Phần 1

(5 câu)
Câu 1

Choose S for simple sentences and C for compound sentences.

(Nhấp vào dòng để chọn đúng / sai)
The children are learning about butterflies in the garden.
He went to bed early, and the next day he felt better.
Clara wanted to play the piano, so she signed up for a course.
Tom and Mary walked to the store early this morning.
Mary cleaned the house and decorated the Christmas tree.
Câu 2

Choose the correct conjunctions to complete the sentences.

Câu 1:

She went into the store;

  1. however
  2. but
  3. moreover
  4. although
, she didn't find anything she wanted to buy.

Câu 2:

Our class went on a trip to the botanical gardens,

  1. for
  2. therefore
  3. nevertheless
  4. but
I was too sick to go.

Câu 3:

I had practiced the violin solo for hours,

  1. so
  2. yet
  3. or
  4. and
I was nervous when I walked on stage.

Câu 4:

You need to put more effort into your work;

  1. therefore
  2. however
  3. otherwise
  4. moreover
, you won't get a passing grade.

Câu 5:

Thomas has a bad cold,

  1. or
  2. yet
  3. so
  4. for
he won't take part in the marathon.

Câu 3

Identify the mistake in each sentence, then choose the correct answer to replace it.

Câu 1:

She is a very smart girl; however, it isn't surprising that she gets such good grades.

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Câu 2:

Chau van is often performed in competitors or religious ceremonies in the north of Viet Nam.

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Câu 3:

For you visit Thailand, you should visit Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok.

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Câu 4

Choose the correct answer to fill in each of the blanks in the passage.

kate festival olm

Kate Festival, or also called Mbang Kate, is organized by the Cham people for three days at the beginning of October. The main (10) __________ of the festival is to commemorate their heroes like Po Klong Garai and Po Rome, and also deaths in the families. (11) __________, the festival is a chance for the local people to relax, to meet and wish one another fortune in the future.

This is one of the biggest and most important events of the Cham people in Vietnam. Therefore, it is a good opportunity for the visitors (12) __________ the beauty of the Cham culture. During the rites, people call their ancestors and gods with the help of a shaman, and then pray (13) __________ health and prosperity. The actual festival (14) __________ after the rites. It is a combination of traditional music and dance, including some activities like performances of Ginang Drum and Saranai Flute or the (15) __________ dance of Cham girls.

Câu 1:
meaning
purpose
idea
subject
Câu 2:
Moreover
Nevertheless
However
Otherwise
Câu 3:
exploring
explore
explored
to explore
Câu 4:
about
with
for
to
Câu 5:
turns on
gets off
takes place
looks after
Câu 6:
tradition
traditionally
traditions
traditional
Câu 5

Read the text and choose the correct answer to each question.

ban flower festival olm

Every year, in the second lunar month, the weather starts to be shiny and warm after spring rains; ban flowers bloom white all over the southwest mountainous region, promising a productive crops on fields and gardens. Ban flower festival opens when rice grows under spring rains, being lightly green on wet rice fields.

Ban flower festival (also known as Sen ban or Sen muong festival) is held to pray for rain, happiness for villages of the Thai ethnic group. From the early morning of the festival day, people can hear the sounds of drums and gongs. The kitchens of stilt houses are busy: people steam sticky rice, boil chicken, and slice bamboo shoots. There are many jars of pipe wine (rượu cần) for guests. Girls and boys wearing beautiful clothes call each other to come to the forests where there are many ban flowers blooming. They select the most beautiful flower branches to give their lovers and parents.

Ban flower festival lasts three days. For girls and boys in the village, the last festival night is the most joyful. In the charming scenery of mountainous region, the charm-exchange (giao duyên) singing contest and the sounds of pan-pipe (khèn), flute last until midnight. From the festival, many love stories are formed and many couples get married. Due to this, the last night is also the most memorable one.

Câu 1:

Ban flower festival takes place __________.

from January to March each year
when ban flowers are blooming
at the end of the lunar year
when the weather is cold and rainy
Câu 2:

Why is the ban flower festival held?

to pray for rain and happiness
to help villagers rest and relax
to attract visitors to the region
to praise the beauty of ban flowers
Câu 3:

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the food and drinks served in the festival?

roasted turkey
steamed sticky rice
boiled chicken
pipe wine
Câu 4:

What does the pronoun “they” in paragraph 2 refer to?

the forests
girls and boys
lovers and parents
ban flowers
Câu 5:

What can be inferred about the last night of the festival?

There is lively music until very late.
There are very few exciting activities.
People are all tired after the night.
Only young people enjoy the night.
Câu 6:

Why is the last night of the festival the most memorable?

Because people are told meaningful stories.
Because there are big wedding parties.
Because people can enjoy delicious food.
Because people may find their lovers.