The Shichi-go-san Festival

Shichi-go-san is a Japanese festival. The Japanese celebrate it on 15 November every year. This is because people believe it is a day of good luck for all Japanese people.

Shichi-go-san means “seven-five-three” and the festival is for children who are seven, five and three. The Japanese think these ages are very important years. Japanese parents celebrate Shichi-go-san as their boys turn three and five and their girls turn three and seven.

At the age of seven, a girl wears obi - the piece of cloth worn round the waist over the kimono - for the first time. At the age of five, a boy wears his first hakama pants – the pants that Samurai wore in the past - in public. The age of three is important for the Japanese too.They think it is time children can let their hair grow.

On this day, children often dress up like the adults in the ancient times and pretend to be grown up themselves.

1. Read the passage and answer each question. Circle A, B, or C. (0.8 ps)

1.Who will probably celebrate the Shichi-go-san Festival?

A. a five-year-old boy    B. a three-year-old boy

C. a seven-year-old girl D. a two-year-old girl

2. Who will NOT celebrate the Shichi-go-san Festival?

 A. a five-year-old girl   B. a five-year-old boy

C. a seven-year-old girl D. a two-year-old girl

III. WRITING

1. Rearrange the words to make sentences (1,2 ps)
Ex: opposite/The bookshop/the library/is

0. The bookshop is opposite the library.

2. Rewrite the sentences with the meanings as the first sentences (0,8 ps)

1. They found the film exciting

They were­­­­________________about the film.

2. Although they were tired, they wanted to watch the movie.

In spite of________________, they wanted to watch the movie.

Shichi-go-san is a Japanese festival. The Japanese celebrate it on 15 November every year. This is because people believe it is a day of good luck for all Japanese people.

Shichi-go-san means “seven-five-three” and the festival is for children who are seven, five and three. The Japanese think these ages are very important years. Japanese parents celebrate Shichi-go-san as their boys turn three and five and their girls turn three and seven.

At the age of seven, a girl wears obi - the piece of cloth worn round the waist over the kimono - for the first time. At the age of five, a boy wears his first hakama pants – the pants that Samurai wore in the past - in public. The age of three is important for the Japanese too.They think it is time children can let their hair grow.On this day, children often dress up like the adults in the ancient times and pretend to be grown up themselves.

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Shichi-go-san means “seven-five-three” and the festival is for children who are seven,

five and three. The Japanese think these ages are very important years. Japanese parents

celebrate Shichi-go-san as their boys turn three and five and their girls turn three and

seven.

At the age of seven, a girl wears obi - the piece of cloth worn round the waist over the

kimono - for the first time. At the age of five, a boy wears his first hakama pants – the

pants that Samurai wore in the past - in public. The age of three is important for the

Japanese too.They think it is time children can let their hair grow.

On this day, children often dress up like the adults in the ancient times and pretend to be

grown up themselves.

1. Who will probably celebrate the Shichi-go-san Festival?

A. a seven-year-old boy

B. a three-year-old boy

C. a five-year-old girl

2. Who will NOT celebrate the Shichi-go-san Festival?

A. a five-year-old girl

B. a five-year-old boy

C. a seven-year-old girl

3. Who wears obi for the first time?

A. a five year-old girl

B. a seven-year-old boy

C. a seven-year-old girl

4. At what age can a Japanese child let the hair grow?

A. five years old

B. three years old

C. seven years old

5. Why do the Japanese celebrate it on 15 November?

A. Because they think the day brings luck to them

VI. Read the passage and answer each question. Circle A, B, or C

Find keyword(if you can).

The Shichi-go-san Festival

Shichi-go-san is a Japanese festival. The Japanese celebrate it on 15 November every year. This is because people believe it is a day of good luck for all Japanese people.

Shichi-go-san means “seven-five-three” and the festival is for children who are seven, five and three. The Japanese think these ages are very important years. Japanese parents celebrate Shichi-go-san as their boys turn three and five and their girls turn three and seven.

At the age of seven, a girl wears obi - the piece of cloth worn round the waist over the kimono - for the first time. At the age of five, a boy wears his first hakama pants – the pants that Samurai wore in the past - in public. The age of three is important for the Japanese too.They think it is time children can let their hair grow.

On this day, children often dress up like the adults in the ancient times and pretend to be grown up themselves.

B. Read the passage and choose the best answer. (1.25 points)

PARIS IN THREE DAYS

Paris, the capital of France, is one of the most popular cities in the world. Everyone calls it ‘the City of Light’. But if you have only three days in Paris, how will you plan your trip? 

Start your trip with a visit to Île de la Cité Island. On this island, you can visit the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris Notre Dame Cathedral. Because the cathedral is closed right now, you will only be able to see it from outside. Then take a boat trip along the Seine River and enjoy the beautiful scenery. On day two, you should visit the Eiffel Tower – the most famous symbol of France. It is always very crowded, so don’t forget to book tickets in advance. If the weather is nice, you should have a picnic in Champs de Mars, a peaceful park in front of the Eiffel Tower. If you have time, walk to the top of the Arc de Triomphe. You can enjoy the wonderful view of the whole Paris from there. On day three, spend the morning in the Palace of Versailles and Louvre Museum. In the afternoon, let’s go shopping in Avenue des Champs-Élysées. If the weather is rainy or cold, you can sit in a café and enjoy a cup of coffee and delicious cakes.

26. What can visitors see in Île de la Cité Island?

            A. Eiffel Tower                       B. Notre Dame Cathedral      

            C. Champs de Mars                D. Avenue des Champs-Élysées

27. Why should people book tickets for the Eiffel Tower earlier?

            A. because it’s the symbol of France  B. because it’s expensive

            C. because it’s always crowded          D. because it has beautiful scenery 

28. What should people do in Champs de Mars?

            A. have a picnic          B. take a boat trip       C. walk to the top       D. go shopping

29. Where can visitors have the view of Paris? 

            A. on top of the Notre Dame Cathedral         B. in front of the Eiffel Tower          

            C. on top of the Arc de Triomphe      D. in the Palace of Versailles

30. On a rainy day, visitors can _____________. 

            A. go shopping                        B. sit in a café and enjoy the food

            C. visit the museums               D. go to the park

VI. Write sentences using the words given. (1.25 points)

31. It/ take / two hours / get/ the Grand Canyon/ bus.

……………………………………..……………………………………..………………………

32. you / pick up / trash / keep / community/ clean? 

……………………………………..……………………………………..………………………

33. The library/ between/ post office/ supermarket.

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34. You / should/ go / Phú Quốc Island/ summer vacation

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35. Astronauts / tie /sleeping bags / the walls / so/ they/ not float/ around. 

……………………………………..……………………………………..………………………

VII. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning. (1.25 points)

36. It’s necessary for you to bring a flashlight and batteries. 

      → You …………………………………………………….…………………………………

37. There are more people in China than in Vietnam. (POPULATED)

     → ….……………………………………..…………………………………………………...

38. Everyone in the class is shorter than Michael.

     → Michael ……………………..……………………………………..………………………

39. You should bring a towel because you’ll be wet after going rafting. (SO)

→ You ……………………..………………………………….……………..…………………

40. Maybe in the future, we’ll have robot pets.

→ In the future, we ……………………………………………………..……………………..

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Read the passage and choose the best answer.

Listed as a World Heritage Site in 1999, Hoi An is the (28) …………..……. main port of Viet Nam dating back to the 16th century. Today, most of its historic (29)………………….... have been preserved as landmarks. There are many things you can do there. For example, you can walk down the streets, (30) …………….……… by the atmosphere of times gone by. You should (31)............... the town during the full moon, when the shop owners turn off the lights and decorate the streets with candle lanterns. You can also take a sampan ride down the Song Do River, hunting traces of foreign traders such as the Japanese, Chinese, and Dutch who made Hoi An a centre of (32) ………………..……..in old Viet Nam.

A. structure

B. building

C. structures

D. buildings

Read the passage and choose the best answer.

Listed as a World Heritage Site in 1999, Hoi An is the (28) …………..……. main port of Viet Nam dating back to the 16th century. Today, most of its historic (29)………………….... have been preserved as landmarks. There are many things you can do there. For example, you can walk down the streets, (30) …………….……… by the atmosphere of times gone by. You should (31)............... the town during the full moon, when the shop owners turn off the lights and decorate the streets with candle lanterns. You can also take a sampan ride down the Song Do River, hunting traces of foreign traders such as the Japanese, Chinese, and Dutch who made Hoi An a centre of (32) ………………..……..in old Viet Nam.

A. visit

B. visiting

C. to visit

D. be visited

Read the passage and choose the best answer.

Listed as a World Heritage Site in 1999, Hoi An is the (28) …………..……. main port of Viet Nam dating back to the 16th century. Today, most of its historic (29)………………….... have been preserved as landmarks. There are many things you can do there. For example, you can walk down the streets, (30) …………….……… by the atmosphere of times gone by. You should (31)............... the town during the full moon, when the shop owners turn off the lights and decorate the streets with candle lanterns. You can also take a sampan ride down the Song Do River, hunting traces of foreign traders such as the Japanese, Chinese, and Dutch who made Hoi An a centre of (32) ………………..……..in old Viet Nam.

A. cultural

B. culture

C. tradition

D. traditional

Read the passage and choose the best answer.

Listed as a World Heritage Site in 1999, Hoi An is the (28) …………..……. main port of Viet Nam dating back to the 16th century. Today, most of its historic (29)………………….... have been preserved as landmarks. There are many things you can do there. For example, you can walk down the streets, (30) …………….……… by the atmosphere of times gone by. You should (31)............... the town during the full moon, when the shop owners turn off the lights and decorate the streets with candle lanterns. You can also take a sampan ride down the Song Do River, hunting traces of foreign traders such as the Japanese, Chinese, and Dutch who made Hoi An a centre of (32) ………………..……..in old Viet Nam.

A. around

B. round

C. surround

D. surounded