ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN TẬP CUỐI HỌC KỲ I NGUYÊN LƯƠNG

BẰNG 2024 – 2025.

A. VOCABULARY: Leisure activities; Life in the countryside: Teenagers; Ethnic groups of Viet
Nam; Our customs and traditions
B. GRAMMAR: Verbs of liking + gerunds/ to- infinitives; Comparative forms of adverbs; simple
sentences and compound sentences. Yes/No and Wh-questions. Countable and uncountable
nouns. Zero article.
C. SKILLS: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking
- Listening: Listen and choose the word you hear to complete each sentence; Listen again and fill
in each blank with ONE word you hear.
- Reading: Complete a passage with the words given; Read and answer questions;
- Writing: Rewrite sentences/Transformation; Rearrange the words to make a complete sentence;
Write a complete sentence from the words given; Make a question for the underlined words
- Speaking:
Speaking:
Describe a picture about one of the topics in units 1-5 (30-40 words): What can you see?
What do you think about the activities?...
Answer 2 questions about yourself.
(Pictures and questions are mostly from your students' books)

D. EXERCISES FOR REFERENCE:

I. Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence or do as directed.
1. My son was fond ________ swimming when he was young.
A. about B of C. at
2. There are only ________ old houses left in my village.
A. a few B. a little C. many
3. You need to ________ on your studies to get good grades.
A. cultivate B. connect C. concentrate
4. Khmer men teach their children how to _______ fish at an early age.
A. load B. catch C. admire
5. Today it's raining __________ than it was yesterday.
A. heavier B. more heavily C. as heavy
6. You should drive carefully; ________ you may cause an accident.
A. however B. but C. otherwise
7. Nowadays, teenagers have _________ from their parents and friends.
A. pressure B. activities C. leaders
8. A: _______ do you like best about Sa Pa? B: I like its local markets best
A. Why B. What C. Who
9. Their ________ to the Buddha included incense, fruits.
A. offerings B. ritual C. worshipping
10. Joe broke ________ tradition when he went to an art college.
A. with B. for C. at
11. The Ok Om Bok Festival takes place in ________ October.
A. a B. X C. the
12. The graduation ________ will be held at the school hall next Friday.
A. longevity B. ceremony C. reunion
13. In many cultures, knocking on wood is a way to chase away _______
A. bad spirits B. good luck C. people
14. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently:
A. age B. gift C. girl
15. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern:
A. message B. upload C. connect
II. Supply the correct form of the words in brackets to complete each sentence.
1. You will receive a_________ when your email is sent. NOTICE
2. Julia always tries her best to satisfy her parents’________________ EXPECT
3. It is very______________ to live in the mountainous areas because of the lack of
transportation. CONVIENCE
4. I cannot finish my work on time, for the computer_______ stops working. SUDDEN
5. People are advised to drink enough water, and do exercises __________ REGULAR
6. The festival ________ gathered on the riverside to cheer the boat racers. (go)
7. Mai weaves cloth more _________ than Hoa does. (skillful)
8. The number of minority_________ going to school is going up.CHILD
9. The Vietnamese carefully prepare____________ for the Kitchen Gods. OFFER
10.___________ , children in the US go from home to house to ask for sweets on Halloween.
TRADITION
11. He thanked the host for the___________ party. ENJOY
12. Mua Sap is a __________ folk dance of the Thai people. (popularity)
13. Viet Nam is the country of many religions and_____________ BELIEVE
14. Visiting one another is a type of____________ among mountain peoples. ENTERTAIN
15.The area around the village is famous for its___________ landscapes. PICTURE
III. Complete each sentence with the correct tense or form of the verb in brackets.
1. He is crazy about________________ (play) the guitar.
2. He usually______________ (drink) coffee, but today he___________ (drink) tea.
3. In Spain women________________ (not usually wear) hats.
4. How many goals_________ your team__________ (score) in the first half?
5. Who___________ (make) that terrible noise? It is john. He__________ (blow) his nose.
6. We really___________ (enjoy) the game last Sunday.
7. My dentist always keeps___________ (tell) me to clean my teeth. I__________ (hate) that.
8.____________ (Marco/win) the chess competition two weeks ago?
9. They__________ (not play) well yesterday. They lost the match.
10. I won't go out now, because it__________ (rain) and I__________ (not have) an umbrella.
11. Who__________ (go) to Da Lat with you last month?
12. You can't see Tom now. He__________ (have) a bath.
13. Where_________ (be) Mary and Tom last night?
14. He never__________ (go) to the theatre.
15. Do you fancy____________ (swim) in the summer?
IV. Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence or do as
directed.
A. Put the words in the correct order to make a meaningful sentence.
1. it/ play/ cool, / we / to/ football/ is/ when/ like
……………………………………………………
2. using/ harvest, / people/ time / during / harvest / rice / by / combine harvester.
……………………………………………………
3. social/ does/ what / Lan/ use / media?
……………………………………………………
B. Make question for the underlined words in the sentence.
4. There are 54 ethnic groups in Viet Nam.
……………………………………………………
5. They are playing football in the stadium at the moment.
……………………………………………………
6. She came to class late because of raining too heavily.
……………………………………………………
7. The ethnic people are famous for their culture.
……………………………………………………
C. Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence.
8. A deer runs 100km/h, while a horse runs 80km/h. (fast)
→ A deer ……………………………………………………
9. He uses all his free time to look after his garden.
He spends ……………………………………………………
10. In the countryside, children play more freely than in the city. (freely)
In the city, children ……………………………………………………
11. The film was so boring that I fell asleep.
Because ……………………………………………………
D. Make sentences with the given words.
12. It/ interesting/ learn/ about/ unique features/ ethnic group / traditional/ culture.
……………………………………………………
13. Mai/ be/ interested/ build/ websites/ her friends.
……………………………………………………
14. Tuan/ have to / study / hard / otherwise / he / may fail / exam.
……………………………………………………
15. Terraced fields / attract / lot / visitors / year
……………………………………………………

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KEY
D. EXERCISES FOR REFERENCE:
I. Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence or do as directed.
1. My son was fond ________ swimming when he was young.
A. about B of C. at
2. There are only ________ old houses left in my village.
A. a few B. a little C. many
3. You need to ________ on your studies to get good grades.
A. cultivate B. connect C. concentrate
4. Khmer men teach their children how to _______ fish at an early age.
A. load B. catch C. admire
5. Today it's raining __________ than it was yesterday.
A. heavier B. more heavily C. as heavy
6. You should drive carefully; ________ you may cause an accident.
A. however B. but C. otherwise
7. Nowadays, teenagers have _________ from their parents and friends.
A. pressure B. activities C. leaders
8. A: _______ do you like best about Sa Pa? B: I like its local markets best
A. Why B. What C. Who
9. Their ________ to the Buddha included incense, fruits.
A. offerings B. ritual C. worshipping
10. Joe broke ________ tradition when he went to an art college.
A. with B. for C. at
11. The Ok Om Bok Festival takes place in ________ October.
A. a B. X C. the
12. The graduation ________ will be held at the school hall next Friday.
A. longevity B. ceremony C. reunion
13. In many cultures, knocking on wood is a way to chase away _______
A. bad spirits B. good luck C. people
14. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently:
A. age B. gift C. girl
15. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern:
A. message B. upload C. connect
II. Supply the correct form of the words in brackets to complete each sentence.
1. You will receive a_________ when your email is sent. NOTICE
2. Julia always tries her best to satisfy her parents’________________ EXPECT
3. It is very______________ to live in the mountainous areas because of the lack of
transportation. CONVIENCE
4. I cannot finish my work on time, for the computer_______ stops working. SUDDEN
5. People are advised to drink enough water, and do exercises __________ REGULAR
6. The festival _goers__ gathered on the riverside to cheer the boat racers. (go)
7. Mai weaves cloth more __skillfully___ than Hoa does. (skillful)
8. The number of minority__children__ going to school is going up.CHILD
9. The Vietnamese carefully prepare_offerings__ for the Kitchen Gods. OFFER
10._Traditionally__ , children in the US go from home to house to ask for sweets on Halloween.
TRADITION
11. He thanked the host for the__enjoyable__ party. ENJOY
12. Mua Sap is a _popular___ folk dance of the Thai people. (popularity)
13. Viet Nam is the country of many religions and__beliefs__ BELIEVE
14. Visiting one another is a type of___entertainment___ among mountain peoples. ENTERTAIN
15.The area around the village is famous for its__picturesque___ landscapes. PICTURE
III. Complete each sentence with the correct tense or form of the verb in brackets.
1. He is crazy about________________ (play) the guitar.
2. He usually______________ (drink) coffee, but today he___________ (drink) tea.
3. In Spain women________________ (not usually wear) hats.
4. How many goals_________ your team__________ (score) in the first half?
5. Who___________ (make) that terrible noise? It is john. He__________ (blow) his nose.
6. We really___________ (enjoy) the game last Sunday.
7. My dentist always keeps___________ (tell) me to clean my teeth. I__________ (hate) that.
8.____________ (Marco/win) the chess competition two weeks ago?
9. They__________ (not play) well yesterday. They lost the match.
10. I won't go out now, because it__________ (rain) and I__________ (not have) an umbrella.
11. Who__________ (go) to Da Lat with you last month?
12. You can't see Tom now. He__________ (have) a bath.
13. Where_________ (be) Mary and Tom last night?
14. He never__________ (go) to the theatre.
15. Do you fancy____________ (swim) in the summer?
IV. Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence or do as
directed.
A. Put the words in the correct order to make a meaningful sentence.
1. it/ play/ cool, / we / to/ football/ is/ when/ like
……………………………………………………
2. using/ harvest, / people/ time / during / harvest / rice / by / combine harvester.
……………………………………………………
3. social/ does/ what / Lan/ use / media?
……………………………………………………

B. Make question for the underlined words in the sentence.

4. There are 54 ethnic groups in Viet Nam.
……………………………………………………
5. They are playing football in the stadium at the moment.
……………………………………………………
6. She came to class late because of raining too heavily.
……………………………………………………
7. The ethnic people are famous for their culture.
……………………………………………………
C. Write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence.
8. A deer runs 100km/h, while a horse runs 80km/h. (fast)
→ A deer ……………………………………………………
9. He uses all his free time to look after his garden.
He spends ……………………………………………………
10. In the countryside, children play more freely than in the city. (freely)
In the city, children ……………………………………………………
11. The film was so boring that I fell asleep.
Because ……………………………………………………
D. Make sentences with the given words.
12. It/ interesting/ learn/ about/ unique features/ ethnic group / traditional/ culture.
It's interesting to learn about the unique features of an ethnic group's traditional culture.
13. Mai/ be/ interested/ build/ websites/ her friends.
……………………………………………………
14. Tuan/ have to / study / hard / otherwise / he / may fail / exam.
……………………………………………………
15. Terraced fields / attract / lot / visitors / year
Terraced fields attract a lot of visitors every year

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ĐỀ CƯƠNG CUỐI KÌ 1 - DDT - 24 - 25

I. Choose the words that have the different stress from the others.
1. A. avoid B. discuss C. admire D. highland
2. A. leisure B. rely C. feature D. costume
3. A. cultivate B. overlook C. offering D. festival
4. A. religion B. waterwheel C. contestant D. communal
II. Choose the word which is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. picture B. lunar C. surprise D. culture
2. A. pool B. cool C. spoon D. poor
3. A. breakfast B. brief C. bright D. climb
4. A. occasion B. queue C. know D. lock
III. Choose one odd word A, B, C or D. (Odd one out)
1. A. pray B. worship C. admire D. offering
2. A. ceremony B. reunion C. festival D. contestant
3. A. flute B. gong C. guitar D. dance
4. A. handshake B. bow C. hug D. lifestyle
IV. Choose the best answer
1. John sings_________ than anyone in the choir.
A. beautiful B. more beautiful C. beautifully D. more beautifully
2. ________your dad love drinking coffee with a little sugar?
A. Do B. Does C. Did D. Is
3. In Viet Nam, we usually use plants and flowers for decorations and for__________.
A. offerings B. entertainment C. praying D. ceremony
4. Does your brother_________reading novels when he has free time?
A. fancies B. addicted to C. fond of D. adore
5. Every morning. Nick gets up ten minutes_________ than his sister.
A. early B. more early C. carlier D. more earlier
6. Hung Temple Festival officially became a__________holiday in Vietnam in 2007.
A. public B. popular C. common D. social
7. We had________ dinner in a restaurant.
A. a B. an C.x D. the
8. My family_________ the tradition of cooking sticky rice on the first day of a lunar month.
A. discovers B. allows C. follows D. advises
9. The best part of living in the countryside is having access to natural________ and peaceful
surroundings for leisure time activities.
A. beautiful B. beauty C. beautify D. beautifully
10.__________ you work hard, you will not succeed.
A. Because B. Unless C. Since D. If
11. Five-coloured sticky rice is_________ important traditional dish.
A. a B. an C. the D. x
12. I think watching TV more than 5 hours a day may_________ the children's health.
A. balance B. ban C. improve D. affect
13. _________The Khmer mostly earn their living from weaving?
A. Do B. Does C. Are D. Is
14.__________the communal house the largest and tallest house in the village?
A. Do B. Does C. Is D. Are
15. It is typical of the cultural life of________ Thai people.
A. some B. a C. the D. x
16._________stilt houses popular among different ethnic minority groups?
A. Do B. Does C. Are D. Is
17. Almost every Vietnamese household sets an altar to________ their ancestors.
A. hearing B. playing C. worship D. wrap
18. If you have to do room improvements,__________ is a good way to save money.
A. making origami B. doing DIY C. making craft D. buying things
19. I love staying here because of the picturesque scenery with vast fields_________ long
distances.
A. opening B. widening C. expanding D. stretching
20. Sue_________ eating durian because it doesn't smell good.
A. detests B. enjoys C. hate D. adores
21. It's the_________ in that country for women to get married in white.
A. hobby B. habit C. custom D. costume
22 My mother does__________ shopping in my family.
A. a B. an C. the D. x
23. Which group has___________ smallest population?
A. a B. an C. the D. x
24.__________ do they cook five color sticky rice? - On special occasions.
A. How long B. How often C. When D. Why
25. We have to_________ our shoes or hat when going inside the main worship area of the
temple.
A. take off B. pass down C. turn off D. put on
26. My classmate studies very hard;___________ she always gets good marks.
A. or B. however C. so D. therefore
V. Choose the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
1. Peter: "What do you think about this film?" Anna: "________ "
A. I'd love to. B. No, I don't. C. I think it's very interesting. D. That's all
right.
2. Tom: "What do you think about life in the city?" Nick: "________ "
A. Yes, certainly. B. to my way of thinking, it's comfortable.
C. Well done! D. It's my pleasure.
3. John: What you we do this weekend?" Mai: "________ "
A. It's a good idea to go fishing. B. Thank you, John.
C. Good job! D. Yes, of course.
4. Linh: Could you tell me a bit about Vietnamese table manner?". Nga: " _______ "
A. You're kidding! B. Well, perhaps you should use chopsticks
C. I see D. Sure, I'd love to!
VI. Choose a word/phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined one.
1. The referee releases a duck into the middle of the river.
A. catches it B. takes it home C. gives it freedom D. drives it home
2. Tet is time for family gatherings.
A. separating B. divide C. reunions D. collecting
VII. Choose a word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
1. Stilt houses are popular among different ethnic minority groups.
A. ancient B. historic C. majority D. unusual
2. I adore cooking for my family at the weekend.
A. love B. like C. fancy D. detest
VIII. Choose the mistake A, B, C or D in each sentence.
1. You should taking part in some clubs to improve your confidence.
A B C D
2. You should add many more water to your noodles. It's a bit dry.
A B C D
3. I don't enjoy to go skating in the evening at all because it is very exciting to me.
A B C D

4. How can we find wild animals like tigers and monkeys? - In the forest.
A B C D
IX. Fill in the blanks article a /an / the / X (no article).
1. She lives in_________nice small house.
2.________Earth goes around________Sun.
3.There is________ apple and________ banana on the table
4. I bought ________ a newspaper and magazine this morning. ________ newspaper is here, but
I don't know where_________ magazine is.
X. Supply the correct form of the words in bracket to finish the sentences.
1. Tet is the most important______________ for Vietnamese people
(CELEBRATE)
2. Nga cats more______________ than Tung does because she likes fast food.
(HEALTHY)
3. The Tay people live mostly in the______________ regions in the north of Viet Nam.
(MOUNTAIN)
4. Below Sa Pa are______________ rice terraces in the endless valley.
(PICTURE)
XI. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form of conditional sentence type 1.
1. If I (study) ______________, I (pass) ______________ the exams.
2. Unless James (study) ______________ hard, he (fail) ______________ the exam
3. If my friends (come) ______________, I (be) ______________ very happy
B. READING
1. Choose the correct answer that best fits the blank space.
We know that nowadays students (1) ______ from test stress, and there are a few of the biggest
causes.
First, it is important to do your best and study hard, but you may push yourself too much to get a
high grade, and (2) ______ can be hard to deal with. Second, many schools want to show their
students high test grades to prove that they are doing a good job of educating them; (3)________
they have high expectations for the teachers, who then have high expectations for the students. In
addition, most parents want to see great school reports, and they can start pushing their children
when test time comes around. Moreover, if you had a bad time with a test in the past, or if you
have (4)________ poorly on one or more tests, you could feel anxious about the next one. Finally,
sometimes other students can spread rumours about a test, (5)________ you might hear things
from older friends or siblings. Rumours like "That teacher's tests are totally impossible to pass!"
can make you a lot more nervous.
1. A. prevent B. suffer C. experience D. show
2. A. force B. causes C. grades D. pressure
3. A. therefore B. however C. otherwise D. but
4. A. come B. taken C. made D. done
5. A. or B. and C. so D. but
II. Read the text again and choose the correct answers.
Ao Dai
Nowadays, the Vietnamese usually wear clothing in Western styles in their daily life. However, Ao
Dai, traditional costume is always the first choice for Vietnamese people to wear on special
occasions. It can be said that all the Vietnamese is proud of their traditional clothing. Ao Dai is
considered as the most popular and widely-recognized Vietnamese national costume. The
traditional costume concludes a long gown with trousers. It has elegant style and people are often
comfortable to wear it. The white Ao Dai is the required uniform for girls in many high schools
across Vietnam. Some female office workers are also required to wear the traditional costume. Ao
Dai was once worm by both genders, but nowadays it is worn mainly by women, but men do wear
it on some culture- related and special occasions such as weddings, Tet, and so on. Thanks to Ao
Dai, the beauty of Vietnamese women is honoured, so it is hard to think of any outfit better- suited
the Vietnamese than Ao Dai itself. Therefore, it is an ideal souvenir for foreign tourists upon
leaving Vietnam, to remind them of a beautiful country that they have been to.
1. The text is about_________
A. introduction about Ao Dai B. how to make Ao Dai C. the white Ao Dai
2 When wearing Ao Dai, people often feel_______,
A. uncomfortable B. comfortable C. funny
3. The white Ao Dai is the required uniform for girls in many, nowadays?
A. primary schools B. high schools C. secondary schools
4. When do Vietnamese men wear Ao Dai nowadays?
A. everyday B. on the weekend C. on special occasions
5. In the text, Ao Dai is an ideal souvenir for_________ upon leaving Vietnam.
A. foreign tourists B. foreign journalists C. foreign managers
C. WRITING
I. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. Use the words in
brackets.
1. It's better for us to follow the school's regulations. (should)
=> _________________________________.
2. Prepare your lessons carefully, or you will not pass the first term test. (If)
=> _________________________________.
3. The children don't go to the park because it's raining. (If)
=> _________________________________.
II. Complete the following sentences with the phrases given.
1. Phong's voice is louder than Nick's.
=> Phong speaks _____________________________________.
2. Tom is the best football player in this team.
=> Nobody in this team _______________________________.
III. Write complete sentences from the given cues.
1. People often / decorate / their houses / the apricot blossom, / peach blossom, / kumquat.
=> _________________________________.
2. How /ethnic groups / live / Hoang Lien Son / mountain range?
=> _________________________________.
3. Are / farmer / harvest / crop / fields?
=> _________________________________.
IV. Reorder the words to make the correct sentence.
1. Don't / fail / harder / if / you / will / study / the / you / exam.
=> _________________________________.
2. Stilt / are / made / houses / from / materials / natural.
=> _________________________________.
3. We/ and / plants / use / for / and / flowers / offerings / decorations / for.
=> _________________________________.
V. Make questions for underlined parts.
1. She enjoys trying out new lifestyle habits.
=> _________________________________.
2. The visitors got to the Sila village on foot.
=> _________________________________.
3. We can find the most beautiful terraced fields in Mu Cang Chai.
=> _________________________________.
VI. Change the sentences into Yes/No questions:
4. Mua sap is a popular folk dance of Thai people.
=> _________________________________.
5. We will hang decorative items like small bells and lanterns on it.
=> _________________________________.
6. I attended the Hung king festival last year.
=> _________________________________.

D. LISTENING
- Practice at home the listening tasks of Units 1-6.
E. WRITING
I. Write a short paragraph (about 60-80 words) about a custom or tradition in your area:
1. What the custom or tradition is
2. Where and when people practise it
3. What people do
4. Why people practise that custom or tradition
II. Write a short paragraph (about 60-80 words) about things you do to help your family
1. Why you help your family
2. What you usually help to do
3. When you help your family
4. What benefits you get

—THE END—

KEY
I. Choose the words that have the different stress from the others.

1. A. avoid B. discuss C. admire D. highland

2. A. leisure B. rely C. feature D. costume

3. A. cultivate B. overlook C. offering D. festival

4. A. religion B. waterwheel C. contestant D. communal

II. Choose the word which is pronounced differently from the others.

1. A. picture B. lunar C. surprise D. culture

2. A. pool B. cool C. spoon D. poor

3. A. breakfast B. brief C. bright D. climb

4. A. occasion B. queue C. know D. lock

III. Choose one odd word A, B, C or D. (Odd one out)

1. A. pray B. worship C. admire D. offering

2. A. ceremony B. reunion C. festival D. contestant

3. A. flute B. gong C. guitar D. dance

4. A. handshake B. bow C. hug D. lifestyle

IV. Choose the best answer

1. John sings_________ than anyone in the choir.

A. beautiful B. more beautiful C. beautifully D. more beautifully

2. ________your dad love drinking coffee with a little sugar?

A. Do B. Does C. Did D. Is

3. In Viet Nam, we usually use plants and flowers for decorations and for__________.

A. offerings B. entertainment C. praying D. ceremony

4. Does your brother_________reading novels when he has free time?

A. fancies B. addicted to C. fond of D. adore

5. Every morning. Nick gets up ten minutes_________ than his sister.

A. early B. more early C. earlier D. more earlier

6. Hung Temple Festival officially became a__________holiday in Vietnam in 2007.

A. public B. popular C. common D. social

7. We had________ dinner in a restaurant.

A. a B. an C.x D. the

8. My family_________ the tradition of cooking sticky rice on the first day of a lunar month.

A. discovers B. allows C. follows D. advises

9. The best part of living in the countryside is having access to natural________ and peaceful
surroundings for leisure time activities.

A. beautiful B. beauty C. beautify D. beautifully

10.__________ you work hard, you will not succeed.

A. Because B. Unless C. Since D. If

11. Five-coloured sticky rice is_________ important traditional dish.

A. a B. an C. the D. x

12. I think watching TV more than 5 hours a day may_________ the children's health.

A. balance B. ban C. improve D. affect

13. _________The Khmer mostly earn their living from weaving?

A. Do B. Does C. Are D. Is
14.__________the communal house the largest and tallest house in the village?

A. Do B. Does C. Is D. Are

15. It is typical of the cultural life of________ Thai people.

A. some B. a C. the D. x

16._________stilt houses popular among different ethnic minority groups?

A. Do B. Does C. Are D. Is

17. Almost every Vietnamese household sets an altar to________ their ancestors.

A. hearing B. playing C. worship D. wrap

18. If you have to do room improvements,__________ is a good way to save money.

A. making origami B. doing DIY C. making craft D. buying things

19. I love staying here because of the picturesque scenery with vast fields_________ long
distances.

A. opening B. widening C. expanding D. stretching

20. Sue_________ eating durian because it doesn't smell good.

A. detests B. enjoys C. hate D. adores

21. It's the_________ in that country for women to get married in white.

A. hobby B. habit C. custom D. costume

22 My mother does__________ shopping in my family.

A. a B. an C. the D. x

23. Which group has___________ smallest population?

A. a B. an C. the D. x

24.__________ do they cook five color sticky rice? - On special occasions.

A. How long B. How often C. When D. Why

25. We have to_________ our shoes or hat when going inside the main worship area of the
temple.

A. take off B. pass down C. turn off D. put on

26. My classmate studies very hard;___________ she always gets good marks.

A. or B. however C. so D. therefore

V. Choose the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

1. Peter: "What do you think about this film?" Anna: "________ "

A. I'd love to. B. No, I don't. C. I think it's very interesting. D. That's all
right.
2. Tom: "What do you think about life in the city?" Nick: "________ "

A. Yes, certainly. B. to my way of thinking, it's comfortable.

C. Well done! D. It's my pleasure.

3. John: What you we do this weekend?" Mai: "________ "

A. It's a good idea to go fishing. B. Thank you, John.

C. Good job! D. Yes, of course.

4. Linh: Could you tell me a bit about Vietnamese table manner?". Nga: " _______ "

A. You're kidding! B. Well, perhaps you should use chopsticks

C. I see D. Sure, I'd love to!

VI. Choose a word/phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined one.

1. The referee releases a duck into the middle of the river.

A. catches it B. takes it home C. gives it freedom D. drives it home

2. Tet is time for family gatherings.

A. separating B. divide C. reunions D. collecting

VII. Choose a word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.

1. Stilt houses are popular among different ethnic minority groups.

A. ancient B. historic C. majority D. unusual

2. I adore cooking for my family at the weekend.

A. love B. like C. fancy D. detest

VIII. Choose the mistake A, B, C or D in each sentence.

1. You should taking part in some clubs to improve your confidence.

A B C D

2. You should add many more water to your noodles. It's a bit dry.

A B C D

3. I don't enjoy to go skating in the evening at all because it is very exciting to me.

A B C D

4. How can we find wild animals like tigers and monkeys? - In the forest.

A B C D

IX. Fill in the blanks article a /an / the / X (no article).

1. She lives in__a__nice small house.

2.__The__Earth goes around__The__Sun.

3.There is__an__ apple and__a__ banana on the table

4. I bought __x_ a newspaper and magazine this morning. __The_ newspaper is here, but I don't
know where_The__ magazine is.

X. Supply the correct form of the words in bracket to finish the sentences.

1. Tet is the most important___celebration__ for Vietnamese people

(CELEBRATE)

2. Nga eats more_unhealthily___ than Tung does because she likes fast food.
(HEALTHY)

3. The Tay people live mostly in the___mountainous___ regions in the north of Viet Nam.
(MOUNTAIN)

4. Below Sa Pa are_picturesque__ rice terraces in the endless valley.

(PICTURE)

XI. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form of conditional sentence type 1.

1. If I (study) ______________, I (pass) ______________ the exams.

2. Unless James (study) ______________ hard, he (fail) ______________ the exam

3. If my friends (come) ______________, I (be) ______________ very happy

B. READING

1. Choose the correct answer that best fits the blank space.

We know that nowadays students (1) ______ from test stress, and there are a few of the biggest
causes.

First, it is important to do your best and study hard, but you may push yourself too much to get a
high grade, and (2) ______ can be hard to deal with. Second, many schools want to show their
students high test grades to prove that they are doing a good job of educating them; (3)________
they have high expectations for the teachers, who then have high expectations for the students. In
addition, most parents want to see great school reports, and they can start pushing their children
when test time comes around. Moreover, if you had a bad time with a test in the past, or if you
have (4)________ poorly on one or more tests, you could feel anxious about the next one. Finally,
sometimes other students can spread rumours about a test, (5)________ you might hear things
from older friends or siblings. Rumours like "That teacher's tests are totally impossible to pass!"
can make you a lot more nervous.

1. A. prevent B. suffer C. experience D. show

2. A. force B. causes C. grades D. pressure

3. A. therefore B. however C. otherwise D. but

4. A. come B. taken C. made D. done

5. A. or B. and C. so D. but

II. Read the text again and choose the correct answers.

Ao Dai
Nowadays, the Vietnamese usually wear clothing in Western styles in their daily life. However, Ao
Dai, traditional costume is always the first choice for Vietnamese people to wear on special
occasions. It can be said that all the Vietnamese is proud of their traditional clothing. Ao Dai is
considered as the most popular and widely-recognized Vietnamese national costume. The
traditional costume concludes a long gown with trousers. It has elegant style and people are often
comfortable to wear it. The white Ao Dai is the required uniform for girls in many high schools
across Vietnam. Some female office workers are also required to wear the traditional costume. Ao
Dai was once worm by both genders, but nowadays it is worn mainly by women, but men do wear
it on some culture- related and special occasions such as weddings, Tet, and so on. Thanks to Ao
Dai, the beauty of Vietnamese women is honoured, so it is hard to think of any outfit better- suited
the Vietnamese than Ao Dai itself. Therefore, it is an ideal souvenir for foreign tourists upon
leaving Vietnam, to remind them of a beautiful country that they have been to.

1. The text is about_________

A. introduction about Ao Dai B. how to make Ao Dai C. the white Ao Dai

2 When wearing Ao Dai, people often feel_______,

A. uncomfortable B. comfortable C. funny

3. The white Ao Dai is the required uniform for girls in many, nowadays?

A. primary schools B. high schools C. secondary

schools

4. When do Vietnamese men wear Ao Dai nowadays?

A. everyday B. on the weekend C. on special

occasions

5. In the text, Ao Dai is an ideal souvenir for_________ upon leaving Vietnam.

A. foreign tourists B. foreign journalists C. foreign managers

C. WRITING

I. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. Use the words in
brackets.

1. It's better for us to follow the school's regulations. (should)

=> _________________________________.

2. Prepare your lessons carefully, or you will not pass the first term test. (If)

=> _________________________________.

3. The children don't go to the park because it's raining. (If)

=> _________________________________.

II. Complete the following sentences with the phrases given.

1. Phong's voice is louder than Nick's.

=> Phong speaks more loudly than Nick.

2. Tom is the best football player in this team.

=> Nobody in this team plays football better than Tom.

III. Write complete sentences from the given cues.

1. People often / decorate / their houses / the apricot blossom, / peach blossom, / kumquat.

People often decorate their houses with the apricot blossom, peach blossom, and
kumquat.

2. How /ethnic groups / live / Hoang Lien Son / mountain range?

How many ethnic groups live on the Hoang Lien Son mountain range?

3. Are / farmer / harvest / crop / fields?

=> _________________________________.

IV. Reorder the words to make the correct sentence.

1. Don't / fail / harder / if / you / will / study / the / you / exam.

=> _________________________________.

2. Stilt / are / made / houses / from / materials / natural.

=> _________________________________.

3. We/ and / plants / use / for / and / flowers / offerings / decorations / for.

=> _________________________________.

V. Make questions for underlined parts.

1. She enjoys trying out new lifestyle habits.

What does she enjoy trying out ?

2. The visitors got to the Sila village on foot.

How did the visitors get to the Sila village?

3. We can find the most beautiful terraced fields in Mu Cang Chai.

What can you find in Mu Cang Chai?

VI. Change the sentences into Yes/No questions:

4. Mua sap is a popular folk dance of Thai people.

=> _________________________________.

5. We will hang decorative items like small bells and lanterns on it.

=> _________________________________.

6. I attended the Hung king festival last year.

=> _________________________________.
D. LISTENING

- Practice at home the listening tasks of Units 1-6.

E. WRITING

I. Write a short paragraph (about 60-80 words) about a custom or tradition in your area:

1. What the custom or tradition is

2. Where and when people practise it

3. What people do

4. Why people practise that custom or tradition

II. Write a short paragraph (about 60-80 words) about things you do to help your family

1. Why you help your family

2. What you usually help to do

3. When you help your family

4. What benefits you get

—THE END—

ÔN TẬP CUỐI HỌC KỲ I - LÊ ĐỘ - 24 - 25

Trường THCS LÊ ĐỘ, TP Đà Nẵng, 2024 - 2025

I. Choose the word whose underlined port is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. carrot B. city C. cake D. communal
2. A. age B. give C. garden D. guitar
3. A. keep B. know C. kitchen D. keen
4. A. activity B. pick C. city D. sit
5. A. cabbage B. orange C. hospitable D. cottage
6. A. chopstick B. chicken C. cheek D. character
7. A. thank B. thin C. tradition D. land
8. A. avoid B. soil C. choice D. choir
9. A. sing B. offering C. longevity D. language
10. A. good B. noon C. moon D. cool
11. A. future B. culture C. mature D. venture
12. A. tour B. scour C. sour D. hour
II. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
1. Minority groups have their own …………….… like the dan tinh, gong, t'rung.
A. folk songs B. musical instruments C. terraced fields D. communal houses
2. Many Asians go to Buddhist temples to…………..for good luck.
A. admire B. chase C. decorate D. pray
3. I'd prefer you not to make a………………of going to bed late.
A. habit B. craft C. lifestyle D. practice
4. Ethnic minority children learn how to………….clothing from an early age.
A. raise B. grow C. weave D. catch
5. We like that restaurant: it…………………..very delicious food.
A. buys B. cuts C. serves D. practises
6. People climb a seven-step……………..to enter this stilt house.
A. open fire B. staircase C. post D. wooden statue
7. The Vietnamese often prepare……….to worship their ancestors during Tet holiday.
A. a bamboo pole B. decorative items C. a communal house D. offerings
8. Buying……………….is a common practice in my city.
A. lifestyle B. tribal dances C. street food D. native art
9. We have a tradition of holding a…………….on the first day of Tet.
A. opening ceremony B. family reunion C. martial arts D. ornamental tree
10. I love mua sap, a popular……….of the Thai people.
A. folk dance B. musical instrument C. bamboo flute D. stilt house
11. Most families in……………Viet Nam prepare offerings for the Kitchen Gods.
A. the B. Ø C. a D. an
12. We went there by………….boat.
A. a B. an C. the D.ØT
13. The offerings include………..set of flowers and fruits, paper clothes and three carps.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
14. The Ok Oom Bok Festival takes place in…………October.
A. the B. An C. Ø D. a
15. Bat Trang Village is famous for………tradition craft of pottery making..
A. Ø B. a C. an D. the
16. Tet is coming. I see…………..flowers and ornamental trees everywhere.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
17. We only see…………………beautiful terraced fields here.
A. a little B. much C. many D. a few
18. Vietnam is a country with………….ethnic groups.
A. many B. much C. a little D. an
19. Trang: You really have a nice dress, Mai.
Mai:..................................................
A. Why do you say that? B. I'm glad you like it.
C. That's my strong point. D. I don't think so.
20. Hoa: You look nice today.
Liz:..................................................
A. I beg you bardon. B. I don't think so
C. Thank you, Hoa. D. Why do you say that?
III. VERB FORMS: Use the present simple, present continuous, past simple and future simple.
1. I usually………….(go) away at weekends.
2. The earth………..(go) round the sun.
3. Rice………….(not grow) in cold climates.
4. How often…………..you……………….(go) to the dentist?
5. Julie……………..(not drink) tea very often.
6. If I win the lottery, I…………………(buy) a big house.
7. 'Where's Mark?' 'He………………….(have) a shower.'
8. Let's go out now. It……………………..(not rain) any more.
9. What's all that noise? What……………(go) on?
10. I……………..(read) a really good book at the moment.
11. I……………………………(get) hungry. Let's go and eat.
12. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart…………………(be) an Austrian musician and composer.
13. We…………………….(invit) them to our party, but they decided not to come.
14. The police……………………….(stop) me on my way home last night.
15. Laura……………..(pass) her exam because she studied very hard.
16. It was cold, so I ……………(shut) the window.
17……………..you…………………(have) time to do the shopping?' 'No, I didn't.'
18. They……………..(not invite) us to the party, so we didn't go.
19. 'Did you phone Lucy?' 'Oh no, I forgot. I……………..(phone) her now."
20. What……………..you……………..(do) if there is a fire in the building.
IV. WORD FORMS: WRITE THE CORRECT FORM OF THE WORDS IN BRACKETS
1. If you go climbing outdoors, it is a great way to increase your…….(strong)
2. Knitting makes people be more careful and………………..(patience).
3. I usually read books when I have free time,...............at the weekend. (especial)
4. The leisure activity I like best is……………..(volunteer).
5. Many people take a class to learn how to climb and use their equipment…..(effect).
6. The young use netlingo to……………on the internet. (society)
7. Will your parents be…………………with your good school results? (satisfy)
8. People here live by……………………fish from nearby lakes and ponds. (catch)
9. The driver………the rice from the back of the truck yesterday. (load)
10. Travelling up the mountain, people stop and take photos of the…..scenery. (picture)
11. The local people are kind and…………………..to visitors. (hospitality)
12. Today it's raining………………...than it was yesterday. (heavy)
13. The workers arrived………………..than my dad expected. (early)
14. The children are always busy……………their parents. (help)
15. We also have………………..from our parents and friends. (press)
16. The club leaders will provide us with a…………..of activities. (various)
17. Do you find the club activities……………………? (enjoy)
18.Every ethnic group has their own……………culture. (tradition)
19. What is the name of a popular Tay's……………..instrument?- B: It's dan tinh. (musical)
20.These…………….houses are the largest and tallest ones in the village. (community)
21. It's a tradition for shops to have a lion dance……….at their opening ceremony. (perform)
22…...the Vietnamese prepare offerings to worship their ancestors during Tet.(Tradition)
23.I think we should buy this ……….tree. (ornament)
24.My mum made the spring rolls for the……….party. (long)
25…………..can participate in games, watch traditional fashion shows. (visit)
26. They should not wear shorts or……………… shirts when attending the religious ceremony.
(sleeve)
27. Kien was so tall that no one recognised him at the family…….. last summer. (union)
28. My mum puts in a lot of effort to prepare…………to worship our ancestors. (offer)
29. The festival……………..gathered on the riverside to cheer the boat racers. (go)
30. These days, many…………..write emails instead of letters. (teen)
31. Why do you choose to………..in that club? (participation)
V. Reading
1. Fill in each blank with a word from the box.
activities presentation water-throwing tradition fortune
Celebrations festival enjoyment heat wishes
Thai New Year (Songkran Festival)
The traditional Thai New Year is celebrated in April each year. Thailand adopted this (1)........with
the belief that the sun re-entered. Aries and finished its orbit round the earth on April 13. In
Thailand, this (2).............. is celebrated for three days from April 13 to April 15. Before the
(3)..............., people will clean their houses in the hope of casting away any bad luck of the old
year, so that good (4)............. will enter their new lives instead. Food and sweets will be prepared
in advance for merit………………making and for treating guests.
The Songkran celebrations will begin with food (5).............to the monks who will walk along the
streets in the early morning to receive food and other offerings. One of the most popular
(6)...................for young
people is to convey their best (7).........................to their elders by pouring water onto them or their
palms. After this, it is time for children and young people to have full (8)...........with water-throwing,
dancing and folk games.
Do not expect to escape the (9)............................ activities, these take place on every street in
Thailand. They can be a welcome break to the (10).......................of the dry season, but if you wish
to stay dry it is best to stay indoors!
2. Fill in each blank with a word from the box.
Importance after there arrange because
ancestors responsible by look more
Marriage and family are very important in Viet Nam. In the countryside, parents often (1).............
marriages; divorce remains uncommon, though is (2)............. frequent in cities. In traditional
Vietnamese families, roles are rigid. The man of the house is primarily (3)....................... for the
family's economic well-being. Older children help to (4).................................after younger siblings.
Discipline is viewed as a parental duty.
The woman of the house looks (5)..........................her parents, husband and children. In rural
areas, women also do much agricultural work. Vietnamese women live (6)...............the "four
virtues": hard work, beauty, refined speech and excellent conduct.
The Vietnamese attach great (7)............................to two traditional family obligations: to care for
their parents in their old age and to worship them after death. In each Vietnamese family,
(8)....................is at least one altar on which there are the pictures of their ancestors. Family
members worship their ancestors (9)........................... they think parents after death will go to live
in another world and this altar is the place where the ancestors' souls live in. As a result, every day
Vietnamese people lay flowers or sometimes fruits on the altar for the belief that those
(10).................. will enjoy them.
3. Read the following text, and fill in the blanks with the suitable words given
built year that located
houses history which opened
Duong Lam Village is (1)....................in Duong Lam Commune at a 45 km distance from Ha Noi. It
is the birthplace of two kings in the (2)........................of Vietnam, Phung Hung (or Bo Cai Dai
Vuong) and Ngo Quyen, who (3).....................up the long-term self-control and independence
period of Viet Nam after Bach Dang Victory in the (4)...........938.
All houses, gates, village gates and wells are (5)............of laterite creating an architectural
complex, a unique village (6).............................is typical for villages in the midlands in the North of
Vietnam.
At present, there are still nearly old 200 (7)........................and many other historical monuments
such as Phung Hung Temple, Ngo Quyen Royal Tomb, Mong Phu Communal House, Ho Gam Hill
at (8)..................... Phung Hung killed tigers to rescue villagers and the temple at which the
diplomat Giang Van Minh is worshiped.
4. Read the passage and then answer the questions.
The Hmong people are one of the major ethnic minorities of Vietnam, with a population of about
one million. Like many other ethnic groups, each year, the Hmong celebrates New Year with ritual
practices for the gods and celebrations among themselves. The Hmong people celebrate their
New Year festival following their own calendar. It usually falls between the eleventh month and the
twelfth month of the Lunar calendar and lasts for at least fifteen days. However, it does not have
an exact date every year. The date of New Year's Day is revealed some months prior to the
celebration, and the festival is organized rather subtly. This is the most important festival of the
year for them, symbolising the start of something new and good harvest for the coming year.
People from many villages gather together and share their memories of the last year.
During the festival, there are various traditional musical shows that embody Hmong customs.
Women and girls dress up in traditional costumes, wearing silver necklaces and diadems. Some
other festive activities include tug- of-war and horse racing. They join with the Vietnamese (Kinh)
Lunar New Year about a month later, when all the ethnicities also celebrate together.
- embody (v): tiêu biểu, biểu trưng
- diadem (n): vương miện
a. How often do the Hmong people celebrate their own New Year?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
b. How do the Hmong people celebrate their New Year?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
c. When does the Hmong's New Year festival take place?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
d. What does the Hmong's New Year festival symbolize?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. Read the passage and then answer the questions.
When mentioning Tet, the children normally think of "Li Xi". Giving each other best wishes and
giving the children "Li xi" have become indispensable parts of Tet. Children are extremely happy
and excited when receiving "Li Xi" from adults. "Li Xi" or lucky money is a small amount of money
put in a red envelope which is given to children as a token of luck and best wishes. The old also
get "Li Xi" from their children with a bless for a new year of health, peace and happiness. It is a
common belief that the money can bring good fortune to the upcoming year. Traditionally, in the
morning of the first day of Lunar New Year, children will visit their grandparents' home and give
them wishes for good health and long life. It is the chance for the kids to show their respect and
gratitude toward previous generations. After that, grandparents will give the children "Li xi" to
welcome their new age. They also wish their grandchildren health, progress in study...
This traditional ritual still remains preserved until today; and "Li Xi" tradition has been an
indispensable part of many generations' childhood. Although the amount of the money is small,
the meaning that lucky money brings is very great. It not only presents the best wishes of the
adults for the kids, but also demonstrates a succession of generations.
a. How do the children feel when receiving "Li Xi" from adults?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
b. What does "Li Xi" given to children at Tet represent?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
c. What will the children wish their grandparents?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
d. What does the tradition of giving "Li Xi" to children in families prove?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
6. Read the passage and then answer the questions.
VIETNAMESE COSTUME
The most recognisable traditional garment you're likely to see in Vietnam today is the ao dai, an
item of national dress consisting of a long, tight-fitting, silk tunic worn over loose trousers. The
design of the modern ao dai is a variation on more traditional forms of dress, and was perfected in
the 1950s. Though it was banned in the late 1970s, the ao dai has since seen a resurgence and
many women in Vietnam continue to wear it, often as part of a uniform for schools, universities
and public service roles.
The male equivalent of the ao dai is called the ao gam, and is a brocade tunic ordinarily worn only
on special occasions, such as birthdays or festivals. You are less likely to see the ao gam than the
ao dai in a day-to-day setting in Vietnam.
More well-known even than the ao dai, the non la is a style of Vietnamese conical hat that has
become symbolic not just of Vietnam but of East Asia in general for many Westerners. The hat,
which is usually made from bamboo or straw, appears in Vietnamese art dating from 2,500-3,000
years ago, and is considered part of modern
Vietnamese national costume.
From the early twentieth century onwards, most Vietnamese have worn Western-style clothing in
day-to-day life, while members of minority ethnic groups in the north of country still commonly
wear the traditional dress of their own particular locality.
a. What's the most recognisable traditional garment in Vietnam?
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
b. What is the male equivalent of the "Ao dai"?
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
c. What is the "non la" made from?
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
d. What have Vietnamese women worn since the early twentieth century?
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
VI. Writing
A. Underline and correct the mistake in each sentence.
1. Xo Dang man are good at architecture, sculpting, and paint.
2. A big stilt houses stands on high posts.
3. Phong has to study harder, but he may fail the exam.
4. Much people in remote areas travel on foot.
5. Most minority women weave clothes and do houseworks.
6. They spend a lot of time surfing the net; although, they have little time to read books.
7. Mai is very sensitive, for don't comment on her new hairstyle.
8. The airs becomes thinner when you go higher up the mountains.
9. We don't cheat on exams, and it is a wrong thing to do.
10. I did a lot of homeworks in the evening.
B. Rearrange the words and phrases to make complete sentences.
1. Mua Sap / Is / Thai people / a / of / the north / folk dance / in / popular /?
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Families / live / Do / growing / many / by / fruit trees / the orchards / in /?
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. faster / than / Can / that field / a machine / plough / a buffalo /?
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. ethnic minorities /often / Do / the / in / mountainous areas / live /?
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. the population / Is / 1.7 million / about / the Tay / of / ethnic group /?
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
C. Build the sentences with the cues given.
1. Phong / fancy / snowboard / because / it / improve / physical health.
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Elly / be / fond of / hang out / her friend / after school.
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. your sister /enjoy / go / the cinema / this weekend?
............................................................................................................
4. My friends / keen / do karate / and / they / go / karate club / every Saturday.
.............................................................................................................
5. My cousin / not like / do DIY / because / he / not creative enough.
.............................................................................................................
D. Make a question for the underlined part.
1. Of 54 ethnic groups in Viet Nam, the Kinh is the largest?
.............................................................................................................
2. This dish is called five-coloured sticky rice because it has five colours: red, yellow, green,
purple and white.
.............................................................................................................
3. There are 54 ethnic groups in Viet Nam.
.............................................................................................................
4. The H'Mong people wear a V-shaped front collar T-shirt.
.............................................................................................................
5. The Dao live mainly in the northern mountain provinces of Cao Bang, Ha Giang, Lao Cai,
Yen Bai, Lai Chau and Tuyen Quang and the midland provinces of Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc and
Hoa Binh.
.............................................................................................................
6. The Dao ethnic group has a total population of nearly 1 million people.
.............................................................................................................
7. I once saw a bamboo house on high posts in a travel brochure.
...................................................................................................................
8. The distance between Ha Noi and Ha Giang is 104 km.
.............................................................................................................
9. The Ede's harvest festival is usually held in October.
.............................................................................................................
10. The Thai hold ceremonies to worship their ancestors annually.
.............................................................................................................
11. The visitors got to Sila village on foot.
.............................................................................................................
12. The Katu are very friendly and simple.
.............................................................................................................
13. Their traditional dances are the tung tung for males and the ya ya for females.
.............................................................................................................
14. Pao spent three months making this musical instrument.
.............................................................................................................
E. Rewrite the following sentences using the words in brackets.
1. The teacher will be furious if you don't do the homework. (UNLESS)
.............................................................................................................
2. If she doesn't wear warm clothes, she will catch cold. (WEARS)
.............................................................................................................
3. Listen to the teacher carefully, or you won't understand the lessons. (UNLESS)
.....................................……………………………………………………………………….
4. They will have a pool party unless it rains. (IF)
……………………………………………………………………….
5. Take a taxi, or we will be late for the meeting. (DON'T)
……………………………………………………………………….
6. The baby will cry louder if they don't give him some toys. (UNLESS)
……………………………………………………………………….
F. Write a short paragraph (about 70-80 words) about.
a. An ethnic group in Vietnam you like
1. What the population of the ethnic group is
2. Where they live
3. What they do for a living
4. What their main food and drinks are
5. What their customs and traditions are
……………………………………
.……………………………………
….…………………………………
……………………………………
……………………………………
b. Write a short paragraph (about 70-80 words) about a local custom or tradition practiced
in your hometown, using the following guiding questions: (1 m)
1. What is the custom/tradition?
2. Who practices it?
3. Where and when do people practice it?
4. What do people do?
5. Why do people practice that custom/tradition?
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KEY
I. Choose the word whose underlined port is pronounced differently from the others.
1. A. carrot B. city C. cake D. communal
2. A. age B. give C. garden D. guitar
3. A. keep B. know C. kitchen D. keen
4. A. activity B. pick C. city D. sit
5. A. cabbage B. orange C. hospitable D. cottage
6. A. chopstick B. chicken C. cheek D. character
7. A. thank B. thin C. tradition D. land
8. A. avoid B. soil C. choice D. choir
9. A. sing B. offering C. longevity D. language
10. A. good B. noon C. moon D. cool
11. A. future B. culture C. mature D. venture
12. A. tour B. scour C. sour D. hour
II. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
1. Minority groups have their own …………….… like the dan tinh, gong, t'rung.
A. folk songs B. musical instruments C. terraced fields D. communal houses
2. Many Asians go to Buddhist temples to…………..for good luck.
A. admire B. chase C. decorate D. pray
3. I'd prefer you not to make a………………of going to bed late.
A. habit B. craft C. lifestyle D. practice
4. Ethnic minority children learn how to………….clothing from an early age.
A. raise B. grow C. weave D. catch
5. We like that restaurant: it…………………..very delicious food.
A. buys B. cuts C. serves D. practises
6. People climb a seven-step……………..to enter this stilt house.
A. open fire B. staircase C. post D. wooden statue
7. The Vietnamese often prepare……….to worship their ancestors during Tet holiday.
A. a bamboo pole B. decorative items C. a communal house D. offerings
8. Buying……………….is a common practice in my city.
A. lifestyle B. tribal dances C. street food D. native art
9. We have a tradition of holding a…………….on the first day of Tet.
A. opening ceremony B. family reunion C. martial arts D. ornamental tree
10. I love mua sap, a popular……….of the Thai people.
A. folk dance B. musical instrument C. bamboo flute D. stilt house
11. Most families in……………Viet Nam prepare offerings for the Kitchen Gods.
A. the B. Ø C. a D. an
12. We went there by………….boat.
A. a B. an C. the D.Ø
13. The offerings include………..set of flowers and fruits, paper clothes and three carps.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
14. The Ok Oom Bok Festival takes place in…………October.
A. the B. An C. Ø D. a
15. Bat Trang Village is famous for………tradition craft of pottery making..
A. Ø B. a C. an D. the
16. Tet is coming. I see…………..flowers and ornamental trees everywhere.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
17. We only see…………………beautiful terraced fields here.
A. a little B. much C. many D. a few
18. Vietnam is a country with………….ethnic groups.
A. many B. much C. a little D. an
19. Trang: You really have a nice dress, Mai.
Mai:..................................................
A. Why do you say that? B. I'm glad you like it.
C. That's my strong point. D. I don't think so.
20. Hoa: You look nice today.
Liz:..................................................
A. I beg you bardon. B. I don't think so
C. Thank you, Hoa. D. Why do you say that?
III. VERB FORMS: Use the present simple, present continuous, past simple and future simple.
1. I usually…go….(go) away at weekends.
2. The earth…goes..(go) round the sun.
3. Rice…does not grow….(not grow) in cold climates.
4. How often…do…..you…go….(go) to the dentist?
5. Julie…does not drink..(not drink) tea very often.
6. If I win the lottery, I…will buy…(buy) a big house.
7. 'Where's Mark?' 'He…is having.(have) a shower.'
8. Let's go out now. It……is not raining…..(not rain) any more.
9. What's all that noise? What…is going…(go) on?
10. I…am reading..(read) a really good book at the moment.
11. I……am getting…(get) hungry. Let's go and eat.
12. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart……was…(be) an Austrian musician and composer.
13. We…invited….(invit) them to our party, but they decided not to come.
14. The police…stopped….(stop) me on my way home last night.
15. Laura……passed…..(pass) her exam because she studied very hard.
16. It was cold, so I ……shut…(shut) the window.
17…Did…..you……have…(have) time to do the shopping?' 'No, I didn't.'
18. They…did not invite..(not invite) us to the party, so we didn't go.
19. 'Did you phone Lucy?' 'Oh no, I forgot. I…will phone..(phone) her now."
20. What…will…..you…do…..(do) if there is a fire in the building.
IV. WORD FORMS: WRITE THE CORRECT FORM OF THE WORDS IN BRACKETS
1. If you go climbing outdoors, it is a great way to increase your…….(strong)
2. Knitting makes people be more careful and………………..(patience).
3. I usually read books when I have free time,...............at the weekend. (especial)
4. The leisure activity I like best is……………..(volunteer).
5. Many people take a class to learn how to climb and use their equipment…..(effect).
6. The young use netlingo to……………on the internet. (society)
7. Will your parents be…………………with your good school results? (satisfy)
8. People here live by……………………fish from nearby lakes and ponds. (catch)
9. The driver………the rice from the back of the truck yesterday. (load)
10. Travelling up the mountain, people stop and take photos of the…..scenery. (picture)
11. The local people are kind and…………………..to visitors. (hospitality)
12. Today it's raining………………...than it was yesterday. (heavy)
13. The workers arrived………………..than my dad expected. (early)
14. The children are always busy……………their parents. (help)
15. We also have………………..from our parents and friends. (press)
16. The club leaders will provide us with a…………..of activities. (various)
17. Do you find the club activities……………………? (enjoy)
18.Every ethnic group has their own……………culture. (tradition)
19. What is the name of a popular Tay's……………..instrument?- B: It's dan tinh. (musical)
20.These…………….houses are the largest and tallest ones in the village. (community)
21. It's a tradition for shops to have a lion dance……….at their opening ceremony. (perform)
22…...the Vietnamese prepare offerings to worship their ancestors during Tet.(Tradition)
23.I think we should buy this ……….tree. (ornament)
24.My mum made the spring rolls for the……….party. (long)
25…………..can participate in games, watch traditional fashion shows. (visit)
26. They should not wear shorts or……………… shirts when attending the religious ceremony.
(sleeve)
27. Kien was so tall that no one recognised him at the family…….. last summer. (union)
28. My mum puts in a lot of effort to prepare…………to worship our ancestors. (offer)
29. The festival……………..gathered on the riverside to cheer the boat racers. (go)
30. These days, many…………..write emails instead of letters. (teen)
31. Why do you choose to………..in that club? (participation)
V. Reading
1. Fill in each blank with a word from the box.
activities presentation water-throwing tradition fortune
Celebrations festival enjoyment heat wishes
Thai New Year (Songkran Festival)
The traditional Thai New Year is celebrated in April each year. Thailand adopted this (1)........with
the belief that the sun re-entered. Aries and finished its orbit round the earth on April 13. In
Thailand, this (2).............. is celebrated for three days from April 13 to April 15. Before the
(3)..............., people will clean their houses in the hope of casting away any bad luck of the old
year, so that good (4)............. will enter their new lives instead. Food and sweets will be prepared
in advance for merit………………making and for treating guests.
The Songkran celebrations will begin with food (5).............to the monks who will walk along the
streets in the early morning to receive food and other offerings. One of the most popular
(6)...................for young
people is to convey their best (7).........................to their elders by pouring water onto them or their
palms. After this, it is time for children and young people to have full (8)...........with water-throwing,
dancing and folk games.
Do not expect to escape the (9)............................ activities, these take place on every street in
Thailand. They can be a welcome break to the (10).......................of the dry season, but if you wish
to stay dry it is best to stay indoors!
2. Fill in each blank with a word from the box.
Importance after there arrange because
ancestors responsible by look more
Marriage and family are very important in Viet Nam. In the countryside, parents often (1).............
marriages; divorce remains uncommon, though is (2)............. frequent in cities. In traditional
Vietnamese families, roles are rigid. The man of the house is primarily (3)....................... for the
family's economic well-being. Older children help to (4).................................after younger siblings.
Discipline is viewed as a parental duty.
The woman of the house looks (5)..........................her parents, husband and children. In rural
areas, women also do much agricultural work. Vietnamese women live (6)...............the "four
virtues": hard work, beauty, refined speech and excellent conduct.
The Vietnamese attach great (7)............................to two traditional family obligations: to care for
their parents in their old age and to worship them after death. In each Vietnamese family,
(8)....................is at least one altar on which there are the pictures of their ancestors. Family
members worship their ancestors (9)........................... they think parents after death will go to live
in another world and this altar is the place where the ancestors' souls live in. As a result, every day
Vietnamese people lay flowers or sometimes fruits on the altar for the belief that those
(10).................. will enjoy them.
3. Read the following text, and fill in the blanks with the suitable words given
built year that located
houses history which opened
Duong Lam Village is (1)....................in Duong Lam Commune at a 45 km distance from Ha Noi. It
is the birthplace of two kings in the (2)........................of Vietnam, Phung Hung (or Bo Cai Dai
Vuong) and Ngo Quyen, who (3).....................up the long-term self-control and independence
period of Viet Nam after Bach Dang Victory in the (4)...........938.
All houses, gates, village gates and wells are (5)............of laterite creating an architectural
complex, a unique village (6).............................is typical for villages in the midlands in the North of
Vietnam.
At present, there are still nearly old 200 (7)........................and many other historical monuments
such as Phung Hung Temple, Ngo Quyen Royal Tomb, Mong Phu Communal House, Ho Gam Hill
at (8)..................... Phung Hung killed tigers to rescue villagers and the temple at which the
diplomat Giang Van Minh is worshiped.
4. Read the passage and then answer the questions.
The Hmong people are one of the major ethnic minorities of Vietnam, with a population of about
one million. Like many other ethnic groups, each year, the Hmong celebrates New Year with ritual
practices for the gods and celebrations among themselves. The Hmong people celebrate their
New Year festival following their own calendar. It usually falls between the eleventh month and the
twelfth month of the Lunar calendar and lasts for at least fifteen days. However, it does not have
an exact date every year. The date of New Year's Day is revealed some months prior to the
celebration, and the festival is organized rather subtly. This is the most important festival of the
year for them, symbolising the start of something new and good harvest for the coming year.
People from many villages gather together and share their memories of the last year.
During the festival, there are various traditional musical shows that embody Hmong customs.
Women and girls dress up in traditional costumes, wearing silver necklaces and diadems. Some
other festive activities include tug- of-war and horse racing. They join with the Vietnamese (Kinh)
Lunar New Year about a month later, when all the ethnicities also celebrate together.
- embody (v): tiêu biểu, biểu trưng
- diadem (n): vương miện
a. How often do the Hmong people celebrate their own New Year?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
b. How do the Hmong people celebrate their New Year?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
c. When does the Hmong's New Year festival take place?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
d. What does the Hmong's New Year festival symbolize?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. Read the passage and then answer the questions.
When mentioning Tet, the children normally think of "Li Xi". Giving each other best wishes and
giving the children "Li xi" have become indispensable parts of Tet. Children are extremely happy
and excited when receiving "Li Xi" from adults. "Li Xi" or lucky money is a small amount of money
put in a red envelope which is given to children as a token of luck and best wishes. The old also
get "Li Xi" from their children with a bless for a new year of health, peace and happiness. It is a
common belief that the money can bring good fortune to the upcoming year. Traditionally, in the
morning of the first day of Lunar New Year, children will visit their grandparents' home and give
them wishes for good health and long life. It is the chance for the kids to show their respect and
gratitude toward previous generations. After that, grandparents will give the children "Li xi" to
welcome their new age. They also wish their grandchildren health, progress in study...
This traditional ritual still remains preserved until today; and "Li Xi" tradition has been an
indispensable part of many generations' childhood. Although the amount of the money is small,
the meaning that lucky money brings is very great. It not only presents the best wishes of the
adults for the kids, but also demonstrates a succession of generations.
a. How do the children feel when receiving "Li Xi" from adults?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
b. What does "Li Xi" given to children at Tet represent?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
c. What will the children wish their grandparents?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
d. What does the tradition of giving "Li Xi" to children in families prove?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
6. Read the passage and then answer the questions.
VIETNAMESE COSTUME
The most recognisable traditional garment you're likely to see in Vietnam today is the ao dai, an
item of national dress consisting of a long, tight-fitting, silk tunic worn over loose trousers. The
design of the modern ao dai is a variation on more traditional forms of dress, and was perfected in
the 1950s. Though it was banned in the late 1970s, the ao dai has since seen a resurgence and
many women in Vietnam continue to wear it, often as part of a uniform for schools, universities
and public service roles.
The male equivalent of the ao dai is called the ao gam, and is a brocade tunic ordinarily worn only
on special occasions, such as birthdays or festivals. You are less likely to see the ao gam than the
ao dai in a day-to-day setting in Vietnam.
More well-known even than the ao dai, the non la is a style of Vietnamese conical hat that has
become symbolic not just of Vietnam but of East Asia in general for many Westerners. The hat,
which is usually made from bamboo or straw, appears in Vietnamese art dating from 2,500-3,000
years ago, and is considered part of modern
Vietnamese national costume.
From the early twentieth century onwards, most Vietnamese have worn Western-style clothing in
day-to-day life, while members of minority ethnic groups in the north of country still commonly
wear the traditional dress of their own particular locality.
a. What's the most recognisable traditional garment in Vietnam?
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
b. What is the male equivalent of the "Ao dai"?
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
c. What is the "non la" made from?
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
d. What have Vietnamese women worn since the early twentieth century?
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
VI. Writing
A. Underline and correct the mistake in each sentence.
1. Xo Dang man are good at architecture, sculpting, and paint.
2. A big stilt houses stands on high posts.
3. Phong has to study harder, but he may fail the exam.
4. Much people in remote areas travel on foot.
5. Most minority women weave clothes and do houseworks.
6. They spend a lot of time surfing the net; although, they have little time to read books.
7. Mai is very sensitive, for don't comment on her new hairstyle.
8. The airs becomes thinner when you go higher up the mountains.
9. We don't cheat on exams, and it is a wrong thing to do.
10. I did a lot of homeworks in the evening.
B. Rearrange the words and phrases to make complete sentences.
1. Mua Sap / Is / Thai people / a / of / the north / folk dance / in / popular /?
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Families / live / Do / growing / many / by / fruit trees / the orchards / in /?
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. faster / than / Can / that field / a machine / plough / a buffalo /?
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. ethnic minorities /often / Do / the / in / mountainous areas / live /?
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. the population / Is / 1.7 million / about / the Tay / of / ethnic group /?
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
C. Build the sentences with the cues given.
1. Phong / fancy / snowboard / because / it / improve / physical health.
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Elly / be / fond of / hang out / her friend / after school.
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. your sister /enjoy / go / the cinema / this weekend?
............................................................................................................
4. My friends / keen / do karate / and / they / go / karate club / every Saturday.
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5. My cousin / not like / do DIY / because / he / not creative enough.
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D. Make a question for the underlined part.
1. Of 54 ethnic groups in Viet Nam, the Kinh is the largest?
.............................................................................................................
2. This dish is called five-coloured sticky rice because it has five colours: red, yellow, green,
purple and white.
.............................................................................................................
3. There are 54 ethnic groups in Viet Nam.
.............................................................................................................
4. The H'Mong people wear a V-shaped front collar T-shirt.
.............................................................................................................
5. The Dao live mainly in the northern mountain provinces of Cao Bang, Ha Giang, Lao Cai,
Yen Bai, Lai Chau and Tuyen Quang and the midland provinces of Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc and
Hoa Binh.
.............................................................................................................
6. The Dao ethnic group has a total population of nearly 1 million people.
.............................................................................................................
7. I once saw a bamboo house on high posts in a travel brochure.
...................................................................................................................
8. The distance between Ha Noi and Ha Giang is 104 km.
.............................................................................................................
9. The Ede's harvest festival is usually held in October.
.............................................................................................................
10. The Thai hold ceremonies to worship their ancestors annually.
.............................................................................................................
11. The visitors got to Sila village on foot.
.............................................................................................................
12. The Katu are very friendly and simple.
.............................................................................................................
13. Their traditional dances are the tung tung for males and the ya ya for females.
.............................................................................................................
14. Pao spent three months making this musical instrument.
.............................................................................................................
E. Rewrite the following sentences using the words in brackets.
1. The teacher will be furious if you don't do the homework. (UNLESS)
.............................................................................................................
2. If she doesn't wear warm clothes, she will catch cold. (WEARS)
.............................................................................................................
3. Listen to the teacher carefully, or you won't understand the lessons. (UNLESS)
.....................................……………………………………………………………………….
4. They will have a pool party unless it rains. (IF)
……………………………………………………………………….
5. Take a taxi, or we will be late for the meeting. (DON'T)
……………………………………………………………………….
6. The baby will cry louder if they don't give him some toys. (UNLESS)
……………………………………………………………………….
F. Write a short paragraph (about 70-80 words) about.
a. An ethnic group in Vietnam you like
1. What the population of the ethnic group is
2. Where they live
3. What they do for a living
4. What their main food and drinks are
5. What their customs and traditions are
……………………………………
.……………………………………
….…………………………………
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b. Write a short paragraph (about 70-80 words) about a local custom or tradition practiced
in your hometown, using the following guiding questions: (1 m)
1. What is the custom/tradition?
2. Who practices it?
3. Where and when do people practice it?
4. What do people do?
5. Why do people practice that custom/tradition?
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