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https://nguyenthienhuongvp77.violet.vn/ ĐỀ CƯƠNG KÌ ANH A.PRONUNCIATION UNIT 1: I Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently the others A sound B out C found D enough A leisure B sure C shopping D socialise A tricks B kit C addict D virtual A satisfied B hooked C bored D socialised A block B climber C blind D skateboard KEY: D enough A leisure D virtual B hooked B climber II Choose the word that has the different stress from the others A satisfied B socialize C volunteer D exercise A information B technology C community D activity A effect B technology C imagine D positive A protection B addicted C computer D virtual A skateboard B sticker C adore D leisure KEY: C volunteer A information D positive D virtual C adore UNIT 2: I Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others A neighbor B enough C although D drought A entertain B rain C air D strain A ride B excite C ridden D beehive A pasture B vast C brave D farm A create B peaceful C increase D easily KEY: B enough C air C ridden C brave A create II Choose the word that has the different stress from the others A nomadic B generous C colourful D countryside A popular B calculus C beehive D disturb A harvest B collect C peaceful D worship A charade B transport C melody D paddy A opportunity B inconvenient C facility D optimistic KEY: A nomadic D disturb B collect A charade C facility UNIT 3: I Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently the others A hour B house C honest D exhibition A umbrella B uniform C university D united A minority B ethnic C tradition D religion A school B skull C scenery D sky A scarf B school C science D scare KEY: B house A umbrella A minority C scenery C science II Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others https://nguyenthienhuongvp77.violet.vn/ A generous B nomadic C interesting D comfortable A colourful B buffalo C blackberry D convenient A leisure B minority C exciting D traditional A majority B populated C activity D experience A worship B belong C enjoy D behave KEY: B nomadic D convenient A leisure B A worship populated UNIT I Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently the others A wrap B worship C wear D wife A chopstick B tradition C gift D knife A obligation B occasion C expression D celebration A cutlery B custom C compliment D circle A custom B prong C chopstick D fork KEY: A wrap 2.D knife B occasion D circle 5.A custom II Choose the word that has the different stress from the others A resident B cutlery C ancestor D permission A generation B presentation C necessity D obligation A respect B mention C expert D worship A obliged B allowed C reflect D honour A mention B behave C explain D tradition KEY: D C necessity A respect D honour A mention permission UNIT I Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently the others A ritual B.virtual C future D.function A tradition B question C procession D preservation A performed B worshipped C prayed D offered A lanterns B invader C bamboo D clasp A although B laugh C paragraph D enough KEY: D function B question B worshipped B invader A although II Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the others A.concentration B.composition C.television D.conversation A.coordination B.depression C.donation D.companion A.attention B.recognition C.contribution D.animation A.magician B historian C.musician D.electrician A mechanician B politician C vegetarian D librarian KEY: C.television A A.attention D.electrician D librarian coordination B.VOCABULARY UNIT 1: LEISURE ACTIVITIES https://nguyenthienhuongvp77.violet.vn/ I.Circle the best answer A,B,C or D to complete the following sentences 1.I always enjoy…… to my grandfather.He always tells me great stories a.to talk b.to talking c.talking d.talk 2.Jane prefers……………… music than to listen to it a.playing b.play c to play d.played 3.How much time you spend…… leisure activities? a.on b.in c.for d.with 4.Huong is…… Social media.She spends lots of time on Facebook and Instagram a.tired of b.bored with c.curious about d.addicted to 5”.My favourite leisure activity is people watching” “…………… ” a That’s all right b That sounds so weird c.OK.That’s what you’re chosen d.Sure.It’s very entertaining Answer: 1.c 2.c 3.a 4.d 5.b UNIT 2:LIFE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE I.Circle the best answer A,B,C or D to complete the following sentences 1.Is living in the city………….than living in the country? a.more convenient b.as convenient c.most convenient d.so convenient 2.Mogolian children start to learn……………before they can walk a.horse riding b.riding horse c.ride horse d.horse ridden 3.On the side of the road, a herd boy was herding……………… a.kites b.hay c.cattle d.blackberries 4.He runs…………than his brother a.fast b.more fastly c.faster d.fastly 5.The Kinh have……….number of people,account for about 86% of the population a.large b.the large c.large d the largest Answer: 1.a 2.a 3.c 4.c 5.d UNIT 3:PEOPLES OF VIET NAM I.Circle the best answer A,B,C or D to complete the following sentences 1.What colour is……symbol of good luck for the Hoa ? a a b.an c.d.the 2…… ethnic Khmer live in……… Mekong Delta of Viet Nam a.The/b.The/a c.A/the d The/the 3.The Kinh have the largest number of people,… for 86% of the population a.holding b.taking c.accounting d.numbering 4The highlands of northern Vietnam are home to the 1,5 million-strong Tay,…… Minority group a.Vietnam’s largest b.the Vietnam’s largest c.a Vietnam’s largest d.the largest Vietnam 5Viet Nam is……multicultural country with 54 ethnic group a.an b.a c the d.a/the Answer: 1a 2.d 3.c 4.a 5.b UNIT 4:OURS CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS I.Circle the best answer A,B,C or D to complete the following sentences 1.Sorry,but my train is at 6.00.I……………………leave now a.shouldn’t b.mustn’t c.ought to d have to 2.The airline only allows two pieces of luggage.You…….pack too much ! https://nguyenthienhuongvp77.violet.vn/ a.shouldn’t b.musn’t c.don’t have to d.couldn’t 3.You …… look at other student’s work.It’s against the rules a.shouldn’t b.don’t have to c.musn’t d.can’t 4.He… use chopsticks for spring roll.It is fingers food a.must b.has to c.doesn’t have to d should 5.Everyone….wear a helmet when riding a motorbike.It’s mandatory according to traffic law a.isn’t allowed to b.must c.can d.shouldn’t Answer: 1.d 2.a 3.c 4.c 5.b UNIT 5: FESTIVALS IN VIET NAM I.Circle the best answer A,B,C or D to complete the following sentences 1.Saint Giong was unable to talk,smile,or walk……he was three years old a.if b.because c.while d.even though 2.We not have many carnivals in Viet Nam,……we have many traditional festivals a.nevertheless b.while c.although d.because 3.The festival only lasted for three days;………,they spent nearly a month preparing for it a.when b.moreover c.otherwise d.however 4……… there are loads of festivals in Viet Nam,Tet or Tet Nguyen Dan is the most important one a.Since b.Although c When d.As long as 5.Festival visitors can take part in cultural activities,such as visiting art galleries,historical place and parks……., they can tast exotic food and dishes a.Moreover b.Therefore c.However d Otherwise Answer: 1.d 2.a 3.d 4.b 5.C C.GRAMMAR UNIT 1.Verbs of liking + gerunds - Verbs of liking + to-infinitives Students enjoy to music and out with friends A listen - hang B to listen - to hang C.listening - hang D listening - hanging They love with friends A eat out B ate out C eating out D to eating out Does she ẹnjoy book s to the younger children every night ? A reads B reading C to reading D read My parents want on sundays A.gadren B gadrening C gadrened D to gadren Teenagers enjoy books and out with their friends in their free time A.read - hang B.to read - to hang C reading - hang D.reading hanging UNIT 2: Comparative forms of adjectives: review - Comparative forms of adverbs We have to work much usual to earn money to support our family A as hard as B more hard than C harder than D the hardest Can you speak English ? My English is not good A.more slowly B.slow C quikly D.more quikly 3.Is living in the city than living in the country ? https://nguyenthienhuongvp77.violet.vn/ A more convenient B.as convenient C most convenient D so convenient She runs than her sister A fast B more fastly C faster D fastly People in rural areas live than those in the city A happy B more happily C happyli D.less happy UNIT : Questions: review - Articles (some uses) month is Mid- Autumn festival held in ? A.When B.Which C How many D How often should children exercise regularly ? A.Why B.When C What D How .ethnic group has a larger population , the Tay or the H mong ? A.What B.Which C When D.Who should chidren yoga too ? - Because it is good for their health A Why B.What C How D.When 5.My father often has sandwich and apple for breakfast A.an - a B.an- an C the -a D.a- an UNIT 4: Should and shouldn’t: review have to It is a rule, so everyone follow it A.have to B.has to C should D.shouldn”t We obey tranffic rules A.doesn”t have to B shouldn”t C has to D.have to We wear unform at school from Monday to Saturday A.have to B.haven”t to C could D.shouldn”t At school , the teachers and students follow the rules A.has to B.have to C needn”t D.shouldn”t Nam is always tired He stay up late every night A.can B.can”t C should D.shouldn”t UNIT 5: Simple sentences and compound sentences: review Complex sentences Saint Giong couldn”t sit or say any words he was three years old A.even though B because C or D.if He couldn”t buy any special food he was very poor A.although B.while C when D.because you study harder, you won”t pass final examination A.Unless B.Because C If D.Without My brother has been living in Hue for two years; ., he has never been to Thien Mu pagoda A.however B.although C if D.because 5.Giong and Chu Dong Tu are both legendary saints; , they are worshipped for different things A.nevertheless B while C although D.because D WRITING: UNIT 1: LEISURE ACTIVITIES I Rewrite the sentences, so that their meaning stays the same, using the beginning It takes us more than two hours to see the film “Avatar” https://nguyenthienhuongvp77.violet.vn/ The film “Avatar” She likes to hang out with friends on Saturday evening She’s interested She only allows her children to watch television at weekends She only lets Could you help me with this box? Would you DIY skills aren’t as hard to learn as I think DIY skills are _ ANSWER KEY The film “Avatar” lasts more than two hours She’s interested in hanging out with friends on Saturday evening She only lets her children watch television at weekends Would you mind helping me with this box? DIY skills are easier to learn than I think II Rearrange the words/ phrase given to make complete sentences: When game/ be careful you/ online, /when /make friends/ /you/ strangers/ you / with// ………………………………………………………………………………………… We/ that/ can/ Kim/ likes/ see/ the/ piano/ playing // ………………………………………………………………………………………… Such as/ hobbies/ or/ making/ things/ crafts/ collecting/ interesting/ are /some// ………………………………………………………………………………………… health/ sitting/ problems/ all/ day/ in front of the can/computer/ cause // ………………………………………………………………………………………… fancy/ you/do/ children/with/ working? // ………………………………………………………………………………………… ANSWER KEY When you game online, be careful when you make friends with strangers We can see that Kim likes playing the piano Some hobbies are interesting such as making crafts or collecting things Sitting all day in front of the computer can cause health problems Do you fancy working with children? UNIT 2: LIFE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE I Rewrite the sentences, so that their meaning stays the same, using the beginning 1.Mr Smith is wealthier than Mr Brown Mr Brown _ 2.My house is smaller than my parent’s house My parent’s house 3.The black dress is more expensive than the red one The red dress _ 4.Today it is colder than yesterday Yesterday 5.I don’t think you are taller than me I don’t think I _ ANSWER KEY https://nguyenthienhuongvp77.violet.vn/ 1.Mr Brown IS POORER THAN MR SMITH 2.My parent’s house IS BIGGER THAN MY HOUSE 3.The red dress _IS CHEAPER THAN THE BLACK ONE 4.Yesterday IT WAS WARMER THAN TODAY 5.I don’t think I AM SHORTER THAN YOU II Rearrange the words/ phrase given to make complete sentences: 1.London /think/ is/ than/ more/ I/ New York/ expensive …………………………………………………………………………………………… 2.important/ is/ Health/ than/ money/ more …………………………………………………………………………………………… in the city/ more/ is /than /in the country/ convenient / than / is/ Traveling/ …………………………………………………………………………………………… 4.in / The health care/ city/ better/ the / is/ in / than / countryside/ service/ the/ …………………………………………………………………………………………… 5.Living/ is/ than / in rural/ more/ areas / living/ in urban areas / comfortable/ …………………………………………………………………………………………… ANSWER KEY 1I THINK LONDON IS MORE EXPENSIVE THAN NEW YORK 2HEALTH IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN MONEY 3TRAVELLING IN THE CITY IS MORE CONVENIENT THAN IN THE COUNTRYSIDE 4THE HEALTH CARE SERVICE IN THE CITY IS BETTER THAN IN THE COUNTRYSIDE 5LIVING IN RURAL AREAS IS MORE COMFORTABLE THAN LIVING IN URBAN AREAS UNIT 3: PEOPLES IN VIET NAM I Rewrite the sentences, so that their meaning stays the same, using the beginning Your village is so beautiful! What How long is it since you built this stilt house? When _ Living in a big city is more convenient than living in a village It’s _ Where does he live? What 5.In spite of being poor , the villagers live a happy and healthy way Although ANSWER KEY What a beautiful village! When did you build this stilt house? It’s more convenient to live in a big city than to live in a village What is his address? Although the villagers are quite poor, they live a happy and healthy way II Rearrange the words/ phrase given to make complete sentences: country/ with/ Vietnam/ 54/ is/ multi-ethnic/ a/ groups/ ethnic// minorities/ make/ population/ Ethnic/ up/ 15 percent/ of/ the/ of/ about/ Vietnam// https://nguyenthienhuongvp77.violet.vn/ Most/ live/ of/ ethnic/ in/ minorities/ the/ the/ areas/ in/ north/ the/ mountainous// Vietnam/ Tay/ second/ the/ largest/ are/ the/ ethnic/ in/ group// are/ The/ known/ Nung/ including/ music and poetry/ for/ folk-art/ richness/ traditions/ their/ of// ANSWER KEY Vietnam is a multi-ethnic country with 54 ethnic groups Ethnic minorities make up about 15 percent of the population of Vietnam Most of the ethnic minorities live in the mountainous areas in the north The Tay are the second largest ethnic group in Vietnam The Nung are known for their richness of folk-art traditions including music and poetry UNIT 4: OUR CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS I Rewrite the sentences, so that their meaning stays the same, using the beginning She couldn’t afford to buy the car The car is too I would like you to help me to put the chair away Do you mind _ If I were you, I wouldn’t sweep the house on the first day of Tet You Is it really necessary for us to finish the work today? Do we Learning about other cultures is one of my interests I’m ANSWER KEY The car is too expensive for her to buy Do you mind helping me to put the chair away? You shouldn’t sweep the house on the first day of Tet Do we have to finish the work today? / Do we need to finish the work today? I’m interested in learning about other cultures II Rearrange the words/ phrase given to make complete sentences: If/ a/ should/ Vietnamese home/ bring/ invited/ to/ gift/ you/ a/ small// greeting/ shake hands/ when/ saying/ The Vietnamese/ and/ both/ when/ good-bye// don’t/ wear/ a/ You/ tie/ to/ have to/ dinner party/ if/ want to/ you/ don’t/ a// taking off/ when/ house/ a/ It’s/ entering/ the Japanese/ shoes/ custom/ of// ANSWER KEY If invited to a Vietnamese home, you should bring a small gift The Vietnamese shake hands both when greeting and when saying good-bye You don’t have to wear a tie to a dinner party if you don’t want to It’s the Japanese custom of taking off shoes when entering a house UNIT 5: FESTIVALS IN VIET NAM Rewrite the following sentences based on the given words I am very interested in the Giong festival I have never participated in the Giong festival → (although) Bac Ninh is famous for Quan Ho folk singing Phu Tho is famous for Xoan singing → (while) https://nguyenthienhuongvp77.violet.vn/ Traditional festivals in Vietnam have great cultural values, so young generations should appreciate them → (because) Last year, I was going to Huong pagoda, but I couldn’t because of my sickness → (however) You need to check the way to get there; otherwise, you will get lost → (if) Key.1.Although I am very interested in the Giong festival, I have never participated in it BacNinh is famous for Quan Ho folk singing while PhuTho is famous for Xoan singing Because traditional festivals in Vietnam have great cultural values, young generations should appreciate them Last year, I was going to Huong pagoda; however, I couldn’t because of my sickness If you don’t check the way to get there, you will get lost E.READING I Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each gapA, B,Cor D Tet is the biggest festival in Viet Nam To celebrate Tet, Vietnamese people make many tasty traditional foods The(1) .food includes chung cakes, sausages, boiled chicken, spring rolls, and sticky rice Chung cake is (2)………….sticky rice, pork, green beans, and other spices, wrapped in green leaves; therefore, this cake needs a lot of preparation This cake can be kept for a long time, (3 )………….the weather is often humid during Tet Other significant foods that can not be missed to (4)…………….the ancestors are sausages, spring rolls, and sticky rice Because sausages are difficult to make, people often buy them from famous suppliers However, sticky rice and spring rolls are easier to prepare and must be served immediately after they are cooked, so they are often made at home 1.A.most important B more important C important D importance A.made of B made C made in D made from 3.A because B despite C even though D therefore A worship B celebrate C.commemorate D.respect Reading : Five-coloured sticky rice is an important traditional dish of many ethnic minorities in the northern mountainous regions People call the dish five-coloured sticky rice because it has five colours: red, yellow, green, purple and white The things that create the colours are not chemicals but natural roots and leaves The five colours of the dish represent five elements of life according to Vietnamese beliefs: yellow is earth, red is fire, green is plants, white is metal, and purple or black is water People believe that these five elements create harmony between heaven and earth Five-coloured sticky rice is usually made and enjoyed at Tet, in festivals and ceremonies, on special occasions, and whenever the family has guests 1Read the passage and tick (v) True (T) or False (F) statements: Five-coloured sticky rice is a traditional dish T Five-coloured sticky rice is made with chemicals F The colours represent the elements of life T These elements create harmony between people F This rice is only made when there are guests F https://nguyenthienhuongvp77.violet.vn/ Reading 2: Spring is a time when there are many festivals in our country Among them, Hoa Ban Festival is the most beautiful and interesting, and it takes place in Lai Chau It is typical of the (1) life of the Thai people In the second lunar month of the year, when it (2) warmer and hoa ban - a kind of beautiful flower in the northwest mountainous area blossoms, Hoa Ban Festival is (3) _ This is a great time for everyone, (4) _ 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 (5) for good crops, for happiness, and express their special thanks to the Gods and (6) The festival is always full of songs and prayers A, minor B cultural C custom D festival A gets B goes C comes D, runs A seen B arranged C observed D celebrated A largely B especially C generally D typically A ask B look C pray D call A fathers B relatives C families D ancestors Reading 3: The Thai have a population of about one and a half million people living in the provinces of Lai Chau, Son La, Yen Bai, Hoa Binh, Thanh Hoa, and Nghe An The Thai language belongs to the Tay -Thai group The Thai are experienced farmers They dig canals to bring water to their fields Their main food is rice, especially sticky rice The Thai also grow other crops on burnt-out land They raise cattle and poultry for their own use They also make bamboo items, and weave cloth Thai cloth is well-known for being unique, colourful and strong Recently, Thai men prefer to wear the Kinh's style of dress, while Thai women keep their traditional costumes including short blouses, long skirts, scarves and ornaments The Thai live in houses on stilts Their villages comprise 40 to 50 houses, usually built side by side TheThai worship their ancestors Every year they hold festivals and ceremonies with alternating songs between boys and girls, and many traditional games Complete each sentence, using a word from the text The Thai are good They grow different crops They can make household items from the tree The Thai live in houses They have a rich culture including folk and games Many festivals and are held by the Thai people every year Key: Farmers Bamboo stilt songs ceremonies Answer the questions Do the Thai people have their own language? What is the main food of the Thai people? What is the Thai cloth well-known for? Which still wear their traditional costumes, Th men or Thai women? 10 https://nguyenthienhuongvp77.violet.vn/ Who the Thai worship? Key: Yes, they 2.Their main food is rice It is well-known for being unique, colourful and strong Thai women They worship their ancestors Reading 4: Five-coloured sticky rice is an important traditional dish of many ethnic minorities in the northern mountainous regions People call the dish five-coloured sticky rice because it has five colours: red, yellow, green, purple and white The things that create the colours are not chemicals but natural roots and leaves The five colours of the dish represent five elements of life according to Vietnamese beliefs: yellow is earth, red is fire, green is plants, white is metal, and purple or black is water People believe that these five elements create harmony between heaven and earth Five-coloured sticky rice is usually made and enjoyed at Tet, in festivals and ceremonies, on special occasions, and whenever the family has guests Read the passage and tick (v) True (T) or False (F) statements: Five-coloured sticky rice is a traditional dish Five-coloured sticky rice is made with chemicals The colours represent the elements of life These elements create harmony between people This rice is only made when there are guests Key: 1.T F T F F Read again and complete the sentences Five-coloured sticky rice is made by ethnic minorities in the northern regions The dish has five colours: red, yellow, green and white It is made usingroots and leaves The green colour symbolizes Five-coloured sticky rice is made on special occasions, for festivals and Key: Mountainous Purple/black Natural Plants Ceremonies Reading Spring is a time when there are many festivals in our country Among them, Hoa Ban Festival is the most beautiful and interesting, and it takes place in Lai Chau It is typical of the (1) life of the Thai people In the second lunar month of the year, when it (2) warmer and hoa ban - a kind of beautiful flower in the northwest mountainous area blossoms, Hoa Ban Festival is (3) _ This is a great time for everyone, (4) _ 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 (5) for good crops, for happiness, and express their special thanks to the Gods and (6) The festival is always full of songs and prayers A, minor B cultural C custom D festival A gets B goes C comes D, runs A seen B arranged C observed D celebrated 11 https://nguyenthienhuongvp77.violet.vn/ A largely B especially C generally D typically A ask B look C pray D call A fathers B relatives C families D ancestors Key: B A D B C D Reading 6: Gung Culture in the Central Highlands Gong culture in the Central Highlands of Viet Nam has been recognised by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity Gong culture covers five provinces of the Central Highlands: Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Dak Nong, and Lam Dong The masters of gong culture are the ethnic groups of Bahnar, Sedang, Mnongr Coho, Ede Giarai The Gong Festival is held annually in the Central Highlands In the festival, artists from these provinces give gong performances, highlighting the gong culture of their own province For the ethnic groups of the Central Highlands, gongs are musical instruments of special power It is believed that every gong is the symbol of a god who grows more powerful as the gong gets older Therefore, gongs are associated with special occasions in people’s lives, such as the building of new houses funerals, crop praying ceremonies a new harvest Victory celebrations etc The gong sound is a way to communicate with the gods The text tells us about _ A a world cultural heritage B the artists of the Central Highlands C life in the Central Highlands D musical instruments of ethnic groups How often is the Gong Festival celebrated? A every month B every year C all the year round D on special occasions The gongs are _ A a kind of art work B musical instruments C pieces of folk music D cultural heritage The ethnic peoples in the Central Highlands believe that _ A special powers like their gongs B gongs are associated with new houses C their gongs are the symbols of gods D the gong is older than themselves For people in the Central Highlands, the gong sound is A a way to entertain themselves B a sound of victory C a form of festival D a means of communication Key: A B B C D READING In the UK we eat around the dining table We follow lots of table manners Firstly, we use cutlery - you know, knives, forks and spoons - to eat most of the food We hold the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right You should hold the handle of the knife in your palm and your fork in the other hand with the prongs pointing downwards There is also a spoon and a fork for dessert When you finish eating, you should place your knife and fork with the prongs upwards on your plate Secondly, you should never use your own cutlery to take more food from the serving dish - use the serving spoon Now if there's bread on the table, you can use your hands to take a piece Then break off a small piece of bread and butter it Thirdly, if you are a guest, you have to wait until the host or hostess starts eating 12 https://nguyenthienhuongvp77.violet.vn/ and you should ask another person to pass the food Next, never chew with your mouth open and don't talk with food in your mouth * Read the following sentences about table manners in Britain Write T (true) or F (false) The knife is held in the left hand and the fork is held in the right hand You shouldn't point the prongs of the fork upwards during the meal People use the same cutlery to eat the main course and the dessert When the meal is finished, you should place the knife and fork on the plate You can use your fork to take more food from the serving dish You should use your knife to cut the bread Guests should start eating before the host starts eating You should ask someone to pass you a dish Key: F (You hold the folk in the left hand and the knife in the right.) T F (There is also a spoon and a fork for dessert.) T F (You should never use your own cutlery to take more food from the serving dish — use the serving spoon.) F (You should break off the bread with your hands.) F (Guests have to wait until the host or hostess starts eating.) T READING 8: In my opinion, customs and traditions are very important Like other families, we have our own customs and traditions A Firstly, there's a tradition in our family of having lunch together on the second day of Tet Everyone has to be there before 1 a.m We have followed this tradition for three generations B Secondly, we have the custom of spending Sunday together We usually go to the cinema or go for a picnic We don't have to it, but it makes us closer as a family C Thirdly, we celebrate our grandparents' wedding anniversary on the first Sunday of October because they don't remember the exact date The custom is that we have to cook a new dish each year Last year, my mum cooked lasagne, an Italian dish This year, we prepared five-coloured sticky rice served with grilled chicken We all enjoy these customs and traditions because they provide our family with a sense of belonging decide in which paragraph each detail below is mentioned Write A, B, or C in the blank the name of an Italian dish _ the time family members have to gather for lunch _ the date of the wedding anniversary an outdoor activity the length of time a tradition has existed _ the reason for spending time together _ Key: C A C B A B 13 https://nguyenthienhuongvp77.violet.vn/ READING 9: Today 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 happy 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 30 forms based on the first six ancient forms The most popular form is the xoe vong or 'circle dance' because it expresses social 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 culture and lifestyle As a Thai folk song goes, without the xoe dance, the rice won't grow and people won't get married Read again and tick (V) true (T) or false (F) The xoe dance is a spiritual tradition of Thai ethnic people There are 16 ancient forms of xoe Only young people perform the circle dance Dances with conical hats, paper fans or scarves are some forms of xoe The importance ofxoe is expressed in an old Thai song Key: T F F T T Reading 10: The Hung King Temple Festival takes place from the 8th to the 11th day of the third lunar month in Phu Tho This festival is held to worship the Hung Kings who are the founders and also the first emperors of the nation The festival features a procession from the foot of the Nghia Linh mountain to the High Temple on top of the mountain Here, there is a ceremony of offering incense and specialities such as Chung cakes, day cakes and fivefruit trays to the Kings Moreover, there are also many joyful activities including bamboo swings, lion dances, wrestling and xoan singing performances* This Buddhist Festival is held annually and lasts for three months from the first to the third lunar month During the festival, visitors come from all over the country and from overseas to join the procession and make offerings of incense, flowers, fruit and candles to worship Buddha at the pagoda In addition to the ceremonies, people enjoy activities at this festival such as hiking in the mountains, exploring caves and taking photos of the beautiful scenery Read the information again and answer the questions: When does the Hung King Temple Festival take place? What is included in the offerings to the Hung Kings? Why is it joyful to go to the Hung King Temple Festival? What people to worship Buddha at the Huong Pagoda Festival? Which of the activities at the Huong Pagoda Festival you like most? 14 https://nguyenthienhuongvp77.violet.vn/ BỘ ĐỀ ĐÁP ÁN KÌ MƠN ANH CẤP HUYỆN FILE WORD Zalo 0946095198 40 ĐỀ ĐÁP ÁN KỲ ANH 6=40k 40 ĐỀ ĐÁP ÁN KỲ ANH 7=40k 40 ĐỀ ĐÁP ÁN KỲ ANH 8=40k 40 ĐỀ ĐÁP ÁN KỲ ANH 9=40k Keys: The Hung King Temple festival takes place from the 8th to the I th day of the third lunar month Incense, specialities such as Chung cakes, day cakes and five-fruit trays Because there are many joyful activities including bamboo swings, lion dances, wrestling and xoan singing performances People join the procession and makéofferings of incense, flowers, fruit and candles ss' own answers Reading 11 The Giong Festival is celebrated every year in Phu Linh Commune, Soc Son District, Ha Noi This festival commemorates the hero, Saint Giong He is considered a mythical hero because he grew from a three-year-old child into a giant overnight He is worshipped 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 procession 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 ceremony is performed When night falls, a cheo play is performed Then the festivities end with a thanksgiving procession on the 12th This festival shows our love for the motherland and the preservation of our cultural heritage *Answers to the questions How different is Saint Giong from other heroes in Viet Nam? When the preparations for the festival begin? What kind of ceremony takes place after the procession? What happens when night falls? How important is this festival? Keys: He is a mythical hero, who grew from a three-year-old child into a giant overnight The preparations begin one month before the festival A religious ceremony There is a cheo play performance This festival shows the love for our motherland and the preservation of 15 https://nguyenthienhuongvp77.violet.vn/ 16 ... 14 https://nguyenthienhuongvp77.violet.vn/ BỘ ĐỀ ĐÁP ÁN KÌ MƠN ANH CẤP HUYỆN FILE WORD Zalo 094609 51 98 40 ĐỀ ĐÁP ÁN KỲ ANH 6=40k 40 ĐỀ ĐÁP ÁN KỲ ANH 7=40k 40 ĐỀ ĐÁP ÁN KỲ ANH 8= 40k... ofxoe is expressed in an old Thai song Key: T F F T T Reading 10 : The Hung King Temple Festival takes place from the 8th to the 11 th day of the third lunar month in Phu Tho This festival is held... 40 ĐỀ ĐÁP ÁN KỲ ANH 7=40k 40 ĐỀ ĐÁP ÁN KỲ ANH 8= 40k 40 ĐỀ ĐÁP ÁN KỲ ANH 9=40k Keys: The Hung King Temple festival takes place from the 8th to the I th day of the third lunar month Incense, specialities