C. READING
Read the passage below carefully, choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to fill in each numbered blank from number 1 to number 6.
Spring is a time when there are many festivals in our country. Among them, Hoa Ban Festival is the most beautiful and interesting and it takes place in Lai Chau. It is typical of the (30)___ life of the Thai people. In the second lunar month of the year, when it (31)___ warmer and hoa ban - a kind of beautiful flower in the northwest mountainous area - blossoms, Hoa Ban Festival is (32)___. This is a great time for everyone, (33)___ for boys and girls. The boy picks the most beautiful flower and gives it to his girlfriend. This is not only a time for love but also for the Thai people to (34)___ for good crops, for happiness, and express their special thanks to the Gods and (35)___. The festival is always full of songs and prayers.
30. A. festival B. custom
C. minor D. cultural
31. A. runs B. gets
C. comes D. goes
32. A. seen B. arranged
C. celebrated D. observed
33. A. typically B. especially
C. generally D. largely
34. A. call B. look
C. pray D. ask
35. A. ancestors B. families
C. fathers D. relatives
III. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences below. ( 2pts )
1. Gathering and hunting still play_________important role in the economy of ________Laha.
A. the - the B. an - a C. an – the D. a - the
2. Nam helped his parents __________the rice onto buffalo-drawn cart.
A. collect B. dry C. ride D. load
3. Many festivals and ceremonies are held ____________the Thai people every year.
A. by B. with C. to D. in
4. __________leisure time do people in the US have on an average day?
A. How many B. How much C. How far D. How long
5. “Let’s go to the open- air market.” – “___________.”
A. Yes, of course B. Good idea C. Yes, please D. Not at all
6. Viet Nam is a ___________country with 54 ethnic groups.
A. multi-cultural B. bilingual C. ethnic D. diversified
7. The ________ have a very hard life. They can’t live permanently in one place.
A. villagers B. farmers C. workers D. nomads
8. Harvest time is the____________ time of the year in the countryside.
A. busier B. more busy C. busiest D. most busy
1.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D of the word form.
In some countries, smoking in public are strictly ……….....
(2 Points)
prohibitively
prohibited
prohibitive
prohibition
2.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions.
………..Lan was very busy, she spent the whole day helping her mother do the housework.
(2 Points)
Moreover
Therefore
If
Although
3.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D of the word form.
There are many cultural……………… between his country and mine.
(2 Points)
difference
differences
differ
different
4.Choose the best sentence A, B, or C that is closest in meaning to the root one.
Saint Giong is a hero; however, he is different from others in Viet Nam.
(2 Points)
If Saint Giong is a Vietnamese hero, he will be the same as others.
Even though Saint Giong is a Vietnamese hero, he isn’t the same as others.
Saint Giong is the same as other Vietnamese heroes.
5.Choose the correct sentence A, B, or C based on the given words.
While/ children/ talk/ teacher/ came/ class
(2 Points)
While the children were talking, the teacher came into class.
While the children are talking, the teacher came into class.B. While the children were talking, the teacher came into class.
While the children were talking, the teacher came class.
6.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
(2 Points)
education
action
question
mention
7.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions.
According to tradition, you shouldn’t ...................... the floor on the first day of Tet.
(2 Points)
decorate
sweep
cook
prepare
8.Choose the best sentence A, B, or C that is closest in meaning to the root one.
Learning about other cultures is one of my interests.
(2 Points)
I am interesting in learning about other cultures
I am interested in learning about other cultures.
I am interested in learn about other cultures.
9.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions.
We place the .................... on top of the rice bowl when finishing a meal.
(2 Points)
chopsticks
forks
tablespoons
knives
10.Choose the best sentence A, B, or C that is closest in meaning to the root one.
The elderly will give lucky money to the children at Tet.
(2 Points)
Lucky money will be given to the children by the elderly at Tet.
Lucky money will be given by the children at Tet.
The elderly will be given lucky money by the children at Tet.
11.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D of the word form.
Tet is the occasion for family members to ………….
(2 Points)
reuniting
reunions
reunited
reunite
12.Choose the best sentence A, B, or C that is closest in meaning to the root one.
She spent a day visiting Hung King Temple last year.
(2 Points)
It took her a day visiting Hung King Temple last year.
It took her a day to visit Hung King Temple last year.
It takes her a day to visit Hung King Temple last year.
13.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions.
Hearing fairy tales, many little girls dream ................... being princesses.
(2 Points)
of
with
about
to
14.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions.
In the past, Vietnamese people had to live with their parents even ...................they got married.
(2 Points)
after
when
while
before
15.Choose the option A, B, C, or D that is not correct.
The traditional Vietnamese wedding is one of the most important ceremony in Vietnamese culture.
(2 Points)
ceremony
wedding
culture
traditional
16.Choose the option A, B, C, or D that is not correct.
I love the countryside life although it was the most colorful part of my childhood.
(2 Points)
the most
although
was
part
17.Choose the option A, B, C, or D that is not correct.
She tried to remain cheerful despite she had failed the test.
(2 Points)
cheerful
tried
despite
had failed
18.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions.
People .....................wear short skirts when visiting the temples and pagodas.
(2 Points)
mustn’t
don’t have to
must
have to
19.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
(2 Points)
preserve
basic
design
physical
20.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D of the word form.
.................., his parents passed away when he was 12 years old.
(2 Points)
Fortunate
Fortune
Unfortunately
Fortunately
21.Choose the correct sentence A, B, or C based on the given words.
Despite/ not/ have/ money/ he /make/ trip/ Da Lat/ every summer.
(2 Points)
Despite he doesn’t have much money, he makes a trip to Da Lat every summer.
Despite not having much money, he makes a trip to Da Lat every summer.
Despite not have much money, he makes a trip to Da Lat every summer.
22.Choose the best sentence A, B, or C that is closest in meaning to the root one.
You are not allowed to use your mobile phone on the plane.
(2 Points)
You can’t use your mobile phone on the plane.
You mustn’t use your mobile phone on the plane.
You shouldn’t use your mobile phone on the plane.
23.Choose the correct sentence A, B, or C based on the given words.
Lim Festival/ take place/ every year/ 13th day/ first lunar month.
(2 Points)
Lim Festival takes place every year on the 13th day on the first lunar month.
Lim Festival take place every year on the 13th day of the first lunar month.
Lim Festival takes place every year on the 13th day of the first lunar month.
24.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions.
The Obon festival ................place in mid-August in many regions of Japan and mid-July in other regions.
(2 Points)
plays
makes
takes
happens
25.Choose the option A, B, C, or D that is not correct.
There were a lot more people joining the festival than I had thought at firstly.
(2 Points)
at firstly
were
joining
a lot more
26.Choose the correct answers A, B, C, or D to complete the passage.
Question 26
David wants to buy a Christmas present for a very (26)............ person, his mother. David’s father gives him $5.00 pocket money a (27)............ and David puts $2.00 a week into his bank account. (28)............three months David takes $20.00 out of his bank account and goes to the shopping mall. He looks and looks for a perfect gift. (29)............., he sees a beautiful brooch in the shape of his favourite pet. He says to (30)..............: “My mother loves jewelry, and the brooch costs only $17.00.” He buys the brooch and takes it home. He (31)............. the present in Christmas paper and places it under the tree. He is very excited and he is looking (32)............to Christmas morning to see the joy on his mother’s face. But when his mother opens the present she screams with fright because she sees a (33).............
(2 Points)
generous
greedy
careful
special
27.Choose the correct answers A, B, C, or D to complete the passage.
Question 27
David wants to buy a Christmas present for a very (26)............ person, his mother. David’s father gives him $5.00 pocket money a (27)............ and David puts $2.00 a week into his bank account. (28)............three months David takes $20.00 out of his bank account and goes to the shopping mall. He looks and looks for a perfect gift. (29)............., he sees a beautiful brooch in the shape of his favourite pet. He says to (30)..............: “My mother loves jewelry, and the brooch costs only $17.00.” He buys the brooch and takes it home. He (31)............. the present in Christmas paper and places it under the tree. He is very excited and he is looking (32)............to Christmas morning to see the joy on his mother’s face. But when his mother opens the present she screams with fright because she sees a (33).............
(2 Points)
years
days
months
week
28.Choose the correct answers A, B, C, or D to complete the passage.
Question 28
David wants to buy a Christmas present for a very (26)............ person, his mother. David’s father gives him $5.00 pocket money a (27)............ and David puts $2.00 a week into his bank account. (28)............three months David takes $20.00 out of his bank account and goes to the shopping mall. He looks and looks for a perfect gift. (29)............., he sees a beautiful brooch in the shape of his favourite pet. He says to (30)..............: “My mother loves jewelry, and the brooch costs only $17.00.” He buys the brooch and takes it home. He (31)............. the present in Christmas paper and places it under the tree. He is very excited and he is looking (32)............to Christmas morning to see the joy on his mother’s face. But when his mother opens the present she screams with fright because she sees a (33).............
(2 Points)
When
After
Before
Although
29.Choose the correct answers A, B, C, or D to complete the passage.
Question 29
David wants to buy a Christmas present for a very (26)............ person, his mother. David’s father gives him $5.00 pocket money a (27)............ and David puts $2.00 a week into his bank account. (28)............three months David takes $20.00 out of his bank account and goes to the shopping mall. He looks and looks for a perfect gift. (29)............., he sees a beautiful brooch in the shape of his favourite pet. He says to (30)..............: “My mother loves jewelry, and the brooch costs only $17.00.” He buys the brooch and takes it home. He (31)............. the present in Christmas paper and places it under the tree. He is very excited and he is looking (32)............to Christmas morning to see the joy on his mother’s face. But when his mother opens the present she screams with fright because she sees a (33).............
(2 Points)
Hardly
Suddenly
Unfortunately
Boringly
30.Choose the correct answers A, B, C, or D to complete the passage.
Question 30
David wants to buy a Christmas present for a very (26)............ person, his mother. David’s father gives him $5.00 pocket money a (27)............ and David puts $2.00 a week into his bank account. (28)............three months David takes $20.00 out of his bank account and goes to the shopping mall. He looks and looks for a perfect gift. (29)............., he sees a beautiful brooch in the shape of his favourite pet. He says to (30)..............: “My mother loves jewelry, and the brooch costs only $17.00.” He buys the brooch and takes it home. He (31)............. the present in Christmas paper and places it under the tree. He is very excited and he is looking (32)............to Christmas morning to see the joy on his mother’s face. But when his mother opens the present she screams with fright because she sees a (33).............
(2 Points)
himself
his mother
him
my mother
31.Choose the correct answers A, B, C, or D to complete the passage.
Question 31
David wants to buy a Christmas present for a very (26)............ person, his mother. David’s father gives him $5.00 pocket money a (27)............ and David puts $2.00 a week into his bank account. (28)............three months David takes $20.00 out of his bank account and goes to the shopping mall. He looks and looks for a perfect gift. (29)............., he sees a beautiful brooch in the shape of his favourite pet. He says to (30)..............: “My mother loves jewelry, and the brooch costs only $17.00.” He buys the brooch and takes it home. He (31)............. the present in Christmas paper and places it under the tree. He is very excited and he is looking (32)............to Christmas morning to see the joy on his mother’s face. But when his mother opens the present she screams with fright because she sees a (33).............
(2 Points)
takes
makes
wraps
brings
32.Choose the correct answers A, B, C, or D to complete the passage.
Question 32
David wants to buy a Christmas present for a very (26)............ person, his mother. David’s father gives him $5.00 pocket money a (27)............ and David puts $2.00 a week into his bank account. (28)............three months David takes $20.00 out of his bank account and goes to the shopping mall. He looks and looks for a perfect gift. (29)............., he sees a beautiful brooch in the shape of his favourite pet. He says to (30)..............: “My mother loves jewelry, and the brooch costs only $17.00.” He buys the brooch and takes it home. He (31)............. the present in Christmas paper and places it under the tree. He is very excited and he is looking (32)............to Christmas morning to see the joy on his mother’s face. But when his mother opens the present she screams with fright because she sees a (33).............
(2 Points)
after
at
for
forward
33.Choose the correct answers A, B, C, or D to complete the passage.
Question 33
David wants to buy a Christmas present for a very (26)............ person, his mother. David’s father gives him $5.00 pocket money a (27)............ and David puts $2.00 a week into his bank account. (28)............three months David takes $20.00 out of his bank account and goes to the shopping mall. He looks and looks for a perfect gift. (29)............., he sees a beautiful brooch in the shape of his favourite pet. He says to (30)..............: “My mother loves jewelry, and the brooch costs only $17.00.” He buys the brooch and takes it home. He (31)............. the present in Christmas paper and places it under the tree. He is very excited and he is looking (32)............to Christmas morning to see the joy on his mother’s face. But when his mother opens the present she screams with fright because she sees a (33).............
(2 Points)
money
spider
book
lantern
34.Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, or C.
Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages. There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.
However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs.
In short, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young people who have a career are better provided in the city.
Question: According to the passage, living in the country has ………………
(2 Points)
only bad points
both good and bad points
only good points
35.Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, or C.
Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages. There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.
However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs.
In short, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young people who have a career are better provided in the city.
Question: How many advantages does living in the country have?
(2 Points)
Three
Four
Two
36.Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, or C.
Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages. There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.
However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs.
In short, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young people who have a career are better provided in the city.
Question: Living in the country is safer for young children because ………………
(2 Points)
there is less traffic
there are fewer people
there are few shops
37.Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, or C.
Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages. There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.
However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs.
In short, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young people who have a career are better provided in the city.
Question: Having few friends is …………
(2 Points)
one of the certain advantages to life outside the city.
the only disadvantage to living in the country.
one of the certain drawbacks to life outside the city.
38.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
(2 Points)
tale
fable
brave
dragon
39.Choose the best sentence A, B, or C that is closest in meaning to the root one.
The children were doing their homework when I got home.
(2 Points)
While I got home, the children were doing their homework.
While the children were doing their homework when I got home.
While the children were doing their homework, I got home.
40.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D of the word form.
What is the ………………… between a custom and a tradition?
(2 Points)
similize
similar
similarity
similarly
41.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
(2 Points)
included
received
annoyed
remembered
42.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
(2 Points)
computer
customs
community
museum
43.Choose the correct sentence A, B, or C based on the given words.
Which kind of juice/ you/ dislike/ drink/ the most?
(2 Points)
Which kind of juice do you dislike drink the most?
Which kind of juice do you dislike to drink the most?
Which kind of juice do you dislike drinking the most?
44.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions.
I………...out of the shop when someone suddenly………….out my name.
(2 Points)
walked - was calling
walked - called
was walking - was calling
was walking – called
45.Choose the best sentence A, B, or C that is closest in meaning to the root one.
The spring festival of Bai Dinh Pagoda lasts for three months.
(2 Points)
How often does the spring festival of Bai Dinh Pagoda last?
How does the spring festival of Bai Dinh Pagoda last?
How long does the spring festival of Bai Dinh Pagoda last?
46.Choose the option A, B, C, or D that is not correct.
What was she do while her mother was making lunch?
(2 Points)
making
do
her
was
47.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions.
A ............... is a traditional story, usually about animals, that teaches a moral lesson.
(2 Points)
fable
legend
fairy tale
folktale
48.Choose the correct sentence A, B, or C based on the given words.
Today’s children/ hardly/ listen/ stories/ elders/ they/ live/ digital era.
(2 Points)
Today's children hardly listen to stories from the elders so they lived in the digital era.
Today's children hardly listen to stories from the elders because they are living in the digital era.
Today's children hardly listen to stories from the elders but they are living in the digital era.
49.Choose the best sentence A, B, or C that is closest in meaning to the root one.
Using knives and forks for eating is not the custom of our country.
(2 Points)
Our country doesn't have a custom of using knives and forks for eating.
There is a custom of using knives and forks for eating in our country.
It is customary to use knives and forks for eating in our country.
50.Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions.
The elephants .................. by the sounds of drums, gongs, and the cheering crowds while they are racing.
(2 Points)
are encouraging
encourage
are encouraged
encouraged
3.Read the passage and complete the sentences. Circle A, B, or C.
America is known as the land of opportunity. Thousands of people immigrate to the United States every year from different parts of the world to have access to these kinds of opportunities. This is what is known as, "the American dream".
America is also home to many of the world's top colleges and universities. The California Institute of Technology is a top world-ranked college that focuses highly on science and engineering. It is located in the city of Pasadena. Harvard University is another top world-ranked college that you might be familiar with. The buildings at Harvard date all the way back to the year 1636, making Harvard the oldest university in the United States. It is located in the state of Massachusetts. University of California, Los Angeles is another institute worthy of recognition. Located next to Hollywood, UCLA has distinguished itself as a prestigious and selective university due to the number of people who apply for admission throughout the United States. The universities mentioned are but a few of the many other excellent schools that make the United States so outstanding.
2. The word immigrate in line 1 can be replaced by__________.
(5 Points)
come into
go out of
travel
4.Read the passage and complete the sentences. Circle A, B, or C.
America is known as the land of opportunity. Thousands of people immigrate to the United States every year from different parts of the world to have access to these kinds of opportunities. This is what is known as, "the American dream".
America is also home to many of the world's top colleges and universities. The California Institute of Technology is a top world-ranked college that focuses highly on science and engineering. It is located in the city of Pasadena. Harvard University is another top world-ranked college that you might be familiar with. The buildings at Harvard date all the way back to the year 1636, making Harvard the oldest university in the United States. It is located in the state of Massachusetts. University of California, Los Angeles is another institute worthy of recognition. Located next to Hollywood, UCLA has distinguished itself as a prestigious and selective university due to the number of people who apply for admission throughout the United States. The universities mentioned are but a few of the many other excellent schools that make the United States so outstanding.
3. The California Institute of Technology __________.
(5 Points)
ranks first in the world
is a university focusing on natural sciences
focuses on science and engineering
5.Read the passage and complete the sentences. Circle A, B, or C.
America is known as the land of opportunity. Thousands of people immigrate to the United States every year from different parts of the world to have access to these kinds of opportunities. This is what is known as, "the American dream".
America is also home to many of the world's top colleges and universities. The California Institute of Technology is a top world-ranked college that focuses highly on science and engineering. It is located in the city of Pasadena. Harvard University is another top world-ranked college that you might be familiar with. The buildings at Harvard date all the way back to the year 1636, making Harvard the oldest university in the United States. It is located in the state of Massachusetts. University of California, Los Angeles is another institute worthy of recognition. Located next to Hollywood, UCLA has distinguished itself as a prestigious and selective university due to the number of people who apply for admission throughout the United States. The universities mentioned are but a few of the many other excellent schools that make the United States so outstanding.
4. What is NOT true about Harvard?
(5 Points)
It was founded in 1636.
It is the oldest university in the world.
It is located in Massachusetts.
6.Read the passage and complete the sentences. Circle A, B, or C.
America is known as the land of opportunity. Thousands of people immigrate to the United States every year from different parts of the world to have access to these kinds of opportunities. This is what is known as, "the American dream".
America is also home to many of the world's top colleges and universities. The California Institute of Technology is a top world-ranked college that focuses highly on science and engineering. It is located in the city of Pasadena. Harvard University is another top world-ranked college that you might be familiar with. The buildings at Harvard date all the way back to the year 1636, making Harvard the oldest university in the United States. It is located in the state of Massachusetts. University of California, Los Angeles is another institute worthy of recognition. Located next to Hollywood, UCLA has distinguished itself as a prestigious and selective university due to the number of people who apply for admission throughout the United States. The universities mentioned are but a few of the many other excellent schools that make the United States so outstanding.
5. University of California, Los Angeles __________.
(5 Points)
is in Hollywood
is different from other universities
has a high number of applications
7.Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.
___________ industrial waste, many fish cannot survive.
(5 Points)
Since
Because
Because of
8.Choose the best option A, B, or C to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.
Over three million people ______________ in the two hundred and twenty-five mile area of Chicago.
(5 Points)
is living
live
are living
9.Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. Circle A, B, or C.
(5 Points)
visual
pollute
thermal
10.Choose the best option A, B, or C to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.
Chicago ______________ the third largest city in the United States.
(5 Points)
will be
is
has been
11.Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.
This film is rated 18+ because there are too many ___________ scenes.
(5 Points)
entertaining
violent
funny
12.Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. Circle A, B, or C.
(5 Points)
chemical
national
specific
13.Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. Circle A, B, or C.
(5 Points)
electric
medical
botanic
14.Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. Circle A, B, or C.
(5 Points)
dramatic
logical
continue
15.Choose the best option A, B, or C to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.
Today, some of the world's tallest and most famous skyscrapers ______________ in the city.
(5 Points)
finds
are found
is found
16.Choose the best option A, B, or C to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.
Located in the heart of the city ______________ the one hundred and ten story Sears Tower.
(5 Points)
has been
will be
is
17.Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.
Oil spills from cargos and ships have ___________ many animals and plants die.
(5 Points)
made
caused
resulted
18.Choose the best option A, B, or C to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.
Chicago ______________ "The Windy City".
(5 Points)
often calls
often is called
is often called
19.Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. Circle A, B, or C.
(5 Points)
festival
dynamic
illegal
20.Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.
___________ effects created an amazing world in the movie, it looked so real!
(5 Points)
Incredible
Moved
Special
21.Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B, or C.
Environmental pollution has ___________ to lots of health problems.
(5 Points)
caused
made
led
VIII. Match the questions to the answers.
1. What is the Capital of Australia? 2. Who discovered Australia and New Zealand? 3. How many States are there in the United States? 4. What countries wear kilts? 5. Where is New Zealand located? 6. What country is home to a number of marsupials? 7. What’s the most typical animal in New Zealand? 8. What’s the Union Jack? 9. What is the national Symbol of Canada? 10. Which US State is called the Sunshine State?
| a. British flag b. The kiwi c. The Maple Leaf d. California e. Canberra f. Fifty g. Australia h. James Cook i. Below Australia j. Scotland and Ireland
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III. Choose the best answer A,B,C or D to complete the sentences below. ( 2pts )
1. Viet Nam is a _______________country with 54 ethnic groups.
A. ethnic B. multi-cultural C. diversified D. bilingual
2. Harvest time is the____________ time of the year in the countryside.
A. more busy B. most busy C. busier D. busiest
3. “Let’s go to the open- air market.” – “___________.”
A. Good idea B. Yes, please C. Yes, of course D. Not at all
4. The ________ have a very hard life. They can’t live permanently in one place.
A. farmers B. workers C. nomads D. villagers
5. Nam helped his parents __________the rice onto buffalo-drawn cart.
A. ride B. collect C. load D. dry
6. Gathering and hunting still play_________important role in the economy of ________Laha.
A. a - the B. an - the C. an – a D. the - the
7. __________leisure time do people in the US have on an average day?
A. How long B. How far C. How many D. How much
8. Many festivals and ceremonies are held ____________the Thai people every year.
A. by B. with C. to D. in
VI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks:
Spring is a time when there are many festivals in our country. Among them, Hoa Ban Festival is the most beautiful and interesting and it takes place in Lai Chau. It is typical of the (24)_______ life of the Thai people. In the second lunar month of the year, when it (25) ________warmer and hoa ban - a kind of beautiful flower in the northwest mountainous area - blossoms, Hoa Ban Festival is (26)_______ This is a great time for everyone (27),…………… for boys and girls. The boy picks the most beautiful flower and gives it to his girlfriend. This is not only a time for love but also for the Thai people to pray for good crops, for happiness, and express their special thanks to the Gods and ancestors. The festival is always full of …………. and prayers.
Question 24. A. minor B. cultural C. custom D. festival *
A
B
C
D
25. A. gets B. goes C. comes D. runs *
A
B
C
D
26. A. seen B. arranged C. observed D. celebrated *
A
B
C
D
27. A. especially B especial C. especialling D. unespecially *
A
B
C
D
28. A. songs B song C. sing D. singing *
III. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
1. The Vietnamese are influenced by Buddhist theology and Confucian philosophy, ____they
believe in fate in marriage.
A. and B. so C. but D. yet
2. Always take your shoes off before you enter a temple in India;__________ ,you will be
considered impolite.
A. however B. therefore C. moreover D. otherwise
3. The Hung King Temple Festival _______ from the 8th to the 11th day of the third lunar
month in Phu Tho.
A. take places B. took place C. takes place D. taking places
4. During the Buddhist Festival, visitors join the procession and make offerings to
_________ Buddha at the pagoda.
A. think about B. consider C. workship D. believe
5. In Vietnam, the _________ we mostly use is chopsticks.
A. cut B. cutting C. cutlery D. cutlet
6. It’s the___________ for woman to get married in white.
A. traditions B. tradition C. customs D. custom
7. I want to buy ___________ most beautiful shawl for my mom.
A. a B. the C. this D. an
8. The Thai are experienced farmers. They dig canals to bring _______to their fields.
A. rice B. water C. cattle D. buffalo
9. When the prince _____Cinderella at the party, she ____ (wear) a beautiful gown.
A. seeing- wore B. saw- wearing
C. saw- was wearing D. saw- were wearing
10. What ___________ this time yesterday?
A. are you doing B. was you doing C. did you do D. were you doing
11. People in the countryside live ___________ than those in the city.
A. happy B. more happily C. happily D. less happy
12. Snow White is___________ to people and animals.
A. generous B. kind C. cunning D. legend
13. What is the difference___________ a custom and a tradition.
A. from B. among C. between D. in
14. Thanks to technology, we can now___________ our culture for future generations.
A. preserve B. commemorate C. worship D. performance
15. The Le Mat snake ___________ is about the history of the village.
A. worship B. commemorate C. performance D. competition
________ does Hoa Ban Festival take place? – In Lai Chau.
A. What B.Where C. When D. How
16. It is typical of the cultural life of _________ Thai people.
A. a B. an C. the D. x
17. You shouldn’t ___________ your promise to the children.
A. break B. cut C. keep D. save
18. The girl was crying when a fairy _________ .
A. appeared B. was appearing C. appears D. is appearing
19. While I _________ the performance, I met one of my old friends.
A. watched B. was watching C. watch D.am watching
20. Lang Lieu couldn’t buy any special food _________ he was very poor.
A. although B. when C. while D. because
VII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
THE HOPI OF ARIZONA
The Hopi live in the northwestern part of Arizona in the United States. With modern things all around them, the Hopi keep their traditions.
There are about ten thousand Hopi and they live in twelve villages in the desert. The weather is very hot in the summer, but in winter it freezes. The wind blows hard. Farming is difficult. Corn is the Hopi’s main food, but they plant vegetables, too. They raise sheep, goats, and cattle. They also eat hamburgers, ice cream and drink soft drinks. They live in traditional stone houses, but many of them have telephones, radios, and television. They have horses, but they have trucks too.
Kachinas are an important part of the Hopi religion. Kachinas are spirits of dead people, of rocks, plants, and animals, and of the stars. Men dress as kachinas and do religious dances. People also make wooden kachinas. No two wooden kachinas are ever alike.
The children attend school, and they also learn the Hopi language, dances and stories. The Hopi want a comfortable, modern life, but they don’t want to lose their traditions.
Question 21. The word “They” in paragraph 2 refers to __________.
A:the Hopi B:Women C:Men D:Children
Question 17. The Hopi _____________.
A:want traditional things instead of modern ones
B:want modern things instead of traditional ones
C:don’t want to remember their traditions
D:want both modern and traditional things
Question 20. The main idea of the passage is ______________.
A:the Hopi raise crops and animals in the Arizona desert
B:the Hopi want a comfortable, modern life
C:the Hopi keep their traditions even with modern life around them
D:kachinas are spirits of the things round the Hopi
Question 18. Winters in this part of Arizona are ____________.
A:cold B:hot C:warm D:cool
Question 19. The main Hopi food is _______________.
A:corn B:vegetables C:hamburger D:beef