Part 1. Choose the best answers to complete the passage. (1.5 pts )

Quan Ho Bac Ninh singing is one of (17) ……………… famous customs appearing widely in the northern provinces of Bac Ninh and Bac Giang. Quan Ho folk songs are alternating response songs between the groups of male and (18) ………..….. A group of female from one village sings with a group of male from another village with similar (19) ………..….., but different lyrics, and always with alternating tunes..

Quan Ho folk songs have 213 different melody variations ( 20)………………more than 400 song lyrics. A song lyric includes two parts. The principal text is the core of the song, containing its base lyrics. The secondary text includes words that are added to the (21)……..….….., such as i hi, u hu, a ha.. In 2009, Quan Ho Bac Ninh folk songs were (22) ……………… as the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO.

17.          A. the popular            B. the next                  C. the most     D. the best

18.          A. student                   B. model                     C. female          D. farmer

19.          A. names                     B. words                     C. news             D. streets

20.          A. and                         B. so              C. but                          D. or

21.          A. melodies    B. paragraphs             C. appliances              D. libraries

22.          A. decorated  B. entertained             C. realized                  D. recognized

Quan ho Bac Ninh singing is one of (1) ------the mostpopularthe best well-known social customs appearing widely in the northern provinces of Bac Ninh and Bac Giang. Quan ho folk songs are alternating response songs between the groups of (2) ------student and teachermother and fathermale and female. A group of female from one village sings with a group of male from another village with similar (3) ------melodieswordsnames, but different lyrics, and always with alternating tunes.Quan ho folk songs have 213 different melody variations and more than 400 song lyrics. A song lyric includes two (4) ------songspartsparagraphs : the principal text is the core of the song, containing its base lyrics. The secondary text includes words that are added to the melodies, such as i hi, u hu, a ha..In 2009, Quan ho Bac Ninh folk songs were (5) ------consideredrecognisedconstructed as the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO.

PART C: READ
I. Read then answer the questions
Dong Ho, a village in Bac Ninh province, is famous for its folk paintings. Dong Ho paintings are exclusive to Dong Ho village meaning you can't finds these paintings anywhere else. Dated back to the 11th century, Dong Ho paintings were a part of Tet decorations in many families. Themes of Dong Ho paintings vary from depicting daily life and Vietnamese traditional value to showing famous historical figures. Paper and colour used to create Dong Ho paintings come from natural matetials. Dong Ho craftsmen produce their own colour powder by using different types of leaves, flowers and eggshells...Nowadays, there are only a handful of families continuting to make Dong Ho paintings. However, each year, Dong Ho village still attracts tourists who want to buy souvenirs or learn more about this unique craft
*Questions
1 What are the themes of Dong Ho painting?
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2 Are there a lot of families continuting to make Dong Ho paintings to day? Busty
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3 Who want to buy Souvenirs or learn more about this unique craft in Dong Ho village?
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Folk painting is one of the special cultural features of Vietnam. Especially, Dong Ho painting has become a unique symbol of folk culture in Vietnam and a source of inspiration for poets and musicians of many generations. A long time ago, it used to be a precious decoration to celebrate Tet holiday; Vietnamese people bought Dong Ho pictures to hang them on their wall for a year, and then replaced them by new ones when a new year was coming.

Dong Ho paintings mainly reflect the aspiration for a peaceful and happy life. Dear animals in people’s life such as cow, pig, dog, cat and chicken are also depicted in a lot of paintings. Especially, some paintings like “Catching coconuts”, “Mice wedding” attract the attention of many domestic and foreign visitors. The painting fair is annually held on Tet holiday in the communal house in Dong Ho village, which draws a large number of tourists.

Question 37: What is considered one of the special features of Vietnam’s culture?

A. painting “Catching coconuts”  B. folk painting        C. modern arts   D. painting “Mice wedding”

Question 38: When do Vietnamese people usually buy Đông Hồ pictures?

A. in summer                        B. at Tet       C. on holidays           D. a long time ago   

Question 39: Foreign tourists _____Đông Hồ paintings.

A. don’t like  .                       B. hate                         C. enjoy                      D. dislike

Question 40 : How often is the painting fair held?

A. every year                 B. every two years    C. every day             D. once a month

Read the text and do the tasks below

SCOTLAND – THE LAND OF LEGENDS

            Scotland is in the North of Great Britain. It is famous for its rich culture as well as its amazing natural beauty. Visitors to this land can spend endless days exploring its historic centuries-old castles. But be aware – legend says that some of them are haunted by ghosts. Fun-lovers can experience its world-famous festival, the Highland Games where they can enjoy unique Scottish activities such as the piping, drumming, and dancing. They can also see traditional sports, or drink whisky with the local people. Driving through vast green pastures, or boating on scenic lakes – or lochs – are other attractions that Scottish offers.

            The great people of this legendary land have also given many of the world’s important inventions like the telephone, the television, penicillin and the raincoat. Edinburgh, the capital, was the first city in the world to have its own fire brigade in 1824. Edinburgh University welcomed the first female medical student in Great Britain in 1969.

* Choose the best answer A, B, C or D.(0,5pt)

1. Scotland is famous for ______________.

A. its rich culture                                B. its amazing natural beauty                         C. A &B         

2. What can fun-lovers experience?

A.its world-famous festival                B. festival                                                        C. the Highland 

Read the text and do the tasks below.(1pt )

SCOTLAND – THE LAND OF LEGENDS

            Scotland is in the North of Great Britain. It is famous for its rich culture as well as its amazing natural beauty. Visitors to this land can spend endless days exploring its historic centuries-old castles. But be aware – legend says that some of them are haunted by ghosts. Fun-lovers can experience its world-famous festival, the Highland Games where they can enjoy unique Scottish activities such as the piping, drumming, and dancing. They can also see traditional sports, or drink whisky with the local people. Driving through vast green pastures, or boating on scenic lakes – or lochs – are other attractions that Scottish offers.

            The great people of this legendary land have also given many of the world’s important inventions like the telephone, the television, penicillin and the raincoat. Edinburgh, the capital, was the first city in the world to have its own fire brigade in 1824. Edinburgh University welcomed the first female medical student in Great Britain in 1969.

* Answer the questions about you. 

3. Was Edinburgh the first city in the world to have its own fire brigade in 1824?

4. When did Edinburgh University welcome the first female medical student in Great Britain ?

III. Read the text and then answer the questions.

SCOTLAND - THE LAND OF LEGENDS

Scotland is in the north of Great Britain. It is famous for its rich culture as well as its amazing natural beauty. Visitors to this land can spend endless days exploring its historic centuries-old castles. But be aware – legend says that some of them are haunted by ghosts. Fun-lovers can experience its world-famous festival, the Highland Games where they can enjoy unique Scottish activities such as the piping, drumming, and dancing. They can also see traditional sports, or drink whisky with the local people. Driving through vast green pastures, or boating on scenic lakes – or lochs – are other attractions that Scotland offers.

The great people of this legendary land have also given many of the world’s important inventions like the telephone, the television, penicillin and the raincoat. Edinburgh, the capital, was the first city in the world to have its own fire brigade in 1824. Edinburgh University welcomed the first female medical student in Great Britain in 1869.

1. Is Scotland famous for its rich culture?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………2. What might you see while you are exploring a castle?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………3. What are some activities you can see at the Scottish Highland Games?

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4. Which first city in the world  has its own fire brigade ?

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5. Do you want to visit Scotland? Why or why not?

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