Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.

17. Tet Holiday is the most important festival in Vietnam which takes place in late January or early February.

A. appears                   B. occurs                     C. brings                      D. holds

18. Some people take naps after the feast with the whole family.

A. play games             B. go out                     C. go to sleep              D. hang out

Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.

19. During their concert, Cold play stirred up the crowd in nearly 3 hours with their hit songs.

A. hand up                  B. move up                  C. settle                       D. sit down

20. We are so into the music played by him.

A. enjoy                      B. excite about            C. dislike                     D. fond of

Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.

17. Tet Holiday is the most important festival in Vietnam which takes place in late January or early February.

A. appears                   B. occurs                     C. brings                      D. holds

18. Some people take naps after the feast with the whole family.

A. play games             B. go out                     C. go to sleep              D. hang out

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

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

  Tet or Lunar New Year holiday is the most important …………. (9) for Vietnamese people. Tet is a festival which ………… (10) in late January or early February. Before Tet, people usually clean and ………….. (11) their homes. They go to market to ………. (12) candy, jams or dried water melon seeds. They also get new clothes which are traditional at Tet. They often buy peach blossoms and marigolds which are …………….. (13) flowers at Tet holiday. Tet is a time …………….. (14) family members to gather and have some special meals………… (15) special food such as sticky rice cakes. People often ………….. (16) relatives and close friends on the second day of the holiday.

9. A. festival      B. celebration

    C. occasion      D. A&B

10. A. happen      B. take place

      C. occurs      D. All are correct

11. A. decorating      B. decorate

      C. to decorate      D. decorated

12. A. make      B. take

      C. buy      D. sell

13. A. tradition      B. traditional

      C. traditionally      D. traditions

14. A. with      B. in

      C. to      D. for

15. A. for      B. with

      C. to      D. of

16. A. visit      B. love

decorate / clothes / traditional / visit / important / beautiful

Tet or Lunnar New Year holiday is the most (21) ......... celebration for Vietnamese 

people. Tet is a festival which happens in late January or early February. Before Tet, people usually clean and (22) ......... their homes. They go to the market to buy candy,jams, or dried watermelon seeds. They also get new (23) ............. which are worn at Tet. They often buy peach blossoms and marigolds which are (24) ........ flowers on Tet holiday. Tet is a time for family members to gather and have special food such as sticky rice cakers. People often (25) ........... relatives and family friends on the second of the holiday.

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. 1.What do The Vietnamese believe? 2.When does Tet happen? 

Read the passage then choose the correct answer

Although there are many celebrations throughout the year, Tet or Lunar new year holiday is the most important celebration for Vietnamese people. Tet is festival which occurs in late January or early February. It is a time for families to clean and decorate their homes, and enjoy special food such as sticky rice cakes. Family members who live apart try to be together at Tet.

Passover is in late March or early April. This festival is celebrated in Israel and by all Jewish people. On this festival, people celebrate freedom from slavery. Passover is also an ancient spring festival. On the first or second nights of Passover, Jewish families eat a special meal called the Seder.

Easter is a joyful festival which is celebrated in many countries. It happens at around the same time as Passover. On Easter day (Easter Sunday), young children receive chocolate or sugar eggs as long as they are good. In many countries, people crowd the streets to watch colorful parades.

31. What is another way to call “Tet”?

A. Lunar New Year.

B. Easter

C. Passover

D. Christmas

32. When does Tet occur?

A. Tet occurs in early March or late April

B. Tet occurs in late January or early February

C. Tet occurs in late January or February

D. Tet occurs in late February or early March

33. Who celebrate Passover?

A. Some Jewish people celebrate Passover

B. All Japanese people celebrate Passover

C. All Jewish people celebrate Passover

D. Few Jewish people celebrate Passover

34. How many celebrations are there in the reading passage?

A. There are three celebrations in the reading passage

B. There are four celebrations in the reading passage

C. There are five celebrations in the reading passage

D. There are six celebrations in the reading passage

35. The word “it” in line 11 the passage refers to:

A. Easter B. Passover C. Tet D. Spring