II. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence. 11. Tet is a best time for Vietnamese people paying respects_____their ancestors. a. for b.to c.with d. on 12. Tran Temple Festival is held____the 15th day of the first lunar month. a. in b. for c. at d. on 13. Ghe Ngo Race is a religious ritual of the Khmer to____the Snake God Nagar. b. preserve d. process a. commemorate c.command 14. ____Vietnam has been influenced by Buddhism for thousands of years, there are plenty of Buddhist pilgrimage sites. A.When b. Although c. If d. As 15. Originally, Tet was celebrated by farmers to thank the gods for the arrival of Spring. _____through the years, Tet has turned into the official Vietnamese New Year. a. Otherwise b. Therefore c. However d. Moreover 16. _____do you visit Huong Pagoda? - Every year. On the 5th day of the first lunar month. a. When

b. How often c. How long d. What day 17. On the 13th day of the first lunar month, the visitors come to Lim Hill to watch____of "quan ho". a. performances

b. features c. ceremonies d. processions 18. Perfume Pagoda is famous not only for its scenic landscape_______ a. or also for its sacredness b. and for its sacredness as well c. but also for its sacredness d. and yet for its sacredness 19. _____graduate a semester early, I took three extra classes. a. Although I was determined to b. Because I was determined to c. If I was determined to d. While I was determined to 20. 'I was wondering if you'd like to go to Da Lat Flower Festival" ________When does it take place?"

70. _______ Vietnam has been influenced by Buddhism for thousands of years, there areplenty of Buddhist pilgrimage sites.

A.When b. Although c. If d. As

71. Originally, Tet was celebrated by farmers to thank the gods for the arrival of Spring. ______, through the years, Tet has turned into the official Vietnamese New Year.

a. Otherwise b. Therefore c. However d. Moreover

72. _______ do you visit Huong Pagoda? - Every year. On the 5th day of the first lunar month.

a. When b. How often c. How long d. What day

73.  On the 13th day of the first lunar month, the visitors come to Lim Hill to watch _______ of “quan ho”.

a. performances b. features c. ceremonies d. processions

74.  Perfume Pagoda is famous not only for its scenic landscape _______.

a. or also for its sacredness b. and for its sacredness as well

c. but also for its sacredness d. and yet for its sacredness

V. There is a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence. Choose the underlined part that needs correcting in each sentence below.

1. We’ve listed lots of better things to do instead of watch TV.

                    A                  B                   C                       D

8. Wonderful family days outare some of most special memories

A  B   C         D

9. Co Tu people love to share with guests about their live and tradition.

    A           B              C              D

10. Do you know that an average person check Facebook over 30 hours a week?

A      B                C               D

11. He couldn’t go to school because of he was ill yesterday.

                             A                      B                C             D
12. None in my class is as brilliant from Mary.

         A                       B          C          D

13. The Imperial Academy are considered the first university in Viet Nam.

        A                                  B            C                                       D

14. I am confident that life in the country has improved significantly in the last five years.                    A                                B                                       C                   D

15. We wish we can consult an expert on how to solve  this problem.

                            A               B                               C                D     

75. _______ do you visit Huong Pagoda? - Every year. On the 5th day of the first lunar month.

A. When B. How often C. How long D. What day

76. On the 13th day of the first lunar month, the visitors come to Lim Hill to watch _______ of “quan ho”.

A. performances B. features C. ceremonies D. processions

77. Perfume Pagoda is famous not only for its scenic landscape _______.

A. or also for its sacredness C. and for its sacredness as well

C. but also for its sacredness D. and yet for its sacredness

78. _________ the main worship event is taking place at Hung Temple, 100 lanterns are released into the sky.

A. Because B. Even though C. While D. If

79. The festival only lasted for three days; ________they spent nearly a month preparing for it.

A. when B. moreover C. otherwise D. however

80. _________ there are a lot of festivals in Vietnam, Tet or Tet Nguyen Dan is the most important one.

A. Since B. Although C. When D. As long as

1. Tet is a best time for Vietnamese people paying respects _______ their ancestors.

A. for                              B.to                           C.with                     D. on

2. Tran Temple Festival is held _______ the 15th day of the first lunar month.

A. in                                B. for                        C. at                        D. on

3. Ghe Ngo Race is a religious ritual of the Khmer to _______ the Snake God Nagar.

A. commemorate             B. preserve                C.command            D. process

4. _______ Vietnam has been influenced by Buddhism for thousands of years, there areplenty of Buddhist pilgrimage sites.

A.When                          B. Although              C. If                        D. As

5. Originally, Tet was celebrated by farmers to thank the gods for the arrival of Spring. ______, through the years, Tet has turned into the official Vietnamese New Year.

A. Otherwise                   B. Therefore              C. However            D. Moreover

 6. _______ do you visit Huong Pagoda? - Every year. On the 5th day of the first lunar month.

A. When                         B. How often            C. How long           D. What day

7. On the 13th day of the first lunar month, the visitors come to Lim Hill to watch _______ of “quan ho”.

A. performances              B. features                 C. ceremonies         D. processions

8. Perfume Pagoda is famous not only for its scenic landscape _______.

A. or also for its sacredness

B. and for its sacredness as well

C. but also for its sacredness

D. and yet for its sacredness

9. _______ graduate a semester early, I took three extra classes.

A. Although I was determined to

B. Because I was determined to

C. If I was determined to

D. While I was determined to

Choose the best answer.

1. Tet is a best time for Vietnamese people paying respects … their ancestors.

A. For. B. To. C . With. D. On

2. Tran Temple Festival is held … the 15th day of the first lunar month.

A. In. B. For. C. At. D. On

3. Perfume pagoda is famous not only for its scenic landscape … .

A. Or also for its sacredness

B. And for its sacredness as well

C. But also for its sacredness

D. And yet for its sacredness

III. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence.
9.Tet is a best time for Vietnamese people paying respects __________ their ancestors.
A. for B. to C. with D. on
10. _________ the main worship event is taking place at Hung Temple, 100 lanterns are released into
the sky.
A. Because B. Even though C. While D. If
11. The navigation of the boat, called ghe ngo, requires great skills _________ it can easily be
flipped.
A. therefore B. because C. when D. although
12. Tran Temple Festival is held _______ the 15th day of the first lunar month.
A. in B. for C. at D. on
13. Lim Festival is among the most impressive festivals, ceremonies _________ singing events.
A. or B. but C. yet D. and
14. Ghe Ngo Race is a religious ritual of the Khmer to _______ the Snake God Nagar.
A. commemorate B. preserve C. command D. process
15. “_______ When does it take place?”
A. Not bad! B. Are you sure? C. For what? D. Sure, I’d love to!
16. Mid-Autumn Festival not only recalls the family love, _________ is also a festival for both
children and adults in Vietnam.
A. and B. but C. yet D.therefore
17. _________ different regions and religions have a variety in marital arrangements, the arranged
marriage is a traditional feature of every community.
A. Because B. Although C.While D.When
18. Accommodation in London________ very expensive.
A. is B. are C. has D. have
19. The council should be able to help families who have no accommodation.
A. a place to live. B. a place to watch sport matches.
C. a place to buy a meal and eat it. D. a place to work.
20. Presents________ in colored paper and put under the Christmas tree.
A. are wrapped B. are wrap C. are wraped D. are wrapping

Pask 1: Read the passage and mark A, B, C or D on your answer the correct answer to each of the questions.

      Tet holiday is celebrated on the first day of the Lunar New Year in Viet Nam. Some weeks before the New Year, the Vietnamese clean their houses and paint the walls. New clothes are bought for the occasion. One or two days before the festival, people make Banh chung, which is the traditional cake, and kinds of jam. On the New Year's Eve, the whole family get together for a reunion dinner. Every member of the family should be present during the dinner in which many different kinds of dishes are served. On the New Year morning, the young members of the family pay their respects to the elders. And the children receive lucky money wrapped in red tiny envelopes. Then people go to visit their neighbors, friends and relatives.

1. When is Tet holiday celebrated of Lunar New Year in Viet Nam ?

A. the first day        B. the second day       C. the third day     D. All are correct

2. What do they do one or two days before the festival ?

A. buy new clothes       B. make kinds of jam        C. make Banh chung         D. Both B & C

3. What do they do on the New Year's Eve ? 

A. have a reunion       B. visit relatives      C. go to the pagoda      D. make Banh chung 

4. Who receives lucky money ?

A. young members      B. the children      C. the elders     D. the whole family

Pask 2: Read the passage and mark A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to complete it.

      The Internet is very useful. Online, you can pay your bills, buy clothes, and read the news. There (1)______ many good reasons to spend time online. However, people with an Internet addiction are online too much. They don't spend time (2)______ their friends and family. Instead, they spend their time (3)______ with their Internet frineds, people they have never met in real life. Some also play online games all day or night. Some people with Internet addictions even leave then jobs, so they can spend even more time online ! People with Internet addictions don't just go online to shop, have fun, or do work. People (4)______ have this problem often go online because they want (5)______ from the stress and problems in then lives. Many internet addicts stop caring about then read live, and focus only on their online lives.

1. A. has           B. are                 C. have             D. is

2. A. about        B. with                C. to                  D. of

3. A. to chat       B. chat               C. chatting        D. chatted

4. A. what          B. who               C. which            D. when

5. A. escapes     B. escapeed      C. escaping      D. to escape 

V. Read the following passage and choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete the passage.

Tet is the biggest festival in Viet Nam. It takes place in the first lunar month of the year; it’s a time for family reunion. To (36) _____________ Tet, Vietnamese people make many tasty (37)______________ foods. The most important food includes Chung cakes, sausages, boiled chicken, spring rolls, and sticky rice. Chung cake is made of sticky rice, pork, green beans and other spices, wrapped in the green leaves; therefore, this cake needs a lot of (38) _____________. This cake can be kept for a long time, even though the weather is often humid during Tet. Other significant food that can’t be missed to (39) ______________ the ancestors are sausages, spring rolls and sticky rice. Because sausages are difficult to make, people often buy them from famous suppliers. (40) _____________, 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.

47. A. traditional.B. worship ​​C. preparation​D. celebrate

48. A. traditional​​B. worship ​​C. preparation​D. However 49. A. celebrate​ ​B. preparation ​C. However​ ​D. traditional 50. A. traditional ​​B. celebrate​​C. worship​​D. preparation 51. A. worship ​​B. preparation​C. traditional ​D. However

Complete the sentences with the following words.
biggest world moon cakes celebration ancestors
money made traditional reunion local
1. The of 1000 years of Thang Long was strongly impressive.
2. Quan ho singing has been recognized as a heritage.
3. In Vietnam, Tet is known as an occasion for family .
4. The people often perform a welcome dance when having visitors at the Cham
Tower.
5. Vietnamese people often show their respect to their .
6. Tet is the festival in Vietnam.
7. Banh chung is of sticky rice, pork, green beans, and wrapped in green leaves.
8. Spring roll is one of the foods in Vietnam.
9. At Mid-Autumn Festival, children can dance, sing and enjoy .
10. Children often receive lucky during the first days of Tet.
4. Choose the best answer A, B, C, D to complete the sentences.
1. Pizza is a traditional dish.
A. Italian B. Italia C. Italis D. Italion
2. Glastonbury Festival is a festival in England.
A. modern B. famous C. family D. famulus
3. The Toronto International Film Festival is a film festival each September in Toronto, Ontario,
Canada.

A. held B. hold C. perform D. shown
4. Festival has gathered millions of people from around the world each year.
A. attract B. held C. gathered D. collect
5. Vu Lan Festival is an occasion for showing to parents, ancestors.
A. reunion B. soul C. mind D. gratitude
6. On festival days, there are many people coming to land to find the belief, wishing for luck
and fortune.
A. Buddhist B. Buddhism C. Buddha D. Buddhistic
7. The Yen Tu festival is organized since the 10 th lunar month and for three spring months.
A. occurred B. happened C. longed D. lasted
8. According to the M'Nong's custom, the New Rice is usually held in the evening.
A. occasion B. ceremony C. holiday D. vacation
5. Choose the best answer A, B, C, D to complete the sentences.
1. a lot of troubles of the past year, people tend to forget them and hope for a better
upcoming year.
A. although B. despite C. even though D. because
2. Tet holiday is for people to visit their relatives and join festivals, everybody needs to well dress.
A. therefore B. if C. because D. when
3. Most children love Tet they can also receive lucky money.
A. moreover B. while C. because D. therefore
4. Tet is a long holiday. , it is the largest festival in Vietnam.
A. therefore B. moreover C. while D. if
5. Long couldn't buy ticket. , he cannot return home for Tet.
A. so B. because C. therefore D. if
6. Spring comes, it's also time to celebrate many festivals.
A. while B. when C. because D. although
7. We celebrate our traditional festival each year, it's very costly.
A. although B. despite C. in spite of D. therefore
8. I was very lucky to participate in the White Nights I was in Russia.
A. when B. if C. moreover D. therefore
9. Mai has been living 10 km away from Huong Pagoda, she has never been to Huong
Pagoda Festival.
A. in spite of B. despite of C. although D. despite
10. the romantic beauty of the land with mountain inside the city, Da Nang attracts a great
number of tourists each year.
A. although B. if C. thanks to D. because
6. Fill each blank with an appreciate word or phrase in the box.
a) Passage A
ancient landscapes choose
terraced ethnic along

Many visitors (1) to visit the stone plateau of Ha Giang. There are many beautiful and amazing
(2) with the zigzag mountainous path (3) the edges of mountains, the (4) mountainous
town beside the market of the people in (5) group in the cloud and fog. Ha Giang is also beautiful
for plum and peach flowers blossom as well as the colorful (6) field.
b) Passage B
destination island animals
known of beach
Phu Quoc is newly (1) as the biggest tourism (2) in Vietnam with the peaceful white sand
(3) from North to South along with the 99 mountains and hills and plentiful plants and (4) .
Being compared to the sunshine heaven, Phu Quoc is always the perfect (5) for the people who love
discovering and experiencing the dreaming beauty (6) the nature.
7. Connect each pair of sentences with an appreciate conjunctive adverb in the box to make
compound sentences.
however therefore moreover because although when
1. The tickets are very expensive. There are many people buying the tickets.
2. Tet is the greatest festival in Vietnam. Vietnamese people love Tet.
3. Children wear their new clothes on the first days of Tet. They can also receive lucky money.
4. Children like Mid-Autumn Festival very much. They can sing, dance, and eat moon cakes.
5. She isn't a Buddhist. She eats as a vegetarian.
6. She wants to enjoy the Tomatoes Festival in Spain. She is at the age of 20.
__________________________________________________________________________
B. READING

Shortcomings of Festivals

Although there are many interesting things people can get from the festivals, there are also some
disadvantage.
The first thing is that it is normally very costly to celebrate a festival. Due to the fact that most festivals
aim to preserve and develop the traditional cultural heritages, the government is willing to spend a lot of
money on this occasion. Besides, during the festival, most people do not work and only spend money on
preparing food and buying expensive gifts for their relatives and friends. That's also a reason why it is said
that a festival is often costly.
The second disadvantage is unsafe during a festival. It is estimated that there are hundred accidents
during a festival, particularly road accidents. There are many dangerous festivals like cow-racing, elephant
racing which may be very dangerous for people, especially for children. Moreover, in some festivals, when
rushing to join the events, people may also cause other people to get hurt.
The last disadvantage is festivals may affect the environment seriously. People tend to throw away waste
cans or bottles after a festival. Furthermore, trees along the roadsides may be damaged by the participants.
Noise pollution is result from the noise of the performances and the noise from the crowds.

1. Answer the following questions.
1. How many disadvantages are there in the above passage?
2. What is the purpose of most festivals?
3. Do people often work during a festival?
4. Is there any accident during a festival?
5. Is cow-racing considered to be safe?

2. Read the text again and choose the correct answers.
1. It is cheap to hold a festival.
A. True B. False
2. The government is willing to take a lot of money to celebrate a festival.
A. True B. False
3. During a festival, people often prepare food and buy expensive gifts for strange people.
A. True B. False
4. People may be hurt when they participate in a festival.
A. True B. False
5. Environment is seriously affected by a festival.
A. True B. False
6. A festival may cause noise pollution.
A. True B. False
3. Choose the correct answers to complete the following letter. The number 0 has been done for
you.
Dear Thanh,
I’m to invite you to a party we are having at the flat next Friday, December 14 th . As you know,
it's Mai’s 13 th birthday next week and my birthday next month, (1) we thought we'd celebrate
together and have a joint party.
I can't remember if you know my address or not, but anyway, if you (2) the directions below, you
shouldn't get lost.
Take the Number 15 bus from the station and (3) at the Star Hotel. Walk down Long Viet Road,
past the Dan Chu Cinema, and then take the first turning on the right. That's Le Loi Road. Turn left at the
first junction, then go straight past the church as (4) as the next crossroads (5) and our block of
flats is the second on the right.
Do try and come. Of course you're welcome to bring someone with you if you want to.
Look forward to you then!
Love,
Nga
0. A. writing B. write C. writes D. to write
1. A. too B. but C. because D. so

2. A. to follow B. follow C. following D. follows
3. A. get up B. get by C. get on D. get off
4. A. long B. well C. far D. soon.
5. A. right turn B. to right C. to turn D. turn right
4. Read the letter again and choose the correct answers.
1. They are having a party at the flat next Sunday.
A. True B. False
2. It's Mai's 14 th birthday next week.
A. True B. False
3. Mai and Thanh'd celebrate together and have a joint party.
A. True B. False
4. To come to the party, Thanh will take the number 15 bus from the station.
A. True B. False
5. According to the direction, after turning right the next crossroad, their blocker flats is the second
on the right.
A. True B. False
C. WRITING
1. Put the words in the correct order to make meaningful sentences.
1. marks/ Hungry Festival/ a/ celebration/ great/ time/ of/ superstition/, /and/ for/ living/ the/ dead/
and/ the.
2. The/ believe/ also/ Chinese/ that/ spirits/ purgatory /stuck/ in/ during/ are/ this/ released/ time.
3. preparations/ nearly/ Hungry Ghost Festival/ before/ begin/ the/ a/ week/ the/ onset/ festival/ of.
4. laundry/ Chinese/ hanging/ residents/ avoid/ and/ leaving/ outdoors/ outside/ anything.
5. On/ the/ the/ festival/ 30th night/ of/, the/ the Chinese/ ghosts/ believe/ have/ their fill/ had/ the
underworld/ and/ to/ return.

2. Combine two sentences.
1. The bus arrived. We were talking. (when)
2. We missed the bus. We were so late. (because)
3. The hare was sleeping. The tortoise was running. (while)
4. Tam worked very hard. Her stepmother wasn't satisfied. (although)
5. The festival costs too much money. We won't celebrate the festival. (if)