40. The ……………….… of quan ho singing has been recognized as a world heritage.

A. preservation                   B. procession                                C. song                   D. performance

41. The Hung King Temple Festival                from the 8^th to the 11^th day of the third lunar month in Phu Tho.

    A. takes place                      B. takes                                        C. takes part                       D. takes turn

42. I detest…………………………..….so early in the morning.

A. get up                              B. getting up                                   C. gets up                             D. to get up

43. Both my brother and I help ……….. our family’s goats. We feed them on the pastures by the edge of the village.

A. herds                               B. to herd                                        C. herding                             D. to herding

44. Lang Lieu couldn’t buy any special food………..he was very poor.

A. although                          B. when                                           C. while                                D. because

45. The girl was crying when a fairy……………

A. appears                            B. was appearing                          C. appeared                     D. is appearing

46. The volunteers have to work much --------- usual to save the dying animals from the forest fire.

A. as hard as                          B. more hard than                       C. harder than                  D. the hardest

48. The tale is about a prince who is turned _________ a frog by his wicked stepmother.

   A. to                                          B. over                                        C. in to                              D. out

49. She told me a story ______ I found hard to believe.

A. what                                   B. which                                         C. in which                    D. at which

50. She is famous _________her intelligence. She designs many social styles.

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

I. Choose the correct answer to complete each of the following sentences (4pts)

1. The__________of quan ho singing has been recognised as a world heritage.

A. preservation                       B. procession                        C. performance                       D. song

2. The Le Mat Festival__________the founding of the village.

A.worships             B. commemorates                       C. performs                     D. preserves

3. Tet is an occasion for family_________in Viet Nam.

A. reunions                 B. meetings                           C. seeings                         D. visitings

 4. _________spring comes, many people prepare for a new festival season.

A. While                     B. Nevertheless                     C. However                      D. When

5. We do not have many carnivals in Viet Nam;_______, we have many traditional festival.

A. while                      B. although                         C.nevertheless                  D. because

 6. Tam is a beautiful girl;________she’s kind-hearted.

A. therefore                  B. however                         C. moreover                     D. otherwise

7. He was wearing shorts,_______he was not allowed to go into the temple.

A.so                               B. but                               C. or                                 D. and

8. _______the sun was shining, it wasn’t very warm.

A. while                          B. when                          C. because                        D. although

9. I think the Kate festival is a really joyful festival which_________many activities.

A. contains                     B. take part                     C. takes place                    D. takes turn

10. The Vietnamese are influenced by Buddhist theology and Cofuncian philosophy,________they believe in fate in marriage.

A. and                            B .but                             C. yet                                 D. so

II. Identify the underlined word/ phrase ( A,B,C, or D) that needs correcting to become an exact one. (3pts)

1. In spite of they missed the last train, they got there on time

          A                     B            C                                       D

2. Although it rained heavily,but they continued to work.

           A             B                   C                                 D

3. A lot of Vietnamese people have the custom to buy sugar cane on New Year’s Eve.

        A                                         B                         C        D

4.  I don’t like this festival although it’s too noisy.

                   A                           B              C    D

5. In India, it take several days to complete the wedding anniversary.

                        A                  B              C                                 D                         

III. Supply the correct form of the words in the brackets. (3pts)

1. There is ceremony of offering incense and ……………….such as Chung cakes, Day cakes and five- fruit trays to the Kings. (SPECIAL)

2.  The door –opening ritual is carried out by a…………….. at the Kate Festival. (MAGIC)

3.  They sent us………………on our 20^th wedding anniversary. (CONGRATULATE)

4. The elephants races get the ……………of the crowds. (ATTEND)

5. It’s a rule, so everyone has to…………..follow it. (STRICT)

SECTION IV:  READING COMPREHENSION (10pts)

I. Fill in the blank with the suitable word from the box (5pts)

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 (1)________. One or two days before the festival, people make Banh Chung, which is the (2)__________cake, and kinds of jam. On the new Year’s Eve, the whole family get together for a (3)__________dinner. Every member of the family should be present during the dinner in which many different kinds of (4)________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 (5)_________. Then people go to visit their neighbors, friends and relatives.

II. Read the passage and answer the questions below. (5pts)

Shortcoming of Festivals.

Although there are many interesting things people can get from the festival, there are also some disadvantages.

The first thing is that it is normally very costly to celebrate a festival. Due to the fact that most festivals aim to preserve and develop the traditional cultural heritages, the government is willing to spend a lot of money on this occasion. Besides, during the festival, most people do not work and only spend money on preparing food and buying expensive gifts for their relatives and friends. That’s also a reason why it is said that a festival is often costly.

The second disadvantage is unsafe during a festival. It is estimated that there are hundred accidents during a festival, particularly road accidents. There are many dangerous festivals like cow-racing, elephant racing which may be very dangerous for people, especially for children. Moreover, in some festivals, when rushing to join the events, people may also cause other people to get hurt.

The last disadvantage is festival may affect the environment seriously. People tend to throw away waste cans or bottles after a festival. Furthermore, trees along the roadsides may be damaged by the participants. Noise pollution is result from the noise of performances and the noise from the crowds.

1.   How many disadvantages are there in the above passage?

……………………………………………………………………………………………

2.   What is the purpose of most festivals?

……………………………………………………………………………………………

3.   Do people often work during a festival?

……………………………………………………………………………………………

4.   Are there any accidents during a festival?

…………………………………………………………………………………………… 

5.   Is cow-racing considered to be safe?

……………………………………………………………………………………………

SECTION V: WRITING (10pts)

I/ Rewrite the following sentences in such way that they mean exactly the same as the sentences given (5pts)

1. The Buffalo-fighting Festival took place in Do Son last Saturday. There were so many people (BECAUSE)

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

2. We won’t hold the festival. It costs too much money (IF)

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

3. The Khmer believe they have to float lanterns. They may not get lood luck. (OTHERWISE)

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

4.  I really enjoyed the concert. The music was too loud. (ALTHOUGH)

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

5. The Huong Pagoda Festivals attracts a lot of Vietnamses people and is popular with foreigners too. (MOREOVER)

  .........................................................................................................................................................................

Question II. Choose the best answer A, B, C , or D to complete the sentences.

1. In 2010, Ha Noi____________ its 1000th anniversary.

A. celebrated B. commemorated C. worshipped D. remembered

2.The ____________ of quan ho singing has been recognized as a world heritage.

A. preservation B. procession C. performance D. song

3. Tet is an occasion for family____________ in Viet Nam.

A. visitings B. Meeting C. reunions D. seeings

4. ____________ spring comes, many Vietnamese villages prepare for a new festival season.

A. While B. When C. Nevertheless D. However

5. You should ____________ information about a custom or tradition.

A. finds B. found C. finding D. find

6. A custom is something that has become an ____________ way of doing things.

7. In the UK, there are lots of customs for table manners. For example, We ____________ use

a knife and fork at dinner.

A. have to B. are having C. has to D. having to

8.In Viet Nam, you____________ use only the first name to address people older than you.

A. should B. must C. shouldn’t D. have to

9. At the Mid-Autumn Festival ,kids can sing, dance, and enjoy moon-cakes ; ____________, every child likes it very much.

A. However B. Moreover C. Because D. Therefore

10.When the ____________ arrives at the Cam Tower, the dancers perform a welcome dance in front of the tower.

A. Procession B. crowd C. parade D. dancer.

Choose the correct option for each gap tp complete the sentences.
1/.Using computers too much may have harmful effects ......... your minds and bodies.
A. on B. to C. with D. onto
2/.You should.......... information about a custom or tradition.
A. finds B. found C. finding D. find
3/. In the UK, there are lots of customs for table manners. For example, we....... use a knife and fork at dinner.
A. have to B. are having C. has to D. having
4/. In VN, tou ......... use only the first name to address people older than you.
A. should B. must C. shouldn't D. have to
5/.At the Mid-Autumn Festival, kids can sing, dance, and enjoy moon-cakes;........., every child lkes it very much.
A. However B. Moreover C. Because D. Therefore
6/. In 2010, HN............its 1000^th anniversary.
A. celebrated B. commemorated C. worshipped D. remembered
7/............ spring comes, many Vietnamese villages prepare for a new festival season.
A. While B. When C. Nevertheless D. However
8/.The ........... of quan ho singing has been recognized as a world heritage.
A. preservaton B. procession C. song D. performance
9/.Saint Giong was unable to talk, smile, or walk ....... he was three years old.
A. even though B. because C. while D. if
10/. Lac Long Quan missed his life in the sea;.........., he took 50 sons back there.
A. therefore B. however C. moreover D. otherwise

1.My Son in Quang Nam province ____by UNESCO as a world heritage recently 
a. was recognized 
b.have been recognized 
c. has been recognized
d.has recognized 

2. Vietnam has 54 ethnic minority peoples, whicj countributes to create the ____of culture and custom
a. diversic 
b.diverse 
c. diversional
d. diversity

3.The nomads in Gobi highlland would like____ on the move 
a. to live 
b. living
c.live
 

Exercise 4. Read the passage and circle the best answer A, B, C or D. ​Ha Long Bay has been twice recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1994 and in 2000, and also that Ha Long Bay is in the second place in the worldwide competition of the World's Seven Natural Wonders. It is as attractive and beautiful throughout the four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Traveling on small sailboats among hundreds of limestone islands, one may visit the amazing Surprise Cave, the floating fishing village, and see how the locals live, which are top of the list of things to do here. The experience of visiting Ha Long Bay is unforgettable, where you will see something that will stay in your mind and eyes for years. You will enjoy meeting Vietnamese people and tasting their delicious food. You will have fresh air all day and night, especially if you wake up early in the morning and watch the sun rise on the deck coming slowly through the islands. Be sure not to miss visiting Ha Long Bay in your lifetime. 1. What is the best title of the passage? ​A. Vietnam, an attrative tourist destination​B. Ha Long Bay, a world heritage in Vietnam ​C. Unforgettable experience in Ha Long Bay​D. Amazing Surprise Cave in Ha Long Bay 2. The word “unforgettable” in line 6 is CLOSEST in meaning to ______. ​A. important ​B. memorable​C. famous​D. beautiful 3. How many times has Ha Long Bay recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO? ​A. 2​B. 3​C. 4​D. 5 4. According to the passage, tourists can enjoy all of the following EXCEPT_____. ​A. Exploring the amazing Surprise Cave​B. Traveling on small sailboats ​C. Visiting the floating market​D. Seeing how the local people live

1. Ha Long Bay has twice been ________ by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site.

A. recognized.           B. discovered.

C. experienced.         D. developed.

2. If the weather _______ fine tomorrow, we may go for a swim.

A. were.                  B. is.

C. will be.                D. would be.

3. Miss Lan, _____ I met yesterday, is my English teacher.

A. which.          B. that.

C. who.            D. when.

4. When spending a week in Berlin, you can ________ the city itself and its surroundings.

A. travel.              B. guide. 

C. see.                 D. explore.

5. _____the chicken in white wine for one hour before roasting.

A. Slice.             B. Marinate.

C. Chop.            D. Grate.

6. Where are _____ tickets I gave you yesterday?

A. an.           B. ɸ.

C. the.          D. a.

7. He bought a _____ of bread in the supermarket yesterday.

A. bunch.       B. loaf.

C. clove.        D. pinch.

8.  When I travelled to Greece, I bought this ring as a _____ of the country.

A. gift.          B. present.

C. thing.       D. souvenir.

9. Australian English is spoken as the _______ language by most people in Australia.

A. international.       B. first.

C. second.               D. foreign. 

10. The seaside resort always gets overcrowded in ________ season.

A. peak.            B. low.

C. hard.            D. off.