Part 1. Read the passage and Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).. (1.0pt)
The dragon dance and the lion dance was originated from China, and it has been introduced to many parts of the world. The dragon dance and lion dance are also popular in some traditional festivals in Vietnam. Dragons symbolize wisdom, power and wealth, and they are believed to bring good luck to people. The origin of the dragon dance can be dated back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC–220 AD). It was then used in a ceremony for worshiping ancestors and praying for rain, and it gradually developed into an entertainment activity. By the Tang Dynasty (618–907) and the Song Dynasty (960–1279), it had become a common ceremonial activity in festivals like Chinese New Year.
1. The dragon dance came from China.
2. People think that the dragon dance is associated with luck.
3. The dragon dance was firstly performed for entertainment.
4. People performed the dragon dance to pray for less rain.
Part 2. Read the text and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (1.5p)
Among the very old days of the country, (1) …………… the government of King An Duong Vuong
(Thuc Phan), Vietnam was called Au Lac. The King decided to build Co Loa as the country’s royal
(2) ……………… To (3) ………...… the event when An Duong Vuong started moving into the citadel, residents of 12 hamlets belonging to Co Loa as well as 7 other communes around the region held Co Loa Citadel Festival within a 10 day period - from the 6th to 16th day of the first Lunar month.
On the 5th day, in the afternoon, all of the eight communes (4) ……………… a ceremony with incense offering at the (5) …………… house. Meanwhile, at An Duong Vuong Temple, the same ritual is held by the most (6) …………… elder among 8 communes, with revision of An Duong Vuong’s accomplishments and merits.
1. A. in B. over C. under D. on
2. A. castle B. kingdom C. palace D. house
3. A. memorize B. miss C. remind D. commemorate
4. A. hold B. is held C. take place D. takes place
5. A. commune B. communal C. common D. commonly
6. A. respected B. disrespected C. respectful D. disrespectful
VI. DO AS DIRECTED (3p)
1. We/ together/ on/ have/ dinner/ a/ family/ of/ eating/ New Year’s Eve/ tradition.
(Reorder this sentence)
è ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. . It’s good for us to keep our traditional customs. (Rewrite sentence with SHOULD)
è ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Sebastien is a French, but he plays Vietnamese folk games well.
(Rewrite sentence with ALTHOUGH)
è ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. while/ elephants/ race/ people/ cheer/ encourage/ them
(Make sentences, using the words or phrases provided. You can add some words or make changes)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Part 1. Read the passage and Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).. (1.0pt)
The dragon dance and the lion dance was originated from China, and it has been introduced to many parts of the world. The dragon dance and lion dance are also popular in some traditional festivals in Vietnam. Dragons symbolize wisdom, power and wealth, and they are believed to bring good luck to people. The origin of the dragon dance can be dated back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC–220 AD). It was then used in a ceremony for worshiping ancestors and praying for rain, and it gradually developed into an entertainment activity. By the Tang Dynasty (618–907) and the Song Dynasty (960–1279), it had become a common ceremonial activity in festivals like Chinese New Year.
1. The dragon dance came from China.
2. People think that the dragon dance is associated with luck.
3. The dragon dance was firstly performed for entertainment.
4. People performed the dragon dance to pray for less rain.
T - T - F - F
Part 2. Read the text and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (1.5p)
Among the very old days of the country, (1) …………… the government of King An Duong Vuong
(Thuc Phan), Vietnam was called Au Lac. The King decided to build Co Loa as the country’s royal
(2) ……………… To (3) ………...… the event when An Duong Vuong started moving into the citadel, residents of 12 hamlets belonging to Co Loa as well as 7 other communes around the region held Co Loa Citadel Festival within a 10 day period - from the 6th to 16th day of the first Lunar month.
On the 5th day, in the afternoon, all of the eight communes (4) ……………… a ceremony with incense offering at the (5) …………… house. Meanwhile, at An Duong Vuong Temple, the same ritual is held by the most (6) …………… elder among 8 communes, with revision of An Duong Vuong’s accomplishments and merits.
1. A. in B. over C. under D. on
2. A. castle B. kingdom C. palace D. house
3. A. memorize B. miss C. remind D. commemorate
4. A. hold B. is held C. take place D. takes place
5. A. commune B. communal C. common D. commonly
6. A. respected B. disrespected C. respectful D. disrespectful
VI. DO AS DIRECTED (3p)
1. We/ together/ on/ have/ dinner/ a/ family/ of/ eating/ New Year’s Eve/ tradition.
(Reorder this sentence)
è …………We have a tradition of eating dinner together on New Year's Eve
……………………………………………………………………………………………
2. . It’s good for us to keep our traditional customs. (Rewrite sentence with SHOULD)
è …………We should keep our traditional customs.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Sebastien is a French, but he plays Vietnamese folk games well.
(Rewrite sentence with ALTHOUGH)
è ………………Although Sebastien is a French, he plays Vietnamese folk games well.
………………………………………………………………………………………
4. while/ elephants/ race/ people/ cheer/ encourage/ them
(Make sentences, using the words or phrases provided. You can add some words or make changes)
…………While the elephants were racing, people cheered to encourage them.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
