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 Rice is an object for (1)_______in many temples of Vietnam. It is said to originate (2)_______the Mother Goodness Worshipping, the most long-standing (3)_________in Vietnam. The word "Happiness” in ancient Vietnamese is the image of many rice plants and a square symbolizing a paddy field. Rice is not only (4)_______, it really forms Vietnamese. Accordingly, many main dishes and snacks in Vietnam are (5)__________from rice: boiled rice in daily meal, rice porridge, steamed rice, glutinous rice cake, well- known Banh chung and uncountable made-from-rice dishes from every (6________________in Vietnam.

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My favorite leisure activity is listening to music. (21)________________, listening to music not only helps me relax but also provides me with musical knowledge. I (22)_______________ like the time that I can lie lazily in bed, put on the small earphone with my iPod and enjoy any favorite songs of many kinds of music: pop, hip-hop, rock or jazz. I like pop music very much because I think it is gentle and suitable for teenagers. I listen to rock music when I am sad and after that I feel cheerful and happy. (23)________________ music from other countries is also good for teenagers to understand other cultures. (24)________________ that, the lyrics are easy to understand and interesting. (25)_______________, it can improve my English and listening skills. (26)_______________, music is an important part of my life and it helps me love my life more.My favorite leisure activity is listening to music.

Fill in each blank with a suitable word given in the box to complete the following passage.

expensive      dangerous                 waste              accidents

make         performances                crowds          preserve

Disadvantages of Festivals

Although people love festivals very much, there are also some disadvantages. First, festivals are very costly. Because the general purpose of festivals is to (31) ___________ cultural heritages, a nation is willing to spend a lot of money on this. Moreover, during a festival, most people do not work but spend money on (32)___________ gifts for their friends and relatives. 

Second, festivals can be dangerous. People may drink a lot during a festival and cause road (33)________. In many festivals, there are races like cow-racing and elephant racing which may be (34)___________,  especially for children. Moreover, in some festivals, when people rush to see the events, they may also (35)__________ other people to get hurt. Third, festivals may affect the environment. After a festival, the roads are full of colorful paper, flowers, (36)____________ cans or bottles that people throw away. Trees along the roadsides may be damaged by the (37)_____­­­_______ . Furthermore, the noise from music and other (38)_________ also cause noise pollution.

II. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word from the box to complete the passage.

1.

There are (1)__________ seasons in a year in our country. They are spring, summer, fall (2)__________ winter. In the spring, the weather is usually (3)__________. Sometimes it is cold, but not very cold. After spring, it is the summer. In the summer we (4)__________ play sports. In the fall, the weather is often cool. In the winter, it’s usually very cold. We always wear warm clothes.

IX. Read the following passage and fill in each blank with a suitable word or phrase from the box. There is ONE word/phrase that you don’t need.

reuse      electricity       water       plastic      free       picking up

Our planet is in big trouble – animals are disappearing, the sea and the air are dirty. But there are many different things we can do to protect the environment. First, recycle everything you can. Don’t throw away plastic bottles, glass jars, cardboard boxes or cans. We can (1) _______ them to store food, toys or grow flowers. Second, why not walk or cycle to school or work? It’s (2) _______, good exercise and good for the environment. Third, don’t waste (3) _______. Switch the lights off when you leave the room. And keep the city clean by (4) _______ litter off the streets. When you go shopping, bring your own bags instead of taking (5) _______ bags. Together we can make a big difference and help save the planet.

IV. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word from the box to complete the passage. (1pt)

    Thousands of people (1) ______ at the August Revolution Square in front of the Hanoi Opera House from 8:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m on March 29 to join the 2014 Earth Hour Campaign. The lights and unnecessary electrical appliances of the (2) ___________, shops and local families around the Hoan Kiem Lake and the Hanoi Opera House were (3) ___________ off during one hour of the campaign. A wide variety of unique arts performances were held at the Square to (4) ____________ this year’s Earth Hour. This is the sixth time Vietnam responds to the Earth Hour campaign launched by the World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF). ‘Let’s unite to save the Earth’ is the message that this year campaign conveys to people around the world.

Fill in each blank with one suitable word in the box to complete the passage. There are two extra words.

      Would you like to know how people in Spain welcome New Year? Eating twelve (31) …………………… .Tradition has it that you have to eat them one by one, in time with the striking of the clock (32)…………..…… midnight on 31 December. If you manage to eat all the grapes in time, you will have a year of prosperity and good (33) ……………….. Whether or not you believe in magic, try the experience – it’s great fun. On this day, family or friends usually get together for a (34) …………… dinner and then have the twelve grapes. In many towns and villages, people go to a central square or an iconic place where there is a large clock, to eat the grapes (35) …………………… and share the last minutes of the old year.

IV. Fill in each blank with the correct word/phrase from the box.
16. If your partner has agreed to buy the                 , you might plan the week’s meals
and make the shopping list.
17. We should pay attention to the conditions that                           and strengthen early
childhood development and health across the life course.
18. Past studies have shown that couples who household chores report
feeling happier overall.
19. Couples who share                                   at home are happier overall.
20. It takes a housewife a lot of time to                           clothes for the household.
21. I have watched my husband and children take over much of my role as a ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
22. The husband replaces the light bulbs while the wife does the ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
23. Nowadays in nuclear families, homemaker and                roles have evolved into
something that makes it impossible to define exactly.
24. Many couples find that they look at the division of                        differently.
25. Men and boys do most of the                             in the family.