VII. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer.
In Britain there is a holiday now which people call Mother’s Day. In the old days many girls from working-class families in towns and cities and from farmers’ families in the country worked in rich houses.
Once a year, it was usually on Sunday in March, they were allowed to visit their mothers. They went home and brought presents for their mothers and for other members of their families. People call that day Mothering Day or Mothering Sunday. Mothering Day later became Mother’s Day. It is the last Sunday in March.
In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson and Congress agreed that the second Sunday in May should be observed as Mother’s Day in America. On that day, children give their mothers flowers, presents and cards to show their love to their mothers. Americans spend millions of dollars to buy Mother’s Day gifts. Clothes, perfume, jewelry and books or tickets to theater are given to mothers. People who cannot be with their mothers on that day usually send them presents and call them on the phone.
26. In the United States, Mother’s Day has been celebrated .........................
A. on the second Sunday in May B. on Sunday in March
C. in 1914 D. the last Sunday in March.
27. Americans usually ..................................
A. allow to visit their mothers. B. offer gifts to their mothers on Mother’s Day.
C. call their mothers on the phone. D. spend hundred of dollars to buy Mother’s Day gifts.
28. People who cannot visit their mothers on Mother’s Day often .....................
A. bring presents for their mothers. B. give their mothers money.
C. go shopping with their mothers. D. phone to talk to them.
29. According to the passage, Mother’s Day is.......................in Britain.
A. the last Sunday in May B. the second Sunday in May
C. the last Sunday in March D. the first Sunday in March
30. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. A day children give someone flowers, presents and cards.
B. A day when servants couldn’t return home to visit their mothers.
C. A day children show their love to their mothers and fathers
D. A day to honor mothers and motherhood

In Britain there is a (1)….. now which people call Mother’s Day. In the old days, many girls from working-class (2)…. in towns and cities and from farmers’ families in the country worked in rich houses. They had to do all the (3)….. and their working day was usually very long, they often worked on (4)….., too. Once a year, it was usually (5)….. Sunday in March, they could visit their mothers. They went home on that day and (6)…. presents for their mothers and for other members of their families. They could stay at home only one day, and (7)…… they went back to their work. People call that day Mothering Day or Mothering (8)…… . Later, workers at the factories and girls who worked in the houses of rich families received one (9)… day a month, and Mothering Day became Mother’s Day. It (10)….. the last Sunday in March

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PRACTICE TEST 7   I. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only one word in each space.   Alternative medicine is (1) …………. popularity in Britain today. What seemed cranky and unreliable a mere 25 years (2) ………… is now completely acceptable to (3) ………… people. Recently, homoeopathy was publicly endorsed by Prince Charles, the heir (4) ………… the British throne. Herbal medicine is probably most (5) ………… used. Remedies made (6) …………… plants were the first cures (7) ………… used and now many people are turning to them (8) …………. than taking yet more chemical preparations. Acupuncture, an ancient Eastern art, is widely available. Many people go to acupuncture practitioners when, for (9) …………, they wish to give (10) …………. smoking. A small pin is (11) ……….. into both earlobes in order to (12) …………. the patient of the desire to smoke. Cynics may say that they are (13) ………. by a form of faith-healing, not by acupuncture (14) ………… . However, many ex-smokers swear that it (15) ……….. for them. Meditation, massage and even reflexology are all taught on government accredited courses in Britain. Those who (16) ………… their effectiveness should take (17) ………… of the fact that traditional doctors now regularly (18) ………… patients to these specialists, and that many (19) ………… name medicines are based (20) ………… ancient cures.

In Britain there is a (1)_________ now which people call Mother’s Day. In the old days many girls from working-class families in towns and cities and from farmers’ families in the country worked in rich houses. They had to do all the (2)_________ and their working day was usually very long, they often (3)_________ on Sundays, too. Once a year, it was usually one Sunday in March, they could (4)_________ their mothers. They went home on that day and (5)_________ presents for their mothers and for (6)_________ members of their families. They could stay at home only one day, and then they went back (7)_________their work. People call that day Mothering Day (8)_________Mothering Sunday.

Later workers at the (9)_________ and girls who worked in the houses of rich families received one free day a week, and Mothering Day became Mother’s Day. It is (10)_________ last Sunday in March.

I. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only one word in each space.

Cultural diversity means a (1) ________________ of different societies or people of different origins, religions and traditions all living and interacting together. Britain has (2) _________________ from diversity throughout its long history and is currently one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world.

The food they eat, the music they listen to, and the clothes they wear have all been influenced by different (3) ________ coming into Britain. Ethnic food, for example, is part of an average British diet. One of Britain's favourite (4) ___________ is Indian curry. Britons have enjoyed curry for a surprisingly long time - the (5) ___________ curry went on an English menu in 1773.

Even the English language (6) ___________________ from the languages spoken by Anglo-Saxons, Scandinavian Vikings and Norman French invaders. New words were (7) _____________________ from the languages of other immigrants over the years.

Valuing the diverse culture is all about understanding and respecting the beliefs of others and their (8) _____________ of life, as we would expect someone to respect ours. It is about supporting individuals in keeping their cultural traditions (9) __________ and appreciating the fact that all these different traditions will enrich British life both today and in the future.

People from all over the world have (10) _________________ to the Britain and they continue to do so.

II. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

VIETNAMESE WEDDING CUSTOMS

The wedding consists of several (1) _____ including asking permission to receive the bride, the procession to the groom's house, the ancestor ceremony, and the banquet party.

In the morning, the groom's mother and a few close relatives would walk to the bride's house with a present of betel to ask permission to receive the (2) ____ at her house. The date and time of the ceremony is usually determined by a Buddhist monk or fortune teller.

In the procession to receive the bride, the groom and his family often carry decorated lacquer boxes covered in red cloth to represent his (3) ____ and which include various (4) ____ for the bride's family. There are either 6 or 8 boxes, but never 7 because it is bad (5) ____.

After paying their (6) ____ to their ancestors, the bride and groom will serve tea to their parents who will then give them advice regarding (7) ____ and family. During the candle ceremony, the bride and groom's families union is celebrated and the mother-in-law of the bride will open the boxes filled with jewelry and dress her new daughter-in-law in the jewelry.

Finally, the groom officially asks for permission to take his new bride (8) ____ and they make their way back to his house. During the (9) ____, there is usually a 10-course meal and the bride and groom make their (10) ____ to each table to express their gratitude and also get money as presents.

1. A. asks                            B. ceremonies                     C. requests                          D. tells

2. A. bride                           B. regulations                     C. laws                                 D. notes

3. A. condition                    B. culture                            C. relation                           D. wealth

4. A. beans                          B. boxes                              C. presents                          D. wars

5. A. bad                             B. fond                                C. luck                                 D. interest

6. A. respects                      B. allows                             C. stops                               D. refuses

7. A. existence                    B. dead                                C. marriage                         D. divorce

8. A. flat                              B. home                               C. house                              D. apartment

9. A. acquaintance              B. contribution                   C. difficulty                        D. reception

10. A. troubles                    B. problems                        C. ovals                               D. rounds

Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE word in each space. The first one has been done for you.

        Most people enjoy going (0) abroad for their holidays, and having the opportunity to (1) ____________ in an interesting city or a seaside (2) ______________. If you speak foreign language, you can make new friends, (3) ______________ take home some interesting souvenirs as presents. But before you can (4) ______________ that, you have to reach your destination, and that is often a problem!

        If you fly, then you may find that your flight has been (5) _______________. Journeys by train can also be difficult (6) _________________ trains are often crowded in the summer, and you might have to (7) _______________ a seat in advance. Whichever way you travel, you can have problems with your luggage, and it is often difficult to find good accommodation. Apart (8) ______________ this, you might not be able to afford the fare!

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VI. Fill in each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only one word in each
space. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
At the present time, gas and oil are expensive. Developing countries cannot export__(1)__
agricultural products and other raw materials to __(2)__ the fuel that they need to produce energy. At
the same time, petroleum supplies are limited, and in a __(3)__ decades they will run out. However,
the supply of sunlight is limitless, and most of the poor countries of the world are in the tropics
__(4)__ there is plenty of sunlight.
The photovoltaic cell__(5)__ a very important advantage. It is a clean source of energy. The
fossil fuels that we use today__(6)__ the main source of the pollution in our atmosphere.
It took only a decade __(7)___ scientists to know that solar energy from photovoltaic cell was
not just a dream. They have already __(8)___ that it can become an important source of energy. By the
end of the century, it will be cheaper to produce electricity with solar cells__(9)__ from petroleum.
The photovoltaic cell can be the solution to one of the __(10)___ serious problems in the world today.

Part A: Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. use only one suitable word for each space (10 points)

Of all the natural wonders of the world, (1)…….... are as spectacular as Niagara Falls. Located on (2).............. Niagara river along the border between the United States and Canada, Niagara (3)....... consists of (4)…...... falls, the American Falls and the Horseshoe Falls. The former is on the US side of the border, in the state of New York , while the (5).......... is on the (6)........... side. About 85% of the water in Niagara river flows over the Horseshoe Falls, which is the (7)...... impressive of the two falls. About ten million people visit the falls(8)....... year, most during the summer tourist reason. Sightseers can ride steamers up close to the boiling water of the falls, or view (9)......... from  parks  on  both  sides  of the  river.   Niagara  has long been  a  popular (10)...........

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