Phần 1

(6 câu)
Câu 1

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Câu 1:
charity
stretching
architect
research
Câu 2:
fashion
highland
understand
travel
Câu 3:
language
origin
generous
legend
Câu 2

Choose the answer to fill in the blank in each of the following questions.

Câu 1:

The boys and girls sit round the open fire and sing __________.

legends
traditional dances
musical instruments
folk songs
Câu 2:

The elders usually gather at the __________ to discuss important issues.

terraced field
open-air market
waterwheel
communal house
Câu 3:

Gau Tao, a unique __________ of the Hmong ethnic minority in Vietnam, is held at the beginning of the Lunar New Year.

cuisine
lifestyle
festival
costume
Câu 4:

Ella sent me __________ postcards when she was in Lai Chau.

a
much
a lot of
any
Câu 5:

__________ can you improve your English skills? – I listen to podcasts and watch movies.

How
Why
What
Which
Câu 6:

Many ethnic minorities have a communal house __________ the heart of their village.

with
as
for
on
Câu 7:

Van: “We have unique musical instruments like dan tinh.”

Peter: “__________”

Absolutely.
Awesome.
Well done.
Good luck.
Câu 8:

The local people live by __________. They've been growing a wide range of crops including rice and corn.

raising
farming
gardening
weaving
Câu 9:

__________ did you put the keys? – Maybe in the cupboard.

Why
How
Where
When
Câu 10:

I'd like __________ more sugar in my coffee. It's a bit bitter.

much
a few
a lot of
a little
Câu 11:

The guidebook has __________ information about the local customs and traditions.

many
some
much
an
Câu 3

Complete the sentences using the correct form of the words in brackets.

Câu 1:

Family often take place by the open fire during the winter months. (gather)

Câu 2:

The Muong people are good . They have a deep understanding of the land and its resources. (farm)

Câu 3:

Each ethnic minority group has their own features, which are very different from those of the Kinh people. (culture)

Câu 4

Choose the answer that indicates the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Câu 1:

The stilt house looks old, but I don't know exactly what it was built.

The
old
don't know
what
Câu 2:

Did you bought anything for your mother when you went to the local market?

bought
anything
you went
local market
Câu 3:

People in much remote areas still live in traditional houses made of mud and straw.

much
still live
made of
straw
Câu 4:

Have you ever tried sticky rice with a little coconut milks?

Have
ever
a little
milks
Câu 5

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer that best fits each of the following blanks.

The Nung have about 1 million people, ranking 7th in population among Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups. They live mainly (22) __________ northern provinces of Lang Son, Cao Bang, Bac Can, Thai Nguyen, Bac Giang, and Tuyen Quang. The Nung people have a long history of development and (22) __________ unique customs.

The Nung people (24) __________ in small villages of about 30 to 70 households. They traditionally live in stilt houses. Their clothes are plain with the main indigo colour and without embroidery. (25) __________ wet rice is their main source of living. They also go to the forests to pick wild vegetables and mushroom for daily meals.

The Nung people (26) __________ many festivals in a year. The most famous ones are the Long Tong and the Thanh Minh festival. The Nung have a rich folk culture of songs and music. Their markets sell various kinds of products, (27) __________ the Nung go to the market not only for trading, it's also a place for meeting friends and young people dating.

Câu 1:
at
on
for
in
Câu 2:
many
much
few
an
Câu 3:
focus
collect
happen
gather
Câu 4:
Keeping
Growing
Raising
Picking
Câu 5:
practise
celebrate
pray
offer
Câu 6:
so
and
or
but
Câu 6

Choose the correct question for the underlined part.

Câu 1:

It took James three hours to weave the basket.

What time did it take James to weave the basket?
How long did it take James to weave the basket?
How long did it took James to weave the basket?
How far did it take James to weave the basket?
Câu 2:

Sarah planned a surprise party to cheer her friend up.

How does Sarah do to cheer her friend up?
What did Sarah do to cheer her friend up?
What does Sarah do to cheer her friend up?
Why did Sarah do to cheer her friend up?
Câu 3:

They will go on vacation once they finish their exams.

When will they finish the exams and go on vacation?
What time do they go on vacation?
What will they do when they finish the exams?
When will they go on vacation?