Read the passage about Lunar New Year (Tet) in Viet Nam, then answer the questions.

            Lunar New Year is one of the festivals celebrated in some Asian countries. It is the greatest Vietnamese festival. It is called Tet in Viet Nam. It usually takes place between the end of January and the beginning of February.

            Celebrations begin with the family reunion dinner which is held on the New Year’s Eve. Every member of the family is eager to attend this family feast (bữa tiệc). The feast usually consists of Banh Chung or Banh Tet, spring rolls, chicken and some other special food.

            The children usually wear new clothes and go with their parents to visit their grandparents and relatives. The children say “Happy New Year” to all the people they visit and are often given lucky money in red envelopes. They are very happy.

1. When does the Lunar New Year take place?

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2. When do the Vietnamese hold their family reunion dinner?

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3. What do the Vietnamese children usually do at Tet?

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4. What are the children given at Tet?

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5. How do the children feel?

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II. READING

*Part 1: Read the passage and decide if the statements are True (T) or False (F).

English is the most important in the world today. A very large number of people understand and use English in many countries of the world. Indeed English is a very useful language. If we speak English we can go to any place or country we like. We shall not find it hard to make people understand what we want to say. English also helps us to learn all kinds of subjects. Hundreds of books are published in English every day in many countries to teach people many useful things. The English language has, therefore, helped to spread ideas and knowledge to all the corners of the world. There is no subject that cannot be taught in English. As English is used so much everywhere in the world, it has helped to make the countries in the world friendlier. The leaders of the world use English to understand one another. The English language has also helped to spread better understanding and friendship among countries of the world. Lastly, a person who knows English is respected by people. It is for all these reasons that I want to learn English.

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II. Read a passage and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).(1pt)

      The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster - officially named Saint Stephen's Tower - is commonly known as the Big Ben. It is one of London's most famous landmarks.

      The clock inside the tower was installed in the middle of the nineteenth century. It is the largest clock in the world. The name Big Ben actually refers to the largest of the clock's five bells. The clock faces have a diameter of almost 7.5m. The hour hand is 2.7m long and the minute hand measures 4.25m long.

      The clock, designed by Edmund Beckett Denison, has a remarkable accuracy. It is known for its reliability because it has rarely failed during its long life span. Even after the nearby House of Commons was destroyed by bombing during World War II, the clock kept on chiming.

1.   Saint Stephen's Tower is the largest tower in the world.

2.   Big Ben actually refers to the smallest of the clock's five bells.

3.   The Clock Tower (Big Ben) is one of the most famous places in London.

4.   The Clock is very accurate.

5.   The clock has often failed during its long life span.

I. Read the passage and decide which statements are true (T) or false (F).

Mid-Autumn Festival

In Viet Nam, Tet Trung Thu or the Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most popular family holidays. It is held on the 15th day of the August lunar month. Vietnamese families plan their activities around their children on this special day. In a Vietnamese folklore, parents were working so hard to prepare for the harvest that they left the children playing by themselves. To make up for lost time, parents would use the Mid-Autumn Festival as an opportunity to, show their love and appreciation for their children. Appropriately the Mid-Autumn Festival is also called the Children’s Festival. In the United States, this tradition continues in many Vietnamese - American communities. Trung Thu activities are often centered on children and education. Parents buy lanterns for their children so that they can participate in a candlelit lantern procession at dawn. Lanterns represent brightness while the procession symbolizes success in school. Vietnamese markets sell a variety of lanterns, but the most popular children’s lantern is the star lantern. Other children’s activities include arts and crafts in Which children make face masks and lanterns. Children also perform traditional Vietnamese dances for adults and participate in contests for prizes and scholarships. Unicorn dancers are also very popular in Trung Thu festivities.

Like the Chinese, Vietnamese parents tell their children fairy tales and serve mooncakes and other special treats under the silvery moon. A favorite folklore is about a carp that wanted to become a dragon. The carp worked and worked and eventually transformed itself into a dragon. This is the story-behind the mythical symbol, Cá Hóa Rồng. Parents use this story to encourage their children to work hard so that they can become whomever they want to be.

1. In Viet Nam, the Mid-Autumn Festival is held on the 15th day of every month.

2. To make up for lost time, parents would use the Mid-Autumn Festival as an opportunity to show their love and appreciation for their children.

3. Lanterns represent brightness while the procession symbolizes success in school.

4. It's difficult for children to buy lanterns in Vietnamese markets.

5. In Mid-Autumn Festival, Vietnamese parents tell their children fairy tales and serve mooncakes and other special treats under the silvery moon.

II. Read the passage and choose True( T) or False(F).

Vietnam’s New Year is celebrated according to the Lunar calendar. It is especially known  as Tet Nguyen Dan, or Tet. It begins between January twenty-first and February nineteen. The exact date changes from year to year. Vietnamese people usually make preparations for the holiday several weeks beforehand. They tidy their houses, cook special food, clean and make offerings on the family altars. On the New Year’s Eve, people sit up to midnight to see New Year in, then they put on new clothes and give one another the greetings of the season. Tet lasts ten days. The first three days are the most important. Vietnamese people believe that how people act during those days will influence the whole year. As a result, they make every effort to avoid arguments and smile as much as possible.

34. Vietnam’s New Year is especially known as Tet Nguyen Dan, or Tet.

35. It begins between January twenty- second and February nineteen.

36. They tidy their houses, cook special food, clean and make offerings on the family altars.

37. Tet lasts ten days

38. The first three days are the most unimportant

Giúp mình với ạ!!

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

Tet or Lunar New Year is the most important holiday in Vietnam. It generally takes place around late January or early February. Tet holiday is considered the best occasion for family members to get together. During Tet, Vietnamese spend time shopping for the New Year, go to pagodas and temples. The items of shopping range from food to clothing to household decorations. People often make Banh Chung, the main food for Tet holiday and other special foods. The Vietnamese believe that Tet Holiday is an occasion to enjoy life after a full hard-working year.

Question: Tet is considered as the most important holiday in Vietnam.

A. True

B. False

I.           Read the following passage and decide if the sentences below are True (T) or False (F).

Chris Evert

Chris Evert is one of the greatest tennis players of all time. She was bom in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1954. The weather in Florida is suitable for outdoor sports, so Evert was able to practice her tennis all year long. She learned a lot from her father who was a professional tennis coach. At age sixteen, Evert played in her first US Open (United States Open Tennis Championships). She did not win that year, but she eventually won the US Open six times.

Evert achieved her first major victories in 1974 when she won the women’s championship in two of the world’s four most important tournaments: Wimbledon and the French Open. In 1986, she set a world record by winning the women’s French Open for the seventh time. Over the next five years, she defeated 125 opponents. She became famous not only for her many victories but also for her intense concentration while playing. In addition, she was one of the first players to hit a powerful two-handed backhand. This has now become a common technique.

Today, Evert is retired but often appears on television as a commentator for major tournaments. She will always be remembered for her achievements and influence on the game of tennis.

1.     What is the topic of the passage?

A. Chris Evert's tennis career                                               B. Chris Evert's biography

C. Chris Evert's love of tennis                                              D. Chris Evert's unique tennis style

2.     It is stated in the passage that ______.

A. Evert worked for a while as a professional tennis coach    B. Evert won the US Open when she was a teenager

C. the US Open was played in Florida                                  D. Evert worked as a commentator for tennis tournaments

3.     Which of the sentences below best expresses the information in the first underlined sentence in the passage?

A. Evert won both Wimbledon and the French Open in 1974 which were her first important victories.

B. Evert was the first woman to win both Wimbledon and the French Open in one year.

C. Evert won all four of the world's most important tournaments in 1974.

D. Evert first competed in Wimbledon and the French Open in 1974.

4.     It can be inferred from the passage that ______.

A. no woman had won the French Open before 1986

B. no woman had won the French Open seven times before 1986

C. Evert had not won the French Open before 1986

D. the 1986 French Open was Evert's last major tournament victory

5.     Why does the author include the information she was one of the first players to hit a powerful two-handed backhand?

A. To give a reason for Evert's many victories                       B. To give an example of Evert’s intense concentration

C. To give an example of Evert's influence on tennis             D. To give an example of a common tennis technique

6.     The word ‘This’ in the passage refers to       .

A. technique                        B. backhand                              C. first                                D. powerful

Exercise 2: Read the passage and answer the questions

TET holiday is celebrated on the first day of the Lunar New Year in Viet Nam. Some weeks before the New Year, the Vietnamese clean their houses and paint the walls. New clothes are bought for the occasion. One or two days before the festival, people make Banh Chung, which is the traditional cake, and kinds of jam.  On the new Year’s Eve, the whole family get together for a reunion dinner. Every member of the family should be present during the dinner in which many different kinds of dishes are served. On the New Year morning, the young member of the family pay their respects to the elders. And the children receive lucky money wrapped in red tiny envelops. Then people go to visit their neighbors, friends and relatives.

1. Is TET holiday celebrated on the second day of the Lunar New Year in Viet Nam?

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2. What do the Vietnamese often do some weeks before the New Year?

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3. Who do people often visit on TET holiday?

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4. How many kinds of dishes are served in the reunion dinner?

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Exercise 1: Put the verbs in the correct form.

1. The manager suggested that we should _________ (try) to find another hotel.

2. Mary ( talk ) __________ , Hoa, on the phone at 9 o’clock yesterday .

3. He (go) __________ to school yesterday.

4. While I ( cross) __________ the street to go work last night, I (step) _________on a banana and (fail) __________ heavily.

5. He (go) __________ to Ha Long Bay for 2 weeks since then.

6. When Mary (arrive) __________, the teacher (be) __________there.

7. At 2 o’clock in the afternoon yesterday, I (make) __________tea for everyone

            8. In Vietnam, children have to                   (bow) their head when greeting old people.

9. The monkey (climb up) __________ the trees when we (visit) ________ them yesterday

10. You _________( not have) to dress up for the party. Wear whatever you feel comfortable in.

Exercise 1: Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined

Exercise 2: Find the word which has a different stress

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

Tet or Lunar New Year is the most important holiday in Vietnam. It generally takes place around late January or early February. Tet holiday is considered the best occasion for family members to get together. During Tet, Vietnamese spend time shopping for the New Year, go to pagodas and temples. The items of shopping range from food to clothing to household decorations. People often make Banh Chung, the main food for Tet holiday and other special foods. The Vietnamese believe that Tet Holiday is an occasion to enjoy life after a full hard-working year.

Question: During Tet, Vietnamese spend time shopping for the New Year, go to pagodas and temples.

A. True

B. False