UNIT 7 cultural diversity

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English 10 – NTT Upper Secondary School UNIT 7: CULTURAL DIVERSITY PRACTICE TEST PHONETICS I Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the word pronounced differently from the rest in each of the following questions A memory B rebel C legend D wedding A symbolize B bride C ritual D lifestyle A surgeon B culture C result D discussion A measure B confusion C tension D division A second B access C comment D respect II Mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions A traditional B engagement C proposal D ancestor A presentation B information C ceremony D similarity A prestigious B development C originate D superstition A permanent B prosperity C honeymoon D legend 10 A numerous B symbolize C sensitive D popularity VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR III Mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions In Vietnam, guests often give money as a wedding present to the ………… couple on their wedding day A newly-marry B new-married C newly-married D new-marry I can’t speak English very well, but I always manage to get ………… with a dictionary and a few gestures A over B by C across D through This exercise will give you ………… practice A farther B much more C as better D a lot “New York must be the most interesting city in the world, don’t you think?” – “…………” A No, I’d rather something else B Yes, I’d love to C It might be I don’t know D No, I don’t like tall buildings These people wanted to start ………… new life in ………… new country, but they faced a lot of difficulties because they didn’t know anything about ………… new land A a/the/a B the/a/the C X/a/the D a/a/the The Western people are very concerned with physical ………… when choosing a wife or a husband A attract B attraction C attractive D attractiveness ………… technology has changed ………… ways we live A A/the B X/the C the/X D X/X London is home to people of many ………… cultures A diversification B diversity C diversify D diverse It looks like ………… glass in your bedroom window is cracked A a B the C an D X 10 Superstitions still play an important part in the life of many people in Vietnam Therefore, a lot of people choose a ………… date for occasions such as weddings, funerals, or moving days English 10 – NTT Upper Secondary School A favour B favourite C favourable D favoured 11 Do you see the video store? I was sure it was on ………… Main Street - I think it’s on ………… side street, but I’m not sure which one A the/the B the/a C a/X D X/a 12 Why don’t you try and find a ………… computer game and save some money? A cheapest B cheaper C more cheap D most cheap 13 ………… Europe and Asia are coming to reply more and more on ………… nuclear generation A An/a B X/X C The/the D The/a 14 Brian has been working ………… since he was promoted A much harder B as harder C just as hardly D more hardly 15 Peter: “What a pretty dress! I’ve never seen such a perfect thing on you!” Marry: “Thank you …………” A Never mind B Help yourself C Please say it again D That’s a nice compliment! 16 In the past, the ………… and engagement ceremonies took place one or two years before the wedding A suggestion B reception C marriage D proposal 17 On the wedding day, the best man is expected to help the ………… A bride B groom C bridesmaid D reception 18 During Vietnamese New Year, many people believe that the first person who visits their home on the first day of the New Year will affect their life A effect B help C influence D make 19 Affected by the Western cultures, Vietnamese young people’s attitudes ………… love and marriage have dramatically changed A for B with C through D towards 20 It is thought that traditional marriage ………… are important basis of limiting divorces rates A appearances B records C responses D values 21 Cultural is the equality of different cultures, as opposed to monoculture, as in the global monoculture, or the variety of human societies or cultures in specific region, or in the world as a whole A equality B difference C distinct D diversity 22 ………… are surprisingly widespread, including a fear of Friday the 13th and a belief in good-luck charms A Superstitions B Superstitious C Traditions D Custom 23 Before the wedding, the groom usually asks her brother, best friend or father to be his best man A bride B bridegroom C groomsman D bridesmaid 24 Today’s top sports people receive a lot money than in the past A much B many C more D most 25 Pain killers are much now than in the past A effective B more effective C most effective D the more effective IV Choose the word or phrase (A, B , C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage Do you avoid walking under ladders ? Do black cats make you (1) ? Some people care very superstitious They carry a lucky charm such as a rabbit’s foot everywhere they go Why is a rabbit lucky ? English 10 – NTT Upper Secondary School Because it’s born with its eyes open, of course! Where superstitions come from ? Long ago, people didn’t have the scientific knowledge we today To reduce their fear about (2) events, people came up with rituals They passed their beliefs down from generation to generation Some superstitions are timeless Floors in buildings still go from the 12th to the 14th floor, even though nobody can agree (3) the number 13 is unlucky Superstitious people think they can turn bad luck (4) They “knock on wood” to avoid jinxing themselves For example, if you say “I’ve never broken a limb” you should immediately search for a table to knock on to avoid a (5) of luck You may break your leg tomorrow if you don’t Many superstitions are related to money For example, if you give money away on Mondays, you’ll give money away all week long If you leave your purse on the floor, you’ll go broke Gamblers (6) notoriously superstitious If you’re in a casino, never get up to use the washroom You’re lucky streak will go down the toilet Superstitions (7) from culture to culture A superstitious African mother won’t cut her baby’s hair before her child’s first birthday! In Mexico, a bride must not wear pearls on her wedding day Pearls symbolize tears and an unhappy marriage Are you superstitious ? How would you (8) if someone opened an umbrella in your living room ? A nerve B nervous C nervously D nervousness A inexplainable B imexplainable C unexplainable D disexplainable A why B how C what D when A on B up C off D away A reverse B reversal C reversing D reversed A have B get C are D A move B different C diverse D differ A react B reacting C reacted D reaction V Choose the word or phrase (A, B , C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage Clothing habits are a matter of personal preference in the United States Most people are free to wear whatever they want Business people in large urban areas are (1) to wear suits or dresses, while clothing in rural area is less formal Most Americans (2) to dress casually when not in formal or business situations When eating, most Americans hold a folk in the (3) with which they write Americans eat away from home often, and usually they (4) their own meals when dining with friends When Americans greet one another they often (5) a firm handshake They may greet strangers on the street by saying “Hello” or “Good morning” Friends often greet each other (6) “How are you?” and respond “Fine, thanks” Americans not really (7) any other answer to the question “How are you?” because it is a way of saying hello Except in formal situations, people (8) address each other by their given name once they are acquainted Although Americans are generally informal people, it would be (9) to schedule an appointment before going to visit someone, especially in business (10) an appointment has been made, it is considered to be prompt A like B alike C liking D likely A tend B enjoy C refuse D admit A arm B finger C hand D alike English 10 – NTT Upper Secondary School A prepare B pay C feed D bite A change B exchange C replace D transfer A with B by C of D for A prefer B need C expect D predict A understand B confess C obey D address A are B have C get D make 10 A Soon B Once C During D Because READING Read the following passage and mark A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks VI READING PASSAGE As more women in the United States move up the professional ladder, more are finding it necessary to make business trips alone Since this is new for many, some tips are certainly in order If you are married, it is a good idea to encourage your husband and children to learn to cook few simple meals while you are way They will be much happier and probably they will enjoy the experience If you will be eating alone a good deal, choose good restaurants In the end, they will be much better for your digestion You may also find it useful to call the restaurant in advance and state that you will be eating alone You will probably get better service and almost certainly a better table Finally, and most importantly, anticipate your travel needs as a businesswoman; this starts with lightweight luggage which you can easily manage even when fully packed Take a folding case inside your suitcase; it will come in extremely handy 15 for dirty clothes, as well as for business documents and papers you no longer need on the trip And make sure you have a briefcase so that you can keep currently required papers separate Obviously, experience helps, but you make things easier on yourself from the first by careful planning, so that right from the start you really 20 can have a good trip! Which of the following can be concluded from the passage? A．A greater percentage of women are advancing professionally in the U.S than before B．Professional men refuse to go with women on business trips C．Each year there are more women tourists in the United States D．Businesswomen become successful by showing a willingness to travel alone In this passage, what advice does the author have for married women ? A Stay home and take care of your family B Encourage your husband and kids to be happy and have fun while you are away C Help your family learn to prepare food for themselves D Have your whole family take government cooking classes together Why are better restaurants especially preferable for frequent travellers ? A The food is usually better for your health B The tables are better C You can call ahead for reservations D You will not have to eat alone 4．Why is lightweight luggage important for the traveling businesswomen? A．It provides space for dirty clothes B．It allows for mobility C．It can double as a briefcase D．It is usually big enough to carry all business documents Which of the following is closest meaning to the word “ papers” ? A newspapers B certificates C contracts D documents VII READING PASSAGE English 10 – NTT Upper Secondary School One custom that gives insight into people’s history and values is the way they greet one another There is a wide range of greetings around the world These range from the common handshake to other strange rituals found in some countries Let’s take a look at how the simple action of greeting someone differs greatly from place to place In the United States and Canada, for example, a simple handshake or nod is the norm The handshake has an interesting origin: it started long ago as a way of showing people that you weren’t carrying a weapon Shaking the person’s right hand while looking him or her in the eye is the usual method Handshakes are also common in other parts of the world, including Britain and Russia In Russia, males grasp other men’s hands very strongly during the handshake Handshakes are also how most people in New Zealand greet each other However, the native Maori people of that country display more physical contact: they press their noses together in a sign of trust and closeness In other countries, such as France and Belgium, hugging and kissing are more common when two people meet In those cultures, people kiss each other on the cheeks The number of times varies depending on the particular country In Saudi Arabia, men might hug and kiss each other (but not a woman) on the cheek Men will also shake hands with other men there In some Eastern countries, including Korea and Japan, bowing is the traditional greeting In Japan, the deeper the bow, the deeper the respect shown The strangest custom, though, is likely in Tibet People there opt to stick out their tongue to greet others What is this reading mainly about ? A The importance of handshakes all around the world B The origins and histories of various greetings C The strangest types of greetings on Earth D The wide range of greeting customs in the world Which of the following sentence is TRUE ? A People in Russia, but not England, shake hands B The number of times people kiss on the cheek varies C In the past, people nodded if they weren’t carrying a weapon D You shouldn’t look at people when shaking their hands in the United States How most people in New Zealand greet each other ? - A With a handshake B By pressing noses together C With a kiss on the cheek D By sticking cut their tongue Which type of country is NOT mentioned in the reading ? A A North American country B A European country C A South American country D An Asian country What can be inferred about getting customs in Saudi Arabia ? A Men shake hands with women when meeting them for the first time B It’s not proper for men to kiss women when they meet C Women not kiss other women when they meet D Women can kiss men, but men can’t kiss women when they meet IV READING PASSAGE Many people think that we can learn a lot about the culture of a foreign country simply by living in that country However, this is not necessarily true Often, the longer we stay in a foreign country, the more we realize how little we actually know about the culture of that country English 10 – NTT Upper Secondary School Books and talks about other people’s culture can even be dangerous because they concentrate on cultural differences and exaggerate national character, and sometimes a lot of information they contain is untrue In a study recently carried out in Britain, people were asked to make a list of anything that they thought was typical of Britain and would interest a foreign visitor there Most mentioned Shakespeare, the Queen, village inns, English folk dancing, English castles, and fish chips wrapped in newspaper Although all of these characters can be found in British culture, they not show the real interests of ordinary British people: (they are, in fact, simply stereotype- that is, general character which people wrongly think are typical) What is surprising is that they were suggested by British people themselves as representing their culture If people have such a wrong impression of their own culture, how much false would their impression of their culture be! If we stay a long time in a foreign country, A we will usually realize that we know very little about its culture B we will sometimes forget about culture of our own country C we can often learn a lot about the culture of the foreign country D we can seldom find out anything at all about its culture It is hard to learn about a country’s cultural from books because such books A concentrate on the dangers of the foreign culture B exaggerate national character C take no notice of culture different D contain little information about culture When asked about their own culture, many British people A gave incorrect answers B were surprised by the question asked C argued they know little about British culture D said they themselves were not typical of British people It can be inferred from the last paragraph that it’s easy to A give exact information about your own country B describe stereotypes of your country C know a lot about your own country’s culture D know the culture of other countries Which of the following is true? A It’s easy to assimilate the culture of a foreign country B Visitors to a country are soon assimilated into it culture C British people understand their own culture more than other culture D The culture of a foreign culture can not be learned by reading books IX READING PASSAGE In Britain wedding invitations go out about six weeks before the wedding day The guests reply as soon as possible to say if they can or cannot come Choosing a present for the couple can be difficult People don't take their presents for the wedding They send them to the woman's house before the wedding day Most weddings take place before lunch or in the early afternoon Many people like to get married in church The brides often wear a long white dress Guests wear their best clothes and most of the women wear hat In the church, the bride's family sits on the left and the groom's family sit on the right Married people wear their wedding ring on the third finger of the left hand Most married women wear wedding rings, but married men often not If you receive a wedding invitation, you should give a(n) ………… reply English 10 – NTT Upper Secondary School A no reply B immediate C polite D formal People usually send their presents to _ A the bride’s house B the groom’s house C the church D someone else’s house “The bride” in line refers to _ A a woman who is engaged to a man B a woman who is on her wedding day C a man who is on his wedding day D a man who is engaged to a woman Many people like to hold their wedding ceremony _ A at home B in a park C abroad D in church According the passage, which of the following is NOT true? A Invitations are sent out some weeks before the wedding day B Woman with a ring on the third finger of her right hand must have been married C People who accept the invitations have to send their presents to the couple D It is difficult to choose a present for the couple WRITING X Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meanings Most people get fewer colds in the summer than in the winter -> A person is She reminded her daughters of their table manners -> She wanted Twice as many men as women are insurance agents -> Male insurance agents The truck is practically as cheap as a van -> The truck is little He makes a better husband than father -> He is more IX Identify one mistake in each sentence and then correct One of the more beautiful botanical gardens in the US is the wild and lovely Magnolia Garden A B C D Ducks are less susceptible to infection as other types of poultry A B C D We didn’t realize that it was the most fastest way to cross the country A B C D In fact, France has a more lower overall medal total than Russia A B C D I’m afraid the weather is getting hotter and hottest A B C D Students enrolling for the first time will be charge dollars per course A B C D Any bicycle brought onto school grounds should clearly babel with the owner’s name A B C D You mustn’t take the test if you don’t want to It’s optional A B C D English 10 – NTT Upper Secondary School A number of students regestered this course since last September A B C D 10 They participated in social activities at the castle for the past few years A B C D -THE END- ... took place one or two years before the wedding A suggestion B reception C marriage D proposal 17 On the wedding day, the best man is expected to help the ………… A bride B groom C bridesmaid D reception... are important basis of limiting divorces rates A appearances B records C responses D values 21 Cultural is the equality of different cultures, as opposed to monoculture, as in the global monoculture,... or cultures in specific region, or in the world as a whole A equality B difference C distinct D diversity 22 ………… are surprisingly widespread, including a fear of Friday the 13th and a belief