IX. Project

What is one typical type of Xoan singing mentioned in traditional descriptions?

1. Worship singing (hat tho)
2. Jazz improvisation
3. Hip-hop rap
4. Rock ballad

Which of the following instruments is commonly used in Xoan singing?

1. Electric guitar
2. Drum
3. Violin
4. Piano

Where did Xoan singing originate?

1. In the Central Highlands of Vietnam
2. In Phu Tho Province, northern Vietnam
3. In the Mekong Delta
4. In Ho Chi Minh City

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences.

14% of primate species are highly endangered.

1. at risk                                
2. abundant                      
3. threatened                    
4. in danger

I know that if I start watching a soap opera I immediately become hopelessly addicted.

1. indifferent                        
2. used to                         
3. attached                       
4. hooked

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others words.

1. overspent          
2. achievement          
3. environment          
4. movement

1. congestion         
2. organization           
3. application             
4. communication

Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from the others.

1. incredible          
2. advertisement        
3. successful              
4. audience

1. priority              
2. ability                    
3. community            
4. voluntary

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Volunteers become more concerned and aware of the problems facing the world.

1. obvious                  
2. worry                     
3. bored                     
4. worried

Her exceptional ability is known widely as she has won a lot of prizes in many different contests.

1. talent                     
2. passion                   
3. admiration             
4. apparence

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

When you do something good for others, you will find your life hopeful.

1. meaningless           
2. hopeless                 
3. harmful                  
4. meaningful

Ralph Nader was the most prominent leader of the U.S consumer protection movement.

1. casual                    
2. significant              
3. ordinary                 
4. outstanding

Choose the word or phrase A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence below.

The final contestants perform ________ on the stage to a television audience.

1. lively                     
2. likely                      
3. life                         
4. live

I've been in this city for a long time. I _________ here sixteen years ago.

1. have come            
2. was coming            
3. came                      
4. had come