ĐỀ 3

Bài 1 : Circle the word in each line with the underlined part
pronounced differently.

Bài 2: : Look at the pictures and complete the phrases. The first letters
are given to you.

Bài 3: Choose the correct answer A, B, or C to complete each sentence.

1. In many cultures, a _____ represents youth, beauty, and pleasure.

A. blooming flower B. communal house C. bamboo pole

2. _____ such as kumquat trees, peach blossoms, and apricot flowers are
popular at Tet.

A. Blooming flower B. Vegetables C. Ornamental trees

3. Traditionally, the _____ in a village is a place for villagers to meet or

worship.

A. Festival B. market C. communal house

4. Every year, the Bulgarians hold the Surva Festival to chase away _____.

A. bad spirits B. festival goers C. martial artists

5. In many Vietnamese villages, people put up a _____ in the yard of the

communal house to welcome Tet.

A. Fight B. barrier C. bamboo pole

6. During Tet, the Kinh often prepare traditional _____ such as banh chung
and boiled chicken to worship their ancestors.

A. decorative items B. food offerings C. spirits

7. Last year, thousands of festival _____ participated in the Lim Festival in

Tien Du District.

A. Comers B. goers C. movers

8. Learning _____ can help build physical strength and improve

confidence.

A. martial arts B. physics C. chemistry

Bài 4: Complete the text with the words from the box.

I think each family has their own customs and (1) traditions. For example,
my uncle's children always spend two weeks in the countryside in summer
time. Holding a party on everyone's birthday is another custom they (2)
practice. As for my family, it is becoming a (3) custom for us to bake a
special cake on the last Sunday of each month. We also have a home
cinema night every Saturday when we enjoy a film together. For my
extended family, (4) traditionally we gather on the first day of the Lunar
New Year.

In my opinion, it is good for families to (5)_______ from time to time, they

can (6)_____ their traditions. However, with tradition and try something
new to add variety to their lives.
Bài 5: Complete each sentence with a, an, the, or 0 (zero article).

1. I lost my wallet on the last day of my stay in Paris.

2. What are some things I should know about 0 Vietnamese table manners?

3. We often stay at home on New Year's Eve but this year was an
exception.

4. My village holds an annual festival that welcomes 0 thousands of festival

goers.

5. We went to a Chinese restaurant last night.

Bài 6: Some of the lines in the text below have an article which is
incorrectly used. If the line has a wrong article, circle it and write the
correct one on the right of the line. If the line is correct, put a tick (V)

Bài 7: Choose the most suitable response A or B to complete each of the

following exchanges.

1. A: What gift should I bring to Jane's house-warming party? - B:

A. How about buying her an ornamental tree?

B. Sorry, but I'm busy on Friday.

2. A: Minh keeps making fun of me in class. What should I do? - B:

A. Oh dear. He's so impolite.

B. Perhaps you could try talking to him seriously.

3. A: Mai is always sending messages to me late at night. This wakes me
up. - B:

A. Don't reply to her late messages, and she'll soon stop sending them.

B. Poor you! You must be very sleepy then.

4. A: I'm going to Summer Carnival in Ha Long next week! - B:

A. That sounds exciting!

B. It's a good idea to bring a warm coat.

5. A: Jack wants to go somewhere for Mid-Autumn Festival. - B:

A. Tell him to wait for a few minutes.

B. He should definitely go to Hoi An.

Bài 8: Choose the correct answer A, B, or C to fill in each blank to

complete the passage.

The Kate Festival

The Kate Festival is (1) the most important festival of the Cham in Viet
Nam. It is held for three days at the beginning of October. The main
ceremony takes (2) place in Po Rume, Po Nugar, and Po Klong Garai
towers in Ninh Thuan Province. The festival helps people remember Cham
heroes and (3) worship their ancestors. It is also a time for people to relax,
visit each other, and wish others (4) good luck. For festival goers, it is a
great opportunity to (5) experience the beauty in the Cham culture. The
ceremony starts with people calling their ancestors and gods. Then, they (6)
pray for health and prosperity. The festival follows with (7) 0 traditional
music and dance performances. The festival is full (8) of sounds and
colours, and is a wonderful time for both the locals and visitors.
Bài 9: Read the passage and choose the correct option A, B or C for
each question

A Longevity Celebration

On the fifth day of Tet, Binh An Village holds a longevity celebration for
elderly people over 70. This tradition has continued for centuries in the
village.

In the morning, everyone dresses nicely and walks to the village temple.
According to tradition, the elderly wear traditional ao dai. They sit at the
most honourable place. The village leaders congratulate them. They offer
each elder a "longevity flag" and a bunch of flowers. Then, each family
takes photographs with their elders. At noon, families hold a home party for
their elders. It is customary for the family members to cook for their elders.
The traditional dishes served are five-colour sticky rice, steamed chicken,
spring rolls, and deep-fried fish.

The longevity celebration is important to all villagers. It is an opportunity

for them to show their respect to the elders. It is also a great time for family
gatherings.

1. What is the passage mainly about?

A. A celebration for the elderly.

B. A spring festival.

C. A cooking contest.
2. How do people go to the village temple?

A. By car. B. By motorbike. C. On foot.

3. According to the passage, what do the elders NOT do during the official
ceremony?

A. Sit at an honourable place.

B. Take photographs of the event.

C. Receive congratulations from other people.

4. Who cooks at the home party?

A. The elderly.

B. The nearby restaurant.

C. The family members.

5. The celebration is important to Binh An villagers because

A. it shows that they respect the elders

B. it is an opportunity to admire their culture

C. it is a great opportunity for them to gather

Bài 10: Read the passage and do the tasks that follow.

Popular Traditions in Britain

When one thinks of the British, one often imagines people drinking tea and
eating fish and chips. But there are many other traditions that British people
have maintained for centuries.

Pancake Day

Pancake Day is also called Shrove Tuesday, and it is a day people make
pancakes. They hold a pancake race. Runners wear a traditional apron and
scarf and carry a pan with a pancake in it. They have to flip the pancake as
they run. The first person to reach the finish line with their pancake is the
winner.
Christmas

Christmas is on 25th December but people prepare for it long before the
event. Christmas trees are everywhere. People decorate the trees and place
gifts under them. They cook traditional foods, wear their best clothes, and
have family reunions.

New Year Countdown

On New Year's Eve, crowds gather at Trafalgar Square or Piccadilly Circus

to wait for the start of the new year. At midnight, there is a huge fireworks
celebration over the London Eye, followed by Big Ben ringing in the New
Year and people Singing Auld Lang Syne.

a. Tick (V) T (True) or F (False). (Đánh dấu (V) T (Đúng) hoặc F

(Sai).)

1. The British are famous for the tradition of coffee drinking.

2. Pancake Day always falls on a Wednesday.

3. Christmas is a time for family gatherings.

4. Many British people go outdoors to count down for the new year.

5. At the turning of the new year, there is a fireworks display on Big Ben.

b. Match the information with the traditions. Some traditions can be

used twice. (Nối thông tin với truyền thống. Một số truyền thống có thể
được sử dụng hai lần)

Information Traditions

1. All participants sing a song at a specific time.

2. Lots of preparation happens before the event. A. Pancake race

3. Participants have to wear a specific costume. B. Christmas

4. Piccadilly Circus is crowded at this time. C.New Year Countdown

5. Participants race with a traditional food.

Bài 11: Rewrite each sentence so that it has the same meaning as the
original one. Use the given words.
1. We travelled to Hue on the train. (BY)

- We travelled to _________.

2. We walked to the village temple. (FOOT)

- We went _________.

3. Canada's capital is Ottawa. (CANADA)

- Ottawa _________.

4. Vietnamese people value hard work and honesty. (THE)

- _________ value hard work and honesty.