11. It’s not easy to ______ smoking. My uncle has tried to do it lots of times without success.

A. cheer up B. give up C. turn up

12. Bat Trang is one of the most famous ______ craft villages of Ha Noi.

A. tradition B. traditional C. traditionally

13. How many ______ of leaves does a Hue’s conical hat have?

A. layers B. frames C. poems

14. He was thinking of passing ______ the workshop to his eldest son.

A. with B. to C. down

15. You can find a great variety of things and food in Sydney, a ______ and multicultural city.

A. metropolitan B. historic C. mountainous

16. He works as an ______ in his uncle’s workshop.

A. attraction B. artisan C. embroider

17. You had to face up ______ the fact that she would never come back.

A. to B. at C. with

18. Vietnamese ______ is now available to purchase online.

A. lacquer B. lacquers C. lacquerware

19. I just wondered why she turned ______ his offer of help.

A. on B. down C. back

20. I know some interesting tourist ______ in the city that you would love to visit.

A. sculptures B. attractions C. handicrafts

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Đáp án: C

Giải thích: A, B, D là từ thuộc về mặt nội dung (nhấn trọng âm). C là từ thuộc về mặt cấu trúc (không nhấn trọng âm).

Dịch: Làng nghề Cao Thon ở Hưng Yên là một trong những làng làm nhang lớn nhất ở Việt Nam.

Ha Noi, the capital of Vietnam, is one of the most interesting destinations for domestic and foreign tourists. Among many attractions are the craft villages. There are about 1500 handicraft villages recognized in Viet Nam, and about 300 are traditional handicraft villages. The heartland of craft villages is the Red River Delta, and particularly around Ha Noi. Ha Noi is home to more than 45 percent of the nation’s total number.

How were those craft villages set up? Years ago, after harvest time, Vietnamese villagers used natural materials, such as clay, bamboo, wood, and some certain kinds of plants and leaves to make craft things for their family’s daily needs. Gradually, they made their handicrafts more and more perfect, and then sold them to others around the village to get extra income. The ways to make handicrafts have been passed down from generation to generation. Family members, relatives, and friends work together. Those artisans never compete but help one another to do better business. Each craft village has its trademark name of handicraft products.

The government has organized marketing offices, agencies, and design centers to introduce handicrafts to everyone so that the artisans can sell their products. Today, many ceramic, porcelain, bamboo, rattan, wood, and lacquer products from handicraft villages are sold as souvenirs throughout the country.

30. Which of the following best serves the title of the passage?

A. Overview of Vietnamese traditional handicrafts

B. Handicraft villages in Ha Noi and their origin

C. The development of traditional handicraft villages in Viet Nam

D. Some facts about craft villages in Viet Nam

31. According to the passage, how many traditional handicraft villages are there in Ha Noi?

A. more than 675 B. more than 135 C. about 300 D. none of the above

32. Years ago, Vietnamese people made handicrafts ___________.

A. for household use ' B. to sell to tourists

C. to earn their living D. because of their poverty

33. The phrase “passed down” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to

A. taught B. taken over C. exchanged D. handed over

34. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Each craft village has its brand name of handicraft products.

B. Both Vietnamese people and foreign tourists like handicraft products. 

C. Handicrafts are made of man-made materials.

D. Handicraft products are sold as souvenirs nationwide

Complete the passage with the words/ phrases from the box.

Looked, team-building,zoo , lunch, intesert, looking forward to, craft, museum.

Last week we had a memorable trip to a new (1)...museum....... on the outskirts of the city. we were all (2)....looking forward to..... the trip. There are lots of wild animals, and they are looked after carafully. Each species is kept in one big compound and the animals look healthy. After we (3)...looked...... round the animal zone, we gathered on a big lawn at the back of the zoo. There are played some (4)....craft..... games and sang songs. Then we had a delicious (5)... lunch....... prepared by Nga and Phuong. In the afternoon, we walked to a (6)..,zoo ...... nearby. There is a big collection os handicrafts made by different (7).. intesert...... villages. I'm sure that the zoo will be ournew place of (8)....team-building,.... .

Complete the passage with the words/ phrases from the box.

Looked, team-building, zoo, lunch, intesert, looking forward to, craft, museum.

Last week we had a memorable trip to a new (1).....ZOO.... on the outskirts of the city. we were all (2)....LOOKING FORWARD TO..... the trip. There are lots of wild animals, and they are looked after carafully. Each species is kept in one big compound and the animals look healthy. After we (3)........LOOKED. round the animal zone, we gathered on a big lawn at the back of the zoo. There are played some (4).....INTERESTING.... games and sang songs. Then we had a delicious (5)...LUNCH....... prepared by Nga and Phuong. In the afternoon, we walked to a (6).....TEAM-BUIDING... nearby. There is a big collection os handicrafts made by different (7)...CRAFT..... villages. I'm sure that the zoo will be ournew place of (8)..INTEREST...... .

Complete the passage with the words/ phrases from the box.

Looked, team-building, zoo, lunch, intesert, looking forward to, craft, museum.

Last week we had a memorable trip to a new (1).....zoo..... on the outskirts of the city. we were all (2).....looking forward to.... the trip. There are lots of wild animals, and they are looked after carafully. Each species is kept in one big compound and the animals look healthy. After we (3).....looked.... round the animal zone, we gathered on a big lawn at the back of the zoo. There are played some (4)....team-building..... games and sang songs. Then we had a delicious (5).....lunch..... prepared by Nga and Phuong. In the afternoon, we walked to a (6)...museum..... nearby. There is a big collection os handicrafts made by different (7)....craft.... villages. I'm sure that the zoo will be ournew place of (8)....interest.... .

Đáp án: D

Dịch: Mặc dù một số lượng lớn các làng nghề của đất nước đang bị thiếu hụt nguồn nhân lực và khó khăn trong việc xây dựng nhận diện thương hiệu, nhiều tổ chức quốc tế đã có các dự án để giúp đỡ họ.

For my job I currently live in the capital city of our country which is ... (say the name of the capital city in your country...). It has been more than 5 years since I left my hometown and yet this is the town where my heart belongs to. I will always remember the days and places where I spent my childhood and teenage, the golden years of my life. The name of my hometown is (...say the name of your hometown...) and it is located in the northern part of the (... say the city/ district name where this town belongs to...). This town will always be special to me, no matter where I go, how far I go. There are many interesting places if I consider from different perspectives in my hometown that I can recall now. Out of these places, the rail station, which is located at the southern corner of our city is the one I would like to talk about.

In my childhood, the rail station in my hometown was the most mysterious and interesting place for us. We, as children, were not allowed to enter the main premises where the train stopped and this prohibition made us more curious about this place. This is still a place which is quite interesting for me. This is possibly because this rail station is the entry and exit point for me- to and from my hometown. When the train drops me in this station, I feel a sensation of being home. On the contrary, during the time of my departure, I feel an acute melancholy that I won't be able to express in words. This place has always been a mystery to me and it is still a place full of happiness, sadness and enigma.

From two other perspectives, this place is quite interesting to me. One- the surrounding view of this station is quite spectacular and would give someone an impression that he is standing on a tall mountain and can see the green fields below all around him. The view gives the first impression of the natural beauty this area has. In fact, I have never seen any other train station which is located in such a higher place and gives such a beautiful view. Second- the different types of people who come here each day is an interesting thing to observe. Some people come here to sell numerous products, some wait for their relatives or family members to arrive, some to see off their relatives or friends, and finally, some are part of the administrative office of the rail authority. In my opinion, this is an interesting hub for people of different ages, places and purposes.

If I am to suggest a foreign tourist about the interesting places of my hometown, I would suggest him to start with this rail station. This rail station will give a very good idea of our town, people and places to be there. To me, this is the gateway to a beautiful town where my heart belongs to.

I live in New York with my parents. There are a good number of interesting places to see and visit here. But the New York Public Library is more interesting to me than any other places.

I am a citizen of the USA by birth but my parents are not. They came here in search of living from Larissa in Greece during the 1980s. They have been living for around 36 years in this city. After my birth and I got matured enough, they took me to different interesting places to visit in the New York City, and these places are really interesting. But being an introvert, I disliked the crowds and the public library appeared to be more interesting to me than other places. The place is filled with books on numerous issues, magazines, documents and many other things. The classics available in the library were my favourite.

Going to the library is easier for me. In fact, this is not far away from my residence. The New York Public Library is only a 10-minute walk from my home. It remains open from 10 am to 8 pm, except the weekends. Usually, I go there in the evening and read books or novels until the library is closed. Besides, the library is accessible from the other parts of the city. The people who want to visit the library can reach here using several transportation modes. They can reach the library by taxi, metro or by their private cars. But the people who live nearby, like me, come here mostly on foot.

The New York Public Library is a great place to read. But the people who come here are not readers always. Some of them are researchers, while some others may be historians or musicians. Actually, the library is visited by a wide range of people. Basically, the library comes with the reading facilities. But there is also the scope to check the reference books, peep on the music directory or crosscheck any history. Besides, the reading rooms are well expanded and the readers have ample opportunities to use the books and references after their needs. But they have to be careful with the books. Silence among the readers while reading books is expected there.

Reading books may appear boring to many but it is very interesting to me. I love reading books. The books help us to know the unknown and unseen. The experiences of past thousand years have been preserved in books in words. So, when I read them, it appears that I am travelling through time! But every place is not suitable for reading and it requires a very special environment. Hence, I think a library is a nice place to read. At the same time, it is an interesting place as an enriched collection of books are available together. In fact, it is impossible for an individual to collect a part of the books of this library in his entire life. So, I find more interest in reading books in a calm place and the New York Public Library is a place I would recommend to a tourist.

The seaside in Brighton attracts me most. I can go there on foot because this is a five minutes’ walk from my residence. People usually spend their time together and enjoy the sunset scene. This is an interesting place to me because I can have the chance to enjoy the natural beauty. Moreover, I love to walk to the beachside and the waves wash my feet. Often I come here in the early morning to watch the sunrise. Considering all the matters, this is an interesting place to me.

Write the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences:

1. There are a lot of silk..............products............. such as scarves,ties and dresses in our shop. PRODUCE

2.Bat Trang is one of the most famous ...........traditional......... craft villages in Ha Noi. TRADITION

3.We should read this leaflet to see what..........activities........... are organized during the festival. ACT

4.They showed me a marble sculpture which was ........skillfully......... made by hand. SKILL

5.Last week we had a .........memorable............ trip on an ancient village on the outskirts of Ha Noi. MEMORY

6.Obviously,our handicrafts are in ........competition............. with those of other villages. COMPETE

7. Do you know that ..........artists ............... have to follow 15 stages to make a conical hat? ART

8.My grandfather has devoted himself to many ...........cultural........ events in our community. CULTURE

9. You should spend at least one week to visit the tourist ...........attractions.......... is this city. ATTRACT

10.We are impressed by wide ............variety......... of masquerades in the showroom. VARY

11.The artisans in Bat Trang village often change the designs of their products ..................to attract............more customers (attract).

12.Van Phuc village in Ha Noi ..................produces..............different types of silk items.(Produce)

13.These products are called lacquerwares bacause they are ..................decoratively...............covered with lacquer.(Decorate)piece of ancient pottery.(love).

14.My father like this vase very much.It's a.....................lovely...................piece of ancient pottery (love).

15.In the past,most Vietnamese people used baskets made of bamboo strips that were ...............woven............together.(weave)

Write the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences:

1. There are a lot of silk.............products.............. such as scarves,ties and dresses in our shop. PRODUCE

2.Bat Trang is one of the most famous ..........traditional.......... craft villages in Ha Noi. TRADITION

3.We should read this leaflet to see what..........activities........... are organized during the festival. ACT

4.They showed me a marble sculpture which was .........skillfully........ made by hand. SKILL

5.Last week we hand a ............memorable......... trip on an ancient village on the outskirts of Ha Noi. MEMORY

6.Obviously, our handicrafts are in .........competition............ with those of other villages. COMPETE

7. Do you know that ..............artists........... have to follow 15 stages to make a conical hat? ART

8.My grandfather has devoted himself to many ..........cultural......... events in our community. CULTURE

9. You should spend at least one week to visit the tourist ............attractions......... is this city. ATTRACT

10.We are impressed by wide .........variety............ of masquerades in the showroom. VARY

11.The artisans in Bat Trang village often change the designs of their products ...............attract...............more customers (attract).

12.Van Phuc village in Ha Noi ...............produces.................different types of silk items. (Produce)

13.These products are called lacquerwares bacause they are ..................decoratively...............covered with lacquer. (Decorate) piece of ancient pottery. (love).

14.My father like this vase very much.It's a.....................lovely...................piece of ancient pottery (love).

15.In the past,most Vietnamese people used baskets made of bamboo strips that were ................woven...........together.(weave)

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Write the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences:

1. There are a lot of silk...........products................ such as scarves,ties and dresses in our shop. PRODUCE

2.Bat Trang is one of the most famous .....traditional............... craft villages in Ha Noi. TRADITION

3.We should read this leaflet to see what........activities............. are organized during the festival. ACT

4.They showed me a marble sculpture which was .....skillfully............ made by hand. SKILL

5.Last week we hand a .......memorable.............. trip on an ancient village on the outskirts of Ha Noi. MEMORY

6.Obviously,our handicrafts are in ......competition............... with those of other villages. COMPETE

7. Do you know that .........artists................ have to follow 15 stages to make a conical hat? ART

8.My grandfather has devoted himself to many .......cultural............ events in our community. CULTURE

9. You should spend at least one week to visit the tourist .......attractions.............. is this city. ATTRACT

10.We are impressed by wide .....variety................ of masquerades in the showroom. VARY

11.The artisans in Bat Trang village often change the designs of their products ............to attract..................more customers (attract).

12.Van Phuc village in Ha Noi ..........produces......................different types of silk items.(Produce)

13.These products are called lacquerwares bacause they are .............decoratively....................covered with lacquer.(Decorate)piece of ancient pottery.

14.My father like this vase very much.It's a.......lovely.................................piece of ancient pottery (love).

15.In the past,most Vietnamese people used baskets made of bamboo strips that were ........woven...................together.(weave)