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'Utưt 4: LIFE IN THE PAST

A. PHONETICS
Read the short exchanges, and circle the auxiliary verbs which are stressed.
1. A: Didn’t you go to the school concert?
B: I did. But I didn’t stay long.
2. A: This game looks easy to play.
B: It doesn’t. It requires a lot of practice to play well.
3. A: Could you take notes of the chemistry class?
B: I couldn’t. The teacher did speak so fast.
4. A: Did you play football last weekend?
B: No. I did my homework.
5. A: Will the maths teacher give US a test this week?
B: He won’t. He did tell US that there will be one next week.
6. A: That book was written a long time ago.
B: It wasn’t. It was only written last year.
7. A: I watched “The Golden Bridge” yesterday. Haven’t you seen it?
B: Actually. I have seen it twice.
8. A: I’m sorry for being late for class, Miss.
B: You have been late three times this week, Nick.

B. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR

I) -Match the most popular games during Tet holiday with their short descriptions. Write the
answer in each blank.
A. Tend Card Singing
B. Wrestling c.
Swinging
D. Human Chess
E. Slip Pole Climb

1. : It is a very traditional and interesting game. Two tall

poles are placed parallel on the ground, and the seat is tied to the two poles. The people involve in
this game compete with others in pairs, and try to move from one side to the other as high as
possible to achieve the first place.
2. : It is a Tet holiday game designated for men. A line of
tall, big poles are placed stable on the ground. The surface of the poles must be smooth, and
people use animal fat to make the poles really slippery. On the top of each pole, a bag covered by
red silk is attached. Participants will try to climb the poles as fast as possible to get the red bag.
3. : It is the most famous traditional game in Central
Vietnam. There are 11 tends in this unique game, 1 main tend in the middle for the referees and 5
tends for each side of the main one. The game starts when the referee randomly picks a card from
33 pieces of the whole card board. The referee then sings a

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riddle about the card and people in other tends must try to guess the name. Which tend gets the
right name first will earn the card. If a tend gains 3 cards, it will be the winner.
4. _____________________________: It is a sport happens throughout the year, but the Tet
holiday is the biggest. Participants just can lock, push, pull and lift each other. In order to be the
winner, an attendee must make the opponent lay down with his back face on the ground, or lift the
opponent up high in the air.
5. _____________________________: This interesting event is just held in Tet holiday due to
its high cost of preparing. The rule is the same as usual, but the game board is now the big yard,
and the pieces of the chess are now played by people.
II) -Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct verb/phrase of verb from the box with the
correct verb form.

transfer warm up play toss create

pick up lose fail gather catch

Bamboo jacks, a girls' game, includes ten thin, round bamboo

sticks and a small tennis ball. The player
(1) ________________the ball into the air. While the ball is in
the air, she must quickly pick up the sticks and then
(2) ________________the ball. In the first round, the player
(3) ________________ the sticks one by one. Next, she
(4) ________________two sticks at a time, and so forth up to
ten. In these stages she plays with only one hand.
The peak of the game is the last, most animated stage with all ten sticks in a bundle.
During this stage, the player tosses the ball and then (5)_____________________the pack of sticks
from one hand to the other. If a player's hands are not swift or if her eyes are not sharp, or if
she (6)__________________ to coordinate the two, she will (7)______________________ her turn.
Playing bamboo jacks (8)___________________the body and (9)__________________a lot of fun.
During summer or autumn, small girls (10)__________________it everywhere, from the shade of
a village banyan tree to a deserted market stall.
III) -FilI in each gap in the passage with ONE suitable word.
Cat and Mouse Game
Each game requires between seven and ten people. They stand in a circle, hold hands and
(1)_________________their hands above their (2)____________________. Then they start singing
the song. One person is chosen as the cat and (3)_____________________as the mouse.
These two stand in the (4)____________________of the circle and lean against each other.
When the others sing the last sentence of the song, the mouse starts to run, and the cat must
run (5)__________________ it. However, the cat must run in exactly the same route and
manner (6)__________________the mouse. The cat (7)_____________________the game when it
catches the mouse. Then, the two exchange the roles. If the cat runs into the wrong hole, it
(8) ________________be dismissed from that round. If it fails to catch the mouse in a certain
(9) _____________of time (usually from three to five minutes for kindergarten-age children),
it will (10)___________________its role with the mouse. The game will then continue.

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IV)-Fill in each blank in the sentences with the correct verb from the box.
make sell last carry get up
take move read quit put
1. He used to_________________under the oil lamp because there was no electricity.
2. I used to_________________at 3 a.m. and go with my parents to get fresh water.
3. My grandparents' family used to___________________to a limestone cave in the mountainous
area to escape American bombers.
4. Primary children used to___________________small porcelain inkpots in the comers of their
wooden tables.
5. Mrs. Binh used to__________________teaching materials in the evening.
6. Many students in Binh Phuoc province used to ______________________ school because their
families were so poor.
7. High school students used to_______________the high school graduation examinations.
8. The former university entrance exams with two sessions used to__________________one week.
9. City dwellers used to_______________rice with shoulder poles in support of the national
fight against French colonialism.
10. Residents on Hang Bo street used to__________________bamboo baskets.

V) -Match the first halves in A with the second halves in B to make complete sentences with
used to or didn't use to. Write the answer in each blank, and then write the full sentences.
Answer A B
1. People/ not/ suffer A. bottled water.
2. More people/ live and work B. as clean as it is now.
3. People/ not/ wash their hands c. their houses as much as they do now.
4. Food/ not/ be D. on farms.
5. People/ not/ drink E. their food in plastic bags from supermarkets.
6. Children/ play outside F. as much as they do today.
7. People/ not/ buy G. from that disease.
8. People/ not/ clean H. much more than they do now.

1.
2.
3. ____________________________________________________________________
4. ____________________________________________________________________________
5.
6.
7,
8.
c. READING
I) -Read the text, and identify whether the statements are true (T), false (F), or not given

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(NG).
On September 2. 1945, Viet Nam gained independence from France. President Ho Chi Minh
decided that the three key priorities of the new. independent government would be: fighting against
poverty, illiteracy, and invaders. His new driving philosophy for education was “an illiterate nation is
a powerless one”, and in October 1945 he issued a “Call for anti-illiteracy”. The President’s call was
a success. Within one year, 75 thousand literacy classes were established with about 96 thousand
teachers to help 2.5 million people learn to read and write.
During the years of French resistance (1946-1954), schools operated in demilitarized areas. They
stopped teaching in French and created curriculum in Vietnamese. The government passed an
education reform in 1950 with the goal of reducing the years of general education and concentrating
on reading, writing, and calculating skills.

T F N
One of the priorities was to make sure that people could read and write. □ □ □
President Ho Chi Minh thought that an illiterate nation did not have □ □ □
power to gain independence.
Right before gaining the independence, President Ho Chi Minh called □ □ □
for a struggle against illiteracy.
The majority of the population could read and write after the campaign □ □ □
of anti-illiteracy.
The education reform reduced the number of subjects. □ □ □
It also reduced the years of general education to ten years. □ □ □
According to the education reform, general education paid much □ □ □
attention to basic skills.
During the years of French resistance, schools operated in areas without □ □ □
fighting.
II) -Read the passage and do the tasks that follow.
Located in Giao Thuy district, the Countryside Museum is a popular address for visitors to Nam
Dinh province. The museum was established by a retired teacher, Mrs. Khieu. During her working
days as a teacher, she liked collecting daily utensils of residents in the Tonkin region.
Since the 1990s, she has preserved objects that people used regularly in the old days, particularly
farmers, so that younger generations can learn about these objects. Knowing about Mrs. Khieu’s
good intentions, many people have brought her daily objects that were seen in rural areas, such as
water buckets, different types of brooms, bronze and wooden trays and fishing baskets.
Thanks to the support from the local authorities, she asked historians for help to build the private
museum with five major areas. The first is the replica of a typical thatched-roof house of the poor
peasants and their small kitchen. The second recreates the living space of middle- class peasants, with
a one-story house and a kitchen house, which look out onto a courtyard and a small garden. Inside the
house has a place for wine brewing, a granary, and a loom.
The third space displays the house of a landowner who once lived in a spacious tiled-roof house
with a well-furnished interior. The fourth one is the replica of a typical house of residents in the coastal
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The fifth site is a four-storey building, which sits in the centre of the museum, displaying daily
utensils and agricultural equipment made from wood, bamboo, and metals; coins and paper currency
collections. One storey of the building is a library displaying books, newspapers, magazines and
publications.
Task 1. Read the passage again, and identify whether the statements are true (T), or false (F).
T F
Mrs. Khieu has collected items from the past since she retired. □ □
She tries to preserve objects in the old days so that her museum becomes a □ □
popular address for visitors to Nam Dinh province.
She mostly collects items used by fishermen in Nam Dinh province. □ □
Knowing Mrs. Khieu’s goodwill, local residents have contributed to the □ □
collection.
The collection consists mostly of daily objects used by ordinary people in the □ □
past.
There is one area left for a typical house of a landowner in the coastal areas. □ □
Middle-class peasants often left some space for producing wine. □ □
The collections of utensils and agricultural equipment from the past are displayed □ □
in the most important area.
Task 2. Find words in the passage that mean...
1. tools that are used in the house (paragraph 1): __________________________
2. an exact copy of something (paragraph 3): _________________________
3. makes something exist or happen again (paragraph 3): ______________________________
4. a building where grain or rice is stored (paragraph 3): _________________________
5. a person who owns a large area of land (paragraph 4): _________________________
6. the inside part of something (paragraph 4): _________________________
III) -Read the passage and do the tasks that follow.
What Was Life Like One Hundred Years Ago?
A hundred years ago people all over the world lived very differently from how they live now. Let’s
look at some ways in which daily life has changed enormously since then.
Washing: A hundred years ago, washing clothes was much more difficult and time- consuming
because people didn't have washing machines. In most parts of Britain, for example, there was no
running water and people washed their clothes in huge tubs of boiling water. They often collected this
water from a public tap in the village and then heated it on a wood fire in the kitchen. To wash all the
family’s clothes, they used about sixty buckets of water a week. Keeping clean was not a priority as it
is now, and most people had a bath only once or twice a month, also using the tub in the kitchen.
Keeping cool: Keeping cool was a priority, however — especially for people in hot countries.
Nowadays, we have air conditioning to keep our houses cool but then, no modem air conditioning
existed. In some places, like Spain and Turkey, people lived in houses which were partly caves: large
holes cut in the rock in the side of a mountain. The air in these ‘cave- houses' was always cool and
pleasant. Other houses often had high ceilings and large windows. And houses in the Middle East
sometimes had ‘wind towers’ which helped to keep the air moving in the house.
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computers. In Japan, for example, young people spend an average of two and a half hours watching
TV or playing computer games every day. This is a dramatic change from a hundred years ago. Then.
Japanese young people often spent time doing origami (a special kind of art with paper) or practising
calligraphy (a special kind of artistic handwriting). It was also traditional for the whole family to get
together every evening to talk and have tea. Sometimes these sessions included the children doing
performances of music or drama for the other family members to enjoy.
Task 1. Find words in the passage that mean...
1. taking a lot of time (paragraph 2): _____________________
2. open containers with a handle used for holding liquids _____________________
(paragraph 2):
3. a large round container used for washing clothes in _____________________
(paragraph 2):
4. something that you think is more important than others _____________________
(paragraph 3):
5. very great, and often surprising (paragraph 4): _____________________
6. periods of time for a particular activity (paragraph 4): _____________________
Task 2. Read the passage again and answer the questions.
1. In Britain, how did people heat water to wash their clothes?

2. How much water did they use for washing the family’s clothes a week?

3. How often did people in Britain wash themselves?

4. Why did people in Spain and Turkey live in ‘cave-houses’?

5. In the Middle East, why did houses have ‘wind towers’?

6. In Japan, what two kinds of artistic activities did people do?

7. How often did Japanese families get together?

8. What did they do during these family times?

D. SPEAKING
Complete the conversation about traditional games, using the responses (A-G) given. There are
two extra ones.
A. Besides that, they are inexpensive and easy to play.
B. At present, students at the school take part in some 50 to 60 traditional games spread over the
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c. The most popular are tug of war, cat and mouse game because they are very fun.
D. My parents used to play them very often when they were young.
E. A chalked rectangle is divided into ten squares with two semicircles at the both ends.
F. They received tremendous support from parents.
G. My younger sister said that she liked taking part in these games.
Nick: I’m bored with computer games, and they're harmful to our eyes.
Phong: Why don't you try traditional games in Viet Nam? (1)_____________________________

Nick: Can you introduce some, for example, the most popular?
Phong: Of course. (2)_____________________________________________________________

Nick: And your team tries to be the winner.

Phong: Sure. (3)_________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________. During that event, she could
play all sorts of games with her friends.
Nick: Children will find their interest in healthful games instead of being hooked on
violent games.
Phong: (4)_____________________________________________________________________
_________________________________. Take “Mandarin's Squares” as an example.
Nick: What should we do in order to play that game?
Phong: (5)_____________________________________________________________________

Nick: It’s simple to prepare the game. I think schools should not only focus on traditional
games. Modern games are good for children's health too, and children can enjoy the best of
both types.

E. WRITING
Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms. You can add
some more necessary words, but you have to use all the words given.
1. overhead projector/ very reliable tool/ used/ display images/ screen/ or/ wall.

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2. It/ used/ be/ feature/ both/ classrooms/ business meetings.

3. technology/ overhead projector/ very simple/ compared/ that/ modem LCD projector.

4. LCD projectors/ several advantages/ because/ they/ smaller/ brighter/ durable/ overhead projectors.

5. They/ good facilities/ displaying images/ videos/ classrooms.

TEST 1 (UNIT 4)
I________________________J

I) -Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. artic B. occasion c. face D. behave
2. A. event B. vendor c. collect D. gap
3. A. dogsled B. post c. preserve D. strict
II) -Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. dogsled B. downtown c. igloo D. fatal
5. A. illiterate B. entertainment c. ability D. especially

III) -Choose the best answer A, B, c or D to complete the sentences.

6. They like playing tug-of-war and cat and mouse game ______________ because playing these
games with the friends is_________.
A. almost - funny B. almost - fun c. most - fun D. most — funny
7. Traditional games________an important role in children's intellectual life.
A. play B. take c. bring D. make
8. Whenever ________ Vietnamese village festivals, you will have a chance to watch a
traditional game - human chess — which is the favourite to a great deal of Vietnamese people.
A. participating B. taking place c, taking part D. taking part in
9. Traditional games________as an effective but simple educational method for centuries.
A. were used B. used to used c. had used D. have been used
10. Raising roosters for cockfighting_________heavy investments in time and labour.
A. requests B. requires c. satisfies D. asks
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modern games such as bowling, skateboarding, billiards and video games.
A. pastime B. ceremony c. activity D. enjoyment
12. Although spinning tops are among the simplest of toys, children___________it one of the most
vivid and exciting games.
A. allow B. let c. make D. keep
13. Women have walked dozens of kilometres to market____________twenty- or thirty-kilogram
loads in shoulder poles for generations.
A. carry B. to carry c. to be carried D. carrying
14. Cyclo, a sort of tricycle rickshaw.__________the most popular means of transport in Viet
Nam in the past.
A. was B. used to c. used to be D. would be
15. We wish LCD projectors________still expensive.
A. haven’t been B. are not c. were not D. hadn’t been

IV) -Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct w ord from the box. There are some extra
words.
unique history characteristics historical
home houses variety popular
Ha Noi’s Old Quarter was established hundreds of years ago on the east side of the ancient Thang
Long citadel. In the old days, the Old Quarter, a system of narrow streets,
alleys and houses, was (16)_______________________to several guilds such as bronze casting,
forging, jewelry making, wood carving, silk and clothes trading. Small, beautifully styled
houses built along with a (17)______________________local culture. Streets in the Old Quarter
still have names describing their original goods or craft, for example, Hang Bac or “Silver
Street”. The ground-floor shops of the (18)________________________here now sell handicrafts,
fine arts, and food. But the quarter also has a number of pagodas, temples, (19)___________________
relics, and festivals dedicated to the founders of some of the local crafts. Now, many guild streets, like
Hang Quat street, don’t make fans anymore, but they are remembered as craft streets. The architecture
and lifestyle of the local people reflect typical (20) of traditional guild streets in Ha
Noi.
V) -Read the situations and write wishes you want to make for them.
21. Many schools are overcrowded because there are so many children in Viet Nam.
I wish__________________________________________________________________
22. My school has no playground equipment or extra activities.
I wish__________________________________________________________________.
23. In the Mekong Delta, small children go through some foot bridges in order to get to school.
I wish____________________________________________________________________.
24. Kindergarten teachers don’t have training courses in making handmade teaching materials.
I wish____________________________________________________________________.
25. Children from poor families can’t go to school because they have to earn money to support their
families.
I wish____________________________________________________________________.

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VI) -Choose the word or phrase among A, B, c or D that best fits the blank space in the
following passage.

The Game of Squares

Either boys or girls, usually aged from seven to ten, play the two-person game of
"Mandarin's Box". They draw a rectangle on the ground and (26)______________ it into ten small
squares called "rice fields" or "fish ponds”.
They also draw two additional semi-circular boxes
at the two (27)________of the rectangle, which are called
"mandarin's boxes" - the game's name. Each person has 25
small pebbles and a bigger stone.
Each player places the stone in one of the mandarin's
boxes and five small pebbles in each of the other squares. Then
the game begins. The first player takes up the contents of one
square on his or her side of
the board, but not a mandarin's box and distributes the pebbles one by one, (28)______________with
the next square in (29)__________ direction. Since each square contains five pebbles at the
beginning, the first move will distribute five pebbles to the left or right.
After the last pebble is distributed, the player takes the contents of the following square
and repeats the distribution (30)_________. But if the following square is one of the mandarin's
boxes, the turn ends and passes to the other player.
If the last pebble falls into a square that precedes one empty square, the player wins all
the contents of the square following the empty square and (31)___________these pebbles from the
board. However, if there are two or more empty squares in a row, the player (32)_____________his
or her turn.
Once a player has taken pebbles from the board, the turn is (33)________________ to the other
player. If all five squares on one player's side of the board are emptied at any time, that player must
place one pebble he or she has aside back in each of the five squares so that the game can resume.
The game (34)________until the two mandarins' boxes have both been (35)___________. At the
end of the game, the player with more pebbles wins, with each of the large stones counting as ten
points.
26. A. share B. divide c. separate D. leave
27. A. ends B. aims c. small points D. stops
28. A. start B. to start c. starting D. having
29. A. no B. all c. both started
D. either
30. A. action B. process c. change D. method
31. A. removes B. disappears c. leaves D. ends
32. A. wins B. succeeds c. fails D. loses
33. A. gone B. made c. passed D. rewarded
34. A. starts B. continues c. stops D. pauses
35. A. held B. moved c. taken D. accepted

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VII) -Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, c or D for each question.
Viet Nam's Past Education System
In comparison with other developing countries, Viet Nam’s population enjoys a relatively high
standard of education. In the past, Viet Nam’s educational system was affected by many cultures, of
which the Chinese and French had most significant influence.
The Imperial Academy — the first university in Viet Nam — was built in 1076 under Emperor
Ly Nhan Tong for the education of sons of royalty and other high-ranking officials. In 1252, the
college was opened to students from various backgrounds besides royal or official ones.
Before the French came, the old-type Mandarin system administered Viet Nam for
approximately 2,000 years. As the French took over the government’s administration, it was
converted from a Confucian system into a Western-oriented one.
In order to participate in the civil service under the French rule, the Vietnamese had to convert to
the French system and were required to know the French language. In addition, they had to have a
good facility with the new version of their language instead of the traditional Chinese characters
which had been in use for hundreds of years.
At the beginning of 1900. the whole system was revised. An educational system of three levels
was established; elementary, primary, and secondary education. In addition, the use of the national
language (Quoc Ngu) was added to the curriculum. Emphasis was placed on rote learning, class
discipline and other French educational methods. Several new schools and colleges were established.
Accordingly, French became the second language of much importance to the students.
36. In the past, Viet Nam enjoyed a relatively high standard of education with___________.
A. the effects of the Chinese culture
B. the reign of Emperor Ly Nhan Tong c. the education of sons of royalty
D. the establishment of the Imperial Academy
37. When the French took control of Vietnamese education, they__________.
A. made Vietnamese people follow a Western-oriented education
B. kept the old-type Mandarin system and the French education c. converted the French system
into the Confucian one
D. took over the government’s administration
38. We can infer from the passage that in the French education system in Viet Nam,____________.
A. the traditional Chinese characters have been widely used
B. the Confucian system was banned in the beginning
c. the national language is the first language and French is the second one
D. students with different academic levels could attend the Imperial Academy since 1252
39. All of the following are true about the education in Viet Nam under the French rule
EXCEPT that________.
A. the system had three levels
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40. The phrase “rote learning” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to___________.
A. learning class discipline
B. learning the Mandarin Chinese for a while c. learning
something to repeat it from memory
D. learning the national language in three education levels

VIII) -Complete the conversation about the artful toy “to he”, using the responses (A-G) given.
There are two extra ones.
A.They often came to markets, temples, schools and especially local festivals where children
often gathered to play or accompanied their parents.
B. I used to be overjoyed when your grandmother returned from the market with a “to he”, c.
You may eat “to he” after playing with them, but children rarely do that.
D. There are no lessons in “to he" making and sons learn the skill from their father by watching.
E. To create a “to he” figure, an artisan needs a
mixture of glutinous and ordinary rice powders
that can be pressed in different shapes, and
bamboo sticks for the “to he”.
F. The seven basic colours are green, blue, red,
purple, yellow, white and black, now made from
food dyes that are used to replace colours made
from trees or ashes.
G. Modeled by hand, the "to he" are often shaped
like animals, flowers and characters in folk stories.
Phong: Hello, Mum. You have just come back from the market? What do you hold in
your left hand?
Mother: Here you are. It’s a present for you. Phong.
Phong: It looks very nice... in a shape of a colouful superman. What’s it called, Mum?
Mother: It’s called “to he”. (41)____________________________________________________

Phong: How can a “to he” be made. Mum?

Mother: (42)____________________________________________________________________

Phong: Made of rice powder? Can we eat it?

Mother: (43)____________________________________________________________________

Phong: I see, Mom. What do the colours come from? .

Mother: (44)__________________________________________________________

Phong: Have “to he” artisans come to school to serve students. Mum?
Mother: I think, yes. In the past, they had a compact set of tools so that in just one day they could go
to several communal places. (45)__________________________________________
IX) -Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms. You can
add some more necessary words, but you have to use all the words given.
46. With/ whiteboard/ classroom/ every student/ take part/ lessons.
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47. Mistakes/ which/ made/ during guided practice/ easily erased.

48. Nowadays/ smart boards/ provide/ students/ interactive learning environment.

49. Students/ see more diagrams/ charts/ videos/ Internet.

50. Smart boards/ also/ help/ students/ use/ fingers/ write directly/ them.

TEST 2 (UNIT 4)
k________________________J

I)-Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1 A.snack B. illiterate c. activity D. habit
2 A. fresh B. specific c. entertain D. preservation
.3 A. seniority B.seek c. west D. physical
II) -Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. facility B. traditional c. historical D. television
5. A. tuberculosis B. seniority c. possibility D. technological

III) -Choose the best answer A, B, c or D to complete the sentences.

6. Despite changes brought on by industrialisation and modernisation, shoulder poles the main
carriers of 80 percent of the rural population.
A. continue B. exist c. stay D. remain
7. The image of an old lady with the traditional ao dai on a rickshaw on her way back from
market is still so________for Vietnamese people.
A. meaning B. meaningful c. meaningless D. meaningfulness
8. Furthermore, traditional ___________ help to develop their senses, memory, thoughts,
imagination, linguistic capacity and basic concepts about the national culture.
A. habits B. games c. customs D. practices

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9. Working as street vendors has created countless jobs, and it has become___________in Ha Noi.
A. part of life B. parts of life c. part of lives D. life parts
10. “Quang ganh" is two baskets hung from either end of a bamboo pole__________the shoulders.
A. across B. at c. on D. above
11. Viet Nam’s tug-of-war game was also__________as a UNESCO cultural intangible heritage
of humanity in December 2015.
A. realised B. recognised c. allowed D. seen
12. People in Bac Ninh province believe that if the tug-of-war team facing the east wins, it
will bring bumper crops and good luck, and that the situation will be just the____________if the
team facing the west wins.
A. different B. same c. other D. opposite
13. The first university that_________the western educational system was built in Ha Noi, in
1919 with the medicine school and 1933 with the law school.
A. requested B. applied c. applied to D. related
14. In the past, white, or violet ao dai________by Vietnamese female students as their uniforms.
A. wore B. used to wear c. was worn D. would be wear
15. We all wish there______a smart board in our classroom.
A. is B. was c. has been D. had been

IV) -Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word from the box. There are some extra
words.

academically scholarly exhibition tradition

symbolic features show occasion
Through centuries, one of the most
(16) elements of a Vietnamese
village has been its gate. However, the image is fast disappearing
due to rapid urbanisation. One way of keeping the image alive is
via photography. A(n)
(17) entitled “Old Gates” consisted of
nearly 700 photos taken of typical village gates in northern Viet
Nam, which opened in Ha Noi on the
(18)____________________ of the National Cultural Heritage Day. Villages in the north
usually have a main gate and one leading to the rice fields alongside minor gates. Many have
disappeared forever. Gates differ depending on typical village (19)__________________________. A
major trading village such as Cu Da in Ha Noi would have a sizeable gate while more (20)
_______________________villages would have their gates engraved and decorated.
V) -Read the situations and write wishes you want to make for them.
21. The school authorities can’t set holidays based on local weather conditions.
I wish_____________________________________________________________________.
22. That university often doesn’t attract enough enrolments for the new school year.
I wish_____________________________________________________________________.
23. We can’t study the books written by famous scholars in the Ly and Tran dynasties because
Chinese Ming aggressors took them to China.
I wish____________________________________________________________________.

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24. Many small children don’t learn how to swim so they often suffer from drowning.
I wish____________________________________________________________________.
25. Many graduates from college don’t have enough skills to meet the requirements of their jobs.
I wish____________________________________________________________________.

Vĩ)-Choose the word or phrase among A, B, c or D that best fits the blank space in the following
passage.
Rickshaw in Vietnamese Life
It is just simple and ordinary as its (26)_________. No noisy sound from engines, no obscure
smoke and no spending too much for commuting. From a long time ago, Vietnamese people
have thought of the rickshaw as a (27)___________means of transportation when going out. It is
not only close-knit to Vietnamese but also connected strongly with the foreigners (28)_____________
all of them were attracted by this unique means at the first time visiting Viet Nam.
The rickshaw has existed for a long time in Vietnamese life,
and become quite necessary as the (29) in a body. Not
only the Vietnamese feel (30) to rickshaw, foreigners are
also impressed by this unique vehicle. They will be fond of
sitting on the rickshaw for a (31) tour around Sword
Lake or a round on the streets to (32) dreamy and
peaceful photos in the ancient citadel.
Traveling in a rickshaw is the time for peacefully
(33) windy sunset and bright sunrises on the beach of
Nha Trang or Da Nang or elsewhere. How pleasant it is for you to
enjoy a relaxing feeling on the short (34) trip.
Viet Nam is becoming more and more modem; however,
rickshaw still (35) through the time and has a stand in the
minds of the residents.
26. A. presence B. appearance c. judgment D. performance
27. A. shared B. recognized c. friendly D. familiar
28. A. although B. as c. but D. while
29. A. breath B. air c. rest D. recovery
30. A. close B. closed c. closest D. closing
31. A. sight B. sighting c. sightseeing D. sightseer
32. A. catch B. take c. bring D. keep
33. A. welcome B. welcoming c. welcomed D. being
34. A. city B. town c. urban D. field
35.A. keeps B. continues c. lives D. survives

VII) -Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, c or D for each question.
For formal ceremonies, men would have two additional items, a long gown with slits on either
side, and a turban, usually in black or brown made of cotton or silk. In feudal times, there were strict
dress codes. Ordinary people were not allowed to wear clothes with dyes rather than black, brown or
white. Costumes in yellow were reserved for the King. Those in purple and red were reserved for high
ranking court officials, while dresses in blue were exclusively worn by petty court officials. Men's
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The traditional set of a long gown and turban gave way to more modem-looking suits, while
business shirts and trousers have replaced traditional long sleeved shirts and wide trousers. Traditional
costumes still exist and efforts are increasingly being made to restore traditional festivals and
entertainment which incorporate traditional costumes.
For women, the outer garment is a special silk gown called an
“ao tu than” which is brown or light brown in colour with four slits
divided equally on its lower section.
The second layer is a gown in a light yellow colour and the third
layer is a pink gown. When a woman wears her three gowns, she
fastens the buttons on the side, and leave those on the chest
unfastened so that it forms a shaped collar. This allows her to show
the different colors on the upper part of the three gowns. Today, on
formal occasions women wear “ao dai”.
36. In the past, the colour was used to represent__________.
A. the difference between men and women B. formal ceremonies c. the
social development D. the rank in the society
37. In the past, for formal ceremonies men wore_________.
A. costumes in purple or yellow not like the King
B. a long gown and a turban in black or brown c. costumes made of red
cotton or silk
D. dresses in blue as petty court officials
38. Traditional festivals________.
A. promote traditional costumes B. encourage modem-looking suits
c. replace traditional suits by business ones D. make men's dresses change
39. All of the following are true about women's traditional costumes EXCEPT that____________
A. the gowns have different colours on the upper part
B. we can see a shaped collar in the front
c. the two inner gowns cannot be seen
D. the outer gown has four equal parts on its lower section
40. The word “gown” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to__________.
A. a long dress worn on formal occasions
B. a woman’s dress, especially a long one c.
a long piece of clothing worn by judges
D. a piece of clothing that is worn over other clothes to protect them

VIII) -Complete the conversation about keeping a weblog, using the responses (A-G) given.
There are two extra ones.
A. There are many sites that allow you to write your own weblog on their server for free.
B. You can share the articles in the blog with the public or only with your close friends, c.
Today, we can go onto our website and write about all things we did and how they
made we feel.
D. I ’vé kept my blog for only a few months.
E. But for a diary, we describe personal moments in our life that we may not want close friends
and family to know about.
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F. But my mother or my aunt used to keep a diary when they were young.
G. If you're afraid to create an online diary because you think your friends and family might find
it and read it, don't be.
Nick: Have you ever kept a diary, Mai?
Mai: No, I haven’t. (41)_______________________________________________________ '

Nick: My parents had diaries, too. They wrote about their hopes, dreams, or desires.
Mai: (42)______________________________________________________________

Nick: That’s right. We can write our own weblog. It’s easier and more convenient.
Mai: (43) ___________________________________________________________________

Nick: I see. That’s right for a diary while you write them here, online, for all the world to see.
Mai: (44)_________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________. It’s up to you.
Nick: That’s also the reason why many online diarists use a fake name so no one will ever know who
they are if they don't want them too.
Mai: We can also see that online weblogs are easy to update and easy to use. (45)________________

Nick: Really? My father has been a blogger on environment for a long time.

IX) -Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms. You can
add some more necessary words, but you have to use all the words given.
1. traditional library/ function/ storage/ preservation/ physical items/ particularly books/ periodicals.

2. Books/ shelves/ divided/ based/ subjects/ and/ readers/ travel/ library/ borrow books.

3. For/ digital library/ readers/ get/ access/ materials/ house/ Internet.

4. Readers/ browse/ materials/ based/ hyperlinks/ or keywords.

5. With/ digital library/ we/ read/ all the books/ which/ published/ world.

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5: WONDERS OF VIET NAM
A.PHONETICS
Read the short exchanges, and underline the short words you think use the strong form.
1. A: Was the Complex of Hue Monuments recognised as a World Heritage Site in 1994?
B: No. It was in 1993 not in 1994.
2. A: What are those people looking for?
B: They are looking for the places that they are interested in.
3. A: What was Po Nagar Cham temple complex dedicated to?
B: It was Yang Ino Nagar who Cham people looked up to.
4. A: Is this letter from Mary?
B: No, it is not from her, but for her.
5. A: Which city is Linh Phuoc Pagoda located in?
B: It is located in Da Lat, a wonderful place to pay a visit to.
6. A: What does the project involve the team in?
B: It involves the team in climbing up the mount to rescue the lost climbers we are looking for.

B. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR

I) -Match the names of some wonders of Viet Nam with their descriptions. Write the answer in
each blank.
A. Hoi .An Ancient Town
B. Thien Mu Temple c.
Ha Long Bay
D. Cu Chi Tunnels
E. Son Doong Cave
F. Hue Imperial City
G. Sa Pa

Some Wonders of Viet Nam

1.
Nearly 2,000 limestone islands and islets push up from the bay, creating a fascinating natural
wonder.
2.
It was the seat of Viet Nam's last dynasty from 1802 to 1945.
3. _______________________________
This central Viet Nam town is best known for its silk lanterns that colorfully glow at night, and for
the picturesque old buildings lining the river. It used to be a busy international trading port.
4. ___________________
This remote northern mountainous region of Vietnam boasts photogenic rice terraces as well as
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5. ___________________________________
The vast network was used effectively during the Vietnam War for soldiers to live and store
weapons. Today they are a major tourist attraction for Saigon visitors.
6. _________.___________________________
The seven-story pagoda dates back to 1605. It belongs to a complex, which also has shrines and
gardens. The religious site overlooks the Perfume River.
7. _________________________
It is the world’s biggest cave and wasn't discovered until 2009. A 40-story building could fit into
its tallest room. There are controversial plans to construct a cable car system through this natural
wonder.
II) -Match the names of famous temples and pagodas in Ha Noi with their descriptions.
Write the answer in each blank.
A. Ngoc Son Temple
B. Quan Su Pagoda c. Tay Ho Temple
D. One Pillar Pagoda
E. Kim Lien Pagoda
F. The Temple of Literature
G. Trung Sisters’ Temple
H. Quan Thanh Temple
I. Tran Quoc Pagoda
Famous Temples and Pagodas in Ha Noi
1. ____________________________________
It was constructed in 1070 under the reign of King Ly Thanh Tong, first to honour Confucius and
nowadays to celebrate the doctorates and high rank scholars of Viet Nam.
2.
Emperor Ly Thai Tong ordered the construction of a pagoda supported by only one pillar to
resemble the lotus seat of his dream in the honour of Buddha.
3. _____________________________________
It is one of the oldest pagodas in Viet Nam. Standing at one end of Thanh Nien Road, one can see
the towers of the pagoda rising above the lake's surface.
4.
It was in the northern part of Hoan Kiem Lake with a large pen-shaped tower built at the entrance
of the temple.
5.
The pagoda was built in 1631 and later in 1771 Lord Trinh restored it and changed its name to
Golden Lotus.
4. _____________________________________
It was built in the 17th century and since 1958 the Viet Nam Buddhist Association has had its head
office at the pagoda.
5. ___________________ __________________
The temple is dedicated to Saint Tran Vu who assisted King An Duong Vuong in chasing away
ghosts during the construction of Co Loa Citadel.
6. ______________________________________
Two statues made of clay are surrounded by statues of the 12 female generals who followed the
two sisters in leading their army to defeat their aggressors.
7. ____________________________________

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Located to the east of West Lake, at the entrance of the village, there is a temple to worship Mother
Lieu Hanh, who had an exquisite talent for playing music, singing, and writing poetry.
III) -FilI in each gap in the passage with ONE suitable w ord.
(1)___________on the banks of the Thu Bon River. Hoi An Ancient Town (2)________________
ro be one of the major trading (3)_________________in Southeast Asia during the 10th century.
Coming here, tourists can see a series of aging lanes and houses with mossy walls. Hoi An is
(4)______________to be a cultural crossroads of the Cham culture. Japanese, Chinese, Indian
cultures, and the Western ones (5)________________their trading here in the 16,h century.
Tourists should not (6)__________________ some of the great festivals of Hoi An, among
which is Full Moon Festival. (7)__________________on the 14th of every lunar month, one night
before the (8)_______________moon.
All colorful cloth and paper lanterns are (9)___________________on the 15th of every lunar
month while all electric lights are (10)_________________off, leaving the Old Quarter bathed in
the warm glow of lanterns.

IV)-Fill in each blank in the sentences with the correct word from the box.
geological setting complex rickshaw
limestone fishing architectural biodiversity
1. Like a local, you should take an afternoon ____________________________ ride through the
bustling streets of Ha Noi’s Old Quarter.
2.. We can continue our journey and explore the fascinating Cua Van floating____________________
village in Ha Long Bay.
3. With outstanding ______________________ values, Ha Long Bay was recognized as the
world natural heritage site twice in 1994 and 2000.
4. Ha Long Bay is also home to high_________________________with typical eco-systems and
thousands of fauna and flora species.
5. Located in the______________________mountains of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park,
Son Doong Cave was explored by a group of scientists from British Cave Research Association.
6. The Hue Citadel, which is a ________________________ of monuments, has been officially
recognized by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
7. Hue is placed in a wonderful _________________________: the Ngu Binh Mountain in the
south, the sand dunes of Con Hen and Con Da Vien on the Perfume River as “dragon on the left,
tiger on the right” to protect the citadel.
8. Most of the buildings in Hoi An. which reflect the traditional _____________________________
style of the 18th and 19th centuries, are carefully preserved.
V)-Here are some things we hear about Po Nagar Cham Towers. Write sentences about it, using
the impersonal passive with the verbs given in brackets.
1. The site of Po Nagar Cham Towers was first used for worship as early as the 2 nd century AD.
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2. The original wooden structure was destroyed by the Javanese in AD 774. (believe)

3. It was replaced by a stone-and-brick temple in 784. (say)

4. Yang Ino Po Nagar ruled over the southern part of the Cham kingdom, (consider)

5. A gold sculpture in the North Tower was taken away by Khmer raiders in 918. (claim)

6. The stone statue of the goddess Uma Mahishasuramardini was later placed in the North Tower in
965. (believe)

7. The Central Tower was built partly of recycled bricks in the 12th century on the site of a structure
dating from the 7th century, (think)

8. The South Tower was dedicated to the god Shiva, (know)

VI) -Complete the second sentences with the same meaning, using “suggest + \-ingl clause with
shouldI II'.
1. Mary wanted all of US to visit Po Nagar Cham Towers after lunch.
Mary suggested______________________________________________________________
2. “Let’s go to the cinema tonight,” he suggested.
He suggested________________________________________________________________
3. “Never borrow money from friends,” my father said.
My father suggested that_______________________________________________________
4. Nick told the stranger, “If I were you, I would not write anything on the walls of the cavern.”
Nick suggested that______________________________________________________________

II didn’t know whether her performance was good or not, so the best way was to watch it again.
II suggested____________________________________________________________________
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c. READING
I) -Read the text, and identify whether the statements are true (T), or false (F).
Hue Festival: A Revival of the Past Folk Life
In every Hue Festival, the city seeks to encourage the celebration of these traditional practices and
customs, by holding a lot of events to revive and enliven these invisible and intangible alues. It's not
only a performance or a revival but a reminder of how people have lived, worked and enjoyed life, as
well.
Kite-flying Festival
During one week of the biannual festival. Hue's sky is beautifully colorized by gently flying objects
called kite. Kite-flying is a popular activity among children in Viet Nam. with kites of various colors
and shapes. Throughout the sunny and windy summer days, it's easy to catch •-he sight of Ngo Mon
Square becoming the kite-flying land. Tourists will surely be fascinated by special kites of artisans
such as a 100m dragon kite, or flying a kite themselves.
Phuoc Tich Village
Phuoc Tich Village is a big astonishment to experts. There are 27 old houses that have survived rain,
harsh sunshine, poverty and historical changes. The museum of "‘ruong” houses (typically Vietnamese
house architecture), in addition to its historical and architectural values, is also an address to learn how
life in the countryside used to be.
If Hoi An was a commercial port town in the early 16 th century, Phuoc Tich is a perfect model of a
village in Northern Central Vietnam, composed of communal houses, pagodas, temples, clans' altar
houses, village wells, century-old trees and gardens.
T F
1. The events are held to revive the traditions and customs in the present style. □ □
2. Hue festival is held every two years. □ □
3. Kite-flying festivals take place in several places in Hue because it is very popular to
local people. □ □
4. Kites in Hue are of different colours, shapes, and sizes.
□ □
5. Old houses in Hue are very durable.
□ □
6. The museum of‘Tuông’" houses represents the characteristics of Hue Citadel.
□ □
7. Phuoc Tich and Hoi An share the same historical and architectural values.
8. When you come to Phuoc Tich Village, you can see many aspects of past life in □ □
Northern Central Viet Nam. □ □
II) -Read the passage, and do the tasks that follow.
Around 60 kilometers southwest of Ha Noi. Perfume Pagoda is one of
the largest religious sites in Huong Son Commune. My Due District. It
comprises a complex of pagodas and Buddhist shrines built into the
limestone cliffs of Perfume Mount, spreading alongside the mountain up to
the peak. The complex's center is Inner Temple, right inside Huong Tich
Cavern. Huge numbers of pilgrims flock to the site during Perfume Pagoda
Festival, which begins in the middle of the first lunar month and lasts until
the middle of the third one (or from February to April) in order to pray for
happiness and prosperity in the coming year. Also, it is a very popular
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occasion, a wide range of traditional cultural activities is incorporated. Perfume Pagoda is not only a
religious site, but a great sight-seeing spot in Viet Nam as well.
Task 1. Read the passage again and answer the questions.
1. Where can a complex of pagodas and Buddhist shrines be found in Huong Son Commune?

2. How long does Perfume Pagoda festival last?

3. What do people go to Perfume Pagoda festival for?

4. What activities can people take part in?

5. Why is the festival also popular to young couples?

Task 2. Finds words in the passage to match these definitions.

people who travel to a place for religious reasons
places where people come to worship because of a holy person or event
relationships of love between two people go somewhere in large numbers
the state of being successful, especially making money
III) -Read the passage, and do the tasks that follow.
Ha Long Bay: one of the greatest natural wonders of the world
There is a saying that if you have not visited Ha Long Bay, you have not yet been to Viet Nam.
On the other hand, we can say that if you have not visited Ha Long Bay, you have not yet seen the
most beautiful place in the world. It takes US around 4 hours by bus to travel 180 km from Ha Noi
towards the northeast to Ha Long Bay.
Ha Long Bay has been twice recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1994 and in
2000. and also that Ha Long Bay is in the second place in the worldwide competition of the World’s
Seven Natural Wonders. 1,969 limestone islands of various shapes, sizes, and in different green and
amazing colours rise above the sea level in an area of more than 1,500 square kilometers that creates
this world heritage site. Ha Long Bay still keeps its historical and cultural values.
Ha Long Bay is as attractive and beautiful throughout the four seasons: spring, summer, autumn,
and winter. Traveling on small sailboats among hundreds of limestone islands, one may visit the
amazing Surprise Cave, the floating fishing village, and see how the locals live, which are top of the
list of things to do here. On Titov Island, one may swim and relax on the beach or enjoy a kayaking
programme to the nearby Luon Cave and much more.
The experience of visiting Ha Long Bay is unforgettable, where you will see something that will
stay in your mind and eyes for years. You will enjoy meeting Vietnamese people and tasting their
delicious food. You will have fresh air all day and night, especially if you wake up early in the
morning and watch the sun rise on the deck coming slowly through the islands. Be sure not to miss
visiting Ha Long Bay in your lifetime.
Task 1. Identify whether the statements are true (T), or false (F).
T F
Ha Long Bay is one of the most interesting tourist attractions in Viet Nam. □ □
It is in the second place of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. □ □

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The islands are on the setting of many colours. □ □
Tourists can enjoy fresh seafood that is raised in the bay. □ □
You have to come back to the mainland to swim or relax on the beach, not in Ha □ □
Long Bay.
The sunrise there is unforgettable. □ □
Task 2. Read the passage again and answer the questions.
1. How long does it take to travel from Ha Noi to Ha Long Bay by bus?

2. When was Ha Long Bay recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site?

3. What makes the islands in Ha Long Bay marvelous?

4. According to the passage, is there the best time to visit Ha Long Bay? Why or why not?

5. What are the things that you must do there?

6. What impression do you get after a visit to Ha Long Bay?

D. SPEAKING
Incomplete the conversation about the restoration of Hue Citadel, using the responses (A-H)
given.
A. The government and local authorities have done many things since then.
B. I think the most important thing is that it shows the special affection of international friends
for Hue.
c. The Forbidden City was damaged by American bombing in 1968.
D. An altar was built to honour Kazik, a famous Polish architect who died in 1997 while helping
restore the Inner City.
E. Hue suffers from natural disasters and floods.
F. Many countries such as Poland. Germany and Japan have also sent experts to assist Hue.
G. In the terrible flood in 1999, the entire imperial city of Hue was suddenly submerged under
water.
H. UNESCO and America sponsored several projects, and the Lao Government supplied wood.
Nick: My family and I have been to Hue twice. Its monuments are so splendid. I think they are very
durable.
Mi: It is thanks to the work of restoration. (1)_________________________________________

Nick: Really? The rain in Hue was so long.

Mi: (2)_______________________________________________________________________
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_____________________________________________. In 1985. a big storm damaged
many royal architectural works, making the area look like a battlefield.
Nick: How about the damage during the war?
Mi: (3)_______________________________________________________________________

Nick: It was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1993, and I think people have paid more
attention to restoring it.
Mi: That’s right. (4)_____________________________________________________________

Nick: I think the work of restoration needs a lot of money.

Mi: We got a lot of help from other countries and international organizations. (5)____________

Nick: Good news. And how about the technology of restoration?

Mi: We applied the modem technology of restoration from Japan. (6)______________________

Nick: I see. Japan is a country experienced in the restoration of ancient architectural works, especially
the wooden ones.
Mi: (7)__________________________________________________________

Nick: I agree with you. Hue is also in the hearts of many people in the world.
Mi: (8)_______________________________________________________________________

Nick: I think he deserves it.

II)-Complete the conversation about Vietnamese traditional clothes, using the responses (A-G)
given. There are two extra ones.
A. Over the time, their costumes change, but remain their different characteristics.
B. They wore yellow, and the embroidery of nine dragons was only left for the king, c.
Vietnamese people only wear traditional clothes on special occasions.
D. Ordinary people often wore in brown or black, while purple, blue and red were used for high-
ranking mandarin.
E. They wore brown shirts and white trousers with a simple cloth wrapped around their head,
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F. They wore a long gown, white trousers, and a turban, usually in black or brown.
G. Women often wear ao tu than — “four-part dress” in northern provinces.

I eronìca: I like Vietnamese “ao dai” very much. Is it the female traditional clothes?
Mi: It has a very long history. But it became popular in the early 20th century.
I 'eronica: I see. What did women wear before that?
Mi:
Ơ)
. In the South, it was “ao ba ba”.
Veronica: I saw some old photos, and I could see that they were almost dark.
Mi: (2)

I eronica: How about the king and his royal family?

Mi: (3)

Ĩ eronica: We all talk about female costumes. Today, Vietnamese men wear Western- style
clothes. What about the past?
Mi: (4)

Veronica: What did they wear in important ceremonies?

Mi: (5)

E. WRITING
Write complete sentences about Tam Coc — Bich Dong in Ninh Binh province, using the words/
phrases given in their correct forms. You can add some more necessary words, but you have to
use all the words given.
1. Tam Coc - Bích Dong/ belong/ Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex/ well known/ poetic/ and/
inspirational natural scenery.

2. It/ second nicest cavern/ Viet Nam/ Huong Tich Cavern.

3. Bich Dong Pagoda/ built/ Le Dynasty/ Bich Dong Cavern/ name/ mean/ “Green Pearl Cavern”.

4. Tam Coc Cavern/ consist/ Ca cave, Hai cave and Ba cave/ all/ offer/ beauty and mystery/ tourists.

5. Visit/ Tam Coc Cavern/ tourists/ feel/ get/ lost/ such/ hidden fairy site.

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6. In brief/ it/ ideal ecological spot/ lovers/ nature.

TEST 1 (UNIT 5)
\________________________>
I)-Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. great B. treasure c. measure D. pleasure
2. A. ancient B. cave c. cavern D. aging
3. A. spectacular B. structure c. sculpture D. picturesque
Il)-Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. contestant B. picturesque c. committee D. astounding
5. A. imperial B. spectacular c. historical D. recognition

III)-Choose the best answer A, B, c or D to complete the sentences.

6. Trang An Landscape Complex is renowned for its diverse ecosystem, unique natural
beauty and________characteristics.
A. geology B. geological c. environmental D. ecological
7. The Ho Dynasty Citadel has a palace___________with marble roads that connect each palace.
A. area B. setting C. complex D. building
8. The towers of the My Son sanctuary are the most significant_________of the My Son civilization.
A. structures B. arrangements C. apartments D. plans
9. The Thang Long Imperial Citadel was the ____________ of political power for nearly seven
centuries without interruption.
A. middle B. point c. system D. centre
10. In 1978. the south and north Cat Tien parks were put__________the State's protection.
A. of B. under C. above D. with
11. It_______that China dug up the ocean floor to build artificial islands.
A. says B. said c. would be said D. is said
12. The public suggested that the factories_________with waste treatment system.
A. would equip B. would be equipped
c. should equip D. should be equipped
13. The local government suggested_________a road through the Nam Cat Tien National Park.
A. build B. to build C. building D. being built
14. It_______that some foreigners had collected rubbish on Cat Ba Beach.
A. reported B. was reported C. could report D. had been reported
15. The most important thing is that we_________foreign tourists come back to Viet Nam again.
A. cause B. should cause C. will make D. should make

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IV) -Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word from the box. There are some extra
words.

species destinations area valleys

reserve tourists limestone ecosystems
Cue Phuong National Park is situated in Ninh Binh province. This park is known as the
first national park and the largest nature (16)_______________________ in the country. The park
consists of a range of mountains and green (17)_____________________, as well as a number of
(18)__________________caves, many of which are ideal (19)___________________for exploration.
Cue Phuong is also home to lots of fauna and flora, and some of them are listed on the Red Book of
Viet Nam of endangered (20)___________________________.

V) -Write sentences about Cham towers in Binh Dinh, using the imperative passive with the
verbs given in brackets.
21. The ancient Champa dynasties built many elaborate temples and shrines, (believe)

22. The Cham towers in Binh Dinh province are the biggest in Southeast Asia, (claim)

23. The Cham towers are located in the Do Ban Citadel, (think)

24. The Binh Dinh towers are a harmonious combination of architectural art from the Champa and
Khmer cultures, (consider)

25. The three magnificent Duong Long Towers were built during the 12th and 13th centuries in Tay Son
district, (say)

VI) -Choose the word or phrase among A, B, c or D that best fits the blank space in the
following passage.
(26)_______on the vast delta of the river mouths of Dong Nai, Sai Gon and Vam Co, Can
Gio Mangrove Forest in Ho Chi Minh City is an ecosystem (27)______________aquatic ecosystem
and land ecosystem, freshwater ecosystem and marine ecosystem, (28)________________ 150 flora
species, 744 fauna species. 130 species of birds and 130 species of fish. In the core zone of Can Gio
Mangrove Forest, Ho Chi Minh City invested to build Vam Sat Ecological Tourist
Site with many tourist (29)_________such as: a crocodile farm, a bat lagoon, a bird yard. Tang
Bong Tower, a (30)________garden and many games of fishing crocodile, sailing boats, rowing
boats...
Can Gio is the green (31)___________ of Ho Chi Minh City and is assessed as the best
restored, care and (32)_________place in Viet Nam and worldwide. This is also the ideal place
for eco-tourism and (33)_________research. On 21 January 2000, UNESCO (34)____________Can
Gio (35)_______a world biosphere reserve.

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26. A. Forming B. Formed c. Having formed D. Being
27. A. between B. either c. neither D. not only
28. A. include B. includes c. included D. including
29. A. features B. characteristics c. attractions D. qualities
30. A. botany B. botanical c. botanist D. flora
31. A. surface B. development c. lake D. lung
32. A. protect B. protecting c. protected D. protective
33. A. science B. scientific c. environment D. conservative
34. A. recognized B. knew c. believed D.approved
35. A. with B. for c. of D. as

VII) -Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, c or D for each question.
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Hue
The Complex of Hue Monuments is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is located in the city of
Hue in central Vietnam. Hue was founded as the Viet Nam capital city by Gia Long, the first king of
the Nguyen Dynasty in 1802. It held this position for
thirteen Nguyen kings until 1945.
The massive complex features hundreds of monuments
and ruins, such as the Forbidden Purple City, once the
residence of the royal family and badly damaged during the
Vietnam War. the Imperial City, royal tombs, the flag tower,
pagodas, temples, a library and museum.
Hue. located on the banks of the Huong River.
(also known as the Perfume River) is about a hundred
kilometres north of Da Nang. Among the most impressive
monuments in this former grand imperial capital are the Ngo
Mon Gate of the Imperial City which once was exclusively used by the royal family and their servants
and soldiers, the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang as well as the tomb of Emperor Tu Due. In fact, many
of the monuments surrounding the royal buildings were constructed in the early 19 th century and were
modeled after Beijing's Forbidden City. The wall that surrounds the citadel is six metres high and two
and a half kilometres long.
The historical complex is known not only for its rich architecture but also for its beautiful
landscape setting. Overall, the site is quite spectacular. Avoid Hue between October and December as
it gets most of its rain from the northeast monsoon during that period. This small city is also famous
for its Imperial-Style cuisine.
36. The Complex of Hue Monuments__________.
A. has its buildings built during the reign of King Gia Long
B. is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
c. was built by thirteen Nguyen kings from 1802 to 1945
D. is located on the left bank of the Perfume River
37. The Hue Citadel needs the work of restoration because of_____________.
A. the northeast monsoon B. its rich architecture
c. the period from 1802 to 1945 D. the damage during the war
38. All of the following are mentioned as features of the Hue Citadel EXCEPT________________.
A. the Temple of Literature B. the royal tombs
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39. We can infer from the passage that____________.
A. the royal tombs were built for each emperor in the Imperial City
B. the Forbidden Purple City might be considered a smaller model of Beijing’s Forbidden City
c. the Imperial City is located in the Forbidden Purple City
D. the wall that surrounds the citadel is as big as the Great Wall in China
40. All of the following are advantages of Hue EXCEPT____________.
A. the waterway of the Perfume River B. the art of cooking
c. the last three months of the year D. its beauty of natural setting

VIII) -Complete the conversation about the restoration in Hoi An, using the responses (A-G)
given. There are two extra ones.
A. The local government should limit the number of people crossing the bridge at a given time.
B. It looks OK to tourists, but there are cracks in the foundations and main structure, c. The
restoration must involve the participation of top international experts.
D. Finally. I think the city should build a waste water treatment station to improve the channel
running under the bridge.
E. An expert suggested the restoration should ensure the transport utility of the bridge as it has
for centuries.
F. The last work took place in 1986.
G. 85 per cent of ticket sales in the city were used to restore old houses and relics.
Mi: You went to Hoi An last summer holiday? Did you take a lot of photos?
Veronica: Sure. Here’s the photo of the Japanese Bridge. It looks rather old but it’s still in good
condition, I think.
Mi: It is four hundred years old. (41)___________________________________________

Veronica: Really? The bridge is made of wood but it was put on a stone foundation. Is it right. Mi?
Mi: Certainly. But they also found big hollows in the stone foundation.
Veronica: The bridge is rather small but a lot of local people and tourists using it over many years.
Mi: In fact, it has been repaired seven times. (42)_________________________________

Veronica: I think the restoration needs funds and the help from experts.
Mi: (43)_____________________________

Veronica: But big groups cross the bridge at the busy time.
Mi: (44)

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Mi: (45)

IX) -Write complete sentences about the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, using the words/
phrases given in their correct forms. You can add some more necessary words, but you
have to use all the words given.
46. The Thang Long Imperial Citadel/ first/ build/ Ha Noi/ during/ Ly Dynasty.

47. It/ considered/ capital/ seven centuries/ Ly Dynasty/ Trinh Lords.

48. It/ listed/ UNESCO World Heritage Site/ 2010.

49. The royal palaces/ and/ most structures/ complex/ bad condition.

50. The relics/ its ruined foundations/ on display/ museum.

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TEST 2 (UNIT 5)
\ _____________________X

I)-Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
A. shrine B. surprising c. pilgrim D. island
A. structure B. culture c. sculpture D. future
A. cavern B. citadel c. complex D. contestant
II) -Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. valuable B. memorable c. historical D. fascinating
5. A. geological B. archaeology c. administrative D. ecological

III) -Choose the best answer A, B, c or D to complete the sentences.

6. Hundreds of thousands of___________travel to Perfume Pagoda to pray for happiness and
prosperity in the coming year.
A. passengers B. holiday-makers c. pilgrimages D. pilgrims
7. India will provide technical experts, supporting equipment and materials necessary for the
restoration of in My Son.
A. mosques B. towers c. churches D. pagodas

8. Talking about Tay Phuong Pagoda means talking about a treasure of ___________________, an
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A. sculpture B. objects c. items D. stone
9. The Thang Long Imperial Citadel was built on the location of a Chinese______________dating
from the 7th century.
A. battle B. fortress c. border D. soldier
10. Architect Kasik is honoured with his statue in Hoi An in___________for his restoration work
done at the My Son Sanctuary.
A. agreement B. knowledge c. recognition D.
admiration
11. The expert explained that the upper_________of the bridge was in very bad condition.
A. foundation B. roof c. building D. structure
12. Ha Noi’s four sacred temples, the ____________ of Ha Noi. were built to defend the four
directions (East, West, South, North) of the ancient Thang Long capital city.
A. energy B. spirits c. communication D. feelings
13. It_______that the Perfume Pagoda is located in the interior of a cave to the top of the
Huong Tich mountains.
A. says B. is said c. is spoken D. is told
14. It_______that 70 tons of dead fish washed ashore along more than 200 kilometres of Viet
Nam’s central coastline in early April.
A. had been reported B. were reported c. was reported D. had reported
15. It_______ that the road through the national park will not affect the environment and
living habitat of wild animals there.
A. is thought B. thinks c. has thought D. had been thought

IV) -Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word from the box. There are some extra
words.

breathtaking unique man-made vast

rich magical ecological deep
Cat Ba National Park is dominated by limestone areas where there are numerous waterfalls, caves
and caverns. It is home to 32 types of mammals. Forests here have many unique types with (16)
_________________________________________features.
Being the roof of Cat Ba Island. Ngu Lam Peak offers visitors a (17) ________________
view of the island. Experiencing a trekking to the peak will give you a good chance to have a
(18) _____________________ understanding into the natural beauty as well as
(19) _____________________ culture of the locals. It also has hundreds of large and small
beaches, but Cat Co beaches attract tourists most by the (20)___________________________natural
landscape.

V) -Complete the second sentences with the same meaning, using “suggest + \-ing/ clause with
should".
21. “I will give you the answer by the end of this week,” Tom said to Mi.
Tom suggested___________________________________________________________
22. “Why don't you ask your parents for advice, Nick?” said Phong.
Phong suggested that_______________________________________________________
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23. “Why don't you get your hair cut, Nick?” said his mother.
Nick’s mother suggested that________________________________________________
24. The doctor said, “You really ought to rest for a few days. Veronica.”
The doctor suggested that___________________________________________________
25. “You’d better apologize to your teacher for being late.” said Phong’s mother.
Phong's mother suggested that_______________________________________________

VI) -Choose the word or phrase among A, B, c or D that best fits the blank space in the
following passage.
My Son Sanctuary
The sanctuary (26)________more than 70 architectural (27)_________. They include temples
and towers that connect to each other with complicated red brick designs. The main
component of the Cham architectural design is the tower. (28)____________to reflect the divinity of
the king. Bricks are main material for the construction of the Cham Towers. However, it has yet been
unable to figure out the reasonable explanation for the linking material, brick baking
method, and (29)________method of the Cham Pa. Even these days, this still (30)____________as an
attractive secret to contemporary people.
Among the ruins of many architectural
(31)_______dug in 1898. a 24-meter-high tower
was found in the Thap Chua area. This tower is
a(n) (32)________of ancient Cham architecture.
It has two doors, one in the east and the other in the
west. The tower body is high and delicate with a
system of paved pillars, six sub-towers surrounding
the tower. This two-story tower
(33)_______a lotus flower. The top of the upper
layer is made of sandstone and carved with elephant
and lion designs. In the lower layer.
the walls are carved with fairies, water evils and men (34)____________elephants. (35)________, the
tower was destroyed by US bombs in 1969.
26. A. consists B. composes c. comprises D. including
27. A. construction B. places c. work D. works
28, A. build B. built c. was built D. building
29. A. construct B. constructive c. construction D. constructing
30. A. remains B.regards c. is D. keeps
31. A. sites B.scenes c. sights D.landscape
32. A. master B. masterpiece c. art D. skill
33. A. looks B. looks as if c. looks like D. looks for
34. A. ride B. riding c. rode D. ridden
35. A. Surprisingly B. Amazingly c. Interestingly D.
Unfortunately
VII) -Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, c or D for each question.
Son Doong Cave
Located in the limestone mountains of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, Son Doong Cave was
first found in 1991 by Ho Khanh, a local man. In 2009, the cave was explored and published by a
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Son Doong Cave was formed from 2 to 5 million years
ago, when the river flowed through the limestone mountain
area and was buried. The water eroded limestone and created
an underground tunnel. In soft limestone areas, the collapse of
tunnel ceiling formed large holes which became giant domes
afterward. The cave is about 200m high, 200m wide and at
least 8.5km long. Especially, Son Doong consists of two
entrances, which is unique among explored caves in Phong
Nha - Ke Bang National Park. Exploring the cave, visitors
were surprised with spectacular scenery of numerous stalactites of which some giant stalagmites are
more than 70 metres high. Deep inside the cave exists a grandiose tropical jungle called “Garden of
Eden'’ by the explorers. The jungle is home to a diversified system of fauna and flora. Besides, the
cave possesses a 2.5-kilometre underground river. Not far from the “Garden of Eden” lies an enormous
“pearl collection” consisting of tens of thousands of small stone pieces in dry ponds, contributing to
magnificent beauty of the cave.
36. The reason why Son Doong Cave was formed is that_________.
A. an underground tunnel was buried in the area
B. the limestone areas were soft
c. it only happened from 2 to 5 million years ago D. the
river was buried in the limestone mountains
37. The most important feature of “Garden of Eden” is___________.
A. the biodiversity B. giant stalagmites
c. the biggest length D. the river below
38. We can infer from the passage that_________.
A. tunnels and giant domes were formed at the same time
B. “pearl collection” contains a lot of precious stones c.
we can live the cave with the air and water
D. “Garden of Eden" is in the underground river
39. All of the following are the wonderful features of Son Doong Cave EXCEPT___________.
A. a tropical jungle inside with the biodiversity
B. spectacular scenery of numerous stalactites and stalagmites c. a
river flowing over 2.5 kilometers along the cave
D. the big sizes of the cave and the giant domes
40. The thing that makes it different from other caves in Phong Nha — Ke Bang National Park
is_______.
A. stalactites and stalagmites B. the two entrances into the cave
c. its discovery by a local man D. large holes in the ceiling

VIII) -Complete the conversation about My Son Sanctuary, using the responses (A-G) given.
There are two extra ones.
A. At the same time workers cleaned up and collected thousands of old bricks.
B. Local artisans produced successfully the bricks equivalent to ancient Cham ones, c.
They first examined the constructing technology of the Cham architecture.
D. The My Son Display House was built at the entrance complex in 2005.

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