1. Vietnam __________ its one-thousand-year anniversary in 2010.

A. commemorated       B. commanded       C. clasped        D. preserved

2. Attending Yen Tu Festival, you can not only pray for your family but also enjoy peaceful __________.

A. scenery        B. offering        C. invader        D. companion

3. Have you ever participated __________ a carnival?

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

4. People watching is right ___________ my street.

A. down        B. up        C. to        D. of

5. You should listen to ________ court music when going on a cruise in Huong river.

A. national        B. royal       C. principal        D. animal

6. There are some little boys __________ cattle in the paddy fields.

A. herd        B. herding        C. to herd        D. herds

7. My mother taught me some table __________ when I was young.

A. manners        B. unities       C. prongs       D. offsprings

8. In __________ time, farmers use buffalo-drawn cart to take food home.

A. harvest        B. collect        C. cattle        D. local

9. Ao dai is the __________ dress of Vietnamese people.

A. major       B. special       C. traditional        D. ethnic

10. If you go to Da Lat, you should try some __________ of people here

A. specialties       B. customs       C. costumes        D. shawls

11. What is the __________ of the smallest ethnic group?

A. ancestor        B. group        C. majority        D. population

12. The __________ minority peoples have their own customs and traditions.

A. ethnic        B. cultural        C. basic        D. diverse

13. Some Vietnamese schools make students wear Ao Dai, the __________ dress of Vietnam.

A. tradition        B. traditional        C. traditions        D. traditionally

14. Our customs are passed __________ from generations to generations.

A. down        B. up        C. to        D. over

15. Although I have never been to the place, it has a __________ of belonging to me.

A. prong        B. palm       C. course       D. sense

IX. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
1. Mid-Autumn Festival not only recalls the family love, _________ is also a festival for both
children and adults in Vietnam.
a. and b. but c. yet d.therefore
2. Tran Temple Festival lasts from the 15th-20th of lunar August. _________, visitors all over the
country eagerly go on a pilgrimage far prior to the day.
a. Nevertheless b. Otherwise c. Therefore d. Moreover
3. _________ the main worship event is taking place at Hung Temple, 100 lanterns are released
into the sky.
a. Because b. Even though c. While d. If
4. Lim Festival is among the most impressive festivals, ceremonies _________ singing events.
a. or b. but c. yet d. and
5. The navigation of the boat, called ghe ngo, requires great skills _________ it can easily be
flipped.
a. therefore b. because c.when d. although
6. _________ you consider yourself a culture enthusiast, Hue Arts Festival is a must.
a. If b. Though c. Because d. As
7. The festival only lasted for three days; _________ they spent nearly a month preparing for it.
a. when b. moreover c. otherwise d. however
8. In Quang Ninh, you can go to Yen Tu Mountain to attend the Yen Tu Festival, _________
you can visit Ha Long Bay.
a. so b.yet c.or d.otherwise
9. _________ there are loads of festivals in Vietnam, Tet or Tet Nguyen Dan is the most
important one.
a. Since b.Although c.When d. As long as
10. Festival visitors can take part in cultural activities, such as visiting art galleries, historical
places and parks. _________, they can taste exotic food and dishes.
a. Moreover b.Therefore c.However d.Otherwise

III.  Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.

1.   Mid-Autumn Festival not only recalls the family love, _________ is also a festival for both children and adults in Vietnam.

      a. and                          b. but                           c. yet                           d.therefore

2.   Tran Temple Festival lasts from the 15th-20th of lunar August. _________, visitors all over the country eagerly go on a pilgrimage far prior to the day.

      a. Nevertheless            b. Otherwise                c.  Therefore                d. Moreover

3.   _________ the main worship event is taking place at Hung Temple, 100 lanterns are released into the sky.

      a. Because                   b. Even though            c. While                       d. If

4.   Lim Festival is among the most impressive festivals, ceremonies _________ singing events.

      a. or                             b. but                           c. yet                          d. and

5.   The navigation of the boat, called ghe ngo, requires great skills _________ it can easily be flipped.

      a. therefore                  b. because                    c.when                        d. although

6.   _________ you consider yourself a culture enthusiast, Hue Arts Festival is a must.

      a. If                             b. Though                    c. Because                  d. As

7.   The festival only lasted for three days; _________ they spent nearly a month preparing for it.

      a. when                        b. moreover                 c. otherwise                 d. however

8.   In Quang Ninh, you can go to Yen Tu Mountain to attend the Yen Tu Festival,            _________ you can visit Ha Long Bay.

      a. so                             b.yet                            c.or                              d.otherwise

9.   _________ there are loads of festivals in Vietnam, Tet or Tet Nguyen Dan is the most important one.

      a. Since                        b.Although                  c.When                        d. As long as

10. Festival visitors can take part in cultural activities, such as visiting art galleries, historical places and parks. _________, they can taste exotic food and dishes.

      a. Moreover                 b.Therefore                  c.However                   d.Otherwise

IV.  Complete each sentence with an appropriate preposition.

1.   The Lim Festival takes place every year _________ the 13th day of the first lunar month.

2.   Elephant Race Festival is held _________ Don Village, Dak Lak Province.

3.   Fishermen pray _________ the good fortune at Whale Festival.

4.   _________ the Mid-Autumn Festival, children carry beautiful lanterns.

5.   They decorate their homes _________kumquat trees and peach branches.

6.   The Hung King Temple Festival has become a public holiday   _________ 2007.

7.   The Buddhist Festival lasts _________ three months from the first to the third lunar month.

8.   Foreigners are always keen ________ watching Vietnamese families prepare ________ Tet.

9.   At the Kate festival, Cham people take part _________ a procession to the nearby temple.

10. The Lunar New Year typically takes place _________ late January or early February.

EXERCISES ON “BOTH ... AND, EITHER .. OR, NOT ONLY ... BUT ALSO, NEITHER ... NOR”

1. Tom doesn't lie to his friends. Paul doesn't either. (neither ... nor)

2. He's betrayed your trust. He's betrayed your love for him. (not only ... but also)

3. He felt disappointed. He felt misunderstood. (both ... and)

4. She will have to study hard. She will have to concentrate to do well on the exam. (not only ... but also)

5. We could fly. We could go by train. (both ... and)

6. The speaker will not confirm the story. The speaker will not deny the story. (neither ... nor)

7. Pneumonia is a dangerous disease. Small pox is a dangerous illness. (not only ... but also)

8. The teacher gave Nam a good book. Nam’s parents gave him a good book. (both ... and)

9. Fred loves traveling. Jane wants to go around the world. (either ... or)

10. It might rain tomorrow. It might snow tomorrow. (both ... and)

11. Smoking isn't good for your heart. Drinking isn't good for your health. (neither ... nor)

12. Young people normally like only music but also sports. (both ... and)

13. The chickens haven’t been fed. The pigs haven’t been fed, either (neither ... nor)

14. Dan came from Thailand and Chow came from Thailand. (both ... and)

15. She carried me in her arms and she lulled me to sleep. (not only ... but also)

16. Mary went to London and Kate did, too. (both ... and)

17. You were mad. You were drunk. (either ... or)

18. My mother likes tea. And my father does, too. (both ... and)

19. Richard and John didn't keep her secret. (neither ... nor)

20. The underground is quick . It is also cheap. (not only ... but also)

21. You can find this book in the library or in a second-hand book shop (either ... or)

22. The boy is intelligent . He is hardworking, too. (both ... and)

23. He didn’t want coffee. He didn’t want tea, either. (neither ... nor)

24. Mary has both toothache and headache. (not only ... but also)

25. Helen likes cats. Mary likes cats. (both ... and)

26. You can take these tablets. You can also seek a doctor’s advice. (either ... or)

27. The thief stole my money. He also tore up my identify card. (not only ... but also)

28. He spoke French. He spoke German. (both ... and)

29. She should get a scholarship or she should work her way through medical school. (either ... or)

30. I’m not happy and you aren’t either. (neither ... nor)

31. Jane owns a shop. She owns a restaurant, too. (both ... and)

32. She’s at the office. She’s at the airport. (either ... or)

33. It was a very boring film and it was very long too. (both ... and)

34. He doesn’t have pen. And he doesn’t have paper. (neither ... nor)

35. Tom is my older brother and Peter is, too. (both ... and)

36. Chris didn’t have time to take a holiday. Sheila didn’t have time to take a holiday. (neither ... nor)

37. Nam’s handsome. Nam’s intelligent. (not only ... but also )

38. Peter was a football player and his brother was, too. (both ... and)

39. David doesn’t play tennis. David doesn’t play table tennis. (neither ... nor)

40. Mai plays the guitar well. Mai dances beautifully. (not only ... but also)

41. You can have fish for dinner. You can have chicken for dinner. (both ... and)

42. They came late. They left early. (not only ... but also)

43. Goats provide milk for cheese. Goats provide wool for clothing. (both ... and)

44. Mr. Brown has read a novel by Charles Dickens and he has seen the film made from it. (not only ... but also)

45. She’s French. She’s Swiss. (either ... or)

46. She can enjoy a good meal and she can go fishing on the lake. (not only ... but also)

47. David can’t play tennis. David can’t play football. (neither ... nor)

48. Ali has studied not only in the United States but also in Europe. (both ... and)

49. She’s tired. She’s hungry. (not only ... but also)

50. We can see the film tonight. We can see the film tomorrow night. (either ... or)

51. The pavements are both narrow and crowded. (not only ... but also)

52. She is not only beautiful but also graceful. (both ... and)

53. The black jacket didn’t fit her. The white one didn’t fit her. (neither ... nor)

54. I don’t have time to learn how to knit. I don’t have patience to learn how to knit. (neither ... nor)

55. They like field events and they like team games. (not only ... but also)

56. I didn’t have to go to school last Sunday. He didn’t have to go to school last Sunday. (neither ... nor)

57. That boy was dirty, and he was lazy, too. (not only ... but also)

58. Dick doesn’t need a bike. He doesn’t like to go on foot. (neither ... nor)

59. Mrs. Brown’s daughter is both beautiful and clever. (not only ... but also)

60. He hasn’t been to Ha Long Bay. And his sister hasn’t been there yet either. (neither ... nor)

61. He likes playing football and so do I. (both ... and)

62. She didn’t say a word and she didn’t smile. (neither ... nor)

63. The English team didn’t play well and the Scottish team didn’t play well, either. (neither ... nor)

64. He not only read the book but also remembered what he had read. (not only ... but also)

65. She can’t write fast. She can’t type. (neither ... nor)

66. They won’t come here tomorrow. They won’t stay at home.(either ... or)

67. Mary hasn’t studied Spanish. Her friend hasn’t studied Spanish.(neither ... nor)

68. You can turn in your homework today. You can turn in your homework tomorrow. (either ... or)

69. Jane doesn’t go to school today. Mary doesn’t go to school today. (neither ... nor)

70. Victoria needs a new coat. Victoria needs new tennis shoes. (both ... and)

71. He isn’t a doctor. I’m not a doctor. (neither ... nor)

72. We may go to The Fish House for lunch. We may go to Bahama Breeze for lunch. (either ... or)

73. She can’t ski and I can’t either. (neither ... nor)

74. Yesterday, it was cold. Yesterday, it was windy. (not only ... but also)

75. I don’t know how to sail. I don’t know how to ice-skate. (neither ... nor)

76. If I read a book, it must be interesting. If I read a book, it must be short. (either ... or)

77. Jack isn’t kind. Jack isn’t patient. (neither ... nor)

78. I would like to eat Pizza for lunch. I would like to eat salad for lunch. (either ... or)

79. Barbara doesn’t cook. Barbara doesn’t sew. (neither ... nor)

80. We may go to the movies this evening. We may go to the store this evening. (either ... or)

81. They didn’t like music. They didn’t like sports. (neither ... nor)

82. Bob is angry with his neighbors. Bob is angry with their dog. (both ... and)

83. John’s sons enjoy playing soccer. John’s sons enjoy swimming. (not only ... but also)

84. I can’t speak English. Nor can my sister. (neither ... nor)

85. Cuban food is tasty. Cuban food is nutritious. (both ... and)

86. Enrique doesn’t learn English. Enrique doesn’t learn French. (neither ... nor)

87. Mr Parker will move to France. He will change job and stay here. (either ... or)

88. She decided to change her major. She decided to change universities. (not only ... but also)

89. The architect did not design the building to be modern. She did not design it to be attractive.(neither ... nor)

90. Arthur is absent this evening. Ricardo is absent this evening, too. (both ... and)

91. The leopard faces extinction. The tiger also faces extinction. (either ... or)

92. The boy didn’t do his homework. He didn’t learn his lesson either. (neither ... nor)

93. Fred likes helping his friends. So does Linda. (both ... and)

94. Brian isn't very considerate. Tom isn’t considerate, either.(neither ... nor)

95. Ron enjoys horseback riding. Bob enjoys horseback riding. (both ... and)

96. The library doesn’t have the book I need. The bookstore doesn’t have the book I need. (neither ... nor)

97. It rained yesterday. It also snowed yesterday. (not only ... but also)

98. Jack didn’t do the homework. Tom didn’t do the homework, either. (neither ... nor)

99. Mary comes here tomorrow. Jane also comes here tomorrow. (both ... and)

100. Her husband doesn’t speak English. Her children don’t speak English. (neither ... nor)

Multiple Choice

1. I don’t like this book . It is ______ interesting ______ cheap . A. both – and B. either – or C. neither – nor D. not only – but also

2. Neither Linda nor I _____ classical music. A. liking B. liked C. like D. likes

3. The baby is only two months old . He can ____ speak ____walk . A. neither / nor B. either / or C. both / and D. not / nor

4. He _______ a teacher or a doctor . A. is neither B. neither is C. is either D. either is

5. She is ______friendly _____intelligent so I can’t help admiring her . A. not only / but also B. either / or C. both / and D. A&C are correct

6. John is very poor. He has ______ house ______ money. A. both – and B. either – or C. neither – nor D. not only – but also

7. ______ Linh ______ her sister like listening to pop music . A.Both – and B. Either – or C. Neither – nor D. Not only – but also

8. Neither my friend nor I _____ that movie. A. don’t like B. likes C. doesn’t like D. like

9. Who wrote you this love letter? - I'm not sure. I think it was ___ Michael ___ Paul. A. both – and B. either – or C. neither – nor D. not only – but also

10. ___ Linda ___ Helen called to say sorry. I'm very sad and frustrated. A. Both – and B. Either – or C. Neither – nor D. Not only – but also

11. ___ Ryan ___ Susie have disappointed me. They didn't come to my birthday party. A. Both – and B. Either – or C. Neither – nor D. Not only – but also

12. He hurt ___ her feelings ___ her dignity. This is unforgivable. A. both – and B. either – or C. neither – nor D. not only – but also

13. ___ loyalty ___ honesty are essential in a friendship. A. Both – and B. Either – or C. Neither – nor D. Not only – but also

14. You should ___ disrespect ___ deceive your friends. A. both – and B. either – or C. neither – nor D. not only – but also

15. I will take you ___ to the cinema ___ to the theatre. That's a promise. A. both – and B. either – or C. neither – nor D. not only – but also

16. Neither my brother ________________ my mother knows about this. A. both B. either C. and D. nor

17. I felt ________________ happy and sad at the same time. A. both B. neither C. either D. not only

18. ________________ of the girls know how to dance. ( = Both girls are bad dancers) A. too B. either C. neither D. nor

19. He ________________ has a cat or a dog. I can't remember. A. too B. either C. neither D. nor

20. Not only Lee but also his sons ___ chess very well. A. plays B. has played C. is playing D. play

21. I'm thinking of traveling to either Argentina ________________ Brazil. A. or B. either C. neither D. nor

22. I left it ____ on the table ____ in the drawer. A. either – nor B. neither – or C. either – or D. not only – but also

23. ____ the radio ____ the television works properly. A. Neither – nor B. Neither – or C. Either – nor D. Not – nor

24. He ____ could not come ____ did not want to. A. either – or B. neither – or C. either – nor D. not only – but also

25. Not ____ did she refuse to speak to him, but she also vowed never to see him again. A. even B. only C. at all D. always

26. He neither drank ____ smoked, so he had good health. A. nor B. or C. but D. also

27. Now women work both before ____ after having their children. A. or B. also C. nor D. and

28. She ____ hard but also gets on well with her classmates. A. doesn’t only study B. studies not only C. not only studies D. not studies only

29. Either you leave now ____! A. I will also call the police B. but I will call the police C. or will I call the police D. or I will call the police

30. Not only John but also his two brothers ____ football as their recreation every weekend. A. play B. plays C. were playing D. has played

31. ____ Julia ____ her sister are going to the party. A. Both - and B. Neither - nor C. Either - or D. Not only – but also

32. She feels very lonely because she has ____ husband ____ children. A. both - and B. neither - nor C. either - or D. not only – but also

33. I love____ of my sisters equally! A. both B. either C. neither D. nor

34. ____ me nor my brother like mushrooms. A. Both B. Either C. Neither D. Or

35. I'm so lucky! I went to ____ Spain and Tenerife this year! A. both B. either C. neither D. or

36. Both his parents and he ____ here now. A. are B. is C. was D. were

37. Either John or you ________________ responsible for the things that happened. A. is B. was C. were D. has been

38. I hate that song, and my sister hates it ________________ . A. too B. either C. neither D. nor

39. I'm not a big fan of that writer, and ________________ is my father. A. too B. either C. neither D. nor

40. I’m going to bed early tonight. I’m too tired; I can’t watch movie on TV. - ____ can I. A. Either B. Not C. So D. Neither

41. I don’t speak ____ French ____ German. A. neither/nor B.either /or C. neither/or D. either/ nor

42. Neither Tom nor his friends_________yet. A. has come B. have come C. hasn’t come D. haven’t come

43. Neither Jane nor her parents_________this film before. A. see B. sees C. has seen D. have seen

1. Jane owns a shop. She owns a restaurant. ( both.......and )

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2. Helen likes cat. Mary likes cats. ( both......and )

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3. Nam's handsome. Nam's intelligent. ( not only.......but also )

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4. Mai plays the guitar well. Mai dances beautifully. ( not only.......but also )

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5. You can have fish for dinner. You can have chicken for dinner. ( both..........and )

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6. They came late. They left early. ( not only........but also )

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7. Goats provide milk for cheese. Goats provide wool for clothing. ( both.......and )

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8. She's tired. She's hungry. ( not only......... but also )

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9. It was a very boring film and it was very long too. ( both....and )

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10. Ali has studied not only in the United States but also in Europe. ( both.........and )

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11. Dan was a newcomer, and so was Jim. ( both........and )

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12. Mary went to London and Kate did, too. ( both.......and )

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13. Peter was a football player and his brother was, too. ( both.......and )

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14. Dan came from Thailand and Chow came from Thailand. ( both..........and )

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15. Young people normally like only music but also sports. ( both.......and )

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16. She is not only beautifull but also graceful. ( both.......and )

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17. My mother likes tea and my father does, too. ( both......and )

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18. Yom is my older brother and Peter is, too. ( both.......and )

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19. You are both funny and witty. ( not only................but also )

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20. She can enjoy a good meal and she can go fishing on the lake. ( not only ..........but also )

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