The Co Ho, K'Ho or Koho as they are known, (1)__originate___ from the Lam Dong province in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. I first (2)__visited___ the Co Ho in August 2016 and have returned many times since. Most Co Ho people own a modern version of their traditional dress and wear it to church every Sunday. However, according to one village chief, these traditions are falling out of favor with the younger generations along with the older ways of (3)___handcrafting___ the costumes. I photographed K'Long K'e,a (4)__101-year-old___ lady in her traditional costume, which was different from the newer versions I' d seen. Her indigo dye and hand-stitching graced dress, which she wore, draped across her shoulders (5)__like___ a blanket. She passed away in 2017 (6)__at___ the age of 102 and when I visited her village to pay my respects and to share her photograph (7)__with__ her family, I received an (8)_unexpected__ moking gift: her (9)__handcrafted__ blanket. She had passed this vintage treasure down to her daughter who chose to give it to me (10) _so that_ it would be preserved in the Precious Heritage Museum alongside the photograph of the family's matriarch. cac dap an de dien vao at handcrafting like so that otherwise visited has gone to unexpectedly originate 101-year-old with handcrafted
1. Gong culture can be found in ___________. A. Kon Tum B. Kon Tum and Gia Lai C. Central Highlands D. highlands in Viet Nam
2. It is though that the gong sounds can help us _____________. A. have a relation with the gods B. enjoy ourselves C. communicate with nature D. harvest crops
3. All of the following statements are true except that ___________.
A. the matter whether males or females play gongs depends on the ethnic groups B. the diameter of gongs can be varied C. a set of gongs is not more than 10 units D. the gongs are made of bronze
4. Gongs are believed to have a sacred power because ___________. A. the gong is older than a god B. a god will make gongs more powerful C. the statement was made D. they are associated to all events in one’s life
5. The word “inauguration” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______. A. building B. finding C. sale D. opening
The space of gong culture in Central Highlands of Viet Nam covers 5 provinces of Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Dak Nong and Lam Dong. The masters of gong culture are the ethnic groups of Ba Na, Xo Dang, M’Nong, Co Ho, Ro Mam, E De, Giarai… The gong performances are always closely tied to community cultural rituals and ceremonies of
the ethnic groups in Central Highlands. Many researchers have classified gongs as ceremonial musical instrument and the gong sounds as a means to communicate with deities and gods.
The gongs are made of bronze. Their diameter is from 20 cm to 60cm or from 90cm to 120cm. A set of gongs consists of 2 to 12 or 13 units and even to 18 or 20 units in some places.
In most of the ethnic groups, namely Giarai, Ede Kpah, Ba Na, Xo Dang, Brau, Co Ho, etc., only males are allowed to play gongs. However, in others such as Ma and M’Nong groups, both males and females can play gongs. Few ethnic groups (for example, E de Bih), gongs are performed by women only.
As for the majority of ethnic groups in Central Highlands, gongs are musical instruments of sacred power. It is believed that every gong is the settlement of a god who gets more powerful as the gong is older. Therefore, gongs are associated to all events in one’s life, such as the inauguration of new houses, funerals, buffalo sacrifice, new harvest, ceremony to pray for people’s and cattle’s health, ceremony to see off soldiers to the front, and the victory celebration.
. Read the passage and choose a suitable word from the options A, B, C or D. (1 point)
Most of the ethnicminority (26) _______ in the Central Highlands live in (27) ______ houses. These houses are built on columns and beams. They have two or four roofs, and some have decorations on the peaks and the sides. The entrance is on the side. The communal house is usually (28) ______ largest, tallest and most(29) ________ building in the village. It is used (30) ________ village meetings, receiving guests, or as a place of worship, and village festivities. Singlemen can sleep in this house.
26. A. person B. peoples C. persons D. classes
27. A. brick B. cottage C. stilt D. wood
28. A. the B. a C. an D. most
29. A. simple B. complicated C. excel D. skilled
30. A. to B. with C. for D. like
II.Read the passage and choose the best answer. (1 point)
Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages.
There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. More over, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.
However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs.
In short, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young people who have a career are better provided in the city.
31.According to the passage, living in the country has ______________________________
A. only good points B. only bad points
C. both good and bad points D. no disad vantages
32.Living in the country is safer for young children because ____________________________.
A. there is less traffic B. there are few shops
C. there are fewer people D. there are few services
33.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to thepassage?
A.People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in thecity.
B.It’s hard to find entertainment in thecountry.
C.There are fewer shops and services in the country.
D.The country is only suitable for retired people.
34.Who may benefit from living in the countryside?
A.Unemployed people and young children.
B.The elderly and young adults
C.Old citizens and parents with their infants.
D.The aged and single parent.
Most of the ethnicminority (26) _______ in the Central Highlands live in (27) ______ houses. These houses are built on columns and beams. They have two or four roofs, and some have decorations on the peaks and the sides. The entrance is on the side. The communal house is usually (28) ______ largest, tallest and most(29) ________ building in the village. It is used (30) ________ village meetings, receiving guests, or as a place of worship, and village festivities. Singlemen can sleep in this house.
26. A. person B. peoples C. persons D. classes
27. A. brick B. cottage C. stilt D. wood
28. A. the B. a C. an D. most
29. A. simple B. complicated C. excel D. skilled
30. A. to B. with C. for D. like
II.Read the passage and choose the best answer. (1 point)
Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages.
There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. More over, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.
However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs.
In short, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young people who have a career are better provided in the city.
31.According to the passage, living in the country has ______________________________
A. only good points B. only bad points
C. both good and bad points D. no disad vantages
32.Living in the country is safer for young children because ____________________________.
A. there is less traffic B. there are few shops
C. there are fewer people D. there are few services
33.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to thepassage?
A.People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in thecity.
B.It’s hard to find entertainment in thecountry.
C.There are fewer shops and services in the country.
D.The country is only suitable for retired people.
34.Who may benefit from living in the countryside?
A.Unemployed people and young children.
B.The elderly and young adults
C.Old citizens and parents with their infants.
D.The aged and single parent.
Read the following text and then ask questions for the italics section.
Gong Culture in the Central Highlands
Gong Culture in the Central Highlands of Viet Nam has been recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
Gong culture covers five provinces of the central highlands: Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Dak Nong and Lam Dong. The master of gong culture is the ethnic groups of Bahnar, Sedang, Hmong, Coho, Ede, Giarai... THe Gong Festival is held annually in the Central Highlands. In the festival, artists from these provinces give gong performances, highlighting the gong culture of their own province.
For the ethnic groups of the Central highlands, gong is musical instruments of special power. It is believed that every gong is the symbol of a god who grows more powerful as the gong gets older. Therefore, gongs are associated with special occasions in people's lives, such as the building of new houses, funerals, crop praying ceremonies, a new harvest, victory celebrations, etc. The gong sound is a way to communicate with the gods.
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Read the following text and then ask questions for the italics section.
Gong Culture in the Central Highlands
Gong Culture in the Central Highlands of Viet Nam has been recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
Gong culture covers five provinces of the central highlands: Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Dak Nong and Lam Dong. The master of gong culture is the ethnic groups of Bahnar, Sedang, Hmong, Coho, Ede, Giarai... THe Gong Festival is held annually in the Central Highlands. In the festival, artists from these provinces give gong performances, highlighting the gong culture of their own province.
For the ethnic groups of the Central highlands, gong is musical instruments of special power. It is believed that every gong is the symbol of a god who grows more powerful as the gong gets older. Therefore, gongs are associated with special occasions in people's lives, such as the building of new houses, funerals, crop praying ceremonies, a new harvest, victory celebrations, etc. The gong sound is a way to communicate with the gods.
1..............what are the five provinces of the central highlands..............?
2..............when is THe Gong Festival held................?
3..............who give gong performances, highlighting the gong culture of their own province......?
4.....what is the gong For the ethnic groups of the Central highlands.......?
Read the passage and choose the best answer.
Buôn Ma Thuột is the capital city of Daklak Province, in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. Lots of people live in Buôn Ma Thuột and most of them are ethnic people. It’s a big city. A lot of people visit it to watch special festivals here. The weather is quite cool in the rainy season but it’s very hot in the dry season. It is good for growing coffee. Buôn Ma Thuột is also an important center for business and transportation of Vietnam.
Question:
What is Buôn Ma Thuột good for growing? – It’s good for growing ________.
Câu trả lời của bạn:
vegetables | |
sugar canes | |
coffee | |
rice |
2
Read the passage and choose A, B, C or D to fill in the blank numbered (5).
My cousin’s name is Camilla. She’s very different (1)_________ me. Her hair is blond, not dark like (2) _________. It’s very long. My hair is curly, but Camilla’s hair is very straight. She has beautiful blue eyes (like the sky). She’s quite short and I’m very tall. We don’t share the same hobbies and interests, but we have a lot of fun together. Camilla is friendly and cheerful. She is also a good listener. She always helps me and (3) _________ me good advice. We often (4) _________ to each other’s houses on the weekend. We play video games, (5)_________ TV or sometimes we play music together.
Câu trả lời của bạn:
go | |
watch | |
Do | |
have |
3
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
________ father cleans the kitchen.
Câu trả lời của bạn:
Peter' | |
Peter | |
Peters' | |
Peter's |
4
Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the following question
His hair is short and black.
Câu trả lời của bạn:
He has short black hair. | |
He has black short hair. | |
He has hair short black. | |
He has a short black hair. |
5
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
What _____ your father grow on your field ?
Câu trả lời của bạn:
does | |
do | |
are | |
is |
6
Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is made from the cues given.
My favorite subjects / literature / geography
Câu trả lời của bạn:
My favorite subject is literature and geography. | |
I favorite subjects are literature and geography. | |
My favorite subjects is literature and geography. | |
My favorite subjects are literature and geography. |
7
Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is made from the cues given.
What/ housework/ they/ do/?
Câu trả lời của bạn:
What do housework they do? | |
What are housework they do? | |
What housework do they do? | |
What housework are they do? |
8
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
Do you want to sign ______ for some clubs?
Câu trả lời của bạn:
with | |
up | |
of | |
in |
9
Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the question for the underlined part in the following sentence.
My mother does the cooking in my family.
Câu trả lời của bạn:
Who does the cooking in your family? | |
Who is the cooking in your family? | |
Who do the cooking in your family? | |
Who are the cooking in your family? |
10
Choose A, B, C or D corresponding to the best option.
My house has five rooms.
Câu trả lời của bạn:
There is five rooms in my house. | |
There have five rooms in my house. | |
There are five rooms in my house. | |
There has five rooms in my house. |
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35.
There has been an outbreak of avian influenza, better known as bird flu in Asia recently. The first (1) _____ died two weeks ago in Vietnam and there have been the cases reported since in Thailand, and there are some suspected cases in Cambodia as well as.
Wild birds are affected by a large number of flu viruses, just as the humans and other animals are, but they are normally exclusive to birds. If the viruses manage to mutate, they can to jump the species barrier and infect human beings. The first case (2) _____ someone died was in Hong Kong in 1997.
There are the several different forms of bird flu, ranging from mild to very (3) _____ infections, which spreading rapidly and kill many of the birds they infect. It is spread by wild birds-ducks, in particular – which carry the virus, but aren't killed by it. They can spread the virus to farm birds through (4) _____ contact or by the contaminating water supplies.
World Health Organization officials have attributed the spread of bird flu to human contact with the droppings of infected birds and (5) _____ sanitation. There was no evidence at first that the virus spread from person to person, though there has been a case of this happening being investigated by scientists.
Điền ô số 1
A. victim
B. casualty
C. sufferer
D. infector
Đáp án A
Victim (n): nạn nhân, casualty (n): tai nạn, sufferer (n): người bị thiệt hại, infector (n): tác nhân gây nhiễm
Đáp án A phù hợp với nghĩa của câu
Tạm dịch : Nạn nhân đầu tiên đã chết cách đây 2 tuần ở Việt Nam
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35.
There has been an outbreak of avian influenza, better known as bird flu in Asia recently. The first (1) _____ died two weeks ago in Vietnam and there have been the cases reported since in Thailand, and there are some suspected cases in Cambodia as well as.
Wild birds are affected by a large number of flu viruses, just as the humans and other animals are, but they are normally exclusive to birds. If the viruses manage to mutate, they can to jump the species barrier and infect human beings. The first case (2) _____ someone died was in Hong Kong in 1997.
There are the several different forms of bird flu, ranging from mild to very (3) _____ infections, which spreading rapidly and kill many of the birds they infect. It is spread by wild birds-ducks, in particular – which carry the virus, but aren't killed by it. They can spread the virus to farm birds through (4) _____ contact or by the contaminating water supplies.
World Health Organization officials have attributed the spread of bird flu to human contact with the droppings of infected birds and (5) _____ sanitation. There was no evidence at first that the virus spread from person to person, though there has been a case of this happening being investigated by scientists.
Điền ô số 2
A. where
B. when
C. which
D. why
Đáp án A
Vế sau có “in Hong Kong” chỉ địa điểm nên đại từ quan hệ được dùng là where (nơi mà)
Tạm dịch: Trường hợp đầu tiên nơi mà ai đó đã tử vong là ở Hồng Kông vào năm 1997.
DA LAT – DREAM CITY
Da Lat lies on Lam Vien plateau, in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong. 300 kilometers north of Ho Chi Minh City. Da Lat is a well-known city attracting all the people who have been there once. Da Lat is known as a city of pine trees, waterfalls and flowers. Da Lat is described as a forest of flowers with (1) ………………………colours and various species. Flowers can be found (2) ……………………….and in any season. We ca see flowers in Da Lat in the parks, (3) ……………………. of the houses, in the gardens etc . Da Lat has the widest range of orchid varieties in the country. Da Lat has (4) …………………… rivers and canals but it has many picturesque waterfalls. It takes tourists several days (5) ………………………all the waterfalls in the area. The famous Cam Ly Falls is only 3 kilometers (6) ………………………the town center. The Prenn Falls is 10 kilometers in the south of Da Lat. The water (7) ………………………down like a white shade. Da Lat people are very (8) …………………of it. They always boast to tourists about it in the first place. Around the Prenn Falls is the valley of various flowers and pine hills
1.A. different B. general C. official D. astounding
2.A. somewhere B. anywhere C. nowhere D. everywhere
3.A. behind B. next to C. opposite D. in front
4.A. few B. little C. much D. lots
5.A. visit B. visiting C. to visit D. visited
6.A. in B. at C. to D. from
7.A. falls B. goes C. pours D. walks
8.A. pride B. priding C. prided D. proud
Da Lat lies on Lam Vien plateau, in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong. 300 kilometers north of Ho Chi Minh City. Da Lat is a well-known city attracting all the people who have been there once. Da Lat is known as a city of pine trees, waterfalls and flowers. Da Lat is described as a forest of flowers with (1) ………………………colours and various species. Flowers can be found (2) ……………………….and in any season. We ca see flowers in Da Lat in the parks, (3) ……………………. of the houses, in the gardens etc . Da Lat has the widest range of orchid varieties in the country. Da Lat has (4) …………………… rivers and canals but it has many picturesque waterfalls. It takes tourists several days (5) ………………………all the waterfalls in the area. The famous Cam Ly Falls is only 3 kilometers (6) ………………………the town center. The Prenn Falls is 10 kilometers in the south of Da Lat. The water (7) ………………………down like a white shade. Da Lat people are very (8) …………………of it. They always boast to tourists about it in the first place. Around the Prenn Falls is the valley of various flowers and pine hills
1.A. different B. general C. official D. astounding
2.A. somewhere B. anywhere C. nowhere D. everywhere
3.A. behind B. next to C. opposite D. in front
4.A. few B. little C. much D. lots of
5.A. visit B. visiting C. to visit D. visited
6.A. in B. at C. to D. from
7.A. falls B. goes C. pours D. walks
8.A. pride B. priding C. prided D. proud
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35.
There has been an outbreak of avian influenza, better known as bird flu in Asia recently. The first (1) _____ died two weeks ago in Vietnam and there have been the cases reported since in Thailand, and there are some suspected cases in Cambodia as well as.
Wild birds are affected by a large number of flu viruses, just as the humans and other animals are, but they are normally exclusive to birds. If the viruses manage to mutate, they can to jump the species barrier and infect human beings. The first case (2) _____ someone died was in Hong Kong in 1997.
There are the several different forms of bird flu, ranging from mild to very (3) _____ infections, which spreading rapidly and kill many of the birds they infect. It is spread by wild birds-ducks, in particular – which carry the virus, but aren't killed by it. They can spread the virus to farm birds through (4) _____ contact or by the contaminating water supplies.
World Health Organization officials have attributed the spread of bird flu to human contact with the droppings of infected birds and (5) _____ sanitation. There was no evidence at first that the virus spread from person to person, though there has been a case of this happening being investigated by scientists.
Điền ô số 4
A. direct
B. straight
C. immediate
D. square
Đáp án A
Đáp án A phù hợp với nghĩa của câu : (direct contact: tiếp xúc trực tiếp): "Chúng có thể lây lan virus đến các loài gia cầm trhoong qua tiếp xúc trực tiếp hoặc qua nguồn nước bị nhiễm virus". Các phương án khác là straight (thẳng), immediate (ngay lập tức), square (thẳng thắn)