1. Could I have a ______ of matches, please?
A. packet B. tin C. can D. box
2. Take the first turning of the ______.
A. roundabout B. ring C. bend D. moon
3. Her parents never allowed her ______.
A. smoking B. smoke C. to smoke D. smoked
4. You will spend at least one year working abroad ______ you can find out how things operate overseas.
A. so as to B. because C. so that D. as long as
5. Julia’s lonely in Malaysia because she doesn’t know ______.
A. somebody B. everybody C. nobody D. anybody

my passport need renewing  (Get)

.Jean was given permission by her boss to take a day off (Agreed)

Men Attire

Anyone who has seen the exquisite costumes worn by Vietnamese women will recognize similarities in the traditional dress of the male. There are many variations on the basic theme. At the top of the list is the elaborate dress of the emperor and the mandarins. Their rank was shown in the display of color in the brocade and embroideries. Gold brocade with embroidered dragons was for the emperor only. Gold is the national color and the dragon heads the fabulous mythical animal world. Purple is the color reserved for high-ranking court mandarins, while blue is for those of lower rank. Costumes worn for  religious ceremonies also have their special colors. Dresses for ceremonial occasions usually have very wide and ample sleeves. Wedding dresses are similar to the popular fashions, and the color is usually purple or blue brocade. Dresses for mourning have frayed fringes or a line up the back and may be either black or white in color. 

1. The Vietnamese traditional dress of men and women are somehow similar.

2. The dress of mandarins is at the top of the list.

3. The rank of person could be revealed via the color of the dress

4. Gold brocade and embroidered dragons was for the emperor and mandarins.

5. The normal dress and the ceremonial dress have no difference.

X  Read the passage.

  Fill in the blank with a suitable word.

Buffalo fighting (1) ……………… a unique and traditional festival of people in Do Son District, Haiphong City. This festival is associated with Water Goddess worshiping and sacrificing custom. It also expresses bravery and risk-taking spirit of people in the coastal city of Haiphong. The festival has been long conducted within the region (2) …………… the 18th century. It is annually and officially operated (3) ……………… the 9th day of the 8th month in Vietnamese Lunar Calendar; however, its preparation (4) ……………… participants nearly a year to process. From choosing the right buffaloes to buy, raising and training them all of which require hard work and ongoing effort. For example, fighting buffaloes (5) …………… selected based on a wide (6) ……………… of requirements: at least 4 or 5 years old, wide chest, bow-shape horns, toned thighs, and long tail. Also, these buffaloes (7) ……………… kept separately from normal ones, and so on. Like other festivals in Vietnam, Buffalo Fighting Festival consists (8) …………… two parts: spiritual rites and entertaining activities. After many tensions and dramatic games, at the end of the day, the winning buffalo will be killed in a ceremony worshipping Water Goddess.

  Answer the questions below.

1. What is the festival related to?

2. What about the local people does the festival show?

3. When did the festival start?

4. How long does it take local people to get ready for the festival?

5. What are the main parts of the festival?

Rewrite the following sentences based on the given words.

1. It is necessary for me to find some information related to the Giong festival for my project.

→ I (have to)

2. Most of the traditional events are free for all people to join.

→ People (have to)

3. If we come home late, our parents will get angry.

→ We (must)

4. Students mustn’t cheat in any kinds of exams.

→ Students (allowed)

5. Students don’t have to wear uniform today because it is Saturday.

→ Students (need)

Make complete sentences based on the given words.

1. It/ be/ traditional/ Vietnamese people/ be/ modest/ and/ boasting/ be/ often/ criticize.

2. It/ be/ always/ man/ not/ woman/ pay/ bill/ when/ eat/ out.

3. If/ you/ come/ their homes/ meal time/ Vietnamese/ probably/ invite/ you/ sit down/ and/ share/ whatever food/ available.

4. It/ be/ necessary/ Vietnamese youngsters/ attend/ traditional festivals/ understand/ furthermore/ history/ culture/ country.

5. Beautiful princess/walk/ desperately/ dark wood/ suddenly/ prince/ appear/ save/ her.

Find one mistake in each sentence and correct it.

1. In Vietnam, you shouldn’t drive on the left; otherwise, you will be fined.

2. When I was watching TV, there is a sudden power cut.

3. Although the ceremony started too late, I couldn’t join it.

4. They were playing computer games at 9 p.m. one day ago.

5. Does she has to pay extra for the overdue book?

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the given word.

1. Not only children but also adults like the Mid - Autumn festival  because of its …………………. atmosphere.              joy

2. Reading fairy tales is very good to trigger children’s …………………. and nurture their souls.                                          image

3. Many children are positively affected by …………………. heroes in the stories they are told.                                    legend

4. It is very …………………. of him to get jealous with his younger brother.  self

5. “The Hare and the Tortoise” gives readers a simple lesson that you shouldn’t be …………………. joy                              confident

VI  Underline the correct answer.

1. You should/ have to/ need ask him for help. He is very easy-going and helpful.

2. Should/ Must/ Need I lend him some money? He looks miserable but I don’t know much about him.

3. We can/ should/ have to finish the assignment before tomorrow. Otherwise, we will get zero for it.

4. Despite/ In spite of/ Although I am not really fond of traditional music, listening to it is quite relaxing.

5. The younger brother is well-behaved. While/ But/ Meanwhile, the older one is rather stubborn.