Part 1. Read the passage and Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).. (1.0pt)

      The dragon dance and the lion dance was originated from China, and it has been introduced to many parts of the world. The dragon dance and lion dance are also popular in some traditional festivals in Vietnam. Dragons symbolize wisdom, power and wealth, and they are believed to bring good luck to people. The origin of the dragon dance can be dated back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC–220 AD). It was then used in a ceremony for worshiping ancestors and praying for rain, and it gradually developed into an entertainment activity. By the Tang Dynasty (618–907) and the Song Dynasty (960–1279), it had become a common ceremonial activity in festivals like Chinese New Year.

1. The dragon dance came from China.

2. People think that the dragon dance is associated with luck.

3. The dragon dance was firstly performed for entertainment.

4. People performed the dragon dance to pray for less rain.

Part 2. Read the text and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (1.5p)

Among the very old days of the country, (1) …………… the government of King An Duong Vuong

 (Thuc Phan), Vietnam was called Au Lac. The King decided to build Co Loa as the country’s royal

 (2) ……………… To (3) ………...… the event when An Duong Vuong started moving into the citadel, residents of 12 hamlets belonging to Co Loa as well as 7 other communes around the region held Co Loa Citadel Festival within a 10 day period - from the 6th to 16th day of the first Lunar month.

On the 5th day, in the afternoon, all of the eight communes (4) ……………… a ceremony with incense offering at the (5) …………… house. Meanwhile, at An Duong Vuong Temple, the same ritual is held by the most (6) …………… elder among 8 communes, with revision of An Duong Vuong’s accomplishments and merits.

1. A. in B. over C. under D. on

2. A. castle B. kingdom C. palace D. house

3. A. memorize B. miss C. remind D. commemorate

4. A. hold B. is held C. take place D. takes place

5. A. commune B. communal C. common D. commonly

6. A. respected B. disrespected C. respectful D. disrespectful

   VI. DO AS DIRECTED (3p)

1. We/ together/ on/ have/ dinner/ a/ family/ of/ eating/ New Year’s Eve/ tradition.

(Reorder this sentence)

è ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. . It’s good for us to keep our traditional customs.        (Rewrite sentence with SHOULD)

è ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. Sebastien is a French, but he plays Vietnamese folk games well.

 (Rewrite sentence with ALTHOUGH)

è ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. while/ elephants/ race/ people/ cheer/ encourage/ them                

(Make sentences, using the words or phrases provided. You can add some words or make changes)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

1. Read the passage. And decide if the statements are true (I) or false (F). The dragon dance and the lion dance was originated from China, and it has been introduced to many parts of the world. The dragon dance and lion dance are also popular in some traditional festivals in Vietnam. Dragons symbolize wisdom, power and wealth, and they are believed to bring good luck to people. The origin of the dragon dance can be dated back to the Han Dunasty (206 BC - 22 20 AD) It was then used in a ceremony for worshiping ancestors and praying for rain, and it gradually developed into an entertainment activity. By the Tang Dynasty (618 907) and the Song Dynasty (960-1279), it had become a common ceremonial activity in festival like Chinese New Year. The dragon body is woven in a round shape of thin bamboo strips, seginent-by segment, and covered with a huge red cloth with dragon scales decorating it. The whole dragon is usually up to 30 meters in length – and people hold rods every 1 to 2 meters to raise the dragon segments. 1. The dragon dance came from China. 2. People think that the dragon dance is associated with luck. 3. The dragon dance was firstly performed for entertainment. 4. People performed the dragon dance to pray for less rain. 5. The whole dragon is usually much more than 30 meters in high

❤Read the text about and decide if the statements are true(T) or false(F)

The dragon dance and the lion dance originated from China, and it has been introduced to many parts of the world. The dragon dance and lion dance are also popular in some traditional festivals in Vietnam. Dragons symbolize wisdom, power and wealth, and they are believed to bring good luck to people. The origin of the dragon dance can be dated back to the Han Dynasty(206 BC-220 AD). It was used in a ceremony for worshiping ancestors and praying for rain, and it gradually developed into an entertainment activity. By the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and the Song Dynasty(1960-1279), it had become a common ceremonial activity in festivals like CHinese New Year.

The dragon body is woven in a round shape of thin bamboo strips, segment-by-segment, and covered with a huge red cloth with dragon scalees decorating it. The whole dragon is usually up to the 30 meters in length - and people hold rods every 1 to 2 meters to raise the dragon segments.

☘1.The dragon dance came from China.

2.People think that the dragon dance is associated with luck.

3.The dragon dance was firstly performent for entertainment.

4.People performed the dragon dance to pray for less rain.

5.The whole dragon is usually much more than 30 meters in high.

Task 1. Reading the passage and decide whether the followings statements are true (T) or false (F)

Television is a product that was invented in 1926 and has been developed over many years and it still continues to be developed. The television was one of many great inventions in the 20th century.

The television is an extremely popular product. Over the years many people have bought the television. Now, there are over 15,000 T.V channels in the world. It is clear that the television is a popular product but it is also bad for your sight. People spend almost 4-8 hours in front of a screen (about a sixth to a third of a day). This results in less time to be physically active, spending time with family, doing homework to the best of their ability and reading. This is bad as reading has been proved to affect how smart you are. Also there are many inappropriate television shows that "hypnotize" children into thinking that something wrong is right or something bad is good. On the other hand, some may argue that television can be good for your education as some television programs are documentaries, contain historical facts and help children stay up to date with the world around them (the news). I think that the television can be good for you if you can control how long you are on it and you watch the right types of programs however, even if you do watch good programs, it will still have an effect on your health and sight.

Question 1. TV was invented in the 20th century.

A. True                                   B. False

Question 2. People spend about a sixth to a third of a day watching TV.

A. True                                   B. False

Question 3. The writer thinks that TV is not good for you.

A. True                                   B. False

Question 4. There are more than 15,000 TV channels in the world.

A. True                                   B. False

Question 5. TV is unpopular product.

A. True                                   B. False

B. READING
Exercise 4: Read the passage and decide whether the statements are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F)
The first Thanksgiving was in 1621. The Pilgrims were new to America and did not know how to grow food or hunt animals. Many of them died. The Native Americans helped the Pilgrims. The Native Americans taught them how to grow corn and pumpkins and beans. They also taught the Pilgrims how to fish and hunt. The next year, the Pilgrims had a big harvest. The Pilgrims were very thankful and grateful. The Pilgrims had a huge feast to celebrate the new harvest and to give thanks to the Indians. The feast lasted for three days. This is how Thanksgiving started.
Thanksgiving Day is a harvest celebration. Traditionally, it was a time to give thanks for a big harvest. It is also a holiday to express appreciation to family and friends. This is why it is celebrated with a big family feast.
Now, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. Thanksgiving is a time when families come together and eat a lot of food. They eat big turkeys and cranberries and pumpkin pie. It is a day of gratitude and appreciation. Everybody talks about what they are thankful for. Many are thankful for family, friends and good food and the good things in their lives. What are you thankful for?
1. Pilgrims are native Americans
2. At first, Pilgrims had many difficulties in findings ways to live in the USA
3. Thanksgiving was first started to show the gratefulness of Pilgrims to Indians
4. Thanksgiving is celebrated on the last Thursday of November
5. Thanksgiving is an occasion for families to stay together and show their love to each other

Exercise 4: Read the passage and decide whether the statements are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F)
The first Thanksgiving was in 1621. The Pilgrims were new to America and did not know how to grow food or hunt animals. Many of them died. The Native Americans helped the Pilgrims. The Native Americans taught them how to grow corn and pumpkins and beans. They also taught the Pilgrims how to fish and hunt. The next year, the Pilgrims had a big harvest. The Pilgrims were very thankful and grateful. The Pilgrims had a huge feast to celebrate the new harvest and to give thanks to the Indians. The feast lasted for three days. This is how Thanksgiving started.
Thanksgiving Day is a harvest celebration. Traditionally, it was a time to give thanks for a big harvest. It is also a holiday to express appreciation to family and friends. This is why it is celebrated with a big family feast.
Now, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. Thanksgiving is a time when families come together and eat a lot of food. They eat big turkeys and cranberries and pumpkin pie. It is a day of gratitude and appreciation. Everybody talks about what they are thankful for. Many are thankful for family, friends and good food and the good things in their lives. What are you thankful for?
1. Pilgrims are native Americans
2. At first, Pilgrims had many difficulties in findings ways to live in the USA
3. Thanksgiving was first started to show the gratefulness of Pilgrims to Indians
4. Thanksgiving is celebrated on the last Thursday of November
5. Thanksgiving is an occasion for families to stay together and show their love to each other

Exercise 4: Read the passage and decide whether the statements are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F)
The first Thanksgiving was in 1621. The Pilgrims were new to America and did not know how to grow food or hunt animals. Many of them died. The Native Americans helped the Pilgrims. The Native Americans taught them how to grow corn and pumpkins and beans. They also taught the Pilgrims how to fish and hunt. The next year, the Pilgrims had a big harvest. The Pilgrims were very thankful and grateful. The Pilgrims had a huge feast to celebrate the new harvest and to give thanks to the Indians. The feast lasted for three days. This is how Thanksgiving started.
Thanksgiving Day is a harvest celebration. Traditionally, it was a time to give thanks for a big harvest. It is also a holiday to express appreciation to family and friends. This is why it is celebrated with a big family feast.
Now, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. Thanksgiving is a time when families come together and eat a lot of food. They eat big turkeys and cranberries and pumpkin pie. It is a day of gratitude and appreciation. Everybody talks about what they are thankful for. Many are thankful for family, friends and good food and the good things in their lives. What are you thankful for?
1. Pilgrims are native Americans
2. At first, Pilgrims had many difficulties in findings ways to live in the USA
3. Thanksgiving was first started to show the gratefulness of Pilgrims to Indians
4. Thanksgiving is celebrated on the last Thursday of November
5. Thanksgiving is an occasion for families to stay together and show their love to each other
 

* Read the text and decide if the following statements are True (T) or False (F)
Hoi An, once known as Faifo, with more than 2,000 years history, was the principal port of the Cham Kingdom. While the serious shipping business has long been moved to Da Nang, the heart of the city is still the Old Town, full of winding lanes and Chinese-styled shop-houses. Although almost all shops now cater to the tourist trade, the architecture has been largely preserved, which is unusual in Vietnam, and renovation has proceeded slowly and carefully.
However, the culture & heritage that this UNESCO World Heritage Site (WHS) was trying to preserve has faded away. Since 1999, when UNESCO WHS status was awarded, there has been a massive increase in tourism - with the result that most houses have been sold by the community to speculators and shop owners to be used for commercial purposes. The former community, and with it their culture and heritage, has gone and in their place are endless indistinguishable shops, restaurants, art galleries, etc. There are literally hundreds of tailor shops in Hoi An.
……1. Hoi An used to be a trading port.
……2. Da Nang has replaced Hoi An as a hub for shipping business.
……3. There are more than 100 tailor shops in Hoi An.
……4. The UNESCO World Heritage Site refers to Hoi An.
……5. The culture and heritage of Hoi An has been largely preserved.

Read the following passage. Decide if the statements from 17 to 20 are True or False and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for the questions 21 and 22.             (1.5pts)

Protecting yourself and others from the spread of COVID 19

You can reduce your chances of being infected or spreading COVID 19 by taking some simple precautions:

Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol- based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Why? Washing your hands with soap and water  or using alcohol- based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.

Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and others. Why? When someone coughs. sneezes, or speaks they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person has the disease.

Avoid going to crowded places. Why? When people come together in crowds, you are more likely to come into close contact with someone that has COVID-19 and it is more difficult to maintain physical distance of 1 metre (3 feet)

Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth. Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose, mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and infect you.

You should wear a mask, and know how to dispose of it properly

17. You should clean your hands with an alcohol- based hand rub and then with soap and water.

18. You can maintain 4-feet distance between yourself and others.                                      

19. Never touch eyes, nose and mouth because the virus can enter your body and infect you.

20. Wearing a mask is effective enough to protect you from the virus.                                 

21. The main idea of this passage:

       A. Wearing a mask is compulsory.

       B. Taking precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

       C. It’s difficult to maintain physical distance of 1 metre.

       D. Wearing and disposing of a mask properly keep us healthy.

22. “dispose of it properly” means:

       A. wear a mask in a good way.

       B. throw it as quickly as possible.

       C. wash and reuse it many times

       D. wash hands immediately after putting a mask into the dustbin