27. In Japan, __________most important holiday of ___________season is New Year’s Day, which comes one week after Christmas.

A. the- the B. NW- the C. the- NW D. the -a

30.Traditionally, ___________ bride and groom go on their honeymoon immediately after ___________ wedding reception.

A. a – the B. the – a C. the – the D. a – a

03.Christmas Eve is _____ best time for Japanese youngsters to go out for _____ special, romantic evening.

A.the-aB.a-aC.the-theD.a-the

04.This is _____ wedding party I've ever attended

.A.more memorableB.the more memorableC.most memorable D.the most memorable

05.At the church ceremony, the couple have to make their wedding _____.

A.invitationsB.flowersC.vowsD.cakes

06.On many days of the year, Vietnamese people not only _____ the table for meals, but they also put food on the altar for their ancestors

.A.layB.clearC.lieD.book

07.Whenever I set out for _____ examination, I always try to avoid crossing _____ path of _____ woman.

A.an-the-aB.the-the-aC.an-the-theD.an-a-the

08.On the wedding day, the best man is expected to help the _____.

A.brideB.groomC.bridesmaidD.guest

09.Viet Nam is a country situated in Asia, where many mysteries and legends _____.

A.originallyB.originC.originalD.originate

10.Wedding ceremonies are _____ now than they used to be in the past.

A.as complicatedB.the most complicatedC.the least complicatedD.less complicated

11.In Viet Nam, you shouldn't _____ at somebody's house on the 1st day of the New Year unless you have been invited by the house owner.

A.get upB.put upC.go upD.show up

12.People in _____ Western countries are often surprised to learn that _____ Japanese celebrate Christmas.

A.-theB.the-theC.the-D.-the

13.After the wedding ceremony at the church, they go to the hotel for the wedding _____.

A.cakeB.ringC.receptionD.day

14.People in Mexico _____ Mother's Day on May 10 by giving their mothers handmade gifts, flowers, lothing and household appliances.

A.memorizeB.openC.performD.celebrate

15.In Japan, _____ most important holiday of _____ seasonis New Year's Day, which comes one week after Christmas.

A.the-B.the-aC.-theD.the-the

16.The newly-weds will fly to Venice to spend their _____ tomorrow.

A.marrigeB.vacationC.honey moonD.holiday

17.In the past, the _____ and engagement ceremonies took place one or two years before the wedding.

A.proposingB.proposalC.proposeD.proposed

18.The Korean are _____ than the American in addressing their bosses.

A.much formalB.most formalC.the most formalD.more formal

19.In a wedding ceremony, _____ best man helps ____groom ready for every preparation.

A.a-theB.the-theC.a-aD.the-a

20.English people believe that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house, which will bring _____ to the person who has opened it.

A.lossB.truthC.misfortuneD.success

I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.

1. A. pleasant B. health C. healthy D. breathe

2. A. come B. roll C. comb D. grow

3. A. fear B. realize C. pear D. near

4. A. inventor B. president C. adventure D. genetics

5. A. adopt B. front C. column D. borrow

II. Choose the correct words in brackets to complete the sentences.

1. In the past, the proposal and engagement ceremonies took place one or two years before / after the wedding.

2. There is a wedding proposal / reception for all guests after the wedding ceremony.

3. My cousin's marriage / wedding is next Sunday.

4. The groom / bride can have as many bridesmaids as she wants.

5. There will be about 100 grooms / guests at my cousin's wedding.

6. My brother got engaged / married to one of his friends from college and started saving for the big day.

7. On the wedding day, the best man is expected to help the groom / bride.

III Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences.

1. In some Asian countries, the groom and bride-------------their wedding rings in front of the altar.

A. change B. exchange C. give D. take

2. In Scotland, the bride’s mother may invite the wedding guests to her house to-------------off all the wedding gifts.

A.Show B. turn C. put D. get

3. On the wedding day, the best man is expected to help the -------------

A. bride B. groom C. guest D. bridesmaid

4. In the past, the___________and engagement ceremoniest took place one or two years before the wedding.

A. propose B. proposing C. proposal D. proposed

5. Superstitions ------------- an important part in the lives of many people in Viet Nam.

A. take B. act C. occupy D. play

6. Viet Nam has kept a variety of superstitious ------------- about daily activities.

A. believe B. believing C. beliefs D. believable

7. Traditionally, most Vietnamese people never __-------------_the floor during the first three days of the new year.

A. sweep B. paint C. polish D. resurface

8. Viet Nam is a country situated in Asia, where many mysteries and legends-------------

A. origin B. originate C. original D. originally

9. The British usually pay a lot of _------------- to good table manners and expected to use knives, forks, and spoons properly

A. money B. care C. attention D. compliment.

10. In the U.S, children can choose their own partners even if their parents object ------------ their choice.

A. to B. for C. against D. with

11. People from ------------ cultures bring language skills, new ways of thinking, and creative solutions to difficult problems.

A.diverse B. diversity C. diversify D. diversification

12. No one knows the real origins of the Chinese representing the cycles of the lunar year.

A. stars B. space C. horoscope D. cycle

13. In every culture, there are basic standards for social ------------ such as personal space

distance, eye contact, amount of body language displayed in public.

A. relationship B. relation C. reaction D. interaction

14 .UN World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development on May 21^st is a

chance to celebrate the cultural diversity of people around us, and find out more about what we have------------.

A. in common B. as usual C.as normal D. alike

15. Many people believe that the first person who visits their home on the first day of the New Year will......... their life.

A. effect B.affect C. change D. afford

IV. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.

1. The parents of the groom go to the fortune teller to see what date and time is best for them to ____________________ the wedding ceremony. (celebration)

2. ____________________, the reception occurs at their houses, but now many families hold wedding parties at the restaurant. (tradition)

3. On that day, the groom's family and relatives visit the bride and her family with round lacquered boxes known as betrothal presents which are covered with red cloth and carried by ___________________ girls or boys. (marry)

4. Wedding ceremonies are less _______ now than they used to be in the past. (complicate)

5. To many ____ street vendors, the success of their day is determined by how it starts and by their first customer. (superstition)

1 ; There is wedding .......... for all the guests after the wedding ceremony .

A: proposal B: reception C: anniversary D: celebration

2; A ....... is the person who keeps the bride calm , help her ready and looks after her dress .

A: groom B: bridegroom C: bridesmaid D : groomsman

4: As a country with many mysteries and legends , Vietnam has kept various .......beliefs about daily activities .

A: supertition B: supertitious C: supertitive D : supertitiously

5; I see a lot of ....... between Vietnamese and British cultures .

A: similar B ; similarly C: similarity D: similarities

6; Jack and Rose need the .......... of their parents before a wedding ceremony .

A: approve B: approving C: approval D: approvable

7; ........... against women and girls should be eliminated when government and people co-operate .

A: equality B: discrimination C: dissatisfaction D: disbelief

8; She has a preference ...... a teacher over a doctor .

A: for B: in C: at D: of

9 ; The government will soon ........the proplem of inequality in wages .

A: establidsh B: address C: sue D: abplish

10; the team paid a .........price for its lack of preparation .

A: heavy B: dirty C: light D: expensive

11; In order ti ....... a man's job , brenda had to work very hard .

A: work B: pursue C: enroll D : prefer

12; In the past , our grandparents had a ........... for grand-sons over grabd-daughters .

A: discrimination B: equality C: rights D: preference

13; Men and women should be given equal rights ...........education ang employment .

A: in B: to C: for D: at

14 : Gender discrimination cannot ....... people from doing a job of dream .

A: pay B: address C: advocate D: discriminate

Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.

      In Britain, wedding invitations go out about six weeks before the wedding day. The guests reply as soon as possible to say if they can come or not. Choosing a present for the couple can be difficult. People don’t take their present for the wedding. They send them to the woman’s house before the wedding day. Most weddings take place before lunch or in the early afternoon. Many people like to get married in church. The bride often wears a long white dress. Guests wear their best clothes and most of the women wear hats. In the church, the bride’s family sits on the left and the groom’s one sits on the right. Married people wear their wedding rings on the third finger of the left hand. Most married women wear wedding rings, but married men often do not.

Many people like to hold their wedding ceremony _____.

A. in a park

B. in church

C. at home

D. at a restaurant

Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.

      In Britain, wedding invitations go out about six weeks before the wedding day. The guests reply as soon as possible to say if they can come or not. Choosing a present for the couple can be difficult. People don’t take their present for the wedding. They send them to the woman’s house before the wedding day. Most weddings take place before lunch or in the early afternoon. Many people like to get married in church. The bride often wears a long white dress. Guests wear their best clothes and most of the women wear hats. In the church, the bride’s family sits on the left and the groom’s one sits on the right. Married people wear their wedding rings on the third finger of the left hand. Most married women wear wedding rings, but married men often do not.

Many people like to hold their wedding ceremony _____.

A. in a park

B. in church

C. at home

D. at a restaurant

. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
11. In some Asian countries, the groom and bride…..their wedding rings in front of the
altar.
A. change B. exchange C. give D. take
12. In Scotland, the bride’s mother may invite the wedding guests to her house
to......off all the wedding gifts.
A. show B. turn C. put D. get
13. On the wedding day, the best man is expected to help the......
A. bride B. groom C. guest D. bridesmaid
14. In the past, the.....and engagement ceremonies took place one or two years before
the wedding.
A. propose B. proposing C. proposal D. proposed
15. Superstitions.....an important part in the lives of many people in Vietnam.
A. take B. act C. occupy D. play
16.Vietnam has kept a variety of superstitious.....about daily activities.
A. believe B. believing C. beliefs D. believable
17. Traditionally, most Vietnamese people never......the floor during the first threedays
of the New Year.
A. sweep B. paint C. polish D. resurface
18.Vietnam is a country situated in Asia, where many mysteries and legends.......
A. origin B. originate C. original D. originally
19.The British usually pay a lot of....to good table manners and are expected to use
knives, forks, and spoons properly.
A. money B. care C. attention D. compliment
20. In the U.S, children can choose their own partners even if their parents object....
their choice.
A. to B. for C. against D. with
21. In the UK, 18-year-olds tend to receive a silver key as a present to....their entry into
the adult world.
A. symbol B. symbolic C. symbolize D. symbolist
22. In Australia, on Mother’s Day, the second Sunday in May, children prepare and....
their mothers ‘breakfast in bed’.
A. cook B. serve C. display D. present
23. People in Mexico....Mother's Dayon May 10 by giving their mothers handmade gifts,
flowers, clothing and household appliances.
A. open B. memorize C. celebrate D. perform
24. In Vietnam, you shouldn’t....at somebody’s house on the 1st day of the NewYear
unless you have been invited by the house owner.
A. show up B. get up C. put up D. go up
25. The newly-weds will fly to Venice to spend their....tomorrow.
A. vacation B. honeymoon C. holiday D. marriage
2 After the wedding ceremony at the church, they go to the hotel for the wedding....
A. cake B. ring C. day D. reception
27. The bride and groom cut the wedding cake and….speeches.
A. prepared B. wrote C. heard D. made
28. Some Koreans believe that it’s impolite to....eye contact with a person who has a
high position.
A. make B. lose C. show D. put
29. Brazilians often….each other’s arms, hands or shoulders during a conversation.
A. lend B. shake C. touch D. move
30. American people are very informal at home, so they often….their hands to eat some
kinds of food.
A. use B. lend C. wash D. shake
31. Egypt is a traditional country, and it has many customs that are different....the U.S.
A. of B. from C. to D. for
32. English people believe that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house, which will
bring....to the person who has opened it.
A. loss B. misfortune C. success D. truth
33. Superstition suggests that you'll get seven years of bad luck if you....a mirror.
A. break B. buy C. borrow D. see
34. In the UK, seven is usually regarded....the luckiest number while thirteen is the
opposite.
A. as B. like C. with D. for
35. Polite behaviour in one country, however, may be....in another world.
A. formal B. informal C. impolite D. appropriate
36. In Germany, it is important to arrive....time when you are invited to someone's
house.
A. in B. after C. before D. on
37. Learning about cultural differences in politeness helps you avoid a lot of.....
A. embarrass B. embarrassment C. embarrassed D. embarrassing
38. On many days of the year, Vietnamese people not only......the table for meals, but
they also put food on the altar for their ancestors.
A. lay B. lie C. book D. clear
39. The woman you are engaged to is your......
A. fiancé B. bridesmaid C. match-maker D. fiancée
40. At the church ceremony, the couple have to make their.......
A. vows B. invitations C. flowers D. cakes
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
41. Mary is planning to tie the knot with her German boyfriend next June.
A. get married B. say goodbye C. get together D. fall in love
42. In some Asian countries like Vietnam or China, money is given to the newly-married
couple as a wedding present.
A. gift B. donation C. souvenir D. contribution
43. In Vietnam, it is customary to choose a favourable day for occasions such as
wedding, funerals, or house-moving days.
A. suitable B. favourite C. beautiful D. whole
44. Americans value freedom and do not like to be dependent on other people.
A. addicted B. supportive C. reliant D. responsible
45. In most American families, parents have less influence on their children than those
in other parts of the world.
A. power B. effect C. attention D. care
V. Mark the letterA, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
46. Being practical, Americans avoid taking jobs which are beyond their ability.
A. out of B. far from C. within D. inside
47 In many countries, it is customary for the bride to throw her bouquet of flowers
into a crowd of well-wishers.
A. uncommon B. inadvisable C. usual D. normal
48. To an American, success is the result of hard work and self-reliance.
A. devotion B. industry C. laziness D. enthusiasm
49. Success has always meant providing their families with a decent standard of living.
A. high B. good C. acceptable D. low
50. Stores everywhere compete to sell their distinctive versions of Christmas cake
before the holiday.
A. different B. various C. similar D. special
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
51.These days, in India, there are......married couples who live on their own than
before.
A. more B. any C. less D. little
52. In some countries in the Middle East, people stand......to each other than those in
North America in a conversation.
A. most closely B. more closely C. closer D. closest
53. Wedding ceremonies are....now than they used to be in the past.
A. less complicated B. the most complicated
C. as complicated D. the least complicated
54. It's much......to celebrate a small and cozy wedding to save money.
A. best B. better C. the best D. the better
55.In some Asian families, parents tend to have far....control over their children than
those in some American families.
A. the most B. the more C. more D. most
56. This is......wedding party I’ve ever attended.
A. the more memorable B. more memorable
C. the most memorable D. most memorable
57. Chocolates and flowers are by far....presents for mothers on Mother's Day inthe UK.
A. more popular B. the more popular
C. less popular D. the most popular
5 Chuseokis one of......celebrations in the Korean calendar when Koreans give thanks
to nature.
A. the most important B. the more important
C. the less important D. more important
59.The more polite you appear to be, ......your partner will be.
A. the happiest B. the happier C. the most happily D. the more happily
60. Of the two bridesmaids, Lisa turned out to be......
A. the most charming B. the least charming
C. more charming D the more charming
61. The Korean are......than the American in addressing their bosses.
A. more formal B. formal C. most formal D. the most formal
62. There are......occasions for giving gifts in modern societies than before.
A. less B. more C. the least D. the most
63. June has become......month for weddings in many countries when the symbolic
flowers, roses, usually bloom.
A. more popular B. less popular C. the most popular D. the least popular
64. Before doing something important, Vietnamese people always try to choose....time
for it.
A. better B. less good C. the least good D. the best
65. My grandmother feels much......whenever I give her a homemade cake on Mother's
Day.
A. happier B. more happily C. the happiest D. the most happily
66. People in......Western countries are often surprised to learn that......Japanese
celebrate Christmas.
A. Ø - Ø B. the - the C. the - Ø D. Ø - the
67. In Japan, ......most important holiday of......season is New Year's Day, which comes
one week after Christmas.
A. the - the B. Ø - the C. the - Ø D. the - a
68. In India, in the old days, ......girl's family used to give......boy's family a gift like
money or jewellery.
A. a - a B. a - the C. the - a D. the - the
69. It is appropriate to bring......small gift when visiting......home in the U.S.
A. the - a B. a - a C. a - the D. the - the
7 Traditionally, .....bride and groom go on their honeymoon immediately
after.....wedding reception.
A. a - the B. the - a C. the - the D. a - a
71. Whenever I set out for....examination, I always try to avoid crossing.....path of.....
woman.
A. an - the - a B. an - a - the C. an - the - the D. the - the - a
72. In a wedding ceremony,....best man helps.....groom ready for every preparation.
A. the - a B. a - the C. the - the D. a - a
73. People say that....gift lets.....recipient know how we are thinking of them.
A. the - the B. a - a C. the - a D. a - the
74. Wearing a wedding veil which covers......head and face is…...2,000-year old
tradition.
A. a - the B. the - a C. the - the D. a - a
75. In the U.S, white represents goodness and is usually....colour of.....bride's wedding
dress.
A. a - a B. a - the C. the - a D. the - the
76. Is it acceptable to touch......person on.....shoulder in a conversation?
A. a - the B. the - the C. the - a D. a - a
77. .......man should take off his hat when he goes into......house in the UK.
A. A - the B. A - a C. The - a D. The - the
78. When you stay at......friend's house, you should write.....thank-you note.
A. a - a B. the - a C. a - the D. the - the
79. Christmas Eve is…..best time for Japanese youngsters to go out for.....special,
romantic evening.
A. a - a B. the - a C. the - the D. a - the
80.....Japanese manage not to ask direct questions in order not to embarrass.....person
who they are speaking with.
A. A - the B. A - a C. The - the D. The – a

Read and answer the question There are a lot of ceremonies in Indian weddings. An Engagement ceremony is part of the wedding ceremonies. In this ceremony, the bride and groom give rings to each other and the families give sweets and gifts to one another. The Mehendi ceremony is another ceremony before the wedding ceremony. In this time, people decorate the bride’s arms, legs, wrists and feet. On the big day, the bride and the groom put flowers around each other’s necks in the Varmala Ceremony to show that they are married. In Malaysia, a groom may send his future bride such presents as trays of food with origami flowers with the hope that she will give birth to many children. Hindu traditions add interesting things to the ceremony. The bride and groom feed each other yellow rice. At the ceremony, each guest may receive a hard-boiled to show that every one can have babies. How many ceremonies does an Indian wedding have. What is the name of the second ceremony of an Indian wedding? What do the bride and groom do in the Varmala ceremony? What does a Malaysian groom may send his future bride? In Malaysia, the bride a groom feed each other yellow rice in wedding ceremony; they do so to follow… What does each guest get at the ceremony?

1; There is a wedding ....... for all the guests after the wedding ceremony.

A. Proposal. B. Reception. C anniversary D celebration

2; A ...... is the person who keeps the bride calm , help her ready and looks after her dress.

A. Groom. B. Bridegroom. C. Bridesmaid. D groomsman

3; As a country with many mysteries and legends, Vietnam has kept various...... beliefs about daily activities.

A. superstition. B. Superstitious. C. superstitive D. Superstitiously

4. I see a lot of...... between Vietnamese and British cultures.

A. similar. B. similarly. C. similarity. D. similarities

5; Jack and Rose need the ...... of their parents before holding a wedding ceremony.

A. approve B . approving C. approval D. approvable

6 ; ......... against women and girls should be eliminated When government and people co-operate

A. Equality B. Discrimination C. Dissatisfaction D. Disbelief

7; She has a preference ...,.... a teacher over a doctor .

A. for B. in C. ar D. of

8; The government will soon..... the problem of inequality in wages

A. establish B. address C. sue D. abolish

9; The team paid a .... price for its lack of preparation

A. heavy B. dirty C. light D. expensive

10; In order to ..... a man 's job , Brenda had to work very hard

A. Work B. pursue C.enroll D. perfer

11; In the past , our grandparents had a ..... for grand-sons over grand-daughters

A. discrimination. B. equality. C. rights D. preference

12; Men and women should be given equal rights.... education and employment

A. in. B. to. C. for. D. at

13; He had to... a heavy price to win the scholarship the USA

A. pay. N. address. C. advocate D. discriminate

14; Gender discrimination cannot.... people from doing a job of dream

A. enroll. B. prevent C. address. D. insist

55; Toyota .... much preference to those graduated from FTU

A. enrolled B. had. C. gave. D. addressed