III. Read the passage about ancestor worship, and do the tasks that follow.

Ancestor Worship

            Ancestor worship is a religious practice based on the belief that one's ancestors possess supernatural powers, such as gods, angels, saints, or demons.

            Ancestor worship in some cultures honors the deeds, memories, and sacrifice of the deal. Much of the worship includes visiting the ancestors at their graves, making offerings to them to provide for their welfare in the afterlife.

            Spirit money (also called Hell Notes) is sometimes burned as an offering to ancestors as well for the afterlife. The living may regard the ancestors as“guardian angels” to them, perhaps in protecting them from serious accidents, or guiding their path in life.

            Families burned incense every day on the domestic ancestral altar. In China, the family altar house the family spirit tablets. On the outer surface of the spirit tablet is engraved the year of the death, his full name, and the name of the son who erects the tablet.

            Anniversary rites take place the death date of each major deceased member of the family every year.Sacrificial food is offered, and living members of the family participate in the ceremony in ritual order based on age and generation.

1. Why does ancestor worship become a religious practice?

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2. What are the activities of the worship?

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3. Why do people burn spirit money for their dead ancestors?

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4. What can we see on the spirit tablet?

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5. When do anniversary rites for the major deceased member of the family take place?

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlinedpart in each of the following questions.
The Chinese peoole worship their ancestors.

A. fossils

B.elders

C.forefathers

D. heirs

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress. (0.5p)

Question 1:

A. musician B. magician C. competition D. erection

Question 2:

A. custom B. worship C. preserve D. cunning

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. (1.25p)

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 7: Accoding to the passage, living in the country has ………… .

A. both good and bad points B. no disasvantages

C. only good points D. only bad points

Question 8: How many advantages does living in the country have?

A. Four B. Two C. Three D. No

Question 9: Living in the country is safer for young children because …………… .

A. there is less traffic B. there are few services

C. there are fewer people D. there are few shops

Question 10: Which of the following statement is NOT true according to the passage?

A. People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in the city.

B. The country is only suitable for retired people.

C. There are fewer shops and services in the country.

D. It’s hard to find entertainment in the country.

Question 11: Having few friends is …………… .

A. the only disadvantage to living in the country

B. The country is only suitable for retired people.

C. one of certain advantage to life outside the city

D. one of certain drawbacks to life outside the city

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. (0.5p)

Question 12:

A. commemorate B. bracelet C. nomadic D. tale

Question 13:

A. performed B. prayed C. worshipped D. offered

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that has the same meaning as the original one. (0.5p)

Question 14: Although he took a taxi, he still arrived late for school.

A. Despite of taking a taxi, he still arrived late for school.

B. In spite taking a taxi, he still arrived late for school.

C. In spite of of he taking a taxi, he still arrived late for school.

D. Despite taking a taxi, he still arrived late for school.

Question 15: She enjoys going shopping on weekends and hanging out with friends.

A. She is interested on going shopping on weekends and hanging out with friends.

B. She is keen in going shopping on weekends and hanging out with friends.

C. She is interested in going shopping on weekends and hanging out with friends.

D. She is fond in going shopping on weekends and hanging out with friends.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions. (2.25p)

Question 16: Do you know the ……………….way to welcome people in Tibet?

A. custom B. tradition C. customer D. customary

Question 17: Among the ethnic minorities, ……………….Tay have the largest population.

A. a B. x C. some D. the

Question 18: The wolf ran to Granny’s house, swallowed Granny and………….into Granny’s bed.

A. will get B. are getting C. gets D. got

Question 19: Cam was very……………….when she killed the nightingale, cooked it and threw the feathers in the Imperial Garden.

A. ugly B. wicked C. honest D. mean

Question 20: Country folk are ……………….than city folk.

A. much friendly B. friendly C. friendlier D. more friendlier

Question 21: People in rural areas of Britain talk……………….about the future than city people.

A. more optimistic B. optimisticer

C. more optimistically D. optimistically

Question 22: An old woman was ……………….the goats up the mountainside.

A. herding B. talking C. running D. riding

Question 23: Alice …………….alone in the woods when she suddenly heard footsteps behind her.

A. was walking B. walked C. walks D. walk

Question 24: If you fancy ……………….outdoors, play some sports together.

A. to be B. are C. be D. being

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. (0.5p)

Question 25: Mark: “I wonder if you could help me?”

Jane: “……………………..”

A. Really? How nice B. Don’t mention it.

C. I’ll do my best. D. No, what is it?

Question 26: Mai: “Do you want another serving of chicken soup?”

Scott: “………………………..”

A. No comment B. No way

C. No, thanks D. No longer

Question 27: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s). (0.25p)

We should try to preserve every custom and tradition.

A. keep alive B. entertain C. collect D. act out

Question 28: 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). (0.25p)

Only a small minority of students is interested in politics these days.

A. a small number of B. major

C. minor D. majority

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. (1.25p)

The customs of Tet holiday in Vietnam

Vietnamese people have many customs on Tet holiday, below are three customs on this __( 29 )__ holiday. In Vietnamese conception, Tet is the second birthday of each person in the year. __( 30 )__, the word of mouth on Tet holiday is “best wishes for the new age”. On Tet holiday, adult gives lucky money to children wishing them a new year of obeying their parents and studying well. Lucky money is also given to the __( 31 )__ with a wish for a long life and good health. Tet holiday is the time to decorate the house. The most important part of the house - the altar, is decorated by a five - fruit tray, flowers and cakes. Vietnamese people have the custom of decorating the house with peach, apricot blossoms and kumquat trees on Tet holiday. They are symbols __( 32 )__ luck and prosperity. One of Tet’s most special foods is Banh Chung, which is made from sticky rice, green beans and fatty pork. Mut - dried sweetened is also popular on Tet holiday. Tet holiday presents beautiful cultural tradition of the country. Vietnamese people must___( 33 )__ these traditions as an important culture value.

Question 29:

A. tradition B. costume C. custom D. traditional

Question 30:

A. However B. Therefore C. Moreover D. Nevertheless

Question 31:

A. generations B. offspring C. elderly D. members

Question 32:

A. in B. with C. of D. on

Question 33:

A. get B. preserve C. provide D. hold

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction. (0.75p)

Question 34:

People in Britain love watch TV in their free time.

A B C D

Question 35:

Who ethnic group has a larger population, the Khmer or the Cham?

A B C D

Question 36:

In Australia, you shouldn’t to comment on a person’s accent.

A B C D

Combine the following sentences using the words/phrases given. Write your answer on your answer sheet. (1.0p)

Question 37: I went to see a doctor. It was still painful. (because)

à I .............................................................................................................................

Question 38: The sun was shining. It wasn't very warm. (however)

à The sun……………………………………………………………………

Question 39: The red bike is $2000. The blue bike is $1500. (expensive)

à The red bike ........................................................................................................

Question 40: She finishes her report soon. It isn’t necessary. (have to)

à She doesn’t ....................................................................................................... 

giúp mình

IV. Read the passage about the practice of ancestor worship in Viet Nam. Match the activities in A with their status in B. Write your answers in the space provided. (1,25pt)

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 from 36 to 42

There are many theories about the beginning of drama in ancient Greek. The one most widely accepted today is based on the assumption that drama evolved from ritual. The argument for this view goes as follows. In the beginning human beings viewed the natural forces of the world, even the seasonal changes, as unpredictable, and they sought, through various means, to control these unknown and feared powers. Those measures which appeared to bring the desired results were then retained and repeated until they hardened into fixed rituals. Eventually stories arose which explained or veiled the mysteries of the rites. As time passed some rituals were abandoned, but the stories, later called myths, persisted and provided material for art and drama.

Those who believed that drama evolved out of ritual also argue that those rites contained the seed of theatre because music, dance, masks, and costumes were almost always used. Furthermore, a suitable site had to be provided for performances, and when the entire community did not participate, a clear division was usually made between the “acting area” and “auditorium”. In addition, there were performers, and since considerable importance was attached to avoiding mistakes in the enactment of rites. Religious leaders usually assumed that task. Wearing masks and costumes, they often impersonated other people, animals, or supernatural beings, and mimed the desired effect- success in hunt or battle, the coming rain, the revival of the Sun-as an actor might. Eventually such dramatic representations were separated from religious activities.

Another theory traces the theatre’s origin from the human interest in storytelling. According to this view, tales (about the hunt, war, or other feats) are gradually elaborated, at first through the use of impersonation, action, and dialogue by a narrator and then through the assumption of each of the roles by a different person. A closely related theory traces theatre to those dances that are primarily rhythmical and gymnastic or that are imitations of animal movements and sound

The word “considerable” in line 11 is closest in meaning to_____________

A. relational

B. thoughtful

C. substantial

D. ceremonial

Connect each pair of sentences,using the conjunction of conjunctive adverb given in brackets.

1.On new Year's Eve,the Vietnamese put fruits on the altar.They also arrange watermelon and traditional cakes such aschung cakes.(and).

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2.Many people go to pagodas or churches on New Year's Day to pray for the coming year.Mny others remain in their home in front of the altar to welcome the ancestors through prayee.(while).

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3.People from Western countries do not follow ances worship.Ances worship is considered a type of religious practices in some Asian countries.(although)

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4.Xoan singing is still in the memory of folk artists in Phu Tho Province.They always try their best to hand down offspring the old style of singing in the activities of the clubs.(because)

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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.

There are many theories about the beginning of drama in ancient Greece. The one most widely accepted today is based on the assumption that drama evolved from ritual. The argument for this view goes as follows. In the beginning, human beings viewed the natural forces of the world, even the seasonal changes, as unpredictable, and they sought, through various means, to control these unknown and feared powers. Those measures which appeared to bring the desired results were then retained and repeated until they hardened into fixed rituals. Eventually stories arose which explained or veiled the mysteries of the rites. As time passed some rituals were abandoned, but the stories, later called myths, persisted and provided material for art and drama.

Those who believed that drama evolved out of ritual also argue that those rites contained the seed of theater because music, dance, masks, and costumes were almost always used. Furthermore, a suitable site hard to be provided for the performances, and when the entire community did not participate, a clear division was usually made between the "acting area" and the "auditorium". In addition, there were performers, and since considerable importance was attached to avoiding mistakes in the enactment of rites, religious leaders usually assumed that task. Wearing masks and costumes, they often impersonated other people, animals, or supernatural beings, and mimed the desired effect- success in hunt or battle, the coming rain, the revival of the Sun as an actor might. Eventually such dramatic representations were separated from religious activities.

Another theory traces the theater's origin from the human interest in storytelling. According to this view, tales (about the hunt, war or other feats) are gradually elaborated, at first through the use of impersonation, action, and dialogue by a narrator and then through the assumption of each of the roles by a different person. A closely related theory traces theater to those dances that are primarily rhythmical and gymnastic or that are imitation of animal movements and sounds.

The word "enactment" in paragraph 2 is closest meaning to __________      .

A. establishment

B. performance

C. authorization

D. season