This ceremony is organized to commemorate and pay tribute to the contribution of the Hung Kings
This ceremony is organized to commemorate and pay tribute to the contribution of the Hung Kings
The Hung Temple is on the top of Nghia Linh mountain in Phu Tho province. The Festival makes it possible for Vietnamese people to visit their land of origin. A day before the festival, you can see ancient and modern flags along the road from Viet Tri to Hung mountain. On the day before the festival, people let 100 sky lanterns fly into the sky. The main worship service is held the following morning. A flowers ceremony starts the festival. In the upper Temple, there is a ceremony of offering a five-fruit tray, banh chung ( square cakes ) and Banh day ( circle cakes) to the 18 th Hung King. Also, there is an elephant march followed by the cross- bow shooting, rice- cooking, swinging contests, cockfights and dragon dances.
1- The Hung Temple is at the bottom of Nghia Linh mountain. ______
2- About 100 sky lanterns fly into the sky on the day before the festival. ______
3- There is a buffalo march during the festival. ______
4- A flower ceremony starts the Festival.
Vu Lan Festival takes (1)_______on 15 th of the seven lunar month. It is one of the largest festivals of Viet nam. Vietnamese people consider that it is an occasion for family gatherings as (2) ______ as expressing love and gratitude to ancestors and parents. Vu Lan festival is known as Mother’s Day in Viet Nam. First, in the morning of that day, a lavish tray with various (3)________dishes is set on the altar, and the householder will burn incense and invite ancestor to come back home and celebrate with family. Then, at night the Vietnamese hold a ceremony of releasing lighted lanterns on the river, they believe by doing that their wishes for parents will come true. They also go to the pagoda, wearing either a red rose if their mothers are (4) _________ or white rose if their mothers have passed away.
1. A. away B. part C. much D. care
2. A. good B. bad C. soon D. well
3. A. terrible B. delicious C. tasty D. B & C are correct
4. A. dead B. lived C. alive D. old
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Light pollution
Most of us are familiar with air, water, and land pollution, but did you know that light can also be a pollutant? Not many people know about this kind of pollution. Light pollution is the inappropriate or excessive use of artificial light and it can have serious environmental consequences for humans, wildlife, and our climate. Light pollution is a side effect of industrial civilization. Its sources include building exterior and interior lighting, advertising, commercial properties, offices, factories, streetlights, and illuminates sporting venues.
The fact is that much outdoor lighting used at night is inefficient, overly bright and, in many cases, completely unnecessary. This light, and the electricity used to create it, is being wasted by spilling into the sky, rather than focusing on the actual objects and areas that people want illuminated. For three billion years, life on Earth in a rhythm of light and dark that was created solely by the illumination of the Sun, Moon, and Stars. Now, artificial lights overpower the darkness and our cities glow at night. It disrupts the natural day-night pattern and shifts the delicate balance of our environment. Light pollution has negative impacts. It increases energy consumption, disrupts the ecosystem and wildlife and harms human health. Fortunately, concern about light pollution is rising dramatically. A growing number of sciences, homeowners, environmental groups and civic leaders are taking actions to restore the natural night.
1. What source of light does not contribute to light pollution?
A. moonlight B. streetlight C. offices D. advertising
2. What is NOT true about light pollution according to the passage?
A. People are so familiar with it.
B. Is has many bad effects on humans and the environment.
C. It is the inappropriate or excessive use of natural light.
D. It is a side effect of industrial civilization.
3. What disrupts the natural day-night pattern as mentioned in the passage?
A. artificial light B. darkness C. our city D. night
4. Which is NOT mentioned as the negative impact of light pollution?
A. increasing the use of energy B. disrupting the ecosystem.
C. badly affect human health D. balancing the ecosystem
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Complete the sentences with the appropriate form of the words in brackets.
Exercise 7:
6. An (INSPECT) ........ of the building was made and it was declared safe.
7. The children looked unhappy and (MYSERY) ........
8. Please send your (APPLY) ......... to 22 Market St.
9. You'd be (PATIENT) ......... too if you had been waiting for two hours!
10. This outfit is (SUIT) .......... for the dance, don't you think?
Exercise 8:
1. The (EMPLOY) ........... at Maxwell's are all trained in custom service.
2. The children' (EXCITE) .......... was obvious at the birthday party.
3. My brother and I had a(n) (AGREE) ......... and now we don't talk to each other.
4. I've worked hard all my (LIFE) .........
5. This film is a bit depressing as it deals with the (REAL) ......... of homeless people.
6. This knife is (USE) .......... It doesn't cut at all.
7. We were (HELP) .......... None of us knew any first aid.
8. He works with great (ENTHUSE) .............
9. (NATURE) .......... We are concerned about our son's progress at school.
10. I can't find the (SOLVE) ............ to the last maths problem.
Exercise 9:
1. A lot of encourage children's (IMAGINE) ..............
2. The factory has provided cheaper (PRODUCE) ................ lately.
3. According to some scientists the earth is losing its outer atmosphere because of (POLLUTE) ........
4. ( FOREST) ........... has caused many so called man made disasters.
5. (CRY) ......... often walk through the streets shouting or singing about something they sell.
6. Gas and oil (CONSUME) .......... always increase in cold water.
7. The police are interested in the sudden (APPEAR) ............ of the valuable painting.
8. He claimed that his (BRING UP) ............ had caused him to be a crimminal.
9. Travelling in big cities is becoming more (TROUBLE) ........... everyday.
10. Les public transport is now available because of the (SHORT) .......... of staff.
Exercise 10:
1. Therefore the roads become (JAM) ........ with private cars as people drive to work.
2. Because of the volume of traffic local councils are forced to give (PERMIT) .......... for more roads to be constructed.
3. (FORTUNE) .............. many houses have to be demolished to make ways for the road.
4. The inquiry to their key player could be a (DECIDE) ............. factor in the game.
5. But travelling by public transport is very (ATTRACT) ............ as they are long delays.
6. The (FREQUENT) ............ of the trains and the buses causes frustration and annoyance.
7. The situation is so (CHAOS) ........... in some cities now that it is difficult to see any solution.
8. His behavior always (EMBARRASS) ........... me at parties.
9. The new film is (EXCEPTION) .......... good.
10. She felt a sense of (LOSE) ........... when her friend went to live abroad.
III. Choose the best answer.
1. The left hand is customarily used for cleaning, _ Indian people never eat with their left hand.
a. so b. but c. however d. therefore
2. The girl was crying when a fairy _______
a. appear b. appearing c. appears d. appeared
3. Tam is a beautiful girl; ___________, she‘s kind- hearted.
a. therefore b. however c. moreover d. otherwise
4. According to the ____________, we give lucky money to children at Tet.
a. custom b. table manners c. customs d. traditions
5. Their ______________ to the God including incense, fruit and cakes.
a. ceremony b. ritual c. offerings d. worship
6. I don’t mind ______________you with this assignment.
a. help b. to help c. helping d. helped
7. If the teacher were here now, we’d ask him the difference………… ‘science’ and ‘technology’.
a. of b. among c. for d. between
8. In my family, all the traditions of our ancestors are _______ followed.
a. strict b. strictly c. strictured d. strictness
Điền những từ còn thiếu vào chỗ trống...
Tell me all about this name that is ....(1)........ to say it was given me the day i was born want to know about the stories of the empire of old my eyes say more of me than what you ....(2)...... to say. All i know of you is all the sights of war, a ...(3)...... by coppola, the helicopter's roar. One day l'll touch your soil. One day l'll finally know your soul. One day l'll come to you, to say hello.....Viet Nam. Tell me all about my colour, my hair and my little feed that have carried me every mile of the way. Want to see your house, your ...(4)...... Show me all i do not know woonden sampans, floating market's light of gold all i know of you is the sights of war, a ...(5)..... by coppola, the ......(6)...... One day l'll touch your soil. one day l'll finally know your soul. one day l'll come to you to say hello.....Viet Nam and .......(7)....... watch over me my dreams they lead me through the fields of rice in prayer, in the light...i see my kin i touch my tree, my roots, my begin. One day l'll .......(8)....... your soil one day l'll ....(9).... know your soul. one day l'll come to you, to say hello.....Viet Nam, to say hello.....Viet Nam, to say xin chao.. Viet Nam
(Nguồn: Bài hát Hello VietNam)
Lưu ý: Chỉ đc nghe bài hát, cấm chép lời
I. Use the words in brackets in the correct forms to complete the sentences:
1. We should donate books annd clothes to the _____. (need)
2. She is extremely _____ about computers. (knowledge)
3. The thing I hate about Peter is his _____. (reliable)
4. An _____ time to do morning exercises is before breakfast. (idea)
5. You should offer a _____ that can make his parents happy. (solve)
6. Doing sports helps me to develop my _____ and self control. (aware)
7. I ilder is a good _____. (type)
8. After the survey, we have to report our _____ to the class. (find)
9. Sitting all day in front of the computer can cause eye-tiredness and _____. (obese)
10. The city offers a child more opportunities for higher _____. ( educate)
11. He received a lot of prizes and awards for his _____ in music. (achieve)
12. Most ethnic _____ in Viet Nam speak their own languages. (person)
13. That team performed more _____ (succeed)
14. He wants to sell his home _____. (produce)
Sắp xếp câu :
1. running / we / enjoy / around / children / shouting / the / and / laughing / fields / happily.
2. is / a / the / dance / mua sap / of / North / the / Mường / typical / people / in / West.
3. diferent / teenagers / from / have / Swedish / activities / that / are / very / other / leisure / those / of / the / teenagers / in / countrics.
4. benefits / my / persuade / brother / to / wants / his / computer / parents / of / the / of / using / the.
5. ethnic / In / group / our / , / it / against / country / is / or / the / discriminate / law / to / any / against / religious.
Help me!! PLS
Choose the best answer to complete each sentence: (6p)
1. The students______________to do the homework. It helps them to revise the lessons.
A. don’t have B. have C. must D. should
2. Your English is________________. It is better and more fluent.
A. worsening B. providing C. deteriorating D. improving
3. There is no_______________water in this village. The villagers go to the river to get water everyday.
A. driving B. riding C. running D. walking
4. Tradition____________an important role in the culture of each country.
A. plays B. has C. takes D. brings
5. The Viet_____________for about 86% of the population.
A. account B. have C. create D. make
6. This room is__________________decorated but it is very nice and cozy.
A. simply B. simple C. complicated D. badly
Word form: (5p)
1. I often go out and_________________in my free time. SOCIAL
2. It is___________________to live without electricity. CONVENIENCE
3. The singer smiled______________when she finished her performance. PRETTY
4. The tourists want to visit_________________areas in Vietnam to see the______________fields.
MOUNTAIN
TERRACE
Rewrite sentences: (5p)
1. She is a careless driver. CARELESSLY
_____________________________________________________________________________________
2. Ondra is a more skillful dancer than Eva.
Ondra________________________________________________________________________________
3. Anita doesn’t play the piano as well as Manel.
Manel plays___________________________________________________________________________
4. Are you fond of studying science? ADORE
_____________________________________________________________________________________
5. Life in the country is more peaceful than life in the city. AS
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Phonetics - Stress: (5)
1. A. nomadic B. language C. harvest D. vast
2. A. diverse B. explore C. relax D. remote
3. A. ethnic B. south C. clothing D. healthy
4. A. minority B. tradition C. ancestor D. nomadic
5. A. account B. culture C. common D. leisure
Write full sentences: (2p)
1. We/ spend/ two/ hour/ repair/ windows/ yesterday.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
2. He/ detest/ join/ social activities/ because/ he/ be/ introvert.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Put questions: (2p)
1. Yes, the Hmong have their own language.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
2. The Cham ‘s Arts are displayed at the Museum of Ethnology.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Reading: (5p)
The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is a museum in Hanoi, Vietnam, which focuses on the 54 officially recognised ethnic groups in Vietnam. It is located in the Cau Giay District, about 8 km from the city center. It is widely considered to be the finest modern museum in Vietnam and a tourist attraction in Hanoi. The construction lasted from 1987 to 1995, and it was opened to the public on 12 November 1997.
The exhibition building was designed by the architect Ha Duc Linh, a member of the Tay ethnic group, in the shape of a Dong Son drum, and the interior architecture was designed by the French architect Véronique Dollfus.
Opening hours is 8:30am to 5:30pm Tuesday to Sunday
True or false?
1. The museum was opened to the public in 1995. ______________
2. You cannot visit the museum on Monday. ______________
3. The whole museum was designed by a Vietnamese architect. ______________
Answer the questions:
4. What is the location of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
5. By whom was the interior architecture designed?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Read the text carefully, then do the tasks below:
The Hmong,or Meo, who number about 800.000, are found in villages known as giao throughout the highlands of northen Vietnam.The Hmong migrated to Vietnam from southern China at the begining of the 19th century.
The Hmong minority group has been subdirved into branches classified by women's costume, dialect and customs.For example the Hmong of Sa Pa are called Black Hmong because of their predominantly black clothing .The most colorful sub-group are the Flower Hmong, found in large numbers around Bac Ha in Lao Cai province , who wear bright-cloured with embroidery.
Corn is the main staple of Hmong people, but rice is often grown on terraced watered with the ald or irrigation.Hemp is grown to be woven into textiles, and cotton is also cultivated in some villages.As skilled arttisans, the Hmong produce a variety of items, including handwoven indigo- dyed cloth, paper,sliver jewellery.leather goods, songs, folkore and proverbs have been passed down from one generation to the next through the spoken word.
A.Decide if the statements are True(T) or False(F):
1,The Hmong in Vietnam have a population of 8 million people ......
2,They immigrated from China approximately 300 years ago ......
3.Black Hmong women wear black clothing .....
4.Rice is the most important crop of Hmong people .....
5.Hemp is cultivated for textile fiber .....
6.The Hmong don't have their own language .....
B.Answer the questions:
1.What is the other nam of the Hmong?
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2.When did Hmong come to Vietnam?
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3.Why are the Hmong of Sa Pa called Black Hmong?
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4.Where do the Hmong grow rice?
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5.What are the products of the Hmong people?
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6.How have their legends, songs, folkore and proverbs been passed down?