UNIT 2.
PRACTICE
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1. A. anxiety B. admire C. captivate D. popularity
Question 2. A. origin B. festivity C. dish D. spicy
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. lifestyle B. richness C. respect D. custom
Question 4. A. origin B. confusion C. autograph D. mystery
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5. Some people are concerned that celebrating foreign festivals can make people lose
their sense of _________.
A. specialty B. anxiety C. identity D. cuisine
Question 6. We may suffer from _________ when we experience an unfamiliar culture for the first
time.
A. lifestyle B. bamboo dancing C. tug of war D. culture shock
Question 7. We are now living in an increasingly _________ world thanks to globalisation.
A. staple B. extracurricular C. delicious D. connected
Question 8. Foreign tourists are fascinated by a wide variety of traditional Vietnamese _______.
A. cuisines B. trends C. mysteries D. origins
Question 9. The _________ of that ancient custom still remains a mystery to local people.
A. origin B. confusion C. lifestyle D. identity
Question 10. Cycling has been gaining _________ in many parts of Vietnam.
A. trend B. popularity C. festivity D. origin
Question 11. Cross-cultural fashion styles help to reflect the _________ of the world.
A. origin B. language barrier C. richness D. costume
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 12. Bun cha and banh my are the two most famous street foods in Vietnam because
they are delicious.
A. insulting B. unfamiliar C. spicy D. tasty
Question 13. The staple dish in Vietnam is rice; we consume it on a daily basis.
A. unique B. main C. connected D. multicultural
Read the following brochure/ school announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D
on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered
blanks from 14 to 19.
The International Cultural Festival is being held in Hanoi this Saturday, January 13. It’s a
(14)_______ event which features many cultures, ranging from Korean, Japanese, British and
Vietnamese. If you are a big fan of kimchi, sushi or bun cha, this festival is perfectly for you. We
will serve you traditional dishes of these cultures. (15)_______, you will have the opportunity to
meet T-Ara – a famous Kpop group who will be at the Korean booth. Apart from serving delicious
dishes, these booths will also sell (16) _______ so that you can take home some.
To book a ticket, call us at 0459875180 or visit our website www.interculfestival.com.
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Question 14. A. popularise B. popularity C. popularly D. popular
Question 15. A. However B. Therefore C. Moreover D. For example
Question 16. A. customs B. souvenirs C. festivities D. origins
CULTURAL DIVERSITY DAY
The School Youth Union would like to announce:
● Each class is required to set up (17)_______ food stall selling traditional dishes from
different cultures.
● Each class is to choose a speaker (18) _______ will give a talk about their food stall.
● Each class has to prepare the dishes at home to (19) _______ fire hazards.
Question 17. A. an B. the C. Ø (no article) D. a
Question 18. A. who B. which C. whose D. what
Question 19. A. avoidance B. avoid C. avoidably D. avoidable
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement
of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph for the following question.
Question 20.
a. Secondly, it’s a good idea that you try to cook traditional food frequently.
b. There are two main ways to maintain your cultural identity in a new culture.
c. Staying connected with your family and friends helps you to feel part of your native culture.
d. You should also remember to make mealtimes special and important occasions.
a. Firstly, keep in touch with people you know back home.
A. c – a – d – e – a B. b – a – e – d – c
C. b – e – d – a – c D. b – e – c – a – d
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 21 to 25.
Culture shock refers to feelings of confusion or (21)_________ that people may have when
experiencing a new and different culture. Culture shock can be caused by language (22)
_________, unfamiliar lifestyles, different climate, or strange food. For example, visitors to the US
find it hard to get used to the local tipping culture. By contrast, tipping in Japan can be
considered rude and even (23) _________ in many situations.
The best way to (24) _________ culture shock is to start learning about the new culture
before moving there. You should try to focus on the positive aspects of your new experiences and
keep an open mind. Learning about cultural diversity helps understand different ways of thinking
about the world, (25) _________ new knowledge and experiences, and promote personal growth.
(Adapted from Global Success)
Question 21. A. barrier B. anxiety C. richness D. lifestyle
Question 22. A. trends B. customs C. mysteries D. barriers
Question 23. A. staple B. connected C. cultural D. insulting
Question 24. A. blend B. celebrate C. overcome D. reflect
Question 25. A. gain B. admire C. captivate D. blend
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 26 to 30.
As a result of globalisation, the world is becoming more and more connected. This has changed
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people's way of life, beliefs, art and customs, or their culture, in many respects. Although people's
experiences around the world have become very similar, globalisation has also encouraged cultural
diversity. Below are some examples.
Fast food chains and international restaurants have become popular, offering a wide range of
dishes and more food choices to local people. For example, here in Viet Nam, we can enjoy Italian
pizza or Japanese sushi, in addition to our traditional food. Moreover, some international dishes
use local ingredients, which make them unique and more suitable to local tastes. On the other
hand, Vietnamese specialties, such as pho and banh mi, are also gaining popularity worldwide.
Thanks to globalisation, people can quickly discover new music from all over the world. People
nowadays enjoy listening to music from different countries and cultures, and in different
languages. For example, American teens are captivated by K-pop music and dance. There are
also many music festivals around the globe that bring artists and music fans together. In today's
connected world, it is very common for musicians across the world to work on music projects and
share ideas together.
Globalisation has also impacted fashion by opening it up to a variety of styles and influences
from around the world. Cross-cultural styles that blend both traditional and modern elements are
on the rise. This presents opportunities for fashion designers to be creative and reflect the cultural
richness of the world. It is now easier for people to keep up with fashion trends from different
cultures and regions, and express their identities in new and exciting ways.
In conclusion, globalisation has helped strengthen cultural diversity in the world and made
people appreciate different cultures and lifestyles.
(Adapted from Global Success)
Question 26. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The popularity of foreign foods
B. The effects of globalisation on cultural diversity
C. The disappearance of some traditional customs
D. The combination of different fashion ideas
Question 27. The word them in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. local tastes B. Vietnamese specialties
C. local ingredients D. international dishes
Question 28. According to paragraph 3, which of the following is NOT mentioned as an
impact of globalisation on music?
A. Musicians in different countries work on music projects.
B. People now can listen to music from different cultures.
C. New music is discovered quickly from all over the world.
D. Music festivals help improve some artists’ quality of life.
Question 29. The word captivated in paragraph 3 is opposite in meaning to .
A. blended B. reflected C. attracted D. disappointed
Question 30. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. People now can keep up with fashion trends from different cultures.
B. Globalisation threatens to put cultural diversity at risk.
C. Cross-cultural fashion styles only use traditional elements.
D. Foreign foods are now more popular than traditional foods in Vietnam.
