Oil painting:
Since the 18th century, under the impact of society, culture, and technology, oil painting has undergone dramatic changes. They are rebellious but passionate, and prosperous.
Watercolor paintings
Watercolor paintings are considered a unique way to creatively represent dreams, illusions, emotions, and bright feelings using water-soluble pigments.
Sketch: (Tranh phác họa)
Van Gogh did not begin painting until his late twenties. He produced more than 2,000 artworks, consisting of around 900 paintings and 1,100 sketches.
Portrait: (Tranh chân dung)
The Mona Lisa is a famous 16th-century portrait by Leonardo da Vinci. The true identity of the woman pictured in the portrait remains unknown, despite intensive researchs by art historians.
Who was famous for Sketch?
I. Use these words to complete the sentences below:
watercolours | portrait | landscapes | still life | abstract | oils |
8. Probably the most famous ………………………………. in the world is the Mona Lisa in the Louvre.
9. Van Gogh was famous for his ………………………………. of the countryside around Arle in the south of France.
10. Picasso’s early work was representational, but he soon developed an interest in ………........…... art.
11. Many ………………………………. paintings contain a bowl of fruit and a bottle.
12. If you use …………..........……., it is easier to correct a mistake than if you use ………………………....
21. The ___________ is a world famous international event which is held in the south of France every year.
A. Tet B. Halloween C. Cannes Film festival
22. The ___________ is an occasion for children to eat moon cakes and play with star lanterns.
A. Mid-autumn festival B. Easter C. Thanksgiving
23. To welcome Tet, we ____________ our house with peach blossoms.
A. take part in B. carve C. decorate
24. People _____________ pumpkins and eat candy apples at Halloween.
A. paint B. carve C. give
25. Look at the dancers. They are performing a ____________ Dutch.
A. traditional toy B. folk dance C. favorite song
VI. Read the following passage and choose the best option for each numbered bank.
Chu Van An was born in 1292 and died in 1370. From his childhood, he was (1)
for his intelligence. He did not have the dream of (2) part in exams to
become mandarins (3) other students. Chu Van An stayed at (4) and
taught himself by reading books, and opened schools. His school quickly became famous
in the region and many students from other places went there to (5) .
Emperor Tran Minh Tong (6) Chu Van An to be the principal of the Imperial
Academy to teach his crown prince and other students to become (7) people
for the country. In 1359, Emperor Tran Minh Tong gave his crown (8) his
son, Tran Hien Tong, who was also a student of Chu Van An. Under the regime of
Emperor Tran HienTong, the court and the country were peaceful. (9) , this
period lasted only for 12 years. Then Emperor Tran Hien Tong died, and Tran Du Tong
inherited the crown. The social situation became complicated, the people were very poor
and many good people were killed.
Chu Van An bravely submitted a petition which requested the Emperor to behead 7
perfidious mandarins, so it was (10) “Seven Beheaded Petition” (That Tram
So). “Seven Beheaded Petition” became the symbol of the courageous attitude of the real
intellectuals, and of Chu Van An’s spirit.
1. A. like B. famous C. Such as D. Similar
2. A. approximately B. expressively C. taking D. progressively
3. A. like B. pioneering C. pioneering D. pioneers
4. A. custom B. waiter C. service D. home
5. A. tourists B. study C. pilot D. guess
6. A. invited B. orbition C. orbital D. orbiting
7. A. constructed B. designed C. talented D. painted
8. A. equipment B. to C. equivalent D. furniture
9. A. invitation B. ticket C. space D. However
10. A. called B. departures C. islands D. destinations
I. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. 1. He is very good at drawing_____. He often draws his parents and friends. A. crayons B. landmarks C. galleries D. portraits 2. She can play some musical_____ such as guitar, piano or cello. A. instruments B. paintbrushes C. opera D. microphones 3. He_____ as a photographer. He likes ______ photos very much. A. plays/drawing B. writes/taking C. works/taking D. works/drawing 4. Physical education, music or art are the subjects in the secondary___ in Viet Nam. A. curriculum B. necessity C. consideration D. importance 5. Do you know the national ______ of Viet Nam? -Yes. It's Tien Quan Ca. A. composer B. anthem C. academic D. music 6. Some people should take notice of the main content in the discussion. They just talk about______ things. A. suitable B. central C. unimportant D. necessary 7. The puppeteers are _____ the puppets by their strings. A. controlling B. visiting C. appearing D. enjoying 8. She's looking to receiving the letter from her mother. A. on B. forward C. up D. for 9. Your paintings are _______ his. A. as beautiful so B. as beautiful as C. more beautiful as D. so beautiful than 10.Her paintbrushes are so old. Hers are ______ yours. A. as not new as B. not as new like C. not as new as D. not as new than 11. His knowledge of history of art is _________ours. A. the same as B. very same as C. like same as D. more same as 12. Their kind of music is _____ mine. A. different with B. so different to C. as different than D. different from 13. Some people think the band's rock and roll songs are very lively. They are _______ some of their gentle old songs. A. the same as B. different from C. not as far as D. as much as 14. I love dancing, and my sister loves it, ________. A. so B. too C. neither D. either 15. He can't play the saxophone, and his brother can't __________ . A. either B. neither C. so D. too 16. No one else in the class plays the guitar John. A. as well B. as far as C. so well as D. as soon as 17. The Brit School is the most famous arts school in Britain. A. performing B. performance C. perform D. performed 18. Jane is not her brother. A. more intelligent as B. intelligent as C. so intelligent as D. so intelligent that 19. Since the 1970s, the festival in Glastonbury has taken almost every year and has grown in size. A. part B. place C. note D. notice 20. He drives as his father does. A. careful as B. more carefully C. the most careful D. carefully as 21. Dong Ho paintings are made on paper with beautiful colors. A. traditional – nature B. tradition - natural C. tradition – nature D. traditional - natural 22. I’ll be there I can. A. sooner as B. no sooner as C. as soon as D. soonest as 23. My village is not it was ten years ago. A. the same as B. the same to C. same as D. the same 24. The villagers are they were years ago. There is no change at all. A. differently from B. not as friendly as C. as friend as D. as friendly as 25. Water puppetry in the 11th century in the villages of the Red River Delta of North Viet Nam. A. originated B. formed C. started D. began 26. The puppet shows present themes of Vietnamese villages. A. city B. urban C. village D. rural 27. No one in my class is beautiful her. A. as – as B. more - as C. as - than D. the - more 28. The group is for their albums and tours around the world. A. well-knows B. know-how C. well-prepared D. well-known 29. Going by train isn’t convenient as going by car. A. so B. as C. more D.A & B are correct. 30. The performances of puppetry show in the countryside and _____. A. everyday life - folk rock B. every day life-folk people C. everyday life - folk tales D. every day life-folk stories 31. Today, subjects like music and arts are put into the school in Viet Nam. A. curriculum B. education C. school year D. subjects 32. Robert does not have Peter does. A. money more than B. as many money as C. more money as D. as much money as 33. For many people, a good knowledge of music and arts is regarded as a for every student. A. in needs B. necessity C. necessary D. need 34. Last year, Matt earned his brother. A. twice as much as B. twice as many as C. twice more than D. twice as more as 35. Arts are of great in education, especially for young children. A. unimportant B. unimportance C. importantly D. importance 36. The Brit School is the most famous arts school in Britain. A. perform B. performed C. performing D. performance 37. This river is _____ that one. A. as length as B. the same length as C. like length D. as deep as 38. He is _______my father, but he looks young. A. the same age of B. as old C. the same age as D. so old as 39. Y ou can see many interesting in that art gallery. A. paints B. colours C. portraits D. paper 40. The ring is ______that one. How much does it cost? A. as expensive B. so expensive as C. as expensive as D. as expensively as 41. The story is very interesting. I ______ it several times. A. have read B. am reading C. read D. haven’t read 42. We ______. to New York last summer. A. flew B. we’re going to fly C. we’re flying D. have flown 43. She always talks in class. ______ A. So is Mai B. Mai is, too C. So does Mai D. Neither is Mai 44. I never watch ballet, and my sister doesn’t . A. too B. so C. either D. like that 45. Teenagers in Viet Nam like K-pop, and they like Korean films . A. too B. either C. so D. however 46. Today, subjects like music and arts are put into the school in Viet Nam. A. school year B. subjects C. curriculum D. education 47. They are cutting grass in the garden. ______ A. I am, too B. So do I C. I do either D. I do neither 48. Arts are of great in education, especially for young children. A. important B. importance C. unimportant D. unimportance 49. Classical music is not as pop music. A. as exciting B. as excited C. exciting D. more excited 50. This film is not long as the film I watched last week. A. as B. but C. either D. too
❷. MULTIPLE CHOICE I. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. 1. He is very good at drawing_____. He often draws his parents and friends. A. crayons B. landmarks C. galleries D. portraits 2. She can play some musical_____ such as guitar, piano or cello. A. instruments B. paintbrushes C. opera D. microphones 3. He_____ as a photographer. He likes ______ photos very much. A. plays/drawing B. writes/taking C. works/taking D. works/drawing 4. Physical education, music or art are the subjects in the secondary___ in Viet Nam. A. curriculum B. necessity C. consideration D. importance 5. Do you know the national ______ of Viet Nam? -Yes. It's Tien Quan Ca. A. composer B. anthem C. academic D. music 6. Some people should take notice of the main content in the discussion. They just talk about______ things. A. suitable B. central C. unimportant D. necessary 7. The puppeteers are _____ the puppets by their strings. A. controlling B. visiting C. appearing D. enjoying 8. She's looking to receiving the letter from her mother. A. on B. forward C. up D. for 9. Your paintings are _______ his. A. as beautiful so B. as beautiful as C. more beautiful as D. so beautiful than 10.Her paintbrushes are so old. Hers are ______ yours. A. as not new as B. not as new like C. not as new as D. not as new than 11. His knowledge of history of art is _________ours. A. the same as B. very same as C. like same as D. more same as 12. Their kind of music is _____ mine. A. different with B. so different to C. as different than D. different from 13. Some people think the band's rock and roll songs are very lively. They are _______ some of their gentle old songs. A. the same as B. different from C. not as far as D. as much as 14. I love dancing, and my sister loves it, ________. A. so B. too C. neither D. either 15. He can't play the saxophone, and his brother can't __________ . A. either B. neither C. so D. too 16. No one else in the class plays the guitar John. A. as well B. as far as C. so well as D. as soon as 17. The Brit School is the most famous arts school in Britain. A. performing B. performance C. perform D. performed 18. Jane is not her brother. A. more intelligent as B. intelligent as C. so intelligent as D. so intelligent that 19. Since the 1970s, the festival in Glastonbury has taken almost every year and has grown in size. A. part B. place C. note D. notice 20. He drives as his father does. A. careful as B. more carefully C. the most careful D. carefully as 21. Dong Ho paintings are made on paper with beautiful colors. A. traditional – nature B. tradition - natural C. tradition – nature D. traditional - natural 22. I’ll be there I can. A. sooner as B. no sooner as C. as soon as D. soonest as 23. My village is not it was ten years ago. A. the same as B. the same to C. same as D. the same 24. The villagers are they were years ago. There is no change at all. A. differently from B. not as friendly as C. as friend as D. as friendly as 25. Water puppetry in the 11th century in the villages of the Red River Delta of North Viet Nam. A. originated B. formed C. started D. began 26. The puppet shows present themes of Vietnamese villages. A. city B. urban C. village D. rural 27. No one in my class is beautiful her. A. as – as B. more - as C. as - than D. the - more 28. The group is for their albums and tours around the world. A. well-knows B. know-how C. well-prepared D. well-known 29. Going by train isn’t convenient as going by car. A. so B. as C. more D.A & B are correct. 30. The performances of puppetry show in the countryside and _____. A. everyday life - folk rock B. every day life-folk people C. everyday life - folk tales D. every day life-folk stories 31. Today, subjects like music and arts are put into the school in Viet Nam. A. curriculum B. education C. school year D. subjects 32. Robert does not have Peter does. A. money more than B. as many money as C. more money as D. as much money as 33. For many people, a good knowledge of music and arts is regarded as a for every student. A. in needs B. necessity C. necessary D. need 34. Last year, Matt earned his brother. A. twice as much as B. twice as many as C. twice more than D. twice as more as 35. Arts are of great in education, especially for young children. A. unimportant B. unimportance C. importantly D. importance 36. The Brit School is the most famous arts school in Britain. A. perform B. performed C. performing D. performance 37. This river is _____ that one. A. as length as B. the same length as C. like length D. as deep as 38. He is _______my father, but he looks young. A. the same age of B. as old C. the same age as D. so old as 39. Y ou can see many interesting in that art gallery. A. paints B. colours C. portraits D. paper 40. The ring is ______that one. How much does it cost? A. as expensive B. so expensive as C. as expensive as D. as expensively as 41. The story is very interesting. I ______ it several times. A. have read B. am reading C. read D. haven’t read 42. We ______. to New York last summer. A. flew B. we’re going to fly C. we’re flying D. have flown 43. She always talks in class. ______ A. So is Mai B. Mai is, too C. So does Mai D. Neither is Mai 44. I never watch ballet, and my sister doesn’t . A. too B. so C. either D. like that 45. Teenagers in Viet Nam like K-pop, and they like Korean films . A. too B. either C. so D. however 46. Today, subjects like music and arts are put into the school in Viet Nam. A. school year B. subjects C. curriculum D. education 47. They are cutting grass in the garden. ______ A. I am, too B. So do I C. I do either D. I do neither 48. Arts are of great in education, especially for young children. A. important B. importance C. unimportant D. unimportance 49. Classical music is not as pop music. A. as exciting B. as excited C. exciting D. more excited 50. This film is not long as the film I watched last week. A. as B. but C. either D. too
Oil painting:
Since the 18th century, under the impact of society, culture, and technology, oil painting has undergone dramatic changes. They are rebellious but passionate, and prosperous.
Watercolor paintings
Watercolor paintings are considered a unique way to creatively represent dreams, illusions, emotions, and bright feelings using water-soluble pigments.
Sketch: (Tranh phác họa)
Van Gogh did not begin painting until his late twenties. He produced more than 2,000 artworks, consisting of around 900 paintings and 1,100 sketches.
Portrait: (Tranh chân dung)
The Mona Lisa is a famous 16th-century portrait by Leonardo da Vinci. The true identity of the woman pictured in the portrait remains unknown, despite intensive researchs by art historians.
When did Leonardo da Vinci draw the portrait “The Mona Lisa”?
I. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. 1. He is very good at drawing_____. He often draws his parents and friends. A. crayons B. landmarks C. galleries D. portraits 2. She can play some musical_____ such as guitar, piano or cello. A. instruments B. paintbrushes C. opera D. microphones 3. He_____ as a photographer. He likes ______ photos very much. A. plays/drawing B. writes/taking C. works/taking D. works/drawing 4. Physical education, music or art are the subjects in the secondary___ in Viet Nam. A. curriculum B. necessity C. consideration D. importance 5. Do you know the national ______ of Viet Nam? -Yes. It's Tien Quan Ca. A. composer B. anthem C. academic D. music 6. Some people should take notice of the main content in the discussion. They just talk about______ things. A. suitable B. central C. unimportant D. necessary 7. The puppeteers are _____ the puppets by their strings. A. controlling B. visiting C. appearing D. enjoying 8. She's looking to receiving the letter from her mother. A. on B. forward C. up D. for 9. Your paintings are _______ his. A. as beautiful so B. as beautiful as C. more beautiful as D. so beautiful than 10.Her paintbrushes are so old. Hers are ______ yours. A. as not new as B. not as new like C. not as new as D. not as new than 11. His knowledge of history of art is _________ours. A. the same as B. very same as C. like same as D. more same as 12. Their kind of music is _____ mine. A. different with B. so different to C. as different than D. different from 13. Some people think the band's rock and roll songs are very lively. They are _______ some of their gentle old songs. A. the same as B. different from C. not as far as D. as much as 14. I love dancing, and my sister loves it, ________. A. so B. too C. neither D. either 15. He can't play the saxophone, and his brother can't __________ . A. either B. neither C. so D. too 16. No one else in the class plays the guitar John. A. as well B. as far as C. so well as D. as soon as 17. The Brit School is the most famous arts school in Britain. A. performing B. performance C. perform D. performed 18. Jane is not her brother. A. more intelligent as B. intelligent as C. so intelligent as D. so intelligent that 19. Since the 1970s, the festival in Glastonbury has taken almost every year and has grown in size. A. part B. place C. note D. notice 20. He drives as his father does. A. careful as B. more carefully C. the most careful D. carefully as 21. Dong Ho paintings are made on paper with beautiful colors. A. traditional – nature B. tradition - natural C. tradition – nature D. traditional - natural 22. I’ll be there I can. A. sooner as B. no sooner as C. as soon as D. soonest as 23. My village is not it was ten years ago. A. the same as B. the same to C. same as D. the same 24. The villagers are they were years ago. There is no change at all. A. differently from B. not as friendly as C. as friend as D. as friendly as 25. Water puppetry in the 11th century in the villages of the Red River Delta of North Viet Nam. A. originated B. formed C. started D. began 26. The puppet shows present themes of Vietnamese villages. A. city B. urban C. village D. rural 27. No one in my class is beautiful her. A. as – as B. more - as C. as - than D. the - more 28. The group is for their albums and tours around the world. A. well-knows B. know-how C. well-prepared D. well-known 29. Going by train isn’t convenient as going by car. A. so B. as C. more D.A & B are correct. 30. The performances of puppetry show in the countryside and _____. A. everyday life - folk rock B. every day life-folk people C. everyday life - folk tales D. every day life-folk stories 31. Today, subjects like music and arts are put into the school in Viet Nam. A. curriculum B. education C. school year D. subjects 32. Robert does not have Peter does. A. money more than B. as many money as C. more money as D. as much money as 33. For many people, a good knowledge of music and arts is regarded as a for every student. A. in needs B. necessity C. necessary D. need 34. Last year, Matt earned his brother. A. twice as much as B. twice as many as C. twice more than D. twice as more as 35. Arts are of great in education, especially for young children. A. unimportant B. unimportance C. importantly D. importance 36. The Brit School is the most famous arts school in Britain. A. perform B. performed C. performing D. performance 37. This river is _____ that one. A. as length as B. the same length as C. like length D. as deep as 38. He is _______my father, but he looks young. A. the same age of B. as old C. the same age as D. so old as 39. Y ou can see many interesting in that art gallery. A. paints B. colours C. portraits D. paper 40. The ring is ______that one. How much does it cost? A. as expensive B. so expensive as C. as expensive as D. as expensively as 41. The story is very interesting. I ______ it several times. A. have read B. am reading C. read D. haven’t read 42. We ______. to New York last summer. A. flew B. we’re going to fly C. we’re flying D. have flown 43. She always talks in class. ______ A. So is Mai B. Mai is, too C. So does Mai D. Neither is Mai 44. I never watch ballet, and my sister doesn’t . A. too B. so C. either D. like that 45. Teenagers in Viet Nam like K-pop, and they like Korean films . A. too B. either C. so D. however 46. Today, subjects like music and arts are put into the school in Viet Nam. A. school year B. subjects C. curriculum D. education 47. They are cutting grass in the garden. ______ A. I am, too B. So do I C. I do either D. I do neither 48. Arts are of great in education, especially for young children. A. important B. importance C. unimportant D. unimportance 49. Classical music is not as pop music. A. as exciting B. as excited C. exciting D. more excited 50. This film is not long as the film I watched last week. A. as B. but C. either D. too Mn ơi lm giúp mình vs hic
II. Read the following passages and answer the questions below.
Oil painting:
Since the 18th century, under the impact of society, culture, and technology, oil painting has undergone dramatic changes. They are rebellious but passionate, and prosperous.
Watercolor paintings
Watercolor paintings are considered a unique way to creatively represent dreams, illusions, emotions, and bright feelings using water-soluble pigments.
Sketch: (Tranh phác họa)
Van Gogh did not begin painting until his late twenties. He produced more than 2,000 artworks, consisting of around 900 paintings and 1,100 sketches.
Portrait: (Tranh chân dung)
The Mona Lisa is a famous 16th-century portrait by Leonardo da Vinci. The true identity of the woman pictured in the portrait remains unknown, despite intensive researchs by art historians.
1.What kind of painting is rebellious?