ĐỀ 3: CLOSEST

1. Tet is a festival which occurs in late January or early February.

A. happens                              B. begins                                 C. causes                     D. ends

2. The farm and surrounding area were seriously flooded.

A. place                                   B. space                                   C. region                     D. country

OPPOSITE 3. I don’t like rainy weather. It’s so wet.

A. foggy                                  B. cloudy                                C. windy                     D. sunny

4. My little daughter hates having to getting up early in the morning.

A. late                                     B. quickly                                C. quietly                    D. lazily

the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

5. Mary brings to class a new picture she has painted.

– Tom: “What a wonderful picture!” – Mary: “         _________”

A. I’m very proud of it.                                                          B. It’s nice of you to say so.

C. You don’t need to say so.                                                   D. Of course, I think so.

6. Nam and Lan are meeting on the second day of Tet.

– Nam: “Happy New Year!” – Lan: “            _______”

A. The same to you!                                                               B. You’re happy, too.

C. All right.                                                                             D. It’s my pleasure

IV. Choose the best answer:
1. ………….Joe lived in Mexico for years, he doesn’t speak Spanish very well.
A. Because B. Therefore C. However D. Though
2. Tet is a festival………….occurs in late January or February
A. which B. who C. which D. that is
3. I was late again …………….I got up very early.
A. although B. because C. since D. so
4. Christmas is an unhappy time of year ………….people without family.
A. to B. from C. with D. for
5. Easter is a joyful festival …………celebrated in many countries.
A. which B. which is C. that it is D. that
6. I went to the library, but I didn’t find the book……………..
A. I needed it B. which I need C. I needed D. that I need it
7. They often decorate their house …………many beautiful flowers.
A. in B. with C. by D. from
8. ………….…..I try hard to play the piano, I don’t seem to improve.
A. Because B. Therefore C. As D. Even though
9. Nga is a good student ……………….she received a scholarship.
A. but B. Although C. so D. however
10. The idea is interesting. It is presented in that book.
A. The idea which is presented in that book is interesting.
B. The idea which it is presented in that book is interesting.
C. The idea is interesting which is presented in that book.
D. The idea is interesting which it is presented in that book.
11. The scientist is well-known for his research. We met him yesterday.
A. The scientist that we met him yesterday is well-known for his research.
B. The scientist we met yesterday is well-known for his research.
C. The scientist who we met him yesterday is well-known for his research.
D. The scientist whom we met him yesterday is well-known for his research.
12. They‘re secretaries. They work in our office.
A. They’re secretaries that they work in our office.
B. They‘re secretaries they work in our office.
C. They‘re secretaries who work in our office.
D. They‘re secretaries whom they work in our office.
13. Viet Nam is a country …………… exports a lot of rice.
A. which B. who C. when D. where

Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences :
1. Passover is celebrated in Israel by all _________ people.
A. English B. Vietnamese
C. Japanese D. Jewish
2. He has now been formally _________ as presidential candidate.
A. Pointed B. Regarded
C. Received D. Nominated
3. Last night, we came to the show late _________the traffic was terrible.
A. Although B. Despite
C. And D. Because
4. The people _______ live in Greece speak Greek.
A. Whose B. Who
B. Whom D. When
5. ________ he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.
A. As B. Although
C. Since D. Despite
6. Easter is a joyful festival ________ is celebrated in many countries.
A. Who B. Which
C. When D. Whose
7. Peter, ________ can compose many pieces of music, sings very well.
A. Which B. Whom
C. Who D. Whose
8. We are so proud _______ her for telling the truth.
A. In B. With
C. Of C. At
9. Ha is not satisfied _________ her preparations for Tet.
A. With B. Of
C. To D. At
10. Let me congratulate you________ your nomination.
A. To B. At
C. With D. On
11. It is nice _______ you to say do.
A. In B. On
C. If D. At
12. What _______ you go if you had a car ?
A. Would B. Have
C. Will D. Did
13. He is the most ________ activist in the town.
A. Affect B. Effective
D. Effectiviely D. Effectiveness
14. I am the boy _______ is wearing a white T-shirt.
A. Which B. Who
C. Whom D. Whose
Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. I suggest ________ a taxi ( take )
2. If the Earth gets warmer, the sea _________ warmerb ( get )
3. What will you do if you ________ the final examination ? ( pass )
4. What about _________ to work by bus. ( go )
5. Tuan has been _________ as the most effective activist in the town. ( nominate )
6. Tell me the reason for ________ the Father's Day. ( celebrate )
7. I want ________ my English. ( improve )
8. Passover ________ by all Jewish people. ( celebrate )
Give the correct preposition to each gap
1. Tet is a festival which occurs _______ late January or early February.
2. Family members who live apart try to be together ________ Tet.
3. I congratulate Susan _______ passing her exam.
4. I'm always proud _______ my father and love father and love him so much.
5. The school has taken part _________ the festival since 1997.
6. If you're not satisfied _______ your essay, I suggest you rewrite it.
7. Auld Lang Syne is sung _________ New Year's Eve.
Give the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. There are many _______ throughout the year. ( celebrate )
2. He wants to ________ his room. ( decoration )
3. Tet is a ________ festival of Vietnamese people. ( joy )
4. Easter is a joyful festival which is ________ in many countries. ( celebrate )
5. I'm very ________ of my father. ( pride )
6. In many countries, people crowd the streets to watch ______ parade. ( color )
7. Air and water _________ can make people fall ill. ( pollute )
8. We often go to the town ________ house. ( culture )
Rewrite the following sentences as directed.
1. Tet is a festival. Tet occurs in late January or early February ( which )
--->Tet is a festival........................
2. The pupil gets the scholarship. He is very poor. ( who )
--->The pupil..........................
3. Auld Lang Syne is a song. Auld Lang Syne is sung on New Year's Eve. ( which )
--->Auld Lang Syne is a song..........
4. Have you ever spoken to the people ? They live next door. ( who )
--->Have you ever spoken to the people........
5. Is this the book ? You want me to read it ? ( which )
--->..................................
6. My friend Tom can compose songs. Tom sings Western folk songs very well. ( who )
--->My friend,..........................
7. He often tells lies. Many people believe him. ( Although )
---> Although...............................
8. He is very tired but he has to finish his home work. (event though )
---> ........................................
9. He took a lot of photographs event though the sky was dark.
--->Despite...................................
10. Although she doesn't earn much money, she spends like a millionaire.
--->In spite of..................................
Fill in each gap with a suitable word in the box

- is - clothes - most - as - joyful - who - at
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Tet or Luna New Year holiday is the ______( 1 ) important festival in Vietnam. Tet is a _________( 2 ) festivalwhich occurs in late January or early February. It _________( 3 )
a time for famillies to clean and decorate their houses, wear new _________ ( 4 ) and enjoy special _________ ( 5 ) such ___________ ( 6 ) sticky rice cakes. Family members _________( 7 ) live apart try to be together __________ ( 8 ) Tet.

Read the passage again and choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D for each question.

Passage 1:

In Viet Nam, Tet is the biggest festival that occurs in late January or early February. To celebrate Tet, Vietnamese people make many tasty traditional foods such as Chung cakes, sausages, boiled chicken, spring rolls, and sticky rice. Chung cake is made of sticky rice, pork, green beans, and other spices, wrapped in green leaves; therefore, this cake needs a lot of preparation. The significant foods that cannot be missed to worship the ancestors are sausages, spring rolls, and sticky rice. There are many customs during Tet: visiting a person’s house on the first day of the new year, giving lucky money to children, opening a shop….

People forget the past year’s troubles and hope for a better upcoming year.

When does Tet occur?

A.    In late January or early February        B. In late February or early March           

C.  In late February or early April              D. In early January or late February

 Which food don’t Vietnamese people make at Tet?

A.    Boiled chicken    B. Sticky rice            C.  Chung cakes       D. Beef noodles

What do Vietnamese people do to worship their ancestors?

A.    Open a shop                                B. Go to the Night market              

C.  Receive lucky money                D. Make many tasty traditional foods

Passage 2:

The Yen Tu Festival is organized since the 10th lunar month and lasted for three spring months. After ceremonies are held at the base of the mountain, there are thousands of people to Dong pagoda built on the peak of Yen Tu. The way to Yen Tu peak is tortuous curling under the ancient trees, through the forest of bamboo, etc.

With the average time of 3 hours climbing, people will come to Dong pagoda. Coming to the Dong pagoda, people would feel relief like coming to the magical land.

There are many pagodas, towers, etc... on the way to the Yen Tu peak. In the cloud-like fairy tale, they are hidden under the ancient trees, or right in the clear part of the space. Moreover, visitors feel like coming to Heaven’s gate to raise the cloud when coming to Yen Tu

 How long does the Yen Tu festival often last?

            A. It often lasts for two spring months

            B. It often lasts for three spring months

            C. It often lasts for four spring months

            D. It often lasts for five spring months

Where do people go after participating in ceremonies held at the base of the mountain?

            A. People go to Dong pagoda built near the peak of Yen Tu.

            B. People go to Dong pagoda built in ate peak of Yen Tu.

            C. People go to Dong pagoda built on the peak of Yen Tu.

            D. People go to Dong temple built on the peak of Yen Tu.

 What are there on the way to the Yen Tu peak?

            A. There are many pagodas, towers, etc

            B. There are many pagodas, temples, etc

            C. There are many towers, hotels, etc

            D. There are many pagodas, schools, etc

Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences:

1. Last night we came to the show late .............the traffic was terrible.

A. although B. despite C. and D. because

2. I lived in Dalat,......is one of the most beautiful cities of vietnam

D. whose A. who C.whom B. which

3. The people..............live in' Greece speak Greek.

A. which. B. whom C. where D. who

4. Auld Lang Syne is a song.............. is sung on New Year's Eve.

A. which B. who C.whom D when

5. Peter,...........can compose many pieces of music, sings very well.

A. which B. whom C. who D. whose

6..............he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.

A. As B. Though C. Since D. Despite

7: Do you know the man.............you met yesterday?

D whose A. who B. whom C. which

8. The men and animals..............you saw on TV were from China.

A. who B. whom C. which D. that

9. Tet is a festival ................occurs in late January or early february

A. who B. which C. whom D. when

10. The car ...........he has just bought is very expensive.

A. who B. whom C. which D. whose