. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
11. In some Asian countries, the groom and bride…..their wedding rings in front of the
altar.
A. change B. exchange C. give D. take
12. In Scotland, the bride’s mother may invite the wedding guests to her house
to......off all the wedding gifts.
A. show B. turn C. put D. get
13. On the wedding day, the best man is expected to help the......
A. bride B. groom C. guest D. bridesmaid
14. In the past, the.....and engagement ceremonies took place one or two years before
the wedding.
A. propose B. proposing C. proposal D. proposed
15. Superstitions.....an important part in the lives of many people in Vietnam.
A. take B. act C. occupy D. play
16.Vietnam has kept a variety of superstitious.....about daily activities.
A. believe B. believing C. beliefs D. believable
17. Traditionally, most Vietnamese people never......the floor during the first threedays
of the New Year.
A. sweep B. paint C. polish D. resurface
18.Vietnam is a country situated in Asia, where many mysteries and legends.......
A. origin B. originate C. original D. originally
19.The British usually pay a lot of....to good table manners and are expected to use
knives, forks, and spoons properly.
A. money B. care C. attention D. compliment
20. In the U.S, children can choose their own partners even if their parents object....
their choice.
A. to B. for C. against D. with
21. In the UK, 18-year-olds tend to receive a silver key as a present to....their entry into
the adult world.
A. symbol B. symbolic C. symbolize D. symbolist
22. In Australia, on Mother’s Day, the second Sunday in May, children prepare and....
their mothers ‘breakfast in bed’.
A. cook B. serve C. display D. present
23. People in Mexico....Mother's Dayon May 10 by giving their mothers handmade gifts,
flowers, clothing and household appliances.
A. open B. memorize C. celebrate D. perform
24. In Vietnam, you shouldn’t....at somebody’s house on the 1st day of the NewYear
unless you have been invited by the house owner.
A. show up B. get up C. put up D. go up
25. The newly-weds will fly to Venice to spend their....tomorrow.
A. vacation B. honeymoon C. holiday D. marriage
2 After the wedding ceremony at the church, they go to the hotel for the wedding....
A. cake B. ring C. day D. reception
27. The bride and groom cut the wedding cake and….speeches.
A. prepared B. wrote C. heard D. made
28. Some Koreans believe that it’s impolite to....eye contact with a person who has a
high position.
A. make B. lose C. show D. put
29. Brazilians often….each other’s arms, hands or shoulders during a conversation.
A. lend B. shake C. touch D. move
30. American people are very informal at home, so they often….their hands to eat some
kinds of food.
A. use B. lend C. wash D. shake
31. Egypt is a traditional country, and it has many customs that are different....the U.S.
A. of B. from C. to D. for
32. English people believe that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house, which will
bring....to the person who has opened it.
A. loss B. misfortune C. success D. truth
33. Superstition suggests that you'll get seven years of bad luck if you....a mirror.
A. break B. buy C. borrow D. see
34. In the UK, seven is usually regarded....the luckiest number while thirteen is the
opposite.
A. as B. like C. with D. for
35. Polite behaviour in one country, however, may be....in another world.
A. formal B. informal C. impolite D. appropriate
36. In Germany, it is important to arrive....time when you are invited to someone's
house.
A. in B. after C. before D. on
37. Learning about cultural differences in politeness helps you avoid a lot of.....
A. embarrass B. embarrassment C. embarrassed D. embarrassing
38. On many days of the year, Vietnamese people not only......the table for meals, but
they also put food on the altar for their ancestors.
A. lay B. lie C. book D. clear
39. The woman you are engaged to is your......
A. fiancé B. bridesmaid C. match-maker D. fiancée
40. At the church ceremony, the couple have to make their.......
A. vows B. invitations C. flowers D. cakes
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
41. Mary is planning to tie the knot with her German boyfriend next June.
A. get married B. say goodbye C. get together D. fall in love
42. In some Asian countries like Vietnam or China, money is given to the newly-married
couple as a wedding present.
A. gift B. donation C. souvenir D. contribution
43. In Vietnam, it is customary to choose a favourable day for occasions such as
wedding, funerals, or house-moving days.
A. suitable B. favourite C. beautiful D. whole
44. Americans value freedom and do not like to be dependent on other people.
A. addicted B. supportive C. reliant D. responsible
45. In most American families, parents have less influence on their children than those
in other parts of the world.
A. power B. effect C. attention D. care
V. Mark the letterA, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
46. Being practical, Americans avoid taking jobs which are beyond their ability.
A. out of B. far from C. within D. inside
47 In many countries, it is customary for the bride to throw her bouquet of flowers
into a crowd of well-wishers.
A. uncommon B. inadvisable C. usual D. normal
48. To an American, success is the result of hard work and self-reliance.
A. devotion B. industry C. laziness D. enthusiasm
49. Success has always meant providing their families with a decent standard of living.
A. high B. good C. acceptable D. low
50. Stores everywhere compete to sell their distinctive versions of Christmas cake
before the holiday.
A. different B. various C. similar D. special
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
51.These days, in India, there are......married couples who live on their own than
before.
A. more B. any C. less D. little
52. In some countries in the Middle East, people stand......to each other than those in
North America in a conversation.
A. most closely B. more closely C. closer D. closest
53. Wedding ceremonies are....now than they used to be in the past.
A. less complicated B. the most complicated
C. as complicated D. the least complicated
54. It's much......to celebrate a small and cozy wedding to save money.
A. best B. better C. the best D. the better
55.In some Asian families, parents tend to have far....control over their children than
those in some American families.
A. the most B. the more C. more D. most
56. This is......wedding party I’ve ever attended.
A. the more memorable B. more memorable
C. the most memorable D. most memorable
57. Chocolates and flowers are by far....presents for mothers on Mother's Day inthe UK.
A. more popular B. the more popular
C. less popular D. the most popular
5 Chuseokis one of......celebrations in the Korean calendar when Koreans give thanks
to nature.
A. the most important B. the more important
C. the less important D. more important
59.The more polite you appear to be, ......your partner will be.
A. the happiest B. the happier C. the most happily D. the more happily
60. Of the two bridesmaids, Lisa turned out to be......
A. the most charming B. the least charming
C. more charming D the more charming
61. The Korean are......than the American in addressing their bosses.
A. more formal B. formal C. most formal D. the most formal
62. There are......occasions for giving gifts in modern societies than before.
A. less B. more C. the least D. the most
63. June has become......month for weddings in many countries when the symbolic
flowers, roses, usually bloom.
A. more popular B. less popular C. the most popular D. the least popular
64. Before doing something important, Vietnamese people always try to choose....time
for it.
A. better B. less good C. the least good D. the best
65. My grandmother feels much......whenever I give her a homemade cake on Mother's
Day.
A. happier B. more happily C. the happiest D. the most happily
66. People in......Western countries are often surprised to learn that......Japanese
celebrate Christmas.
A. Ø - Ø B. the - the C. the - Ø D. Ø - the
67. In Japan, ......most important holiday of......season is New Year's Day, which comes
one week after Christmas.
A. the - the B. Ø - the C. the - Ø D. the - a
68. In India, in the old days, ......girl's family used to give......boy's family a gift like
money or jewellery.
A. a - a B. a - the C. the - a D. the - the
69. It is appropriate to bring......small gift when visiting......home in the U.S.
A. the - a B. a - a C. a - the D. the - the
7 Traditionally, .....bride and groom go on their honeymoon immediately
after.....wedding reception.
A. a - the B. the - a C. the - the D. a - a
71. Whenever I set out for....examination, I always try to avoid crossing.....path of.....
woman.
A. an - the - a B. an - a - the C. an - the - the D. the - the - a
72. In a wedding ceremony,....best man helps.....groom ready for every preparation.
A. the - a B. a - the C. the - the D. a - a
73. People say that....gift lets.....recipient know how we are thinking of them.
A. the - the B. a - a C. the - a D. a - the
74. Wearing a wedding veil which covers......head and face is…...2,000-year old
tradition.
A. a - the B. the - a C. the - the D. a - a
75. In the U.S, white represents goodness and is usually....colour of.....bride's wedding
dress.
A. a - a B. a - the C. the - a D. the - the
76. Is it acceptable to touch......person on.....shoulder in a conversation?
A. a - the B. the - the C. the - a D. a - a
77. .......man should take off his hat when he goes into......house in the UK.
A. A - the B. A - a C. The - a D. The - the
78. When you stay at......friend's house, you should write.....thank-you note.
A. a - a B. the - a C. a - the D. the - the
79. Christmas Eve is…..best time for Japanese youngsters to go out for.....special,
romantic evening.
A. a - a B. the - a C. the - the D. a - the
80.....Japanese manage not to ask direct questions in order not to embarrass.....person
who they are speaking with.
A. A - the B. A - a C. The - the D. The – a

In this digital age, many people think that young adults spend all their time on the computer. And a new government survey of how young adults spend their leisure time says that 87 percent of people in the UK between the ages of 13 to 19 use the Internet every day. But it’s still important for young people to go out with friends. And the most popular evening out is going to the cinema: 42 percent say it’s their favourite
way to spend an evening.
For people who don’t go out, not surprisingly, television is more popular than radio. 82 percent say that they watch television for more than ten hours a week – mainly for films and news programmes – but only 23 percent listen to the radio. Music is always a favourite topic, but it seems that many people listen to music than can play a music instrument. The survey reveals that 38 percent watch live music, but 30 percent of people between 13 and 19 can play a musical instrument.
Only 32 percent of young adults play sports; with football, swimming, and cycling the most popular activities. But that means that more than two-thirds don’t play any sport!
Leisure Time Survey of Teenagers In The UK
• (1)_________ percent of teenagers use the Internet every day.
• The most popular leisure activity is going to the cinema: (2)_________ percent say it is their favourite evening activity.
• (3)__________ percent of people say that they watch TV for more than (4) _________ hours a week, but only (5)_________ percent listen to the radio.
• (6)__________ percent of young people watch live music, but only (7)_______ percent can play a musical instrument.
• Only (8)__________ percent of young adults play sports. Football, swimming, and cycling are the most popular sports.

choose the correct answer a b c or d to fill each blank in the following passage

Hobbies are activities for entertainment. Hobby can cost you almost nothing.

Music is the most popular. For example, many people play the guitar for (1)......................... in their free time. Sports provide other (2)......................... hobbies. Cycling, running, tennis, table-tennis are the sports that millions of people play during their free time.

Some people's coin collections are wonderful. There are stills hundred of (3)........................ collections, such as bottle collections, seashell collections, butterfly collections, and so on.

For some people, a hobby is a favorite (4).........................., like chess. In chess, we need two or more people (5)............................

A fun B funny C funnier D funniest

I. Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentences. (5 points) 1. They haven’t seen each other, but they write to each other frequently. They are __________. A. pen pals B. writers C. co-writers D. paper pals 2. English __________ widely __________ in this country nowadays. A. is / speaking B. is / spoken C. was / spoken D. is / spoke 3. My grandmother __________ the most beautiful girl in the village when she was young. A. did use to being B. use to be C. used to being D. used to be 4. We are having a good time together, I wish you __________ here with us now. A. are B. will be C. were D. would be 5. Since the economic __________ gets better, the sale of clothes increases. A. convenience B. situation C. risk D. style 6. Lan has lived here __________ 20 years. A. since B. on C. in D. for 7. This book __________ by Minh last week. A. buys B. bought C. was bought D. is bought 8. She said to me: “Where is your house?” A. She asked me where is my house. B. She asked me where my house was. C. She asked me where was my house. D. She asked me where was your house. 9. Since 1960 jeans have become more and more _________ with students. A. common B. popular C. famous D. familiar 10. They __________ this problem in many discussions. A. have mentioned B. mention C. mentioned D. mentioning III. Read the passage then answer the questions. (3 points) Jeans are the most popular kind of clothing in the world. They are very popular in Japan, France, Indonesia and Brazil. Rich people and poor people wear them. Young people and even some old people wear them, too. In other countries, young people wear them because they want to look modern. Jeans are symbol of youth and independence (biểu tượng của tuổi trẻ và sự tự do). Everyone wants to be modern, young and independent. In Vietnam, old people don’t like jeans but jeans are the favorite clothes of young people, especially students. Questions: 1. What are the most popular kind of clothing in the world?  ______________________________________________________ 2. Do rich people wear them?  ______________________________________________________ 3. Where are jeans the traditional clothes?  ______________________________________________________ 4. Why do young people wear jeans in some countries?  ______________________________________________________ 5. Who like jeans the most in Vietnam?  ______________________________________________________ 6. Do old people like jeans?  ______________________________________________________ III. Complete the passage, using the cues given: (2 points) It was a beautiful day, 1. My friends / I / decide / go on a picnic. We / take / a bus / the countryside and then we / walk / 20 minutes / the picnic site next / the river. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. We / put down the blankets and / lay out the food, after meal we / play / the games “What song is it?” / “blind man’s bluff”. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3. Late / the afternoon we / go / fishing. We enjoy / our picnic. When we / look / at the time, it / be / nearly 6.30pm _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________4. We hurriedly/ gather / our things and / run / the bus stop. We / be / lucky / catch the last bus and we / arrive / home very late that evening. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

While radio broadcasting was still in its infancy the marvel of television was already being developed. The first step towards its invention was taken in 1873 but the person responsible for developing it was John Logie Baird. In 1926 he gave the first demonstration of a television picture. As a home entertainment, television rapidly became more popular than any other form. A news broad cast b ecame more immediate when people could actually see the scene in question and the movements of the figures. Films could be viewed in the comfort of the home and variety shows were also available. One of the advantages of travel progarmmes was the glimpse of far – away places which many viewers would not o therwise have seen. Though much of the entertainment was of a popular kind like quiz competitions, some remarkable cultural programmes were also broadcast. Just as with radio in earlier days, the publicit y given to actors and actresses on the screen meant that a group of personalities became familiar in every household. One o f the most popular programmes was the televised coverage of sports and an interesting result of the television b roadcast was the increased attendance at the actual events. How far this was due to a growth in interest in the game and how far out of the spectators’ desire to appear on the screen is not clear

Hobbies are activities for entertainment. Hobby can cost you almost nothing.

Music is the most popular. For example, many people play the guitar for (1)......................... in their free time. Sports provide other (2)......................... hobbies. Cycling, running, tennis, table-tennis are the sports that millions of people play during their free time.

Some people's coin collections are wonderful. There are stills hundred of (3)........................ collections, such as bottle collections, seashell collections, butterfly collections, and so on.

For some people, a hobby is a favorite (4).........................., like chess. In chess, we need two or more people (5)............................

Hobbies are activities for entertainment. Hobby can cost you almost nothing.

Music is the most popular. For example, many people play the guitar for (1)......................... in their free time. Sports provide other (2)......................... hobbies. Cycling, running, tennis, table-tennis are the sports that millions of people play during their free time.

Some people's coin collections are wonderful. There are stills hundred of (3)........................ collections, such as bottle collections, seashell collections, butterfly collections, and so on.

For some people, a hobby is a favorite (4).........................., like chess. In chess, we need two or more people (5)............................

Every drop of water in the ocean, even in the deepest parts, responds to the forces that create the tides. No other force that affects the sea is so strong. Compared with the tides, the waves created by the wind are surface movements feltno more than a hundred fathoms below the surface. The currents also seldom involve more than the upper several hundred fathoms despite their impressive sweep.

The tides are a response of the waters of the ocean to the pull of the Moon and the more distant Sun. In theory, there is a gravitational attraction between the water and even the outermost star of the universe. In reality, however, the pull of remote stars is so slight as to be obliterated by the control of the Moon and, to a lesser extent, the Sun. Just as the Moon rises later each day by fifty minutes, on the average, so, in most places, the time of high tide iscorrespondingly later each day. And as the Moon waxes and wanes in its monthly cycle, so the height of the tide varies. The tidal movements are strongest when the Moon is a sliver in the sky, and when it is full. These are the highest flood tides and the lowest ebb tides of the lunar month and are called the spring tides. At these times, the Sun, Moon, and Earth are nearly in line and the pull of the two heavenly bodies is added together to bring the water high on the beaches, to send its surf upward against the sea cliffs, and to draw a high tide into the harbors. Twice each month, at the quarters of the Moon, when the Sun, Moon, and Earth lie at the apexes of a triangular configuration and the pull of the Sun and Moon are opposed, the moderate tidal movements called neap tides occur. Then the difference between high and low water is less than at any other time during the month.

Choose A, B, C, or D

1. The main point of the first paragraph is ...

A. The wave created by ocean currents are very large

B. Despite the strength of the wind, it only moves surface water

C. Deep ocean water is seldom affected by forces that move water

D. The tides are the most powerful force to affect the movement of ocean water

2. The word "In reality" in the third sentence of the second paragraph is closest in meaning to

A. Surprisingly

B. Actually

C. Characteristically

D. Similarly

3. According to the passage, the most vital factor in recognizing how much gravitational effect one object in space has on the tides is

A. Size

B. Distance

C. Temperature

D. Density

4. In the ninth sentence of the second paragraph, the word "configuration" is closest in meaning to

A. Unit

B. Center

C. Surface

D. Arrangement

5. Neap tides occur when

A. The sun counteracts the moon's gravitational attraction

B. The moon is full

C. The moon is farthest from the sun

D. Waves created by the wind combine with the moon's gravitational attraction

Every year people in many countries learn English. Some of them are young children. Others are teenagers. Mary are adults. Some learn at school. Other study by themselves. A few learn English just by hearing the language in films. On television, in the office or among their friends. Most people must work hard to learn English.

Why do all these people learn English? It's not difficult to answer this question. Many adults learn English because it is useful for their work. Teenagers often learn English for their higher studies because some of their books are in English at the college or university. Other people learn English because they want to read newspapers or magazines in English.

1. According to the writer. English is learned by ...........

A. young children B. teenagers C. adults D. all are correct

2. Most people learn English by ...........

A. themselves B. hearing the language on the television C. working hard on the lessons D. speaking English to their friends

3. What do other people learn English for? A. to know other countries B. to talk with the foreigners C. to read newspapers and magazines D. to travel around the world

4. Teenagers learn English because........ A. it's useful for their higher studies B. it's one of their subjects C. they want to master it D. A and C are correct