1. Although the buffalo fighting festival sounds frightening, I really enjoy it.
2. "You shouldn't sweep the floor on the first day of Tet", Nam advised Peter.
3. I love reading; therefore, I spend a lot of money on books.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct sentence formed by the given words.
Although/ buffalo-fighting Festival /sound/ frightening/ many people/ come / enjoy/ it.
A.
Although the buffalo-fighting Festival sounds frightening, many people don’t come to enjoy it.
B.
Although the buffalo-fighting Festival sounds frightening, but many people come to enjoy it.
C.
Although the buffalo-fighting Festival sounds frightening, many people come to enjoy it.
D.
Although the buffalo-fighting Festival sound frightening, many people come enjoy it.
Choose the option to combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way:
The Buffalo-fighting Festival sounds frightening. It is an essential part of the ceremony to worship the Water God. (Although)
A.
The Buffalo-fighting Festival sounds frightening. Although it is an essential part of the ceremony to worship the Water God.
B.
Although the Buffalo-fighting Festival sounds frightening, it is an essential part of the ceremony to worship the Water God.
C.
The Buffalo-fighting Festival sounds frightening, although it is an essential part of the ceremony to worship the Water God.
D.
Although the Buffalo-fighting Festival sounds frightening. It is an essential part of the ceremony to worship the Water God.
12
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions:
They broke with tradition by making sponge cakes for the Mid-Autumn Festival instead _________ mooncakes.
A.
at
B.
to
C.
of
D.
with
13
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions:
In my family there is a _________ of doing morning exercise at 6a.m.
A.
play
B.
work
C.
action
D.
custom
14
Choose the option to combine two sentences into a new one, using the words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any way:
A pair of cows in the Cow Racing Festival go outside the line. They can’t continue the race. (If)
A.
If a pair of cows in the Cow Racing Festival go outside the line, they can’t continue the race.
B.
A pair of cows in the Cow Racing Festival go outside the line, if they can’t continue the race.
C.
A pair of cows in the Cow Racing Festival go outside the line if they can’t continue the race.
D.
If a pair of cows in the Cow Racing Festival go outside the line. They can’t continue the race.
15
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A.
ch icken
B.
ch ef
C.
ch ildren
D.
ch eap
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions:
According to tradition , you should sweep the floor on the first day of Tet.
A.
should
B.
of
C.
on the first
D.
to tradition
36
Choose the option to indicate t h e sent e n c e w h ich h as a si m i l ar m e a n i n g to t h e f ir s t o n e , u si n g t h e giv e n word(s) in bra c k e ts i n e a c h of t h e f ol l ow in g q u e st i o n s:
What/ be/ the difference/ between/ a custom/ a tradition?
A.
What are the difference a custom and a tradition?
B.
What is the difference between a custom and a tradition?
C.
What are the difference between a custom a tradition?
D.
What are the difference between a custom and a tradition?
37
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions:
What is a nice day it is!
A.
it
B.
What
C.
is
D.
day
38
Choose the option to indicate t h e sent e n c e w h ich h as a si m i l ar m e a n i n g to t h e f ir s t o n e , u si n g t h e giv e n word(s) in bra c k e ts i n e a c h of t h e f ol l ow in g q u e st i o n s:
We/ have/ go/ now / because/ our dad/ wait/ us.
A.
We has to go now because our dad is waiting for us.
B.
We have to go now because our dad is waiting for us.
C.
We has go now because our dad is waiting for us.
D.
We have go now because our dad is waiting for us.
39
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:
Animals can smell better than human beings.
A.
faster
B.
well
C.
worse
D.
harder
we don't sweep the floor on the first day of tet.'....Why?'
a.what a bad day
b.you're kidding
c.we're right
d.spot on
Exercise 5: Write the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets
1. Do Son Buffalo Fighting Festival ____________(hold) every year on the 9th day of the eighth lunar month.
2. ____________(you/ watch) this programme or can I turn the TV off?
3. What ____________(you/do) when you’ve spent all your money?
Exercise 6: Read the text carefully, and then choose the correct answer
According to Irish folklore a man named Jack, well known for his drunkenness and quick temper, got very drunk at a local pub on All Hallows Eve. He met the Devil outside the pub because the Devil wanted his soul. Jack asked him one more drink but he didn’t have the money to pay. So he convinced the Devil to turn himself into a coin and Jack put it into his wallet that had a silver cross that caught the Devil. Jack agreed to free the Devil under one condition: he should let him live for another year. The Devil accepted.
The following year the Devil reappeared and asked Jack to accompany him. Jack told the Devil to take an apple from a tree; when the Devil climbed up, Jack carved a cross on the tree and the Devil was trapped again. This time Jack asked the Devil ten more years of life in exchange for his freedom; again the Devil had to accept.
Soon after, Jack died. God would not allow such an unsavory figure into heaven. The Devil kept his word not to claim his soul, would not allow Jack into hell. He sent Jack off into the dark night with only a burning coal to light his way. Jack put the coal into a carved-out turnip and has been roaming the Earth with ever since. The Irish began to refer to this ghostly figure as “Jack of the Lantern,” and then, simply “Jack O’Lantern.”
The Irish used to carve turnips or beets as Jack’s lanterns and place them into windows or near doors to frighten away evil spirits on Halloween night. When they emigrated to the USA, they brought their traditions with them. They couldn’t find turnips in America but they found a lot of pumpkins which were suitable substitutes to make a JackO’Lantern; since then, pumpkins are an essential part of Halloween celebrations.
1. Where did Jack O’ Lantern first appear?
A. England
B. The USA
C. Scotland
D. Ireland
2. Why did Jack meet the Devil outside the pub?
A. Because he wanted to invite the Devil for a drink.
B. Because the Devil wanted to collect his soul.
C. Because he sold his soul to the Devil.
D. Because he didn’t have money to pay for his drink.
3. Jack had a silver cross in his wallet _________.
A. to prevent the Devil taking his soul
B. to turn the Devil into a coin
C. to drive the Devil away from him
D. to prevent the Devil from changing back into his original form
4. What did the Devil have to do before he could come down from the tree?
A. Let Jack live for more ten years.
B. Promise not to bother Jack any more.
C. Take an apple from the tree.
D. Exchange his life for his freedom.
5. When he died, Jack wasn’t allowed into heaven because _________.
A. he was a honest man
B. the Devil didn’t accept him
C. he was a bad man
D. the God didn’t want his soul
II. Rearrange the sentences. You can not change the words given.
34. it/ though/ is raining now/ have to/ I/ to school/ go.
_________________________________.
35. we/ according /tradition/ to/ should/our house /clean /the first day of Tet / not/ on.
__________________________________
36. to/ prefers /Tuan/ hang out /weekends / his friends/ at/ with.
__________________________________
II. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence. 11. Tet is a best time for Vietnamese people paying respects_____their ancestors. a. for b.to c.with d. on 12. Tran Temple Festival is held____the 15th day of the first lunar month. a. in b. for c. at d. on 13. Ghe Ngo Race is a religious ritual of the Khmer to____the Snake God Nagar. b. preserve d. process a. commemorate c.command 14. ____Vietnam has been influenced by Buddhism for thousands of years, there are plenty of Buddhist pilgrimage sites. A.When b. Although c. If d. As 15. Originally, Tet was celebrated by farmers to thank the gods for the arrival of Spring. _____through the years, Tet has turned into the official Vietnamese New Year. a. Otherwise b. Therefore c. However d. Moreover 16. _____do you visit Huong Pagoda? - Every year. On the 5th day of the first lunar month. a. When
b. How often c. How long d. What day 17. On the 13th day of the first lunar month, the visitors come to Lim Hill to watch____of "quan ho". a. performances
b. features c. ceremonies d. processions 18. Perfume Pagoda is famous not only for its scenic landscape_______ a. or also for its sacredness b. and for its sacredness as well c. but also for its sacredness d. and yet for its sacredness 19. _____graduate a semester early, I took three extra classes. a. Although I was determined to b. Because I was determined to c. If I was determined to d. While I was determined to 20. 'I was wondering if you'd like to go to Da Lat Flower Festival" ________When does it take place?"
Question 33. Mai : I think you’d better go to Lim Festival. You can enjoy the world of Vietnamese folk singing, Quan ho there.
Peter: ___________
A. You won’t regret it. C. Sounds great.
B. Having good ideas. D. You are welcome.
Question 34. Peter : I’ve decided to go to Hung King Temple Festival.
Hoa : ___________
A. Do you have fun? C. Are you sure ?
B. Is it great? D. Do you want to avoid huge crowds there?
Question 35. Duong: ___________ ?
Peter: That a good idea!
A. You will see. B. Do you have fun?
B. Why don’t you try Hue food ? D. Where is that?
[DIV][FIX]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
An artist went to a beautiful part of the country for a holiday and stayed with a farmer. Every day he went out with his paints and brushes and painted from morning to evening, and then when it got dark, he went back to the farm and had a good dinner before going to bed.
At the end of his holiday he wanted to pay the farmer, but the farmer said, "No, I don't want the money - but give me one of your pictures. What is money for? In a week it will all be finish, but your picture will still be here."
The artist was very pleased and thanked the farmer for saying such kind things about his paintings. The farmer smiled and answered "It is not that. I have a son in London. He wants to be an artist. When he comes here next month, I will show him your picture, and then he will not want to be an artist any more, I think."
Question 36.Where did the artist spend his holiday? - ___________________.
A.with his paints and brushes B.with a farmer
C.In a farm D.In a beautiful country
Question 37.What did the artist do during his holiday? - ___________________.
A.He went out every day B.He made paints and brushes
C.He went back to the farm D.He painted all day
Question 38.What did the farmer ask the artist for at the end of the holiday? - ___________. A.He asked for a picture B.He asked for his wage
C.He asked for many pictures D.He asked for money
Question 39.Why was the artist very pleased with the farmer's request? - _______________.
A.Because the farmer had thanked him
B.Because he had so many kinds of pictures
C.Because he would sell one of his pictures
D.Because he thought his pictures were so beautiful
Question 40.Why did the farmer ask the artist for the picture? - __________________.
A.Because the farmer wanted his son to see the picture
B.Because the artist didn't want to pay the farmer
C.Because the farmer wanted to say the kind things about the picture
D.Because the picture was beautiful
From: ha@fastmail.com
To: nick@quickmail.com
Subject: My family customs and traditions
Hi Nick,
Great to receive your email. Because you'll be here soon, I'd like to share with you my family customs and traditions. Well, we have the custom (41) ______ spending Saturdays together. You may ask why not Sundays. It's simply because my mum works on Sundays. On Saturdays, we always (42) ______ out. Sometimes we visit our grandparents in Vung Tau. Sometimes we go on a (43) ______ in the park or a nearby beauty spot.
You asked me about the Tet holiday, right? There's a (44) _______ that we make tet cake and cook braised pork and eggs (thit kho trung). Tet cake is similar to chung cake in Ha Noi, but it's long, not square. Braised pork and eggs is our traditional (45) ______ for Tet. It's so delicious! When you (46) ______ here, my mum will cook it for you.
What about your family? Share with me the customs and traditions you follow.
Cheers,
Ha
Question 41.A.for B.of C.in D.on
Question 42.A.stay B.put C.find D.go
Question 43.A.trip B.picnic C.camp D.day
Question 44.A.tradition B.customs C.thing D.regulation
Question 45.A.thing B.taste C.dish D.jam
Question 46.A.go B.leave C.come D.depart
The Rice-cooking Festival
The Rice-cooking (47) _____ was held in the communal house yard about one kilometer away from a (48) _____. There were three (49) _____: water fetching, fire-making and rice-cooking. The festival (50) _____ one day. In the water-fetching (51) _____, one person from each team had (52) _____ to the river to get the (53) _____. In the fire-making contest, two team members had to make fire in the (54) _____ way. They tried to rub pieces of (55) _____ together to make the fire. Six people from each team (56) _____ in the Rice-cooking Festival. They had to separate the rice from the husk and then cook the rice.
Question 47.A.holiday B.contest C.festival D.competition
Question 48.A.mountain B.city C.house D.river
Question 49.A.holidays B.contests C.festivals D.competitions
Question 50.A.takes B.took C.taking D.take
Question 51.A.contest B.contests C.test D.tests
Question 52.A.to run B.run C.ran D.running
Question 53.A.bamboo B.rice C.fire D.water
Question 54.A.strange B.traditioning C.traditional D.tradition
Question 55.A.bamboo B.rice C.fire D.water
Question 56.A.participates B.participate C.participating D.participated
[DIV]Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence(s) given in each of the following questions.
57.Yesterday it was a little cooler than it is today.
A. Today it is slightly warmer than it was yesterday.
B. Today it is much warmer than it was yesterday.
C. Yesterday it was so cool, and today is so cool too.
D. I wish it was cool today as it was yesterday.
58.When the electricity was cut off, we went out for dinner.
A. We had dinner at the restaurant because of a power cut.
B. The power was cut off just as we were going out for dinner.
C. We were having dinner at a restaurant when the power failed.
D. We went out for dinner, so the electricity was cut off.
59.She saw that he was so angry. She left the classroom.
A. She didn’t want to make him angry, so she left the classroom.
B. She left the classroom when she saw he was so angry.
C He was very angry when he saw her leaving the classroom.
D. Having been seen to be angry, she left the classroom.
60. As a tradition, we visit our grandparents on Lunar New Year.
A. Our grandparents traditionally visit us on Lunar New Year.
B. We traditionally visited our grandparents on Lunar New Year,
C. Our grandparents are traditionally visited on Lunar New Year.
D. Our grandparents traditionally visit us Lunar New Year
61. When you are invited to a dinner, you shouldn’t be late.
A. You are late for a dinner, let me invite you once.
B. If someone invites you to a dinner, please be late.
C. Don’t be late if someone invites you to a dinner.
D. You late for a dinner, let me invite you once.
62. The elderly will give lucky money to the children at Tet.
A. The elderly will be given lucky money to the children at Tet.
B. Lucky money will be given to the children by the elderly at Tet.
C. Lucky money will be given by the children at Tet.
D. Lucky money will given by the children at Tet.
63. In Britain, citizens mainly use cutlery to eat meals.
A . British eat meals mainly by using cutlery.
B. British eat main meals with cutlery.
C. British used to eat meals with cutlery in the past.
D. British used eat meals with cutlery in the past.
Mark the letter A, B, Cor D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
64.The twins are so alike; I can not tell one from the other.
A. different B. similar C. changeable D. confident
Duong recommends the Lim Festival in Bac Ninh province because it is near Hanoi.
A. tell about B. asks for information
C. suggests D. discusses
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.
65. It’s hard to explain on the phone.
A. difficult B. uncomplicated C. complicated D. inconvenience
66.Thanks to different tradiotional festivals, the children in my village can have a lot of memorable childhood experiences.
A. unforgettable B. forgettable C. amazing D. memorizing
[DIV]Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs to correct in each of the following questions.
67.It A is considered impolite B to take e off your shoes C before entering a house Din Japan.
68. Erin had a three-weeks vacation; therefore, he went to Vietnam and took part in some spring festivals. A B C D
69.Dressing well is important in South Korea; it is considered a sign of respectful.
A B C D
70.Which festival do you like much, Huong Pagoda or Hung Temple?
A B C D
1. Last night, I ___________(spend) a day at the beach.
2. Tuan _______________(not ride) a buffalo drawn cart before.
3. The cattle _____________(graze) on the green pastures right now.
4. Millions of Mongolians ___________(be) semi-nomadic herders for thousands of years.
5. My family ___________(live) in a small town for ten years before moving to Boston.
6. Country life ______________(not excite) me at all. It’s so boring.
7. Nick would like ___________(visit) the countryside at the harvest time.
II. Make questions for the underlined words 1. The Khmer have three main festivals in a year.
_________________________________________________ 2. The Odu is the smallest ethnic group in Viet Nam.
_________________________________________________
3. We can find terraced fields in the northern mountainous regions.
_________________________________________________
4. Bom Bo village is about 200 kilometres from Ho Chi Minh city.
______________________________________________
5. My mother washes her hair three times a week.
_________________________________________________ 6. The girl with a shawl on her head is a member of the Thai.
_________________________________________________
III. Do as directed
1. Jack’s pionts are worse than mine.
My points………………………………………………………….
2. Her old house is bigger than her new one.
Her new house…………………………………………………..
3. My car is more expensive than her car.
Her car …………………………………………………………..
4. Life in this village is more peaceful than life in my village.
Life in my village………………………………………………..
5. This film is more interesting than that film.
That film ………………………………………………………….
6. Mai drives more carefully than Hoa.
Hoa doesn’t drive……………………………………………….
