Bài tập thực hành môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 10 - Unit 6+7

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1. UNIT 6: GENDER EQUALITY PART I. LANGUAGE FOCUS 1. Vocabulary equal (adj): bình đẳng equality (n): sự bình đẳng gender (n): giớitính discriminate (v): phân biệt discrimination (n): sự phân biệt slightly (adv): một chút eliminate (v): loại bỏ enrol(v): đăng ký enrolment (n): sự/sốlượng đăngký pursue (v): theo đuổi sue (v):kiện ai ra tòa limitation (n): sự hạn chế loneliness (n): sự cô đơn preference (n): sự ưu tiên employment (n): việc làm firefighter (n): lính cứu hỏa co-worker (n): đồng nghiệp courage (n): lòng dũng cảm encourage (v): khuyến khích talkative (adj): hay nói wage (n): tiền công qualified (adj): đủ điều kiện income (n): thu nhập educator (n): người thầy
2. domestic (adj): trong gia đình responsibility (n): trách nhiệm mature (v): làm cho chín chắn knowledgeable (adj): am hiểu considerable /kan'sidarabl/ (adj): đáng kể = remarkable progress (n): sự tiến bộ workforce (n): nguồn nhân lực = labor force challenge (n): thách thức caretaker (n): người chăm sóc người khác tại nhà(= caregiver) housekeeper(n): người dọn phòng, người giúp viêc,quản gia opportunity (n): cơ hội obesity (n): sự béo phì 2. Grammar The pasive voice with modals: câubịđộngvớiđộngtừtìnhthái (khuyếtthiếu) 2.1. Form: modals +be + Past Participle E.g: He might be fired (Anh ấycóthểbịsathải) This dress must be cleaned carefully (Cáiváynàycầnphảiđượcgiặtcẩnthận) *) NOTE: + Modals (động từ tình thái): can, could, may, might, will, would, must, shall, should, ought to ... + Past participle (quá khứ phân từ): nếu là động từ có quy tắc ta thêm –ed vào động từ (V-ed), nếu là động từ bất quy tắc ta xem ở cột thứ 3 trong bảng động từ bất quy tắc (V3) e.g: It will be decorated. (V-ed) It could be spoken. (V-3) 2.2. Use: + Chúng ta dùngcâubịđộngkhichúng ta muốn nhấn mạnh đối tương chịu tác động của hành động hoặc không muốn đề cập đến đối tượng gây ra hành động. E.g: Information can be stored in hard disk.
3. (Thông tin có thể được lưu trữ trong ổ cứng) Document could be sent via e-mail. (Tài liệu có thể được gửi qua e-mail) 3. Pronunciation Stress in two-syllable words: trọng âm trong từ gồm 2 âm tiết 3.1. Động từ có 2 âmtiết: vể cơ bản trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 2 Listen and repeat (Track 22): inspire, divide, begin, relax, reveal, employ, enjoy, deny Ngoại lệ: có một số ít động từ có 2 âm tiết mà trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ nhất Listen and repeat (Track 23): follow, answer, visit, happen 3.2. Danh từcó 2 âm tiết: về cơ bản trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ 1 Listen and repeat (Track 24): freedom, children, workforce, hobby, healthcare, labor, people standard Ngoại lệ: có một số ít danh từ có 2 âm tiết mà trọng âm rơi vào âm tiế tthứ hai Listen and repeat (Track 25): mistake, advice, machine, embrace 3.3. Tính từcó 2 âmtiết: về cơ bản trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ nhất Listen and repeat (Track 26): basic, busy, bulky, pretty, easy, major, handsome, famous Ngoại lệ: có một số ít tính từ có 2 âm tiết mà trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết thứ hai Listen and repeat (Track 27): alone, asleep, alive, correct PART II. PRACTICE 1. Listen, repeat and choose the word you hear with a different stress pattern from the others. (Track 28) 1. A. pursue B. enrol C. equal D. repeat 2. A. lonely B. alone C. major D. famous
4. 3. A. incomeB. workforce C. nature D. mature 4. A. knowledge B. challenge C. enjoy D. labor 5. A. pretty B. freedom C. happen D. begin 2. Give the correct form of the verb in brackets. 1. A new monitor .(will/select) by the membersof the class next semester. 2. Information .(can/find) due to the aid of the Internet. 3.If you want your car to be in good condition, it .(must/service) frequently. 4.Students .(not/should/give) everythingabout the subjects by their lecturers. They need to be creative and discover new knowledge. 5.This house .(must/sell) within 2 months. 6.When people have experienced something terrible, funny things (can/do). 7. A valid work permit .(must/hold)by all employees. 8. Advice from the experts (should/take) by thegovernment before making the new law. 9. Cultural differences ..(ought to/consider)by companies when engaging in business with overseas organizations. 10. Some changes to our lives ..(must/make) if we want to reduce pollution. 3. Complete the following sentences. 1. He often hands in his assignment 10 days earlier so that it . 2.If everyone fights against domestic violence, genderdiscrimination . 3.On riding, cycle helmets 4.Without permission from the headmaster, no car or motorbike may .within the school grounds. 5.In case of being attacked by hackers, a Facebook accountcan 4. Find and correct mistakes in the following sentences. 1.Any kind of violence must not be allow at school. 2.These medicines must keep out of children’s reach. 3.The instructions must follow strictly by the students. 4.In the case of a pupil being absent from school, messages can leave on the answering machine before 7.30 a.m.
5. 5. These pills must not take if you are under twelve years old. PART III: TEST YOURSELF 1. Gap-filling: Choose the suitable words from the box to complete the sentences. discrimination forced remarkable preference domestic eliminate sue slightly pursue courage 1. The oil price has ___________ increased this year. 2.According to some psychological experts, the fact that womenhave to work more than men at home is one of the signs of gender ______________. 3.InAfrica, many girls desire to study butthey are __________ to leave schools because of poverty. 4. In order to _________ hunger and poverty so thatmany citizens have better lives, the government should act urgently and strictly. 5. It is said that there is gender _________ in favor ofboys in recruitment in the police and army forces. 6. She had to struggle and overcome criticism to _________ her dream. 7.Success comes to those who have enough _________ and will. 8.Linda decided to __________ that man for causingaccident because she believed that he deserved to be punished. 9.When the children see how their parents work hard to supportthe families and share ____________ responsibilities, they willtry to study harder. 10.French are famous for being romantic and France is wellknown for having made a _______ progress ingender equality. 2. Match each word/phrase on the left with its description on the right. 1. eliminate a.liking to talk a lot 2. courage b.to remove or get rid of something/somebody 3. talkative c.connected with the home or family 4. domestic d.great in amount, size, importance, etc. 5. considerable e.the ability to do something dangerous without showing fear
6. 3. Word formation: Give the correct form of the words in brackets. 1. She faced _________ because she not only hadfew friends but also was unwelcomed in that area. (lonely) - 2.That a women becomes a ______ has ever beenconsidered to be weird, as people have assumed that this job is only for men. (firefight) 3.Although she was aware of gender ________ in favorof boys, she applied for that position. (prefer) 4.This university is ranked as one the most successful institutionswhich have made ________ progress in genderequality. (consider) 5.In order to eliminate gender inequality, domestic __________ need to be shared by both husbands and wives, (responsible) 6. The number of female _________ has increased sharply for the past few years. (enroll) 7. My uncle is very _________ about rhinos. He hasstudied about them for a long time. (knowledge) 8. By knowing their children’s strengths and ______ parents can find appropriate strategies to educate them. (weak) 9. She contributed to the formation of an _______ forfemale pilots, gave advice to women on careers and helped inspire others. (organize) 10.Even today, her life and career remain __________ tomany people. (fascinate) 4. Choose the best answer. 1.In some companies, it is suggested that female officers should be supported by their male co-workers. The underlined word has the closest meaning to: A. colleges B. colleagues C. villages D. collectors 2.Paul: “I suppose that working mothers are good educators fortheir children.” - Kate: “_____” A.I agree with you. They know little about educating. B.I couldn’t agree more. They are able to teach their children at home. C.That’s true. They don’t know how to teach their children. D.Because educators are teachers. 3.In order to be ______ for this position, candidatesmust have not only an MA degree but also work experience. A. qualify B. quality C. qualified D. qualification 4.Taking part in social activities and interacting with differentcultures widen their knowledge and gradually ______ them. A. nature B. mature C. future D. picture 5.“The protesters couldn’t persuade the president to change the law.” has the closest meaning to:
7. A. The president couldn’t be persuaded to change the laws. B. The president couldn’t persuaded to change the laws. C. The president couldn’t be persuade to change the laws. D.The president couldn’t persuade to change the laws. 6. The afternoon meeting _______ because three of thefive committee members are unable to attend. A. might postpone B.might postponedC. might be postpone D.might be postponed 7.Dental appointments _______ so as not to conflict withschool commitments. A. should be arrangedB. should not be arrangedC. should be arrange D. should not arrange 8.This beer can be served ________ beefsteak. A. from B.by C.with D.as 9.Many parents think that fast food ________ in schools. A should not sold B. should not be sellC.should be not sold D. should not be sold 10. Jenny and Jim have been looking for a caretaker to look after their parents who are both old and sick in their house. The underlined word has the closest meaning to: A.test taker B. caregiver C. test giver D. checker 11. Modules ________ in the minimum amount of time. A.cannot always be completed B.cannot be completed always C.can always be not completed D.can be not always completed 12.The return of assignment, exams and final grades _______ bylecturers’ time. A.could affected B. could be affectedC. could affect D. could be affect 13.Choose the word with a stress pattern different from the others. A.accept B. inspire C. reveal D. workforce 14.A Study Guide __________ by all Independent Studystudents. A.must be purchase B. must purchasedC. must be purchased D. must purchase 15.Choose the word with a stress pattern different from the others. A.pursue B. courage C. hobby D. standard 16.Both gender should be provided _______ equal rights to education, employment and healthcare. A.from B. by C.with D.on
8. 17. Choose the answer which needs correcting. Students enrolling(A) for the (B) first time will be charge(C)9 dollars per (D) course. 18. Choose the answer which needs correcting. Any bicycles brought (A) onto school(B) grounds should clearly label(C)with the owner’s(D) name. 19.Choose the word with a stress pattern different from the others. A.bulky B. handsome C. employ D. basic 20.Choose the word with a stress pattern different from the others. A. machine B. answer C . mistake D. alone 5. Rearrange the words/phrases to make meaningful sentences. 1. equality / essay / An / gender / on / be / written / must / by / student. / each 2.processed / will / When / these / files /be/? 3. A/ course / finished / must / in / a / maximum / be / of / weeks. / four 4.serious/Obesity/be/health/considered/be/to/ a/problem / can 5.achievements /in /information /technology /and /will/ made /be/ scientists./More / by 6. Read the passage and choose the best answer. Secretary-General's Message for 2015 Twenty years ago, when the world convened a landmark conference on women's human right, the devastating conflict in the former Yugoslavia prompted desserved attention to rape and other war crimes there against civilians. Two decades later, with girls as young as seven not only targeted but used as weapons _________ (1). violent extremists, it would be easy to lose heart about the value of international gatherings. But while we have a long way to go to achieve full equality - with ending gender-based violence a central goal - progress ________ (2) has proven the enduring value of the 1995 Beijing Conference on Women. Since the adoption of its Declaration and Platform for Action, more girls have attained more ________ (3) to more education than ever before. The number of women dying in childbirth has been almost halved. More women are leading businesses, Governments and global organizations. I welcome these advances. At the
9. same time, on this International Women’s Day, we must __________ (4) that the gains have been too slow and uneven and that we must do far more to accelerate progress everywhere. The world must come together in response to the targeting of women and girls by violent extremists.From Nigeria andSomalia to Syria and Iraq, the bodies of women have been transformedinto battlegrounds for warriors carrying out specific and systematicstrategies, often on the basis of ethnicity or religion. Women havebeen attacked for trying to exercise their right to education and basic services; they have been raped and turned into sex slaves; they havebeen given as prizes to fighters, or traded among extremist groups intrafficking networks. Doctors, nurses and others ________(5)for trying to operate in their professional capacity. The women human rights defenders brave enough to challenge such atrocities risk - and sometimes lose - their lives for the cause. We must take a clear global stance against this total assault on women’s human rights. The international community needs to translate its outrage into __________ (6) action, including humanitarian aid, psychosocial services, support for livelihoods and efforts to bring perpetrators to justice. With women and girls often the first targets of attack, their rights must be at the centre of our strategy to address this staggering and growing ________ (7). Empowered women and girls are the best hope for sustainable development following conflict. They are the best drivers of growth, the best hope for reconciliation and the best buffer against radicalization of youth and the repetition of cycles of violence. Even in societies at peace, too many girls and women are still _________ (8) of domestic abuse, female genital mutilation and other forms of violence that traumatize individuals and damage whole societies. Discrimination remains a thick barrier that _______ (9). We need to expand opportunities in politics, business and beyond. We need to change mind-sets, especially among men, and engage men in becoming active change- agents themselves. And we must back up our resolve with resources based on the sure understanding that investments in gender equality generate economic progress, social and political inclusion and other benefits that, in turn, foster stability and human dignity. This is a vital year for advancing the cause of women’s human rights. The international community is hard at work on establishing a new sustainable development agenda that will build on the Millennium Development Goals and shape policies and social investments for the next generation. To be truly _______ (10), the post-2015 development agenda must prioritize gender equality and women’s empowerment. The world will never realize 100 per cent of its goals if 50 per cent of its people cannot realize their full potential. When we unleash the power of women, we can secure the future for all. Ban Ki-moon 1. A. by B. on C. over D. through 2. A. past two decades ago B. over the past two decades C.last two decades ago D. over the past two decade 3. A. accept B.stress C.access D. actress 4.A. acknowledge B.acknowledged C.knowledge D.knowledgeable
10. 5.A. have assassinated B.have been assassinating C.have been assassinate D.have been assassinated 6.A. mean B. meaning C.meaningful D. meaningless 7.A. fortunate B. challenged C. challenge D. opportunities 8. A. targets B. budget C.forgets D. regrets 9. A.must shatter B.must be shattered C.must shattered D.must be shatter 10. A transform B. transforms C.transformative D.transformation
11. UNIT 7: CULTURAL DIVERSITY PART I. LANGUAGE FOCUS 1. Vocabulary diversity (n): sự đa dạng cultural (adj): thuộc về văn hóa wedding (n): lễ cưới similarity (n): sự tương đồng ceremony (n): buổi lễ proposal (n): sự cầu hôn engagement (n): sự đính hôn complicated (adj): phức tạp bride (n): cô dâu groom (n): chú rể = bridegroom bridesmaid (n): phù dâu best man (n): phù rể = groomsman unnecessary (adj): không cần thiết expense (n): chi phi reception (n): tiệc chiêu đãi big day = wedding day: ngày cưới honeymoon (n): tuần trăng mật favourable (adj): thuận lợi altar (n): bàn thờ ancestor (n): ông bà, tổ tiên superstition (n): tín ngưỡng, sự mê tín superstitious (adj): mê tín mystery (n): điều huyền bí mysterious (adj): huyền bí
12. legend (n): truyền thuyết ritual (n): lễ nghi prestigious (adj): có uy tín soul (n): linh hồn venture (n): dự án fork (n) cái dĩa clover (n): cỏ ba lá magpie (n): chim chích chòe samovar (n): ấm đun trà (của Nga) dumpling (n): bánh bao beetroot (n): củ cải đường filling (n): món thịt nhồi figure skating (n): môn trượt băng nghệ thuật scatter (v): tung, rải wrestling (n): môn đấu vật newly-wed (n): người vừa mới lập gia đình decent (adj): kha khá prosperous (adj): thịnh vượng self-reliance (n): sự tự lực 2. Grammar 2.1. Comparative and superlative adjectives (Tính từ so sánh hơn và so sánh nhât) 2.1.1. Form: + Với tính từ gồm 1 âm tiết: hard, cold, short, smart ...  So sánh hơn: adjective + er e.g. This ruler is shorter than that one. (Cái thước này ngắn hơn cái thước kia) So sánh nhất: the + adjective + est e.g. This is the shortest ruler. (Đây là cái thước ngắn nhất) + Với tính từ gồm 1 âm tiết tận cùng là -e: nice, fine, wide ...
13. So sánh hơn: adjective + -r e.g. Her bag is nicer than yours. (Túi của chị ấy đẹp hơn túi của cô) So sánh nhất: the + adjective + -st e.g. That is the nicest bag. (Đó là cái túi đẹp nhất) Với tính từ gồm 1 âm tiết tận cùng là 1 nguyên âm đơn + 1 phụ âm đơn: hot, fat, thin ... So sánh hơn: adjective(gấp đôi phụ âm cuối) + -er e.g. The black cat is fatter than the white one. (Con mèo đen béo hơn con mèo trâng) So sánh nhất: the + adjective(gấp đôi phụ âm cuối) + -est e.g. It is the fattest cat. (Nó là con mèo béo nhất) Với tính từ gồm 2 âm tiết tận cùng là -y: happy, noisy, busy .. So sánh hơn: adjective (bỏ -y) + -ier e.g. Linda is happier than Mary. (Linda hạnh phúc hơn Mary) So sánh nhất: the + adjective(bỏ -y) + -iest e g. This is the happiest wife. (Đây là người vợ hạnh phúc nhất) Với tính từ gồm 2 âm tiết trở lên: active, beautiful, expensive, dangerous .... So sánh hơn: more + adjective e g. Driving a motorbike is more dangerous than riding a bicycle . (Đi xe máy thì nguy hiểm hơn đi xe đọp) So sánh nhất: the + most + adjective e.g. That is the most dangerous action. (Đó là hành động nguy hiểm nhát) Ngoại lệ: Một số tính từ so sánh hơnvà so sánh nhất không theo các quy tắc trên: good, bad, far, many, much, little .... So sánh hơn: good --> better, bad --> worse, far --> further/ farther, many/much --> more, little --> less ... e.g. His speaking is better than his writing . (Phần nói của anh ấy tốt hơn phần viết) So sánh nhất: good —> the best, bad —> the worst, far —»the furthest/farthest, many/ much —> the most, little —> the least... E.g: His speaking is the best of the four skills.
14. (Phần nói của anh ấy là tốt nhất trong bốn kỹ năng) *)Notes: Ta có thể dùng: slightly, far, by far, a lot, much, significantly ... để nhấn mạnhcho so sánh hơn hoặc so sánh nhất. e.g. This house is much bigger than that one. (Ngôi nhà này lớn hơn ngôi nhà kia nhiều) Để diễn tả kém ... hơn, kém... nhất ta dùng: less + adjective the least + adjective This is the least safe place. (Đây là nơi kém an toàn nhất) 2.1.2. Use: *) Tính từ so sánh hơn được dùng để: + So sánh 2 đối tượng hoặc nhóm đổi tượng(ngườỉ, vật, nơichốn) với nhau. e.g. Peter is stronger than Linda. (Peter khỏe hơn Linda) First year students are younger than third year students. (Các bạn sinh viên năm thứ nhất thì trẻ hơn các bạn sinh viên năm thứ 3) So sánhcùngmộtngười, vật, nơichốn ở haithờiđiểmkhácnhau. e.g. This item is more expensive (this year) than it was last year. (Mặt hàng này đắt hơn năm ngoái) *) Note: Chúng ta có thể bỏ mệnh đề “than” nếu ta rõ đối tượng được so sánh. e.g. There are 20 boys and 20 girls in this class. The boys are more active (than the girls are). (Có 20 bạn namvà 20 bạn nữ trong lớp này. Các bạn nam thì năng động hơn) *) Tính từ so sánh nhất được dùng để: So sánh 1 đối tượng trong nhóm (người, vật, nơi chốn, thời điểm) với các đối tượng còn lại. e.g: Peter is the strongest of the 6 students. (Trong 6 họcsinh, Peter là người khỏe nhất) This is the cheapest hotel in this area.
15. (Đây là khách sạn rẻ nhất trong khu vực này) Spring is the most pleasant season (of the four). (Mùa xuân là mùa dễ chịu nhất trong bốn mùa) *) Note: So sánh nhất còn có thể dùng với số thứ tự, one of the, some of the, tính từ sở hữu ... e.g. He is my best friend. (Anh ấy là bạn tốt nhất của tôi) Tom was the second best in that contest. (Tom đứng thứ2 trong cuộc thi đó) 2.2. Articles: mạotừ (a/an/the) 2.2.1. A/an: Chúng ta dùng a/an trước danh từ đếm được số ít, được nhắc đến lần đầu, khi người nghe, người đọc chưa rõ về nó. Đó là lí do ta gọi a/an là mạo từ bất định (chưa biết rõ). E.g: She has bought a cat recently. (Gần đây chị ấy có mua 1 con mèo) Today I am going to talk about a change in our company. (Hôm nay tôi sẽ nói về 1 thay đổi trong công ty chúng ta) + Chúng ta dùng a/an trước 1 nghề nghiệp của ai đó He is an actor. (Chú ấy là một diễn viên) 2.2.2. The: + Chúng ta dùng mạo từ “the” trước danh từ được nhắc lại hoặc danh từ mà người đọc, người nghe đã hiểu rõ. Đó là lí do ta gọi “the” là mạo từ xác định (đã biết rõ). e.g. Nam is talking to a teacher from England. The teacher is holding some books. (Nam đang nói chuyện với một giáo viên đến từ Anh. Vị giáo viên đó cầm trên tay mấy quyển sách). The singer seemed to be shy. (Ca sĩ đó có vẻ xấu hổ) Chúng ta dùng mạo từ “the” với so sánh nhất. e.g. It is the biggest city.
16. (Nó là thành phố lớn nhất) Chúng ta dùng mạo từ “the” trước những thứ duy nhất: the earth, the moon, the sun, the Government, the Prime Minister ... e.g. The sun rises in the east. (Mặt trời mọc ở phía đông) *) Note: Chúng ta không dùng mạo từ “the” trước các danh từ riêng: Mary, David, Vietnam, England. New York ...  3. Pronunciation Stress in two-syllable words with the same spelling: trọng âm trong từ gồm 2 âm tiết viết giống nhau Có một số từ thay đối trọng âm khi trở thành từ loại khác e g. They present every day. - pre'sent (v): thuyết trình He received a present. - 'present (n): món quà I record my voice. - re'cord (v): thu âm I set a record. - 'record (n): k ỉlục PART II. PRACTICE 1. Listen, repeat each sentence and choose the word you hear. (Track 30) 1. A. pre'sent B. 'present 2. A. re'cord B. 'record 3. A. con'duct B. 'conduct 4. A. con'tract B. 'contract 5. A. pro'testB. 'protest 2. Complete the sentences by using comparative or superlative adjectives. 1. Antarctica is _________ (cold) than Africa. 2. Taman Negara National Park in Malaysia is the ____________ (old) rainforest in the world. 3.Germany was _________ (successful) in winningmedals than Japan. 4.The Atlantic ocean is _______ (wide) than theMediterranean. 5.Northern provinces are a bit __________ (hot) than southernones. 6.This is the __________ (funny) actor I have ever hadconversation with. 7.Somepeoplethinkthatcrocodilesare _________ (dangerous) than pythons.
17. 8.The little boy was unhappy becausehisperformance was ________ (bad) than his friend. 9.Great Britainis one of the __________ (powerful)countries in the world. 10.Australia is the 6th ________ (large) countryin the world, occupying an entire continent of some 7.6 million square kilometres. 5. Complete the following sentences. 1.I like allkind of sports, butIthinkfootball is .. 2.I think it is ..food in theworld. 3.Alice is very pleased with her results of this semester. They .. 4. He thinks that people from the south of his country are much than people from the north. In the north,no one ever seems to smile, but it’s opposite in the south. 5. The more hardworking you are, the .. 6. Find and correct mistakes in following sentences. 1. This lake is more deep than that one. 2.Kate’s situation is the most complicated than her cousin’s. 3.The bride and groom are happiest people on their wedding. 4.A doctor and an architect are living in this villa. A doctor is from Germany. 5. In England, people drink a lot of tea. PART III: TEST YOURSELF 1. Gap-filling: Choose the suitable words from the box to complete the sentences. similarities properly favourable reception crossing ancestors grooms scattered sweep souls 1. In order to meet the requirement, you have to point out both _________ and differences between two cultures. 2.In some cases, brides and __________ are providedwith most of the necessary things for their big day. 3.The board of directors have decided to hold a ________________ in a luxurious restaurant. 4.As a rule of thumb, several superstitious people choose a ________ date before starting something.
18. 5.My parents lay food on the altar for my _________ on a regular basis because they perceive that they will enjoy the meal with my family. 6. Traditionally, Vietnamese people do not ________ the floor during the first three days of Tet (Lunar New Year). 7. Some people try to avoid ________ the path of a woman, as this may not bring good luck to them. 8. He holds a belief that the altar is the place where ancestors' _______ live. 9. Before travelling to England, you have to learn to use knives, forks and spoons _______. 10. They leave coins ___________ on the ground as a ritual of their culture. 2. Match each word/phrase on the left with its description on the right. 1. self-reliance a. a business project or activity, especially one that involves taking risks 2. ancestor b. something that is difficult to understand or to 3. mystery c. the ability to do or decide things by yourself 4. prestigious d. a person in your family who lived a long time ago 5. venture e. respected and admired as very important or of very high quality 3. Word formation: Give the correct form of the words in brackets. 1.The ______ ceremony is one of the three stagesof a Vietnamese traditional wedding. (propose) 2.Before a wedding ceremony, there must be an _______ ceremony. (engage) 3.As a rule of thumb, a number of superstitious people choose a ______ date before starting something. (favour) 4.It is believed that meeting a black cat is lucky, but it is ______ to walk under a ladder or break a mirror. (luck) 5.Working as a volunteer provides you with opportunities to know more about cultural ______. (diverse) 6.If you want to get on well with your colleagues, you shouldpay ______ to some common features of their cultures. (attend) 7.He is trying to work hard so that he is promoted to a higher andmore _____________ position. (prosper) 8.After he had flirted her for a long time, they ________ fell in love. (gradual) 9.It cannot be denied that superstitious _______ existmany cultures. (believe) 10.After the wedding day, the ________ of couples leave on honeymoon in very romantic places. (major)   4. Choose the best answer.
19. 1. The bride is accompanied by the groom during the wedding ceremony. The underlined word has the closest meaning to: A.bridegroom B. bridesmaid C. broom D. bridge 2. Karen: “What is the similarity between Vietnamese culture andThai culture?” - Kevin: “_____” A.That sounds interesting.B.I couldn’t agree more. I like Vietnamese culture and Thai culture. C.That’s true. They don’t know much about this. D.I think it is food. 3.It can be seen that these cultures have _______ lot ofthings in common. A.a B.an C. the D.no article needed 4.Taking part in social activities and interacting with differentcultures widen their knowledge and gradually ________ them. A. nature B. mature C. future D. picture 5. “Jim is more popular than any other painter in this district." has the closest meaning to: A. Another painter is more popular than Jim. B.Jim is more popular than no other painter in this district. C. Jim is the more popular than any other painter in this district. D. Jim is the most popular painter in this district. 6. He has worked as _________ coordinator for more than 4 years. A. a B. an C. the D. no article needed 7. Older athletes are getting faster and _______ than in thepast. A. fitter B. fittest C. fit D.morefit 8.Mount Everest is _________ mountain on Earth. A. the tallest B. the taller C. tall D. tallest 9.My closest friend is looking forward to receiving a scholarshipto study at a university in _______ Italy. A. a B.an C. the D.no article needed 10.Before the wedding, the groom usually asks his brother, best friend or father to be his best man. The underlined word has the closest meaning to: A. bride B. bridegroom C. groomsman D. bridesmaid 11. Today’s top sportspeople receive a lot ______ money than in the past. A. much B. many C.more D.most
20. 12. Pain killers are much _______ now than in the past. A. effective B. more effective C. most effective D. the more effective 13. Choose the word with a stress pattern different from the others. A. increase B. bridesmaid C . wedding D. workforce 14. That was probably_______ enjoyable meal I’veever had. A. least B . less C . the less D. the least 15. Choose the word with a stress pattern different from the others. A. contrast B . courage C . venture D. legend 16. Our atmosphere is gradually becoming more and _______ polluted. A. much B . many C. more D. most 17. Choose the answer which needs correcting. We didn’t realize(A) that it(B) was the most fastest(C) way to cross the(D) country. 18. Choose the answer which needs correcting. In(A) fact, France had a more lower(B) overall medal(C) total than Russia (D). 19. Choose the word with a stress pattern different from the others. A bulky B. altar C.employ D. object 20. Choose the word with a stress pattern different from the others. A. machine B. expense C. import D.alone 5. Rearrange the words/phrases to make meaningful sentences. 1. most / He / the / polite / is / I / met. / have / man/ ever . 2.the / Alan / third / best / is / in / competition. / the 3.active / is / She / less / her / than / classmates. 4.considered / Obesity / can / be / be / one / to / of the / serious / health / most / problems. 5.achievements / in / information / technology / and will / made / be / scientists./ More / by / and / more