II. Reading: Read the following passage then answer the questions. January 17th is St Anthony's Day in Mexico. It's a day when people ask for protection for their animals. They bring their animals to church. But before the animals go into the church, the people usually dress them up in flowers and ribbons. On August 15th of the lunar calendar year, Koreans celebrate Chusok to give thanks for the harvest. It's a day when people honour their ancestors by going to their graves to take them food and wine and clean the gravesites. Also on Chusok, a big meal with moon-shaped rice cake is eaten. One of the biggest celebrations is Argentina is New Year's Eve. On the evening of December 31st, families get together and have a big meal. At midnight, fireworks explode everywhere and continue throughout the night. Friends and families meet for parties, which last until the next morning. * Questions: 1. What is St. Anthony's Day in Mexico? ................................................................................................................................. 2. What do people in Korea do to celebrate Chosok? ................................................................................................................................. 3. Why do Koreans celebrate Chusok? ................................................................................................................................. 4. Is New Year's Eve in Argentina one of the most important celebrations? ................................................................................................................................. 5. What do people in Argentina do on the evening of December 31? ................................................................................................................................. III. Vocabulary and grammar: 1. Find the word which has the underlines part pronounced differently from the others: 1.a. held 2. a. quiet 3. a. nothing 4.a. lot 5.a. arriver b. flew b. industry b. clothes b. floor b. abroad c. mend c. relative c. hold c. box c. around d. tent d. participant d. told d. dog a. armchair 2. Identify the one underlined expression that must be changed for the sentence to be correct then correct the mistake. 1. Some oranges and pomegranates have been buyed and put on the table. A B C D 2. We don't want to go out tonight because the weather is rain. A B C D 3. I think I prefer country life more than city life. A B C D 4. Would you mind if I take a photo of you and your family? A B C D IV. Writing: Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first. 1. Do you mind my smoking? -> Do you.........................................................................................................................? 2. He was examined by the doctor. -> The doctor..................................................................................................................... 3. Parents ought to send their children to school. -> Children ........................................................................................................................ 4. "Bring it back if it doesn't work," he told her. -> He told........................................................................................................................... 5. "I go to school in the morning everyday" Huong said. -> Huong said....................................................................................................................

II. Reading: ​Read the following passage then answer the questions. ​January 17th is St Anthony's Day in Mexico. It's a day when people ask for protection for their animals. They bring their animals to church. But before the animals go into the church, the people usually dress them up in flowers and ribbons. ​On August 15th of the lunar calendar year, Koreans celebrate Chusok to give thanks for the harvest. It's a day when people honour their ancestors by going to their graves to take them food and wine and clean the gravesites. Also on Chusok, a big meal with moon-shaped rice cake is eaten. ​One of the biggest celebrations is Argentina is New Year's Eve. On the evening of December 31st, families get together and have a big meal. At midnight, fireworks explode everywhere and continue throughout the night. Friends and families meet for parties, which last until the next morning. ​* Questions: 1. What is St. Anthony's Day in Mexico? ................................................................................................................................. 2. What do people in Korea do to celebrate Chosok? ................................................................................................................................. 3. Why do Koreans celebrate Chusok? ................................................................................................................................. 4. Is New Year's Eve in Argentina one of the most important celebrations? ................................................................................................................................. 5. What do people in Argentina do on the evening of December 31? ................................................................................................................................. III. Vocabulary and grammar: ​1. Find the word which has the underlines part pronounced differently from the others: 1.a. held 2. a. quiet 3. a. nothing 4.a. lot 5.a. arriver b. flew b. industry b. clothes b. floor b. abroad c. mend c. relative c. hold c. box c. around d. tent d. participant d. told d. dog a. armchair ​2. Identify the one underlined expression that must be changed for the sentence to be correct then correct the mistake. 1. Some oranges and pomegranates have been buyed and put on the table. ​A​ B​ C​ D 2. We don't want to go out tonight because the weather is rain. ​ A​ B​ C​ D 3. I think I prefer country life more than city life. A​ B​C​ D 4. Would you mind if I take a photo of you and your family? ​A​ B​ C​ D IV. Writing: ​Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first. 1. Do you mind my smoking? -> Do you.........................................................................................................................? 2. He was examined by the doctor. -> The doctor..................................................................................................................... 3. Parents ought to send their children to school. -> Children ........................................................................................................................ 4. "Bring it back if it doesn't work," he told her. -> He told........................................................................................................................... 5. "I go to school in the morning everyday" Huong said. -> Huong said....................................................................................................................

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people ---- the world observe --- customs on january 1st, the --- day of the year on the western calendar. some people clean and brightly --- their houses, some people attend special church --- . in some places, there --- fireworks. in the the united statesand canada, many people stay up late the night before the new year's --- to celebrate at parties. new year's day is a time for peace and ---. during the day, people visit friends and --- giving each other best --- for the new year

31. The farmers were working _______ the farm when we came.
a. on b. in c. at d. from
32. The children ran _____ the hill to see the sunset.
a. on b. to c. up d. with
33. People grew a big banyan tree ______ the entrance of their village.
a. at b. in c. on d. before
34. Phong sometimes helps his uncle ______ the farm.
a. on b. in c. at d. for
35. The competition will take place _______ 7a.m and 11 a.m.
a. at b. from c. up to d. between
36. The students are going to make a trip to Hue _______ summer.
a. on b. in c. at d. till
37. Women prefer to wear modern clothing at work because it’s ________.
a. traditional b. baggy c. cheap d. convenient
38. I haven’t seen John ________ he got married.
a. when b. until c. since d. before
39. What is your _____ type of clothing on the weekend? - T-shirt and shorts.
a. like b. favorite c. ordinary d. working
40. All the homework ______ at home.
a. should be done b. should done c. should do d. should be do
V. Identify and circle one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect:
41. We reached the nearest village after walk for five hours.
a. reached b. nearest c. walk d. for five hours
42. The students are not good and we wish they were better next semester.
a. are b. wish c. were d. next semester
43. The final exam will be held in May 5th, 2007.
a. final exam b. will c. held d. in
44. Everyone felt hungry and tired but they sat down and took a rest.
a. felt b. but c. sat d. took
45. Many people went to that place having a rest after a hard working week.
a. went b. having c. after d. working week

Bài 1: Choose the best answer ( A, B, c or D )

1. In London people cheer and sing when the clock _____ midnight on New Year 's Eve.

A. gets B. strikes C. sees D. goes

2. On new year 's day, children _____ lucky money _____ red envelope.

A. get - in B. ask - on C. take - at D. have - with

3. The times Square Ball begins itsfall _____ millions of voices countdown the final seconds of the year.

A. during B. because C. when D. throughout

4. Do you believe that the first footer _____ us good or bad luck?

A. must take B. should bring C. can make D. can bring

5, Some Vietnamese people don 't eat shrimps _____ New year 's day.

A. in B. on C. at D. during

6. We shouldn 't play music _____ after midnight.

A. careful B. loud C. right D. easy

7. At Tet, many people present rice to wish _____ enough food throughout the year.

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

8. Students _____ copy their classmates work.

A. should B. shouldn 't C. must D. not

9. The American _____ a midnight kiss with someone they love.

A. share B. take C. bring D. celebrate

10. People in many countries in the world often wear their _____ clothes on the New Year day.

A. tradition B. traditional C. ordinary D. summer

11. I wish _____ life and _____ health.

A. long - best B. big - good C. long - good D. happy - bad

12. I will _____ my lucky money in my piggy bank.

A. keep B. spend C. borrow D. give

13. We should help our mother _____ the table after the meal.

A. make B. to make C. clear D. to clearing

14. People in Laos _____ water over one another.

A. give B. throw C. take D. bring

15. On new year 's day, children in Corea make a _____ to their prents or elders and wish them a long and healthy ______ .

A. bow - live B. friend - lives C. bows - lives D. bow - life

16. Children should help their parents _____ their house with flowers and pictures .

A. make B. do C. decorate D. play

17. New year 's Eve is a night when members of a family often get _____ .

A. together B. another C. other D. others

18. Peopple believe that _____ water over people will bring a lot of rain in the new year.

A. throw B. to throw C. throwing D. throws

19. January 1st is a day when people in Europe and America _____ new year.

A. see B. remember C. celebrate D. spend

20. New year is one of four important _____ in the United States.

A. parties B. events C. festivals D. celebration

Bài 1: Choose the best answer ( A, B, c or D )

1. In London people cheer and sing when the clock _____ midnight on New Year 's Eve.

A. gets B. strikes C. sees D. goes

2. On new year 's day, children _____ lucky money _____ red envelope.

A. get - in B. ask - on C. take - at D. have - with

3. The times Square Ball begins itsfall _____ millions of voices countdown the final seconds of the year.

A. during B. because C. when D. throughout

4. Do you believe that the first footer _____ us good or bad luck?

A. must take B. should bring C. can make D. can bring

5, Some Vietnamese people don 't eat shrimps _____ New year 's day.

A. in B. on C. at D. during

6. We shouldn 't play music _____ after midnight.

A. careful B. loud C. right D. easy

7. At Tet, many people present rice to wish _____ enough food throughout the year.

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

8. Students _____ copy their classmates work.

A. should B. shouldn 't C. must D. not

9. The American _____ a midnight kiss with someone they love.

A. share B. take C. bring D. celebrate

10. People in many countries in the world often wear their _____ clothes on the New Year day.

A. tradition B. traditional C. ordinary D. summer

11. I wish _____ life and _____ health.

A. long - best B. big - good C. long - good D. happy - bad

12. I will _____ my lucky money in my piggy bank.

A. keep B. spend C. borrow D. give

13. We should help our mother _____ the table after the meal.

A. make B. to make C. clear D. to clearing

14. People in Laos _____ water over one another.

A. give B. throw C. take D. bring

15. On new year 's day, children in Corea make a _____ to their prents or elders and wish them a long and healthy ______ .

A. bow - live B. friend - lives C. bows - lives D. bow - life

16. Children should help their parents _____ their house with flowers and pictures .

A. make B. do C. decorate D. play

17. New year 's Eve is a night when members of a family often get _____ .

A. together B. another C. other D. others

18. Peopple believe that _____ water over people will bring a lot of rain in the new year.

A. throw B. to throw C. throwing D. throws

19. January 1st is a day when people in Europe and America _____ new year.

A. see B. remember C. celebrate D. spend

20. New year is one of four important _____ in the United States.

A. parties B. events C. festivals D. celebration

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

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.

About 8,000 years ago, people began using animals to carry themselves and their belongings

A. About 

B. began using

C. themselves 

D. belongings