I. PRONUNCIATION (0.
8 points)
A. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.
1. A. lightning B. dinner C. Christmas D. visit
2. A. Italian B. Brazilian C. Australian D. Egyptian
B. Choose the word that has a different stressed syllable from the rest.
3. A. demon B. balloon C. special D. welcome
4. A. family B. festival C. introduce D. celebrate
II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (2.4 points)
Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following questions.
5. On the day of the Fire Dancing Festival, the Pà Thẻn ethnic group in Hà Giang set a big
__________ on the yard and start the rituals.
A. bonfire B. firework C. flame D. light
6. The U.S. always celebrates the Fourth of July with an amazing __________ display in the sky.
A. bonfires B. fireworks C. fire D. lightning
7. During Tết holiday, Vietnamese people give each other best __________ for a lucky and
successful Lunar New Year.
A. greetings B. sayings C. traditions D. wishes
8. Christmas time is coming around, so next Friday, each student in my class will bring a gift and
then __________ it with another student.
A. give B. hand C. exchange D. send
9. During the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival in China, artists use different tools to carve the hard
ice and snow, and visitors can see huge snow __________ of people, buildings and animals.
A. statues B. sculptures C. exhibitions D. paintings
10. Japan is _________ Spain. In Spain, people eat twelve grapes on New Year’s Eve, while
Japanese people eat toshikoshi soba noodles.
A. different from B. like C. similar D. same as
11. _________ in Chinese culture, red is a symbol of luck in most Vietnamese celebrations.
A. Similar B. Different C. Like D. Same
12. Easter’s exact date varies because it depends on the moon. In 2022, Easter was on April 17th,
and next time, in 2023, it __________ on April 9th.
A. was going to be B. is being C. was D. will be
13. During Hội An Lantern Festival, visitors can __________ in many interesting activities and
watch various art performances, all of which are completely free of charge.
A. take part B. take place C. takes on D. takes off
14. Person A: Do you know that in Greece, people hang an onion on the front door of their house on
New Year’s Eve?
Person B: _________
A. I like onions.
B. That’s interesting.
C. When is New Year’s Eve?
D. I think so.
15. What does this sign mean?
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A. Be careful because you must use wet paint on this item.
B. Be careful because the paint is still wet.
C. You can find only wet paint here.
D. Be careful when you use wet paint.
16. What does this sign mean?
A. Passengers have to open the window.
B. Passengers can’t look at the window.
C. Passengers mustn’t lean out of the window.
D. This window is not for passengers.
III. WORD FORMATION (1.2 points)
Write the correct form of the words in brackets.
17. The Thames Festival is an annual __________ of the River Thames in London with many
exciting events and talks. (CELEBRATE)
18. Bon Om Touk is one of the most amazing ___________ festivals in Cambodia.
(TRADITION)
19. Last year, I participated in one of the Scottish dancing __________. I didn’t win, but I enjoyed
myself a lot. (COMPETE)
20. During the Chiang Mai Flower Festival, __________ of the parade often hand out flowers to
the spectators along the street. (PARTICIPATE)
21. __________ for Diwali Festival begin several weeks before the first day of Diwali. People
clean their houses, put up decorations and light the lanterns. (PREPARE)
22. Last year on May Day, we wore our __________ costumes and danced around the Maypole.
(COLOR)
V. READING (2 points)
A. Read the following passage. For each question, circle the correct option A, B, C, or D that best
suits each blank.
Last spring, I visited my cousin living in Ho Chi Minh City. She suggested the best time to visit the
city was during the Tet (33)__________. I had such a great time, so I want to share my personal
(34)__________ and what I learned about the Vietnam Lunar New Year.
First, Tet is a (35)__________ of the start of spring. The city is full of flower vendors, and all the
trees are in bloom. Second, it’s about paying respect to your ancestors. I saw many people burning
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incense and families putting out food and fruit for their loved ones who have passed away. Finally,
Tet (36)__________ about spending time with your family. I was surprised at how empty the city
was. My cousin told me it's a (37)__________ for families to return to their hometown to celebrate
the New Year.
33. A. tradition B. festival C. celebrate D. experience
34. A. experience B. competition C. performance D. interest
35. A. festival B. experience C. tradition D. celebration
36. A. won’t be B. is C. will be D. can be
37. A. competition B. experience C. tradition D. holiday
B. Read the following passage. For each question, write T if the statement is TRUE, F if it is
FALSE, and NI if there is NO INFORMATION.
The largest festival in the world is Brazil’s Carnival which is considered by many to be “the
greatest show on Earth.” More than 5 million people travel to Brazil in February or March to attend
this religious celebration that begins 40 days before Easter. The festival is full of live music and
people dancing in the streets. More than 70+ samba schools compete every year for cash and prizes.
Dancers from these schools wear colorful and creative costumes. They form a long line of people in
the street called a parade that starts in the city center and stops at the ocean. The festival takes place
before the Catholic season of Lent and celebrates the last day before Brazilians must give up the
things they love for 40 days. The festival ends with a beautiful fire show on the beach when the sun
goes down.
38. The Carnival is a large festival in Brazil. ____
39. You can find lots of great food at the festival. ____
40. Dancers from local samba schools wear costumes and compete for cash and prizes. ____
41. The festival takes place after the Catholic season of Lent. ____
42. The festival begins with a beautiful fire show on the beach. ____
VI. WRITING (1.6 points)
A. Rearrange the following words or phrases to make a complete sentence.
43. in Canada / turkey / people / On Thanksgiving, / like / people / have / in the U.S.
→ __________________________________________________________________________
44. Canadians celebrate / Thanksgiving / the second Monday / ; that’s / American people / on / from
/ in / different / October, / .
→ __________________________________________________________________________
B. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. Use the given word(s) if any.
45. Both Vietnamese and Chinese people give children lucky money on Lunar New Year.
→ Like ______________________________________________________________________.
46. People will hold Mid-Autumn Festival on September 10th, 2022. (TAKE)
→ Mid-Autumn Festival ________________________________________________________.
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C. Use the given words or phrases to make complete sentences.
47. Vesak / be / most popular / Buddhist festival / Vietnam.
→ __________________________________________________________________________
48. It / celebrate / Buddha’s birthday / and / be / 14th April / Lunar calendar.
→ __________________________________________________________________________
49. People / decorate / pagodas / lanterns / lotus flowers.
→ __________________________________________________________________________
50. People / also / have / vegetarian meals / visit / pagodas.
→ __________________________________________________________________________
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