B. fond C. luck D. interest 6. A. respects B. allows C. stops D. refuses 7. A. existence B. dead C. marriage D. divorce 8. A. flat B. home C. house D. apartment 9. A. acquaintance B. contribution C. difficulty D. reception 10. A. troubles B. problems C. ovals D. rounds D. WRITING I. Complete the sentences with a suitable comparative or supperative. 1. In my opinion, Spanish is (easy) ___the easiest___ foreign language to learn. 2. Dogs are intelligent but not (intelligent) ___as intelligent as___ chimpanzees. 3. They say it's (good) ___better___ to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. 4. Even (carefully) ___the most carefully___ prepared plans can go wrong. 5. England isn't (mountainous country) ___as mountainous country as___ Scotland. 6. Reykjavik is the world's (northern) ___northernest___ capital city.
20. 7. Your composition is full of mistakes because you didn't spend half (time) ___more time___ on it ___than___ you should have! 8. Don't worry, you'll be OK with Gary, he's (careful driver) ___the most careful driver___ you could wish to have. 9. In the Alto Adige region of Italy, German dialect is spoken much (frequently) ___more frequently than___ Italian. 10. Sumo wrestlers must be (heavy) ___the heaviest___ athletes in the world. II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the superlative form of the adjectives given. 1. Russia is bigger than any other country in the world. (big) Russia is the biggest country in the world. 2. Many people believe that no sea in the world is warmer than the Red Sea. (warm) Many people believe that the Red Sea is the warmest in the world. 3. The Nile is longer than any other river in the world. (long) The Nile is the longest river in the world. 4. No ocean in the world is deeper than the Pacific. (deep) The Pacific is the deepest ocean in the world. 5. Mount Everest is higher than every mountain in the world. (high) Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. TEST 2 I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. 1. A. inventor B. lecture C. examine D. second 2. A. doctor B. provide C. adopt D. sponsor 3. A. biology B. invention C. discovery D. digestion 4. A. discovered B. studied C. invented D. entered 5. A. carry B. rabies C. cat D. battle II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. 1. A. swallow B. survive C. digest D. finish 2. A. product B. satisfy C. pleasure D. however
21. 3. A. happiness B. rewrite C. eject D. oblige 4. A. compare B. compose C. company D. consist 5. A. manage B. recognize C. argue D. discriminate III. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. 1. There are some things Americans would change, and ___ thing people would change is their education. A. the biggest B. a big C. the D. a bigger 2. ___ people from England who went to live in North America nearly 400 years ago were called Pilgrims. A. a B. x C. an D. the 3. In our tradition, when people mention "matter of betel and areca” they are talking about ___ issue. A. unmarried B. married C. marry D. marriage 4. Cultural diversity makes our country ___ by making it a ___ place in which to live. A. rich - more interesting B. richest - most interesting C. richer - most interesting D. richer - more interesting 5. These people wanted to start ___ new life in ___ new country, but they faced a lot of difficulties because they didn't know anything about the new land. A. a – a B. a – a C. a – the D. the – a 6. Nations where there is much cultural diversity can also sometimes be known as a ___. A. multi-ethnic society B. multidimensional problem C. multicultural society D. cultural uniformity 7. In Portugal, walking backwards will bring bad luck, because it paves ___ way for ___ devil to enter. A. the - the B. a - the C. a - a D. the - a 8. The Pilgrims didn't know how to grow ___ food or build ___ homes, so a lot of them became very ill. A. a - a B. X - X C. a - the D. the - a 9. To many ___ street vendors, the success of their day is determined by how it starts and by their first customer. A. superstitiously B. supernatural C. superstition D. superstitious
22. 10. In Russia, there is ___ belief that unmarried people should avoid sitting at ___ corner of ___ table because they will find difficulties finding their life partner and will not get married. A. a - the - the B. the - the - the C. a - a - a D. a - a - the 11. On one spring day, ___ Pilgrims met two native Americans, Squanto and Samoset, who could speak English. A. an B. the C. a D. x 12. One Chinese legend has it that the Jade Emperor asked for twelve representatives of the animal species on Earth to be brought to his ___ kingdom. A. heavenly B. sky C. heaven D. space 13. Before the wedding, the groom usually asks his best friend to be his ___, and the bride may have one or more ___. A. best man - bridesmaids B. best man - housemaids C. closest man best maids D. good man - best maids 14. Squanto and Samoset became ___ friends with the Pilgrims and gave them a lot of ___ advice about how to grow food and build homes to make their lives easier. A. a - a B. X - X C. a - the D. the - a 15. However, another version says the ___ of the 12 animals in the Chinese horoscope was decided thousands of years ago by Buddha, who called for a New Year's meeting of animals. A. site B. pan C. order D. position 16. They had ___ food and ___ warm homes for the winter, so they wanted to say thank you to their native American friends. A. a - a B. x - x C. a - the D. the - a 17. People from ___ cultures bring language skills, new ways of thinking, and creative solutions to difficult problems. A. diversify B. diversification C. diverse D. diversity 18. No one knows the real origins of the Chinese ___ representing the cycles of the lunar year. A. horoscope B. cycle C. stars D. space IV. Fill in the gap with "a" or "the" to complete the passage. (1) ___A___ wedding is the ceremony where (2) __a__ couple gets married. On their wedding day, (3) ___the___ bride and groom may exchange wedding gifts or rings. Before the wedding, the groom usually asks his brother, best friend or father to be his best man. (4) ___the__ best man helps the groom get ready for (5) ___the___ ceremony and makes sure nothing goes wrong at the wedding. The bride may have one or more bridesmaids. The bridesmaid keeps (6) __the___ bride calm, helps her get
23. ready and looks after her dress. After the wedding ceremony, there is usually (7) ___a___ reception for the guests. Traditionally, the bride and groom go on their honeymoon immediately after (8) ___the___ wedding reception. Nowadays, (9) ___the__ majority of couples wait for a few days before they leave on honeymoon. V. Choose the word in the box to complete the text. sarcastic private majority experiences Additionally upbringing counterparts cultural punctuality circumstances While you may not think it at first, there are numerous (1) ___ cultural ___ difference between the US and the UK that you will likely encounter. In general, Americans are much more open than Britons. Friends and even acquaintances discuss personal thoughts and opinions that might seem private in the UK. Do not feel embarrassed if an American asks you a seemingly (2) ___ private ___ question. He or she is most likely sincerely curious about your thoughts and feelings and is assuming you would like to share them. You may learn more about your American friends than you wanted to know, or you may hear more childhood stories than you care to listen to. Americans will be interested in your (3) ___ experiences ___ and background as well since your (4) ___ upbringing ___ may differ greatly from theirs. In addition to more frequent discussion about their personal lives, there is often a greater display of photographs, and posters in dorm rooms or office spaces. The sense of humour differs from one side of the Atlantic to the other. Americans tend to be less dry or (5) ___ sarcastic ___. Some Americans may feel offended if they do not understand your humour, but after a brief explanation they will be laughing along with you. Americans tend to believe that individuals control their (6) ___ circumstances ___ how much they work. This work ethic is reflected in American attitudes towards academic. Don't be surprised if you meet students who spend a vast (7) ___ majority ___ of their free time studying in the library. Americans also tend to care much more for punctuality than their UK (8) ___ counterparts ___. Everything from classes to a lunch date is expected to start right on time. Along with (9) ___ punctuality ___ most Americans move at a faster pace than that in the UK. For example, dinners at a restaurant, even a sit-down restaurant, can be finished in under a half-hour. (10) ___ Additionally ___ you will not have to ask for the bill. It will be brought to you as soon as it is clear to your waiter or waitress that you are finished ordering more items. VI. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage. JAPANESE WEDDING CUSTOMS The Japanese (1) ___ of “san-san-kudo”, the three-by-three exchange is rich with (2) ___. It is performed by the bride and groom and both sets of cups. The first 3 represent three couples, the bride and (3) ___, and their parents. The second 3 represent three human weaknesses: hatred, passion, and
24. ignorance. “Ku” or 9 is a lucky number in Japanese cultural, and “do” means escape from the three weaknesses. Another highlight of this ceremony is a rosary with 21 beads that represent the couple, their families and the Buddha all joined on one string to symbolize the (4) ___ of the families. Part of the ceremony involves honoring the parents with (5) ___ of flowers, a toast, or a letter expressing their (6) ___ and gratitude. The crane is a symbol of longevity and prosperity and so 1,001 gold origami cranes are folded to bring (7) ___, good fortune, longevity, and peace to the marriage. The bride traditionally wears two outfits: the shiro, which is a white kimono worn for the (8) ___ and the uchikake kimono which is a patterned brocade worn at the reception. Plenty of courses are served during the reception, but never in a multiple of four because the number four sounds like the word for (9) ___ . Additionally, the different foods served all have special meanings, for example lobster might be several because red is a (10) ___ color or clams served with both shells symbolize the couple's union. 1. A. bride B. ritual C. law D. difference 2. A. meaning B. regulation C. multiple D. note 3. A. condition B. culture C. relation D. groom 4. A. location B. shell C. union D. gratitude 5. A. wraps B. proves C. offers D. improves 6. A. love B. make C. hate D. life 7. A. nervous B. sad C. luck D. bad 8. A. inclusion B. ceremony C. approach D. creation 9. A. life B. depth C. wedding D. death 10. A. trouble B. problem C. confliction D. lucky Unit 7. CULTURAL DIVERSITY Part I. PHONETICS Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 1. A. protest B. wedding C. reception D. success 2. A. present B. decrease C. increase D. mouse 3. A. complicated B. bridegroom C. originate D. superstition 4. A. country B. contrast C. culture D. ceremony
25. 5. A. good B. moon C. groom D. food Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions. 6. A. increase B. engage C. prepare D. propose 7. A. happy B. perfect C. formal D. married 8. A. couple B. promise C. import D. wedding 9. A. export B. decrease C. present D. belief 10. A. contrast B. object C. rebel D. support Part II. VOCABULARY Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 11. In some Asian countries, the groom and bride ___ their wedding rings in front of the altar. A. change B. exchange C. give D. take 12. In Scotland, the bride’s mother may invite the wedding guests to her house to ___ off all the wedding gifts. A. show B. turn C. put D. get 13. On the wedding day, the best man is expected to help the ___. A. bride B. groom C. guest D. bridesmaid 14. In the past, the ___ and engagement ceremonies took place one or two years before the wedding. A. propose B. proposing C. proposal D. proposed 15. Superstitions ___ an important part in the lives of many people in Viet Nam. A. take B. act C. occupy D. play 16. Viet Nam has kept a variety of superstitious ___ about daily activities. A. believe B. believing C. beliefs D. believable 17. Traditionally, most Vietnamese people never ___ the floor during the first three days of the New Year. A. sweep B. paint C. polish D. resurface 18. Viet Nam is a country situated in Asia, where many mysteries and legends ___. A. origin B. originate C. original D. originally
26. 19. The British usually pay a lot of ___ to good table manners and are expected to use knives, forks and spoons properly. A. money B. care C. attention D. compliment 20. In the U.S, children can choose their own partners even if their parents object ___ their choice. A. to B. for C. against D. with 21. In the UK, 18-year-olds tend to receive a silver key as a present to ___ their entry into the adult world. A. symbol B. symbolic C. symbolize D. symbolist 22. In Australia, on Mother’s Day, the second Sunday in May, children prepare and ___ their mothers ‘breakfast in bed’. A. cook B. serve C. display D. present 23. People in Mexico ___ Mother's Day on May 10 by giving their mothers handmade gifts, flowers, clothing and household appliances. A. open B. memorize C. celebrate D. perform 24. In Viet Nam, you shouldn’t ___ at somebody’s house on the lst day of the New Year unless you have been invited by the house owner. A. show up B. get up C. put up D. go up 25. The newly-weds will fly to Venice to spend their ___ tomorrow. A. vacation B. honeymoon C. holiday D. marriage 26. After the wedding ceremony at the church, they go to the hotel for the wedding ___. A. cake B. ring C. day D. reception 27. The bride and groom cut the wedding cake and ___ speeches. A. prepared B. wrote C. heard D. made 28. Some Koreans believe that it’s impolite to ___ eye contact with a person who has a high position. A. maintain B. lose C. show D. put 29. Brazilians often ___ each other’s arms, hands or shoulders during a conversation. A. lend B. shake C. touch D. move 30. American people are very informal at home, so they often ___ their hands to eat some kinds of food. A. use B. lend C. wash D. shake 31. Egypt is a traditional country, and it has many customs that are different ___ the U.S.
27. A. of B. from C. to D. for 32. English people believe that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house,which will bring ___ to the person who has opened it. A. loss B. misfortune C. success D. truth 33. Superstition suggests that you'll get seven years of bad luck if you ___ a mirror. A. break B. buy C. borrow D. see 34. In the UK, seven is usually regarded ___ the luckiest number while thirteen is the opposite. A. as B. like C. with D. for 35. Polite behavior in one country, however, may be ___ in another part of the world. A. formal B. informal C. impolite D. appropriate 36. In Germany, it is important to arrive ___ time when you are invited to someone's house. A. in B. after C. before D. on 37. Learning about cultural differences in politeness helps you avoid a lot of ___. A. embarrass B. embarrassment C. embarrassed D. embarrassing 38. On many days of the year, Vietnamese people not only ___ the table for meals, but they also put food on the altar for their ancestors. A. lay B. lie C. book D. clear 39. The woman you are engaged to is your ___. A. fiancộ B. bridesmaid C. match-maker D. fiancộe 40. At the church ceremony, the couple have to make their wedding ___. A. vows B. invitations C. flowers D. cakes Exercise 4. Mark the letter A. B. C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 41. Mary is planning to tie the knot with her German boyfriend next June. A. get married B. say goodbye C. get together D. fall in love 42. In some Asian countries like Viet Nam or China, money is given to the newly-married couple as a wedding present. A. gift B. donation C. souvenir D. contribution 43. In Viet Nam, it is customary to choose a favourable day for occasions such as wedding, funerals, or house-moving days.
28. A. suitable B. favourite C. beautiful D. whole 44. Americans value freedom and do not like to be dependent on other people. A. addicted B. supportive C. reliant D. responsible 45. In most American families, parents have less influence on their children than those in other parts of the world. A. power B. effect C. attention D. care Exercise 5. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 46. Being practical, Americans avoid taking jobs which are beyond their ability. A. out of B. far from C. within D. inside 47. In many countries, it is customary for the bride to throw her bouquet of flowers into a crowd of well- wishers. A. uncommon B. inadvisable C. usual D. normal 48. To an American, success is the result of hard work and self-reliance. A. devotion B. industry C. laziness D. enthusiasm 49. Success has always meant providing their families with a decent standard of living. A. high B. good C. acceptable D. low 50. Stores everywhere compete to sell their distinctive versions of Christmas cake before the holiday. A. different B. various C. similar D special Part III. GRAMMAR Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 51. These days, in India, there are ___ married couples who live on their own than before. A. more B. many C. less D. little 52. In some countries in the Middle East, people stand ___ to each other than those in North America in a conversation. A. most closely B. more closely C. closer D. closest 53. Wedding ceremonies are ___ now than they used to be in the past. A. less complicated B. the most complicated C. as complicated D. the least complicated
29. 54. It's much ___ to celebrate a small and cozy wedding to save money. A. best B. better C. the best D. the better 55. In some Asian families, parents tend to have far ___ control over their children than those in some American families. A. the most B. the more C. more D. most 56. This is ___ wedding party I’ve ever attended. A. the more memorable B. more memorable C. the most memorable D. most memorable 57. Chocolates and flowers are by far ___ presents for mothers on Mother's Day in the UK. A. more popular B. the more popular C. less popular D. the most popular 58. Chuseok is one of ___ celebrations in the Korean calendar when Koreans give thanks to nature. A. the most important B. the more important C. the less important D. more important 59. The more polite you appear to be, ___ your partner will be. A. the happiest B. the happier C. the most happily D. the more happily 60. Of the two bridesmaids, Lisa turned out to be ___. A. the most charming B. the least charming C. more charming D the more charming 61. The Korean are ___ than the American in addressing their bosses. A. more formal B. formal C. most formal D. the most formal 62. There are ___ occasions for giving gifts in modern societies than before. A. less B. more C. the least D. the most 63. June has become ___ month for weddings in many countries when the symbolic flowers, roses, usually bloom. A. more popular B. less popular C. the most popular D. the least popular 64. Before doing something important, Vietnamese people always try to choose ___ time for it. A. better B. less good C. the least good D. the best 65. My grandmother feels much ___ whenever I give her a homemade cake on Mother’s Day. A. happier B. more happily C. the happiest D. the most happily
30. 66. People in ___ Western countries are often surprised to learn that ___ Japanese celebrate Christinas. A. ỉ - ỉ B. the - the C. the - ỉ D. ỉ - the 67. In Japan, ___ most important holiday of ___ season is New Year’s Day, which comes one week after Christmas. A. the - the B. ỉ – the C. the – ỉ D. the – a 68. In India, in the old days, ___ girl’s family used to give ___ boy’s family a gift like money or jewellery. A. a – a B. a – the C. the – a D. the – the 69. It is appropriate to bring ___ small gift when visiting ___ home in the U.S. A. the - a B. a – a C. a – the D. the – the 70. Traditionally, ___ bride and groom go on their honeymoon immediately after ___ wedding reception. A. a - the B. the – a C. the – the D. a – a 71. Whenever I set out for ___ examination, I always try to avoid crossing ___ path of ___ woman. A. an – the - a B. an – a – the C. an – the – the D. the – the – a 72. In a wedding ceremony, ___ best man helps ___ groom ready for every preparation. A. the – a B. a – the C. the – the D. a – a 73. People say that ___ gift lets ___ recipient know how we are thinking of them. A. the - the B. a – a C. the – a D. a – the 74. Wearing a wedding veil which covers ___ head and face is ___ 2,000-years-old tradition. A. a - the B. the - a C. the - the D. a - a 75. In the U.S, while represents goodness and is usually ___ color of ___ bride’s wedding dress. A. a – a B. a – the C. the – a D. the – the 76. Is is acceptable to touch ___ person on ___ shoulder in a conversation? A. a - the B. the – the C. the – a D. a – a 77. ___ man should take off his hat when he goes into ___ house in the UK. A. A – the B. A – a C. The – a D. The – the 78. W hen you stay at ___ friend's house, you should write ___ thank-you note. A. a - a B. the - a C. a - the D. the - the
31. 79. Christmas Eve is ___ best time for Japanese youngsters to go out for ___ special, romantic evening. A. a - a B. the - a C. the – the D. a - the 80. ___ Japanese manage not to ask direct questions in order not to embarrass ___ person who they are speaking with. A. A - the B. A - a C. The - the D. The - a Exercise 7. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 81. People believe that if they borrow money at a beginning of the year, they will have to be in debt for the rest A B C D of that year. 82. In traditional Indian families, the parents used to arranging the marriage for their children. A B C D 83. It is common for Japanese to adapt foreign customs and make them their own. A B C D 84. In Viet Nam, at the dinner table, you should serve the adults the first and then the children. A B C D 85. If you make the wish, then blow out all the candles on your birthday cake in one breath, your wish will be A B C D granted. 86. No one is the happiest than the bride and groom on the day of their wedding. A B C D 87. On first day of the Lunar New Year, Vietnamese people go to the pagoda to pray for the best luck of the A B C D year. 88. For American people, success means ending their career in the highest and more prosperous position than
32. A B C when they began it. D 89. Superstitions exist everywhere on this planet; however, Viet Nam and Asia alike can be A B C the more superstitious than other continents. D 90. In Viet Nam, gifts for brides and grooms are usually in pairs; for example, two less expensive blankets are A B C more desired than the nicer one. D Part IV. SPEAKING Exercise 8. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 91. A: “Have you heard? Martin and Lisa have just got engaged!" B: “___” A. Really? That’s fantastic! B. Congratulations! C. Let’s celebrate! D. Good luck! 92. A: “Well, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have just decided to divorce! Don't you know?" B: “___” A. I couldn’t agree more. B. Oh, thanks! C. Really? Are you kidding? D. No, not right now. 93. A: “What a beautiful wedding dress you are wearing today, Daisy!" B: “___” A. I'm sorry to hear that. B. Thanks, it’s nice of you to say so. C. Don't mention it. D. Thanks for your gift! 94. A: "Let’s go and cheer for their happiness today!"
33. B: “___” A. No, thanks. B. Have a go, please. C. That’s a good idea! D. It’s too late. 95. A: “Why don’t we make a cake for Mom on Mother’s Day?" B: “___” A. Sure, let’s plan on it. B. Thanks, I’d love to. C. To make her happy. D. Great! I’d like some flowers. 96. A:”What gifts should I bring to a dinner party in Viet Nam?" B: “___” A. I don’t care. B. You should arrive on time. C. Dress casually. D. Just some fruits or cakes. 97. A: “I’m afraid I can't come to your house-warming party next Saturday." B: “___” A. That sounds fun. B. Oh, what a pity! C. That’s ridiculous. D. Oh, what a relief! 98. A: "Thank you very much for coming to our wedding!" B: “___” A. Our pleasure! Happy wedding! B. Our pleasure! Good success! C. Don’t mention it. Go ahead! D. Don’t mention it. Just my luck! 99. A: “Thank you very much for the lovely flowers!" B: “___” A. You are welcome. B. You don't like flowers, do you? C. Yeah, I didn’t buy those flowers. D. It was an excellent choice. 100. A: “Peter and I are going to spend our honeymoon in Jeju Island!" B: “___” A. It's fine for me. B. Qh, thanks. Good luck! C. Have you decided yet? D. Oh, really? Have a nice holiday! 101. A: "I love watching Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. What about you?" B: ”___” A. You're welcome. B. Thanks, I will. C. Me too. D. Me either.
34. 102. A: "Guess what? Mary’s getting married next week.” B: “___” A. Is she really? That’s interesting. B. What a pity! C. Congratulations! D. Send my regards to her, will you? 103. A: "Don’t forget to bargain when buying things in an open-air market in Viet Nam!” B: "___” A. I don't agree. B. Thanks, I will. C. Why not? D. No way 104. A: “___” B: "You'd better shake hands firmly.” A. What topics should I talk about when I first meet a Turkish? B. What gifts should I give to a Turkish? C. What should I do when I first meet a Turkish? D. What about asking a Turkish about their age? 105. A: "Would you like to stay with us and spend our traditional Tet holidays together?” B: "___” A. What a nice idea! Thanks. B. Oh, lucky you C. What a shame, I will. D. How come? Part V. READING Exercise 9. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. INTERNATIONAL GIFT-GIVING CUSTOMS The tradition of gift giving is a worldwide practice that is said to have been around since the beginning of human beings. Over time, different cultures have developed their own gift giving customs and traditions. In France, the gift of wine for the hostess of a dinner party is not an appropriate gift as the hostess would prefer to choose the vintage for the night. In Sweden, a bottle of wine or flowers are an appropriate gift for the hostess. In Viet Nam, a gift of whisky is appropriate for the host, and some fruit or small gifts for the hostess, children or elders of the home. Besides, gifts should never be wrapped in black paper because this color is unlucky and associated with funerals in this country. Gifts that symbolize cutting such as scissors, knives and other sharp objects should be avoided because they mean the cutting of the relationship. Also, in some countries you should not open the gift in front of the giver and in others it would be an insult if you did not open the gift. Beyond the gift itself, give careful consideration to the manner in which it is presented. Different cultures have different customs regarding how a gift should be offered - using only your right hand or using both
35. hands, for example. Others have strong traditions related to the appropriate way to accept a gift. In Singapore, for instance, it is the standard to graciously refuse a gift several times before finally accepting it. The recipient would never unwrap a gift in front of the giver for fear of appearing greedy. Understanding these traditions and customs, as well as taking time to choose an appropriate gift, will help you to avoid any awkwardness or embarrassment as you seek to build a better cross-cultural relationship. 106. When did the tradition of gift-giving become popular all over the world? A. a long time ago B. thousands of years ago C. since the beginning of humans D. since the beginning of industrialization 107. Which of the following is NOT true about gift-giving customs? A. In France, wine is not considered a suitable gift for the hostess of a dinner party. B. In Sweden, it is not customary to bring some wine or flowers when you are invited to a dinner party. C . In Viet Nam, such things as scissors, knives and other sharp objects shouldn't be used as a gift. D. In Singapore, it is unacceptable to open the gift right in front of the giver. 108. The phrase “associated with" is closest in meaning to ___. A. connected with B. familiar with C. informed of D. similar to 109. The word “it" in paragraph 3 refer to ___. A. consideration B. manner C. gift D. culture 110. Which of the following is the main idea of paragraph 3? A. The people who are presented with gifts B. The traditions of giving and receiving gifts C. The occasions of giving and receiving gifts D. The manners of giving and receiving gifts Exercise 10. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Marriage is an ancient religious and legal practice celebrated around the world. However, wedding customs vary from country to country. The Wedding Dress: In many countries, it is customary for the bride to wear a white dress as a symbol of purity. The tradition of wearing a special white dress only for the wedding ceremony started around 150 years ago. Before that, most women could not afford to buy a dress that they would only wear once. Now, bridal dresses can be bought in a variety of styles. In some Asian countries and in the Middle East,
36. colors of joy and happiness like red or orange other than white are worn by the bride or used as part of the wedding ceremony, The Wedding Rings: In many cultures, couples exchange rings, usually made of golf or silver and worn on the third finger of the left or right hand, during the marriage ceremony. The circular shape of the ring is symbolic of the couple's eternal union. In Brazil, it is traditional to have the rings engraved with the bride's name on the groom’s ring, an vice versa. Flowers: Flowers play an important role in most weddings. Roses are said to be the flowers of love, and because they usually bloom in June, this has become the most popular month for weddings in many countries. After the wedding ceremony, in many countries the bride throws her bouquet into a crowd of well-wishers – usually her single female friends. The person who catches this bouquet will be the next one to marry. Gifts: In Chinese cultures, w edding guests give gifts of money to the newly-weds in small red envelopes. Money is also an appropriate gift at Korean and Japanese wedding. In many Western countries, for example in the U.K, wedding guests give the bride and groom household items that they may need for their new home. In Russia, rather than receiving gifts, the bride and groom provide gifts to their guests instead. With the continued internationalization of the modern world, wedding customs that originated in one part of the world are crossing national boundaries and have been incorporated into marriage ceremonies in other countries. 111. Which of the following is the best title of the passage? A. Wedding ceremonies B. Wedding customs C. Wedding day D. Wedding history 112. The tradition of wearing a special dress only on one’s wedding day is ___. A. about 150 years ago B. over a century ago C. less than 100 years ago D. less than 200 years ago 113. In some cultures, the bride wears a white dress as a traditional symbol of ___. A. modesty B. secrecy C. purity D. security 114. In some Asian and Middle Eastern.countries, which colour is NOT considered to be suitable for a wedding? A. red B. orange C. white D. blue 115. The phrase “eternal union" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___. A. never-ending relationship B. lovely relationship C. temporary relationship D. healthy relationship 116. The word “this" in paragraph 4 refers to which of the following?
37. A. role B. love C. June D. rose 117. According to the passage, in which country would the wedding guests give the bride and groom money as a present? A. Brazil B. the U.K C. China D. Russia 118. Which of the following information is TRUE according to the passage? A. Nowadays, every bride can afford to buy a wedding dress to wear only once. B. It is believed that any person who catches the bride’s bouquet will be the next to marry. C . It is customary to write the groom's name on the bride’s wedding ring. D. Thanks to globalization, one country’s wedding customs may be added to other countries’. Exercise 11. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. CULTURE SHOCK Many people dream of living in a foreign country. It can be an amazing experience for those (119) ___ are willing to settle down in a new place. (120) ___, there’s one potential problem you should be aware of: culture shock. Culture shock is the feeling we get from living in a place that is so different to where we grew up that we are not sure (121) ___ to deal with it. Societies are (122) ___ in many different ways. Customs and traditions can be very different and that can sometimes make it difficult to get on with local people who might not approve (123) ___ things you do and might object to things you say. You might be banned from doing things in another country that are perfectly legal in your own. For example, in Singapore people can be forced to (124) ___ a large fine just for dropping rubbish. Eventually, though, most people who live abroad fall in love with their adopted country and learn to accept its differences. 119. A. who B. which C. what D. whose 120. A. Therefore B. However C. Although D. Moreover 121. A. what B. when C. how D. why 122. A. organize B. organizing C. organization D. organized 123. A. of B. with C. on D. off 124. A. spend B. waste C. pay D. borrow Exercise 12. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. COMMON SUPERSTITIONS
38. There are many strange superstitions in the world. The most common one is related to black cats, (125) ___ are the source of hundreds of unlucky superstitions. It’s a sign of bad luck ( 126) ___ they walk in front of you or you step on their tails. They even bring bad luck into a house if they sneeze inside! This superstition dates (127) ___ to the Middle Ages when they became associated with witches and evil spirits. Another common superstition is about walking under a ladder. A more (128) ___ explanation can be traced back to ancient Egypt. The (129) ___ Egyptians believed that the shape of the Pyramids had a special power. It was considered very bad luck to break the “power” of this shape and that’s exactly what walking under a ladder would do! In addition, in Roman times, people (130) ___ the habit of looking at themselves in pools of water. Some believed that these reflections were in fact “glimpses of the soul”. Any disruption to the water in the pool would bring bad luck to the person looking in it. This superstition lives on with the fear of bad luck from breaking a mirror. 125. A. which B. who C. when D. where 126. A. although B. because C. if D. unless 127. A. on B. in C. back D. for 128. A. mystery B. mysterious C. mysteriously D. mysteries 129. A. late B. recent C. past D. early 130. A. had B. took C. raised D. became Part VI. WRITING Exercise 13. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 131. The American are less formal in addressing their bosses than the South Korean. A. The South Korean are less formal in addressing their bosses than the American. B. Both the American and the South Korean have the same formality in addressing their bosses. C. The South Korean are more informal in addressing their bosses than the American. D. The South Korean are more formal in addressing their bosses than the American. 132. Nothing is more precious than happiness and health. A. Happiness and health are the most precious things. B. Happiness is more precious than health. C. Health is more precious than happiness. D. Happiness and health are more and more precious.
39. 133. I’ve never seen such a nice bouquet of wedding flowers. A. This bouquet of wedding flowers is the nicest that I’ve ever made. B. This is the nicest bouquet of wedding flowers that I’ve ever seen. C. I ve never seen the nicest bouquet of w edding flowers so far. D. Nothing I’ve seen is nicer than this bouquet of wedding flowers. 134. Ice-hockey is one of the most popular sports in Russia. A. In Russia, ice-hockey is more popular than any other sports. B. In Russia, no sport is more popular than ice-hockey. C. In Russia, no sport is less popular than ice-hockey. D. In Russia, one of the most popular sports is ice-hockey. 135. Tet holiday is the most interesting Vietnamese traditional festival that he’s ever attended. A. Tet holiday is more interesting than the Vietnamese traditional festival that he’s ever attended. B. He has never attended a more interesting Vietnamese traditional festival than Tet holiday. C. He has attended many interesting Vietnamese traditional festival including Tet holiday. D. Tet holiday is one of the most interesting Vietnamese traditional festival he’s ever attended. 136. There are more superstitious beliefs in Eastern countries than in Western ones. A. Western countries don’t have fewer superstitious beliefs than Eastern ones. B. Eastern countries have more superstitious beliefs than Western ones. C. Eastern and Western countries have many more superstitious beliefs. D. More superstitious beliefs exist in Western countries than in Eastern ones. 137. Pho (rice noodles) is believed to be the most typical food in Viet Nam. A. It is believed that Pho (rice noodles) is the most typical food in Viet Nam. B. A more typical food than Pho (rice noodles) is believed in Viet Nam. C. I believe that Viet Nam has the most typical food like Pho (rice noodles). D. No food in Viet Nam is less typical than Pho (rice noodles). 138. I have never read a better book about cultural diversity I have ever read. A. This book is a good book about cultural diversity I have ever read. B. This is the best book about cultural diversity I have ever read.
40. C. This book is as good as the one about cultural diversity I have ever read. D. The book about cultural diversity I have ever read isn’t better than this one. 139. Money is more important than prestige to some Americans. A. Some Americans like prestige more than money. B. Money is of greater importance to some Americans than prestige. C. Money and prestige are of equal importance to some Americans. D. Money is less preferable to some Americans than prestige. 140. There were more guests at my cousin’s wedding than expected. A. We didn’t expect fewer guests to attend my cousin’s wedding. B. We expected to receive more guests at my cousin’s wedding. C. Fewer guests came to my cousin’s wedding than we expected. D. More guests came to my cousin’s wedding than we expected