TEST 1
A. PHONETICS
I. Choose the word which is pronounced differently from the others: (1pt)
1. A. techniques B. chemical C. children D. Christmas
2. A. sticky B. sugar C. ancestor D. special
3. A. although B. laugh C. paragraph D. enough
4. A. defeated B. defended C. clasped D. commemorated
II. Pick out the word whose main stressed syllable is different from the others: (1pt)
1. A. offer B. canoe C. country D. standard
2. A. pollution B. computer C. currency D. allowance
3. A. application B. congratulation C. recreation D. education
4. A. reunite B. cutlery C. different D. compliment
B. USE OF LANGUAGE
I. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences: (2.5pts)
1. Please turn off _______ lights when you leave _______ room.
A. the - the B. a - a C. the - a D. a - the
2. “So, you have your fifth high school reunion coming up?” - “__________ ”
A. Oh, the school reunion was wonderful. B. The food at the reunion was excellent.
C. Yeah. I’m really looking forward to it. D. No. You’re in no mood for the event.
3. The Dao in Sapa area is famous _______ its “love market”.
A. in B. with C. to D. for
4. “____ is the most interesting museum in Ha Noi?” – “I think it’s the Museum of Ethnology.”
A. Which do you think C. Who do you think
B. What you think D. Where do you think
5. Mark the letter A, B, c or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
They had to refuse the dinner invitation because of a prior engagement.
A. successful B. later C. earlier D. important
6. When the _____ arrives at the Cham Tower, the dancers perform a welcome dance in front of the tower.
A. crowd B. procession C. parade D. dancer.
7. My grandparents don’t______ of people who have bad manners.
A. respect B. admire C. approve D. appreciate
8. Saint Giong was unable to talk, smile, or walk____________ he was three years old.
A. If B. because C. while D. even though
9. In 2010, Ha Noi ________ its 1000th anniversary.
A. celebrated B. commemorated C. worshipped D. remembered
10. The Hung King Temple Festival ____ from the 8th to the 11th day of the third lunar month in Phu Tho.
A. takes B. takes part C. takes place D. take turn
II. Supply the correct form of the words: ( 1pt)
1. Nick (learn) ____________a lot about the ethnic minorities in Vietnam recently. (need)
2. Some alterations to our original plans might be _____________.(disappoint )
3. I find Water Festival in Thailand…………………...
4. The phone rang while Tom (take) …………………. a shower in the bathroom.
III, Choose the underlined part that is incorrect. (0.5pt)
1. Lang Lieu couldn’t buy any special food while he was poor.
A B C D
2. When I came, the whole family is having dinner around a big dining room.
A B C D
C. READING:
I. Read the text carefully and fill in each gap with a word given. (1pt)
ancestors | more | worship | that | incense | unique |
The Vietnamese have many (1) ________customs. They have a great respect for their families and (2) ________. Children obey their parents, and wives obey their husbands. Many people practice ancestor (3)_______. They have shrines in their homes where they burn (4) ________for their deceased family members. They believe that they must treat their ancestors well or bad things could happen. If a special pet dies, a family might bury it as if it were one of the families. People, especially in the highlands, believe that everything has a spirit. They respect and even worship things like trees, animals, clouds, and streams. Sacred animals of Viet Nam include dragons, turtles and more.
1__________2__________3__________4__________
II. Read the passage and answer the questions. (1pt)
"Li Xi" is an important part in Vietnam’s customs of Tet Festival, especially with children. It is a small amount of money that can bring good fortune to the upcoming year. However, "Li Xi" is not limited only on the first day, but can even last to the 9th or 10th day of Tet Festival, and given when the adults first met the kids. Besides the money, the tiny red envelope also has its own meaning. It represents the secrecy and privacy to avoid comparison as adults want children to regard the money as the gift of New Year, instead of being jealous of receiving less than other kids. The red color, the most popular color appearing in Vietnamese festivals, signifies the prosperity and great luck according to Asian’s beliefs. In the morning of the first day of Lunar New Year, children and parents will visit grandparents’ home, wishing for a happy new year and great health, showing respect and gratitude, and giving gifts. After that, it is grandparents and adults’ turn to give children lucky money to welcome their new age. | |
| 1. By whom is the custom loved most? | |
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| 2. For how long can the custom be applied? | |
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