Read the following passage carefully, and then answer the questions Thanksgiving is celebrated in the US on the fourth Thursday in November.. People sending Valentine cards do not usual
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CELEBRATIONS
I Multiple choice.
1 The word means 'connected with farming and the use of land for farming'
2 The Agrarian is a period when farming in a country changes completely as a result of new methods or a change in who owns the land
3 What she said was fair
4 I don"t feel I can comment their decision
5 Kids love up
6 is a small device containing powder that burns or explodes and produces bright coloured lights and loud noises, used especially at celebrations
7 What exactly is the influence of television children?
8 Her parents no longer have any real over her
9 He committed the crime the influence of drugs
10 We wish you both health and
11 You're luck-there's one ticket left
12 You're luck She's not here
13 They stood as straight as soldiers on
14 She to God for an end to her sufferings
15 He was with the watch on the occasion of his retirement
16 I've had no to visit him recently
17 .of his sugar-coated promises
18 It's cruel to make of people who stammer
19 She's very lively and fuli fun
20 Students over 25 fall into a different
II find a suitable word for the sentences below One example has been for you.
0 A Boil plenty of salty water, and add the spaghetti.
B I'll boil the kettle and make some tea.
C She put some potatoes on to boil.
1 A Have you any to make about the cause of the disaster?
B The director was not available for
C He handed me the document without
2 A Get is to meet with somebody socially or in order to discuss something
B We must get for a drink sometime
C Management should get with the union
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B The wedding was a very occasion
C I had a day out at the seaside
4 A His writings the lives of millions
B The wording of questions can how people answer
C A number of social factors life expectancy
5 A With aoy , we'll be home before dark
B I could hardly believe my when he said yes
C We wish her in her new career
6 A I that nobody will noticejny mistake
B We that she will recover from her illness
C They to be forgiven
7 A A is place where people come to worship because it is connected with a holy person or event
B Muslims have to visit the of Mecca at least once in their lives
C Wimbledon is a for all lovers of tennis,
8 A She's really to be with
B This game looks !
C There are lots of things for young people to do here
9 A I can't help laughing Her hat is
B It's not ! Someone could have been hurt
C I was really embarrassed, but then I saw the side of it
10 A Children seem to have lost their in reading
B I get a lot of from my grandchildren
C He spoiled my of the game by talking all through it
III Supply the correct form of the word in bold.
1 He prides himself on the of the company (long)
3 The rules are there to ensure everyone's safety and (enjoy)
4 "I’’ll resign if you continue to everything I say (regard)
5 She is very effective and polite to the customers (fail)
6 Don't depend on him; he's a very person (rely)
7 It is said that of a Swiss watch is perfect (precise)
8 He works for UNESCO in a purely role (advice)
9 As a result of her , Ethel has strong sense of the difference between
10 Tom spoke because he was so excited (breath)
IV Fill in each gap with a suitable preposition.
1 The manager turned his request for a day off
2 I had to put my visit because of the weather
3 I was delighted the present you gave me
4 They didn't reply our letter, which wasn't very polite them
5 We have the same food every day I'm fed up it
6 I've been trying to learn Spanish but I'm not very satisfied my progress
7 Linda doesn't look very well I'm worried her
8 Are you angry what happened?
9 I'm sorry what I said I hope you're not angry me
10 Jill starts her new job next week She's quite excited it
V Fill in each gap with only one suitable word.
1 Some plays are successful that they run for years on end
2 It was obvious , he was very embarrassed
3 I had no sooner got back to the kitchen the doorbell rang
4 He left the letter on the table in that I might see it
5 I wonder he can wait a few minutes longer
6 Have you made up your what to do?
7 In to become a scientist, knowledge and talent are necessary
8 Is there interesting in this magazine?
9 It's no going there
10 Paul is not going to the concert the tickets are too expensive
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fireworks kumquat lantern open-air apricot constancy comments harvest
1 She made helpful on my work
2 He admired her courage and
3 In the play the boys were all up as pirates
4 When do the start?
5 A is a public celebration of a special day or event, usually bands in the streets and decorated vehicles
6 A is a soft round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, sweet fles and a large flat seed inside
7 is a fruit like a very small orange with sweet skin that is eaten and sour flesh
8 He is only my distant
9 They marked the occasion with an concert
10 is a yellowish-orange colour
11 A festival is a day or period of the year when people stop working to celebrate a special event, often a religious one
12 .Festival is a Japanese Buddhist festival that takes place in August, when people show respect to the dead
VII Complete the sentences, using something, or anything.
1 Is there on Mr Brown's desk right now?
2 Yes, Mr Green put there a few minutes ago
3 Did you say to Mr Lewis about our plans?
4 No, I didn't say to him about our plans
5 Is there in the middle drawer of that desk?
6 There isn't there, I looked in the drawer
7 Did the girls buy at that department store?
8 No, Alice and Louise didn't buy at the store now
9 Did the mailman bring for me this morning?
10 Yes, he did There's for you on the desk in your room
11 Is Mr Evans going to tell us about his trip?
12 Yes, he's going to tell us about his trip
VIII Complete the sentences, using someone or anyone
1 Listen! There is at the front door now
2 Mr Benson didn't tell about his suggestions
3 Did you see in the hall outside my office?
4 Frank didn't have a book He lent his to
5 There will be in this office before 9 am
6 Please don't tell about this matter until later
7 Did you ask to help you with the work tomorrow?
8 left this package on your desk this morning
9 Please give this envelope to in Dean Brown's office
10 Do you know in the biology class?
11 There wasn't in the office after 5.30 p.m
12 .told Mr Duncan the news a few minutes ago
IX Complete the sentences, using anyone or no one.
1 There was at the information desk this morning
2 There isn't in Mr Brown's office right now
3 .finished the examination before three o'clock
4 John didn't see in Dean Brown's office
5 John saw in the hall outside the office either
6 He didn't notice in the other room He's sure of that
7 .in the whole class knew that word
8 Please don't tell about this until next Sunday
9 .said anything to me about it at the meeting
10 The chairman didn't get suggestions from in the audience
11 I saw from our class at the meeting yesterday
12 .knows a thing about this except you and me
X Complete the sentences, using someone, anyone, something, or anything.
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2 I know told me of the details
3 I saw hardly I knew at the party, and I didn't get to drink
4 Don't let in I'm too busy to see
5 You're looking very miserable; has upset you?
6 Scarcely was wearing a dinner jacket
7 who believes what Jack says is a fool
8 Come and have supper with us if you aren't doing tonight
9 All the salaries are being paid much later now; it's to do with the computer
10 Is there moving about downstairs? I heard falling
I 1 Is there living in that house? It looks deserted
XI Complete the sentences with some- or any- + -one/-thing/-where.
1 I was too surprised to say
2 There's at the door Can you go and see who is it?
3 Does mind if I open the window?
4 I wasn't feeling hungry, so I didn't eat
5 You must be hungry Would you like to eat?
6 Quick, let's go! There's coming and I don't want to see us
7 Sally was upset about and refused to talk to
8 This machine is very easy to use can learn to use it in a very short time,
9 There was hardly on the beach It was almost deserted
10 'Do you live near Jim?' ~ 'No, he lives in another part of town.'
11 We slept in a park because we didn't have to stay
12 'Where shall we go on holiday?' 'Let's go warm and sunny.'
13 They stay at home all the time They never seem to go
14 I'm going out now If phones while I'm out, can you tell them I’ll be back at 11.30?
15 Sue is very secretive She never tells (a) to (b)
XII Use the words in the list below to complete the following sentences.
grand - excitement - gift - good – luck - applause - celebrating funny - traditional - preparation - custom - pagoda
1 It is a movie the life and work of Martin Luther King.
2 It's in America to eat turkey on Thanksgiving Day.
3 The news caused great among her friends
4 The family made a of his paintings tc the gallery
5 It's not something I would care to try myself but if she wants to
6 Fred did a job of painting the house
7 The performance was greeted with polite
8 Was going to college a good for your career?
9 A is a religious building in South or East Asia in the form of a tower with several levels, each of which has its own roof that extends the walls
10 This is found in people of all races through out the world
11 Oh very ! You expect me to believe that?
XIII Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage:
'Remember Remember the fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot '
The 5th of November is a day when children all over Britain light bonfires and and fireworks They are remembering Guy Fawkes whose (2) to blow up the Houses of Parliament was unsuccessful in 1605 on November 4th, Fawkes was found hiding in the cellars which (3) beneath Parliament There was also a large quantity of (4) which he intended to set off when the King opened the w (5) of Parliament the next day He was arrested, sentenced to death and hanged There were several others in the plot, but Fawkes was the one who was caught and (6) If he had succeeded, he would have killed the King, all of the bishops, a large (7) of the aristocracy and most of the Members of Parliament
The cellars where Fawkes was captured are still (8) before each opening of Parliament, and on the evening of November 4th every year November 5th is known as "Guy Fawkes' Night', and a (9) of Fawkes is burned on the bonfires
'Unfortunately, November 5" is also an evening when hospitals are very busy treating children who have been injured by fireworks The fire brigade is also busy, putting out the fires which have been started accidentally Some people believe that it is a festival which we should forget There are now strict (10) on shops where children bu\ fireworks, and television warnings about the dangers of fireworks
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2 A attempt B cause C expedition D business
4 A nuclear weapons B missiles C gunpowder D fire stuff
6 A abused B reproached C scolded D blamed
8 A cleaned B investigated C searched D scoured
10 A limitations B controls C reductions D measures
XIV Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in 'he follow ing passage:
Secular festivals and feasts have many uses and values (1) the public "joyment of a celebration In prehistoric societies, festivals provided an for the elders to pass on (3) knowledge and the meaning of (4) lore
to younger generations Festivals celebrating the founding of a nation the date of withdrawal of foreign (5) from its borders bind its citizens in (6) that rises above personal concerns
Modern festivals and feasts centering on the (7) of national or ethnic ups enrich understanding of their (8) Contemporary festivals related to regional developments, such as westward (9) on the North American continent, aid the local economy by attracting visitors to a pageant of historic authenticity that So fulfills
an informal (10) function
2 A opportunity B occasion C occurrence D onset
5 A intruders B invaders C attackers D occupants
8 A legacy B heritage C inheritance D treasure
9 A spreading B enlarging C expansion D swelling
10 A teaching B explaining C instructive D educational
XV Read the text below, and fill in each with only ONE suitable word.
Among the festivals celebrated (1) some of Asian people is the Moon Cake Festival, also known (2) the Mid-August Festival Large (3) of small round moon cakes (4) eaten on this day, and children (5) carrying colourful paper lanterns come in all shapes; the more popular (6) are shaped like fish, rabbits, and butterflies (7) to them the moon shines brightest on the night of the Moon Cake Festival As the moon (8) , tables are placed outside the house and women make offerings of fruit and moon cakes to the Moon Goddess
XVI Read the text below, and fill in each with only ONE suitable word.
Festivals in the Caribbean can be huge, colorful events that stretch the imagination One of the biggest of these, the Trinidad Carnival, consists of five days of non-stop parties and music competitions that end (1) a costumed parade through the streets of the capital, Port of Spain
The music at the carnival is calypso Calypso is (2) than just music for singing and dancing An evening in a 'calypso tent" will give you a course in Trinidadian politics and (3) you know all about the island gossip But (4) the topic of the songs, calypso's main function is (5) entertain
One of the most important parts of the carnival is the calypso competition This is divided (6) two sections First of all, on the Sunday, the best song is judged Ten finalists each sing two songs in front of (7) crowd of 30,000 The singers all do (8) best to give performances that will have the crowd shouting and screaming (9) more, and the winner receives the highly-prized title of calypso Monarch
Then, on the Monday, there is the Roadmarch competition, (10) the best dance tune is decided Dancers in fantastic costumes spill out onto the street (11) their thousands at 4 a.m and dance in a parade with the calypso bands
This goes on (12) the carnival ends the following night The winner is the person (13) tune is being played most often as the bands pass the place where the judges (14) situated And the music has to be good, to keep as (15) as half a million people dancing non-stop for five days
XVII Read the following passage carefully, and then answer the questions
Thanksgiving is celebrated in the US on the fourth Thursday in November For many Americans it is the most important holiday apart from Christmas Schools, offices and most businesses close for Thanksgiving, and many people make the whole weekend a vacation Thanksgiving is associated with the time when Europeans first came to
North America In 1620, the ship, the Mayflower, arrived, bringing about 150 people who today are usually called Pilgrims They arrived at the beginning of a very hard winter and could not find enough to eat, so many of them
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they had survived Today people celebrate Thanksgiving to remember these early days The most important part of
the celebration is a traditional dinner with foods that come from North America The meal includes turkey, sweet
potatoes (also called yams) and cranberries, which are made into a kind of sauce or jelly The turkey is filled with
stuffing or dressing, and many families have their own special recipe Dessert is pumpkin made into a pie On
Thanksgiving, there are special television programs and sports events In New York, there is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, when a long line of people wearing fancy costumes march through the streets with large
balloons in the shape of imaginary characters Thanksgiving is considered the beginning of the Christmas period, and the next day many people go out to shop for Christmas presents
1 When is Thanksgiving celebrated in the US?
2 How important is Thanksgiving as a holiday?
3 What incident is Thanksgiving associated with?
4 What did Pilgrims suffer from when they first arrived in North America?
5 Why did the white men hold a big celebration in the following winter?
6 What is the most important part of the celebration of Thanksgiving?
7 What does Thanksgiving dinner include?
8 What is on television on Thanksgiving?
XVIII Read the following passage carefully, and then answer the questions below.
St Valentine's Day (also Valentine's Day) 14 February, the day on which lovers traditionally send one another greetings cards called Valentine cards or Valentines The cards usually have designs of hearts, etc on them and
often include a sentimental or funny message People sending Valentine cards do not usually sign their name Sometimes people have a similar short message printed in a newspaper or magazine, and may also give each other gifts such as flowers or chocolates The people who send or receive gifts, etc in this way are also known as
Valentines.
1 When is Valentine's Day? 2.What is Valentine's Day?
3 Who are Valentines? 4 How are Valentine cards designed?
5 Do people sending Valentine cards usually sign their name? What do Valentine cards often include?
6.What are the most popular gifts on Valentine's Day?
XIX Choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best answers the question about tm passage:
As Christmas evolved in the United States, new customs were adopted and many old ones were reworked The legend of Santa Claus, for example, had origin in Europe and was brought by Dutch settlers to New York in the early 18th century Traditionally, Santa Claus - from the Dutch Sinter Klaas - was depicted as a tall, dignified,
religious figure riding a white horse through the air Known as Saint Nicholas in Germany, he was usually
accompanied by Black Peter, an elf who punished disobedient children In North America, he eventually developed
into a fat, jolly old gentleman who had neither the religious attributes of Saint Nicholas nor the strict
disciplinarian character of Black Peter
Santa's transformation began in 1823, when a New York newspaper published the poem "A Visit from Saint
Nicholas", which Clement Clark Moore had written to amuse his daughter The poem introduced many Americans
to the story of a kindly saint who flew over housetops in a reindeer-drawn sleigh Portraits and drawings of Santa Claus by American illustrator Thomas Nast further strengthened the legend during the second half of the 19th
century Living at the North Pole and assisted by elves, the modern Santa produced and delivered toys to all good children By the late 19th century he had become such a prominent figure of American folklore that in 1897, when
Virginia O'Hanlon wrote to the New York Sun newspaper asking if Santa was real, she received a direct answer:
"Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus."
1 Who brought the legend of Santa Claus to the USA according to the passage?
2 Santa Claus was traditionally described as a
A tall man who could walk through the air B fat, jolly, old man
3 Santa Claus in North America was depicted as
A a man with the strict disciplinarian character of Black Peter
B a good old man with less religious character
C one with religious attributes of Saint Nicholas
D a jolly man on horseback
4 Who was Black Peter?
A An elf accompanying Saint Nicholas B An elf who rode a white horse
C One of the disobedient children D A popular traditional figure
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6 Where did the legend of Santa Claus come from?
7 1823 was mentioned as a year when
A Clement Clark Moore wrote his first poem
B Clement Clark Moore's poem made him popular
C Saint Nicholas visited New York
D the image of Santa Claus was transformed,
8 According to Clement Clark Moore's poem……
A Santa Claus had nothing different in appearance from the traditional one
B Santa Claus had wings and could fly
C Santa Claus liked poetry
D Santa Claus was a kindly saint who flew over housetops in a sleigh
9 The answer "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus" is an illustration for the fact that……
A the New York Sun was popular with children
B Santa Claus was a prominent figure at that time
C newspapers are unreliable
D Virginia O'Hanlon was a reader of the New York Sim
10 Which of the following statements is true?
A Santa Claus was an imaginary old man created by artists based on traditional figures
B Living in the North Pole, Santa Claus visited children at Christmas
C Santa Clans was a real figure living in northern America
D Santa Claus was a story based on Saint Nicholas and Black Peter
XX Read the following passage carefully, and then answer the questions below
In Vietnam, the first day of the first month of the lunar year occurs after the rice crop has been harvested and before the crop is planted This is the one time during the year when farmers are able to relax Because Vietnam was primarily an agricultural society, the celebration of Tet lasted for several weeks Even today, Tet is the equivalent of Thanksgiving, Christmas and several other holidays rolled up into one Preparations for Tet are elaborate and take many days Families save throughout the year to provide for the expenses of Tet Houses are repainted, thoroughly cleaned and decorated with flowers and peach and plum branches New Year's wishes for happiness, prosperity and long life are artistically written on red paper and displayed in prominent places
On the Eve of Tet, after praying to the Gods and ancestors, families gather for a special meal Children often travel far to be home with their parents and other relatives on this night After eating, the young people dress up and go around the city in groups At midnight, there are performances of fireworks in the big cities - Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Danang - welcoming in the New Year Family members exchange gifts, toast the New Year with wine and champagne, and wish each other "Chuc Mung Nam Moi" (Happy New Year)
Tet is the time for paying calls to relatives and friends Rarely does a person receive visit without returning it People go out in their best clothes and go to one another's houses to exchange New Year's greetings and talk about the future Past mistakes are forgiven People resolve to live in harmony and avoid causing others discomfort
1 In Vietnam, when does the first day of the first month of the lunar year occur?
2 In the past, how long did the celebration of Tet last?
3 What Western celebrations is Tet equivalent to?
4 What are the preparations for Tet?
5 What do family members often do on the Eve of Tet?
6 What event takes place in big cities in Vietnam on the Eve of Tet?
7 What do people often do to their relatives and friends?
8 Why are past mistakes forgiven then?
XXI There is one mistake in each sentence Correct all the mistakes you can find.
1 The food that Mark is cooking in the kitchen is smelling delicious
2 After John eaten dinner, he wrote several letters and went to bed
3 The manager has finished working on the report last night, and now he will begjn to write the other proposal
4 Daniel said that if he had to do another homework tonight, he would not be able to attend the concert
5 It has been a long time since we have talked to John, isn't it?
6 Rita enjoyed to be able to meet several Parliament members during her holiday
7 Harry's teacher persuaded his taking several courses which did not involve much knowledge of mathematics
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9 The work performed by these officers are not worth our paying them any longer
10.The president went fishing after he has finished with the conferences
XXII Rewrite the following sentences, using the words given in brackets.
1 I didn't know it was your birthday, so I didn't send you a card (sent)
If I had known it was your birthday, I you a card
2 After the match Lucy was so tired that she couldn't eat much (too)
After the match Lucy was much
3 I've had enough of your untidiness (put)
I refuse your untidiness any more
4 Could I borrow your surfboard please? (lending)
Would your surfboard?
5 My parents didn't let me stay out late when I was younger (allowed)
I out late when 1 was younger
6 How long was your flight from Frankfurt to Seoul? (take)
How long fly from Frankfurt to Seoul?
7 The last time I went skiing was ten years ago (for)
I ten years
8 Derek has gone to Florida, in spite of being unable to afford such an expensive holiday (although)
Derek has gone to Florida, to afford such an expensesive holiday
9 Teenagers aren't buying as many pop records these days (bought)
Not so many pop records these days
10 I regret inviting Nancy to the party (wish)
I Nancy to the party
ANSWER KEY 8
I MULTIPLE CHOICE
1 B 2 D 3 A 4 B 5 B 6 C 7 B 8 A 9 D 10 D
11 A 12 B 13 D 14 A 15 D 16 B 17 D 18 B 19 A 20 C
II FIND A WORD
1 comment 2 together 3 grand 4 influence 5 luck 6 pray 7 shrine 8 fun 9 funny 10 enjoyment III WORD FORMATION
1 longevity 2 enjoyably 3 enjoyment 4 disregard 5 unfailingly
6 unreliable 7 precision 8 advisory 9 upbringing 10 breathlessly
IV PREPOSITIONS
1 down 2 off 3 at 4 to 5 with 6 with 7 About 8 about 9 about/ for – with 10 about/at
V GAP-FILLING
1 so 2 that 3 than 4 order 5 if/whether 6 mind 7 order 8 anything 9 use / good 10 because
VI GAP-FILL
1 comments 2 constancy 3 dressed 4 fireworks 5 parade
6 plum 7 Kumquat 8 relative 9 open-air 10 apricot 11 harvest 12 Lantern
VII INDEFINITE PRONOUNS
1 anything 2 something 3 anything 6 anything 7 anything
8 anything 9 anything 10 something 11 anything 12 something
VIII INDEFINITE PRONOUNS
1 someone 2 anyone 3 anyone 4 someone 5 someone 6 anyone 7 anyone
8 Someone 9 someone 10 anyone 11 anyone 12 Someone
IX INDEFINITE PRONOUNS
1 no one 2 anyone 3 No one 4 anyone 5 no one 6 anyone
7 No one 8 anyone 9 No one 10 anyone 11 no one 12 No one
X INDEFINITE PRONOUNS
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6 anyone 7 Someone 8 anything 9 something 10 anything - something 11 anyone
XI INDEFINITE PRONOUNS
1 anything 2 someone 3 Anyone 4 anything 5 something 6 Someone - anyone
7 something - anyone 8 Someone 9 Anyone 10 anywhere 11 anywhere 12 somewhere
13 anywhere 14 Someone 15 anything - anyone
XII GAP-FILLING
1 celebrating 2 traditional 3 excitement 4 gift 5 good luck 6 grand
7 applause 8 preparation 9 pagoda 10 custom 11 funny
XIII READING
1 B 2 A 3 B 4 C 5 B 6 D 7 B 8 C 9 A 10 B
XIV GUIDED CLOZE
1 C 2 A 3 C 4 D 5 B 6 A 7 D 8 B 9 C 10 D
XV CLOZE READING
1 by 2 as 3 numbers 4 are 5 Enjoy 6 ones 7 according 8 rises
XVI CLOZE READING
1 with / in 2 more 3 let 4 whatever 5 to 6 into
7 a 8 their 9 for 10 when / where 11 in 12 until / till 13 whose 14 are 15 many
XVII READING
1 Thanksgiving is celebrated in the US on the fourth Thursday in November
2 It is the most important holiday apart from Christmas
3 Thanksgiving is associated with the time when Europeans first came to North America
4 Pilgrims suffered from a very hard winter and could not find enough to eat
5 They held a big celebration to thank God and the Native Americans for the fact that they had survived
6 The most important part of the celebration is a traditional dinner with foods that come from North America
7 It includes turkey, sweet potatoes (also called yams) and cranberries
8 On Thanksgiving there are special television programs and sports events
XVIII READING
1 Valentine's Day is on 14 February
2 Valentine's Day is the day on which lovers traditionally send one another greetings cards
3 Valentines are the people who send or receive gifts on Valentine's Day
4 Valentine cards usually have designs of hearts, etc on them
5 No they don't They often include a sentimental or funny message
6 They are flowers or chocolates
XIX READING
1 D 2 C 3 B 4 A 5 B 6 B 7 D 8 D 9 B 10 A
XX READING
1 The first day of the first month of the lunar year occurs after the rice crop has been harvested and before the crop
is planted
2 It lasted for several weeks
3 Tet is equivalent to Thanksgiving, Christmas and several other holidays
4 Houses are repainted, thoroughly cleaned and decorated with flowers and peach and plum branches
5 They gather for a special meal, exchange gifts, toast the new year with wine and champagne, and wish each other "Chuc Mung Nam Moi" (Happy New Year)
6 There are performances of fireworks
7 They pay calls / visits to their relatives and friends
8 To live in harmony and avoid causing others discomfort
XXI ERROR CORRECTION
1 is smelling smells 6 to be being
2 eaten had eaten 7 his taking him to take
3 has finished finished 8 me I
4 another more 9 are is
5 isn't it hasn't it 10 has finished had finished
XXII REWRITING SENTENCES
1 would have sent 2 too tired to eat
3 to put up with 4 you mind lending me
5 was not allowed to stay 6 did it take (you) to
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8 although he isn't able/is unable 9 are (being) bought by teenagers
10 wish I hadn't invited
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