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1 Fullname:…………………………… ĐỀ KIỂM TRA HỌC KỲ I LỚP Năm học: 2022-2023 Môn: Tiếng anh - Lớp (Thời gian làm 60phút) Part 1: Listening I Listen to the tape and write T or F (1m) 1.The xoe dance is a spiritual tradition of Thai ethnic people 2.There are 16 ancient forms of xoe 3.Only young people perform the circle dance 4.Dances with conical hats, paper fans or scarves are some forms of xoe ……… ……… ……… ……… II Listen to the passage and then complete each blank with one correct word (1 m) Today I'm going to tell you about the xoe dance, a traditional dance of the Thai ethnic group in Viet Nam Thai people have followed this spiritual tradition for generations.The xoe dance expresses people’s working life and wishes for a (5) and wealthy life.It is performed in both public and private gatherings such as celebrations, festivals or family reunions The xoe dance has more than (6) forms based on the first six ancient forms The most popular form is the xoe vong or ‘circle dance' because it expresses (7) unity People, young or old alike, join hands to make a circle around the fire and dance to the music Besides the circle dance, there are dances with conical hats, paper fans or scarves Old people say they shouldn't break with this tradition because it reflects Thai (8) and lifestyle As a Thai folk song goes, without the xoe dance, the rice won't grow and people won't get married ………………………………………………………………………………………….… ………………………………………………………………………………………….… Part Phonetic I.Circle the word which has different sound in the part underlined (0.5m) A defeated B showed C offered D performed 10 A ethnic B unique C basic D diverse Part Vocabulary and grammar I Choose the best answer.(2ms) 11 The Viet people have many customs and crafts A tradition B traditional C culture D customary 12 Lang Lieu couldn't buy any special food he was very poor A although B when C while D because 13 You should buy the blue sweater It suits you than the red one A good B well C better D the best 14 ‘Children in my village often fly their kites in dry rice fields.’ ‘ ’ A It’s right up my street! B That’s awesome C Exactly what I want D How interesting! 15 At school, the teacher and students follow the rules A have to B has to C need to D haven't to 16 Among the ethnic minorities,……………… Tay have the largest population A a B An C the D Ө 17 We don't have many carnivals in Vietnam; , we have many traditional festivals A nevertheless B while C although D because 18 month is the Hoa Ban Festival of the Thai people held in? A When B Which C How many D How often II Put the verb into the correct form (1ms) 19 He doesn’t fancy (play) beach volleyball because he hates sand 20 We (go) to Hung King Festival since last Sunday 21 When I came, the whole family (have) dinner around a big dining table 22 Children should ( take) things from adults with both hands ………………………………………………………………………………………….… ………………………………………………………………………………………….… Part Reading I Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage (1.25 ms) Spring is a time when there are many festivals in our country Among them, Hoa Ban Festival is the (23) beautiful and interesting and it takes place in Lai Chau It is typical of the cultural life of the Thai people In the second lunar month of the year, when it (24) warmer and hoa ban - a kind of beautiful flower in the northwest mountainous area - blossoms, Hoa Ban Festival is (25) This is a great time for everyone, (26) for boys and girls The boy picks the most beautiful flower and gives it to his girlfriend This is not only a time for love but also for the Thai people to (27) .for good crops, for happiness, and express their special thanks to the Gods and ancestors The festival is always full of songs and prayers 23 A more B much C most D many 24 A gets B goes C comes D runs 25 A seen B arranged C observed D celebrated 26 A largely B especially C generally D typically 27 A ask B look C pray D call II Complete the passage with the words in the box.(1.25 ms) worshipped - ceremony - hero - procession - celebrated The Giong Festival is (28)………… every year in Phu Linh Commune, Soc Son District, Ha Noi This festival commemorates the (29)………., Saint Giong He is considered a mythical hero because he grew from a three-year-old child into a giant overnight He is (30) …………… for defending the country from foreign invaders – the An Although this festival is held from the 6th to the 12th day of the 4th lunar month, people start preparing traditional clothing for the (31)………………… and for various festival performances one month beforehand During the festival, the procession starts at the Mother Temple and goes to Thuong Temple where a religious(32)……………… is performed When night falls, a Cheo play is performed Then the festivities end with a thanksgiving procession on the 12 th.This festival shows our love for the motherland and the preservation of our cultural heritage ………………………………………………………………………………………….… ………………………………………………………………………………………….… Part Writing I.Combine each pair of sentences to make one sentence, using the words given in brackets (0.5m) 33 Children like Tet because it’s a long holiday They can also receive lucky money (Moreover) 34 The buffalo-fighting Festival sounds frightening Many people come to enjoy it (Although) II Rewrite the sentences, using the direct in the brackets (1m) 35 Life in the countryside isn’t as stressful as life in the city =>Life in the city is 36 He adores playing monopoly when he has leisure time => He is 37 Tuan often went fishing when he lived in the country =>Tuan used…………………………………………………………………… …… 38 He uses all his free time to look after his garden => He spends III Using the cues words to complete the sentences (0.5m) 39 Viet Nam/multicultural/country/54/ethnic/groups 40 gongs/significant/Ede's festivals/cultural activity ... space in the following passage (1. 25 ms) Spring is a time when there are many festivals in our country Among them, Hoa Ban Festival is the (23) beautiful and interesting and it takes place in. .. often II Put the verb into the correct form (1ms) 19 He doesn’t fancy (play) beach volleyball because he hates sand 20 We (go) to Hung King Festival since last Sunday 21 When I came, the... Ө 17 We don''t have many carnivals in Vietnam; , we have many traditional festivals A nevertheless B while C although D because 18 month is the Hoa Ban Festival of the Thai people held in?