THE FIRST SEMESTER TESTS (UNIT 1 6)

Choose the suitable words or phrases to complete the blanks?. It is a striking complex of unique Buddhist temples and shrines, including Den Trinh Presentation Shrine and Thien Tru Heave

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THE FIRST SEMESTER TESTS (UNIT 1-6)

TEST 1 PART A: LISTENING (2 marks)

I Nick is talking to Mrs Ha, Duong’s mother, about her family in the past Listen to the

conversation and fill in the blanks.

Family group: (1)

Number of generations (2)

Topics to talk about during meals (3)

(4)

II Listen again and answer the questions. 1 Which family is Duong living? 2 Does each member in Duong’s family have a private room now? 3 What does Nick like? 4 Who does Mrs Ha admire? PART B: USE OF ENGLISH (2 marks) I Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others (0.5 mark) 1 A lacquerware B artisan C pottery D handicraft 2 A embroidery B authority C historical D architecture II Choose the suitable words or phrases to complete the blanks (1.5 mark) 1 The villagers are trying to learn English they can communicate with foreign customers A so that B in order that C although D A and B are correct 2 I’ve been to a village in Hue! A conical hat making B making conical hat C making conical hats D hat making conical 3 The architects got inspired to use the lotus flower in the design for the

A skyscraper B skyline C downtown D city

4 There will be a lot of work to do in this preservation project I forming a team of five

A suggesting B suggest C suggest that D to suggest

5 that the most-visited place in Hue is the Royal Citadel

A It reports B People are reported C It is D It is reported

6 Minh is the most successful student in my class

PART C: READING (2 marks)

Read the article and do the tasks.

Perfume Pagoda

Located in Huong Son Commune, My Due District, Ha Noi, the Perfume Pagoda is one of Vietnam's most famous religious sites It is a striking complex of unique Buddhist temples and shrines, including Den Trinh (Presentation Shrine) and Thien Tru (Heaven Kitchen) Pagoda, built into the limestone cliffs

of Huong Tich Mountains There are numerous stalactites and stalagmites in various shapes such as rice stacks, trees and dragons The first temple is thought to have been built in the 15th century during the reign of Le Thanh Tong Over the years, some of its structures which were severely damaged have been restored or replaced

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For those who want to find a peaceful place to stay away from the hustle and bustle of cities, it is the perfect destination A one-hour boat trip along the Yen stream passing by tranquil villages and rice paddy fields to visit the temples will be an unforgettable experience Unsurprisingly, this picturesque area becomes a rich source of inspiration for artists, poets and composers as well Its beauty has been depicted through many famous paintings, poems and songs The Perfume Pagoda is known as a sacred place of Buddhist worship Annually, it attracts large numbers of pilgrims from across the country during its festival (from the middle of January to the middle of March on the lunar calendar)

I Answer the questions (1 mark)

1 Where is the Perfume Pagoda located?

2 What does the complex of the Perfume Pagoda include?

3 Was the first temple built in the 14th century?

4 Who visits the Perfume Pagoda during its festival?

II Choose the best answers to complete the sentences (1 mark)

1 The Perfume Pagoda is a complex of

A many Buddhist temples and shrines

B numerous monuments and royal tombs

C an ancient pagoda and several new temples built in 2010

2 The centre of the complex is located in

A Den Trinh (Presentation Shrine)

B Huong Tich Cavern

C Thien Tru (Heaven Kitchen) Pagoda

3 The stalactites and stalagmites inside Huong Tich Cavern look like

A chickens, sails, dragons and human heads

B castles, swans and frogs

C rice stacks, trees and dragons

4 All of the following are true about the Perfume Pagoda EXCEPT

A Many Buddhist temples and shrines of the complex have been completely rebuilt recently

B Many famous artists, poets and composers have drawn their inspiration from its beauty,

C It is one of the most sacred places of Buddhist worship in Viet Nam

PART D: WRITING (2 marks)

I Rearrange the word or phrase in the right order to have meaningful sentences (1 mark)

1 has/ since/ She/ the/ played/ guitar/ 2013/

2 The doctor/ to stop/ smoking/ my father/ told/

II Complete the following sentences using the given words (1 mark)

1 We/ have/ try harder/ so that/ we/ pass/ final examination

2 My father/ usually/ go/ work/ bus

I Listen to Nguyen’s presentation about a natural wonder in Viet Nam and fill the words in blanks (1 mark)

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1 People visit Moc Chau the year.

2 People are attracted to this lovely town to admire its hills

3 Visitors eat the local dishes because they love their amazing

4 Visitors to a small village are likely to be treated with com wine

II Listen again and choose the best answer (1 mark)

1 Moc Chau has recently become a tourist attraction

2 The scenery here is unlike anything else in Viet Nam

3 Moc Chau is also famous for its , which are new to outsiders

A local dishes B special food C sea food

4 Another attraction of this small town is people

PART B: USE OF ENGLISH (2 marks)

I Circle the word A, B, C or D that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the

others (0,5 mark)

2 A chat B teacher C chemistry D chocolate

II Choose the suitable words or phrases to complete the blanks (1.5 marks)

1 We are all certain that these Roman ruins well preserved

2 We didn’t go camping yesterday it rained heavily

A because B although C despite D In spite of

3 I wish there any wars in the world

4 If you like, I can flowers on the cushion covers for you

5 I've the product catalogue and decided to buy this table

A found out B closed down C looked through D lived on

6 A: My closest friend misunderstood me - B:

A Well done! B If I were you I would get some sleep,

C Congratulation! D I understand how you feel

I Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to complete the letter (1 mark)

Dear Elisa,

Thanks very much for your email It was fun to read about the places you find interesting I (1) like going to museums in my free time There are several museums in my city, but I like the Museum of Fine Arts the most I love art, so when I have free time, I go to this museum There's a great mix (2) art from across the eras, including some really impressive modem Vietnamese paintings What I especially like about the museum is that (3) of its galleries have an introduction in Vietnamese, English, and French It means that I can learn lots of English while enjoying the art works Another place of interest that I love is the (4) park It’s near my house, so I go there almost every day Sometimes I go for a walk around the park with my mother It’s really relaxing Until the next email,

Mi

1 A don’t like B interested in C also D will

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4 A locality B small C area D local

II Read the following passage and answer the questions Circle A, B orC (1 mark)

For centuries in Viet Nam, traditional family values were accomplished by the fulfillment of traditional roles

The highest status in Vietnamese families is given to the father; he had absolute authority in the household As head of the household, he had the final decision in all matters although he might consult his wife or children The father, however, had the duty to exercise restraint and wisdom in running his family in order to deserve his respected position

In a patriarchal society, Vietnamese women had limited rights and took a secondary place in the family Women were brought up according to a strict discipline and were traditionally less educated than men They usually did not enter the job market outside the home

Vietnamese children were taught to be obedient and respectful to their elders When parents grew old, children were expected to take care of them to compensate for the gift of birth and upbringing

1 What is the topic of the passage?

A The traditional role of the father

B Vietnamese traditional family roles

C Roles in a traditional extended family

2 Which of the following was expected of the father?

A Making decisions without consulting anybody

B Proving himself worthy of his authority

C Running his house without any help

3 What does the word "patriarchal" mean?

A gender-balanced

B controlled by women

C controlled by men

4 Which of the following was true of the woman?

A She had less schooling than the man

B She contributed financially to the family

C She didn't have any rights in the family

1 wishes/ well/ She/ could speak/ English/ She /

2 This exhibition/ the last one/./ is much/ more/ interesting than

1 I/ not see/ Jane/ for three years

2 I/ suggest/ that/ money/ should/ raise/ the charity/

I Listen to the sentences containing one of the words in each pair below Choose the word you hear Circle A or B (1 mark)

5 A throat B foot 6 A wrist B chest

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7 A eyes B ears 8 A leg B neck

II Listen to the conversation between an interviewer and Barry and answer the questions (1 mark)

1 How old is Barry?

2 When did he start working?

3 How many hours did he work a week?

4 What is he going to do in the spring?

I Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others (0.5 mark)

1 A populous B delicious C forbidden D determine

2 A convinced B collaborate C cognitive D particular

1 Please turn the light when you leave the room

2 Japan is the developed country in the world

A second most B most second C two most D second in most

3 I love going to this place it's the quietest place in the city

4 We need to prepare food, do laundry and chores at home It’s

A social skill B self-care skills C housekeeping skill D cognitive skills

5 They keep changing the decoration of the shop they can attract more young people

6 My mother is a strong person She stays even in the worst situations

I Read and choose a correct answer (A, B, C, or D) to complete the passage (1 mark)

Teen stress (1) a pivotal health issue because of its ability to disrupt an adolescent's capacity to handle the demands of daily life, yet it is often (2) and is poorly understood Stress emerges for young people as they enter (3) , a transition that brings rapid socio emotional changes Teens must confront the challenges of developing healthy relationships with peers, meet the expectations of school and the responsibilities of family, and negotiate life in (4) neighborhoods Chronic stress, or stress left unchecked or unmanaged, can have a profound impact on an adolescent's physical and mental well-being, leading to illnesses such as depression

2 A overlook B overlooking C overlooked D to overlook

3 A adolescence B Adolescent C adolession D Adolescion

II Read the passage then choose a correct answer to answer the questions (1 mark)

Traditionally, rural villages in Vietnam produced handicrafts when they were not busy with planting or harvesting crops Over time, many villages developed the expertise to make specialised products and so particular villages became famous for such things as weaving, woodwork, lacquer work and metal products

With industrialization many villagers moved to the cities but maintained their craft skills and

networks to produce products for the city market, for example craft villages make furniture, grow flowers

or make utensils for the urban population Other villages changed from making traditional crafts to

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producing different products desired by an industrialized society For example, the villagers of Trieu Khuc changed from traditional paper making to recycling plastic There are now many craft villages in Vietnam based on recycling plastic, paper or metal

1 When do rural villages in Vietnam produced handicrafts traditionally?

A When they were not busy with planting or harvesting crops

B When they were busy with planting or harvesting crops

C After they finish harvesting crops

D Before they finish harvesting crops

2 What do many villages developed over time?

A They developed the expertise to make daily products

B They developed the expertise to make specialised products

C They developed the expertise to make their own furniture

D They developed their old furniture

3 What does the word maintained in line 5 refer to?

4 Which of the following is not true?

A Rural villages produced handicrafts in their free time

B Some villages were popular with weaving, woodwork, lacquer work and metal products,

C Many craft villages based on farming

D Some villages make furniture, grow flowers or make utensils

1 have time/ Nam/ didn’t/ got up/ for/ late,/ he/ breakfast/./ so

2 looking forward/ my/ old friends/ to seeing/I/ am/ at/ the party/

1 Bau True/ one/ old/ pottery village/ Southeast Asia/

2 Mr.Hai / enjoy/ read/ newspapers/ every morning

I Listen to the conversation and complete the sentences (1 mark)

1 It is Duong's first to Sydney

2 In Paul's opinion, Sydney is not an city

3 Sydney Harbour is a attraction of Sydney

4 The shopping is good because of the of things

II Richard Arroyo is a successful lawyer Listen to the interview and answer the questions (1

mark)

1 What kind of clothes does Richard often wear?

2 How many ties does he have?

3 What kind of clothes does Richard wear on the weekend?

4 What jewelry does he wear?

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I Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others (0.5 mark)

1 A emotion B cognition C cooperation D emergency

2 A dilemma B violent C abandoned D surprised

1 Many scientists suggest that the government strict laws to control deforestation

A applied B applying C should apply D applies

2 I don’t think Fred gets with Daniel They always argue

3 When I turned up, the town was already of teenager

4 You should take your hat in the cinema

5 You’re not a safe driver! You should drive

A careful B careless C carefully D more carefully

6 The students didn't know to do to deal with the problem

I Read the following passage and choose the best answers the questions below (l mark)

Looking around for a true Southeast Asian destination? The Old Quarter in Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, comes as a perfect choice It is well-known for its busy streets filled with motorbikes, taxis and bicycles All corners of the Old Quarter are surrounded by little shops, eateries and local businesses on the sidewalks The streets are lined with old picturesque buildings

So, what should you check out when visiting this must-see place?

Hoan Kiem Lake: Situated at the heart of the city, Hoan Kiem Lake is such a great place that many

locals and tourists come here to relax Early in the morning, you will see the elderly and teenagers doing morning exercises around the lake.Late afternoon is the perfect time for locals to take a walk here

Beer, Hanoi Specialty: Sitting down at one of the many little comer bars in the Old Quarter and

enjoying a glass of beer is such a great way to get a taste of local culture Ta Hien Street is one of the most well-known places for drinking beer in the Old Quarter Here you not only drink beer but also listen

to live street music and admire old traditional houses

Dong Xuan Night Market: Night markets seem to be one of the greatest things about Southeast Asia.

There is a bunch of different souvenir items to buy here Hanoi has officially opened Hang Buom Food Street in the Old Quarter with various kinds of traditional food to promote Hanoi cuisine to tourists Going along the street and eating street food should be on your to-do list when you go to the Night Market

1 According to the passage, who might be most interested in the Old Quarter of Hanoi?

A Those who are looking for a Southeast Asian city to visit

B Those who live in Southeast Asia

C Tourists who don't know which destination to take

2 How are streets in the Old Quarter?

A They are busy with vehicles

B They are filled with supermarkets

C There are mostly bicycles

3 What do most people do at Hoan Kiem Lake?

A They sell food on the sidewalks

B They do exercise and relax

C They talk with foreign visitors

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4 What is TRUE about Dong Xuan Night Market?

A It's the most well-known night market in Southeast Asia

B Hang Buom Food Street introduces food from other countries

C Tourists can enjoy local food on Hang Buom Street

II Read and choose a correct answer (A, B, C, or D) to complete the passage (1 mark)

I still remember how we celebrated Tet when I was small We used to live in a(n) (1)

family, with our grandparents and our uncle’s family Our family used to make banh chung when Tet came It was a busy, but wonderful, time for all of us My aunt used to be the one to clean dong leaves, the (2) we used to wrap the cakes with My uncle was the one to get water from the well for her to do the cleaning My mum was always (3) for the preparation of the filling, which was made of green beans, and pork flavoured with onion and pepper Normally, my grandfather did the wrapping, and we sat around watching him do it excitedly We (4) also happy to be asked to fetch anything my grandpa needed 1 A ancient B big C nuclear D extended 2 A leaves B trees C plants D flowers 3 A irresponsible B response C responsible D responsibility 4 A was B is C are D were PART D: WRITING (2 marks) I Rearrange the words to make meaningful sentences: 1 I/ when/ was/ girl/ a/ litte/ used to/I/ get up/ 9 o'clock/ at/ 2 rice/ in/ tropical/ grown/ is/ countries/ II Rewrite the second sentence with the words given 1 She dreams to spend her vacation in Ha Long Bay (WISHES) 2 He had a lot of money, but now he doesn't (USED) TEST 5 PART A: LISTENING (2 marks) I Listen to a conversation between a student and a university librarian Complete the table (1 mark) Name of Book (1)

Write George (2)

Shelf number (3)

Students can borrow short loan books for (4)

II Listen again and and decide the statement True (T) or False (F)? (l mark)

1 The writer’s name’s Natural History is George Davies

2 The shelf number is 184.773

3 Short loan means student can borrow it for five days

4 You must pay one pound an hour if you bring it back late

I Circle the word A, B, C or D that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the

others (0,5 mark)

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1 A sunbathe B father C weather D theater

2 A option B question C information D invitation

II Choose the suitable words or phrases to complete the blanks (1,5 marks)

1 Nam didn't know to find more information about the course

2 It is said that Edinburgh the most historic city in Great Britain

3 Your brain will grow and you’ll have improved self-control and skills

A housekeeping B reasoning C social D emotion control

4 I wish people in the world conflicts and lived in peace

A don’t have B doesn’t have C didn’t have D didn’t having

5 I’ve won an essay contest - !

A Congratulations! B It’s interesting C Oh poor! D Good!

6 Your friend stayed up late studying for an important exam You will say:

C Stay calm Everything will be all right D A really great job

Read the article and answer questions (1 mark)

Thien Mu Pagoda

Thien Mu Pagoda (namely Heaven Fairy Lady Pagoda), also known as Linh Mu Pagoda, is one of the most fascinating and ancient pagoda in Hue city It is situated on Ha Khe hill, on the north bank of the Perfume River, in Huong Long village, 5 kilometers from Hue city, which is easy to reach from the city center

The name of the pagoda derives from a special legend Long time ago, an old woman appeared on the hill where the pagoda stands today, telling local people that a Lord would come and build a Buddhist pagoda for the country's prosperity Lord Nguyen Hoang therefore ordered the construction of the pagoda the "Heaven Fairy Lady" or Thiên Mụ in Vietnamese (also called Linh Mụ) Thanks to such a mysterious history, the pagoda has attracted a great number of tourists from both inside and outside of the nation to come and explore the legend themselves

The beautiful pagoda was built in 1601 Later on, several kings of the Nguyen Dynasty such as Gia Long, Minh Mang, Thieu Tri and Thanh Thai, all had the pagoda restored At this very initial time, Hoang was the governor of the province of Thuan Hoa (now known as Hue), yet, started ruling his independent state in central Vietnam According to the royal annals, Hoang was on a sightseeing trip and holiday to contemplate the seas and mountains of the local area when he passed by the hill, which is now the site of the Thien Mu Pagoda On hearing the mentioned local legend, he had the pagoda constructed The initial temple was in a very simple form of construction, but as time went by, it has been redeveloped and expanded with more intricate features

1 Where is Thien Mu Pagoda located?

2 Where has the pagoda attracted a great deal of tourists?

3 When was it built?

4 Which dynasty had restored the pagoda?

II Read the passage and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F) (1

mark)

Thames Town is the English name for a model city built in the suburb of Shanghai, China by the Hong Kong Housing Company The architects and construction workers did their job so well to imitate the main features of English cities that the town really looks English It has cobbled streets, red telephone booths, street names like Oxford or Queen, a Gothic cathedral, English- style pubs, and of course, a fake Thames river Entering this town, visitors can find a square where they can feed pigeons like in Trafalgar

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Square and a canal where you can row a boat like in Cambridge There are also several shops selling traditional English food like fish and chips or Christmas pudding Looking closely into every house in Thames Town, visitors can see a classic English house with an English lawn and long gardens with ponds and tall hedges

1 Thames Town is located in the center of Shanghai

2 Despite the name, Thames Town is very much different from an English town

3 The artificial river in the town is also named Thames

4 Visitors can feed pigeons in Trafalgar Square in Thames Town

I Rearrange the words to make meaningful sentences.

1 haven’t/ Sue/ we/ a /time/ seen/ for/ long/

2 I/ used to/ sit/ two/ girls/ between/ when/ was/I/ at/ the/ primary school/

II Rewrite the second sentences with the words given.

1 Scientists have discovered that there is water on Mars

It has been

2 We expect the professor will arrive this morning

It is expected

ANSWER KEY TEST 1 PART A: LISTENING (2 marks)

I.

1 extended family 2 three generations 3 their day 4 their work

II.

1 Duong is living in a nuclear family

2 Yes, they do

3 Nick likes the way the family shared rooms in the past

4 She admires her grandma

I.

II.

I.

1 It is located in Huong Son Commune, My Due District, Ha Noi

2 It includes Den Trinh (Presentation Shrine), Thien Tru (Heaven Kitchen) Pagoda and the Perfume

Temple

3 No, it wasn't

4 Pilgrims from across the country visit the Perfume Pagoda during its festival

II.

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