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23 tháng 3 2020

1. celebrate

2. Traditionally

3. married

4. complicated

5. superstitious

1. The parents of the groom go to the fortune teller to see what date and time is best for them to ___the wedding ceremony. (celebration) 2._____, the reception occurs at their houses, but now many families hold wedding parties at the restaurant. (tradition) 3. American teenagers send an average of 60 text messages per day, making this an ___way in communication. (effect) 4. Consider that there are a good number of book ___ now putting their content online. (publish) 5. In order to...
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1. The parents of the groom go to the fortune teller to see what date and time is best for them to ___the wedding ceremony. (celebration)

2._____, the reception occurs at their houses, but now many families hold wedding parties at the restaurant. (tradition)

3. American teenagers send an average of 60 text messages per day, making this an ___way in communication. (effect)

4. Consider that there are a good number of book ___ now putting their content online. (publish)

5. In order to integrate technology into the classroom, teachers should implement the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy to make the ___process more relevant and effective. (learn)

6. Studies encourage mobile learning because students benefit greatly from more opportunities for ___development. (academy)

7. On that day, the groom's family and relatives visit the bride and her family with round lacquered boxes known as betrothal presents which are covered with red cloth and carried by___girls or boys. (marry)

8. The Intel programme tries to deliver the "four Cs" to grade-10 students: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and ___(create)

9. many digital textbooks are__updated and often more vivid, helpful, creative, and a lot of cheaper than those old heavy books. (constant)

10. then, the couple should pray in front of the altar to ask their ancestors for ___for their marriage, then express their gratitude to both groom's and bride's parents for raising and protecting them. (permit)

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I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. 1. A. pleasant B. health C. healthy D. breathe 2. A. come B. roll C. comb D. grow 3. A. fear B. realize C. pear D. near 4. A. inventor B. president C. adventure D....
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I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.

1. A. pleasant B. health C. healthy D. breathe

2. A. come B. roll C. comb D. grow

3. A. fear B. realize C. pear D. near

4. A. inventor B. president C. adventure D. genetics

5. A. adopt B. front C. column D. borrow

II. Choose the correct words in brackets to complete the sentences.

1. In the past, the proposal and engagement ceremonies took place one or two years before / after the wedding.

2. There is a wedding proposal / reception for all guests after the wedding ceremony.

3. My cousin's marriage / wedding is next Sunday.

4. The groom / bride can have as many bridesmaids as she wants.

5. There will be about 100 grooms / guests at my cousin's wedding.

6. My brother got engaged / married to one of his friends from college and started saving for the big day.

7. On the wedding day, the best man is expected to help the groom / bride.

III Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences.

1. In some Asian countries, the groom and bride-------------their wedding rings in front of the altar.

A. change B. exchange C. give D. take

2. In Scotland, the bride’s mother may invite the wedding guests to her house to-------------off all the wedding gifts.

A.Show B. turn C. put D. get

3. On the wedding day, the best man is expected to help the -------------

A. bride B. groom C. guest D. bridesmaid

4. In the past, the___________and engagement ceremoniest took place one or two years before the wedding.

A. propose B. proposing C. proposal D. proposed

5. Superstitions ------------- an important part in the lives of many people in Viet Nam.

A. take B. act C. occupy D. play

6. Viet Nam has kept a variety of superstitious ------------- about daily activities.

A. believe B. believing C. beliefs D. believable

7. Traditionally, most Vietnamese people never __-------------_the floor during the first three days of the new year.

A. sweep B. paint C. polish D. resurface

8. Viet Nam is a country situated in Asia, where many mysteries and legends-------------

A. origin B. originate C. original D. originally

9. The British usually pay a lot of _------------- to good table manners and expected to use knives, forks, and spoons properly

A. money B. care C. attention D. compliment.

10. In the U.S, children can choose their own partners even if their parents object ------------ their choice.

A. to B. for C. against D. with

11. People from ------------ cultures bring language skills, new ways of thinking, and creative solutions to difficult problems.

A.diverse B. diversity C. diversify D. diversification

12. No one knows the real origins of the Chinese representing the cycles of the lunar year.

A. stars B. space C. horoscope D. cycle

13. In every culture, there are basic standards for social ------------ such as personal space

distance, eye contact, amount of body language displayed in public.

A. relationship B. relation C. reaction D. interaction

14 .UN World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development on May 21st is a

chance to celebrate the cultural diversity of people around us, and find out more about what we have------------.

A. in common B. as usual C.as normal D. alike

15. Many people believe that the first person who visits their home on the first day of the New Year will......... their life.

A. effect B.affect C. change D. afford

IV. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.

1. The parents of the groom go to the fortune teller to see what date and time is best for them to ____________________ the wedding ceremony. (celebration)

2. ____________________, the reception occurs at their houses, but now many families hold wedding parties at the restaurant. (tradition)

3. On that day, the groom's family and relatives visit the bride and her family with round lacquered boxes known as betrothal presents which are covered with red cloth and carried by ___________________ girls or boys. (marry)

4. Wedding ceremonies are less _______ now than they used to be in the past. (complicate)

5. To many ____ street vendors, the success of their day is determined by how it starts and by their first customer. (superstition)

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IV. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.1. The parents of the groom go to the fortune teller to see what date and time is best for them to ____________________ the wedding ceremony.2. ______, the reception occurs at their houses, but now many families hold wedding parties at the restaurant.3. American teenagers send an average of 60 text messages per day, making this an __________________________ way in communication.4....
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IV. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.

1. The parents of the groom go to the fortune teller to see what date and time is best for them to ____________________ the wedding ceremony.

2. ______, the reception occurs at their houses, but now many families hold wedding parties at the restaurant.

3. American teenagers send an average of 60 text messages per day, making this an __________________________ way in communication.

4. Consider that there are a good number of book _____________________ now putting their content online.

5. In order to integrate technology into the classroom, teachers should implement the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy to make the __________________ process more relevant and effective.

6. Studies encourage mobile learning because students benefit greatly from more opportunities for _______________________ development.

7. On that day, the groom's family and relatives visit the bride and her family with round lacquered boxes known as betrothal presents which are covered with red cloth and carried by ______________ girls or boys.

8. The Intel programme tries to deliver the “four Cs” to grade-10 students: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and __________________.

9. Many digital textbooks are _______________________ updated and often more vivid, helpful, creative, and a lot of cheaper than those old heavy books.

10. Then, the couple should pray in front of the altar to ask their ancestors for _______________ for their marriage, then express their gratitude to both groom's and bride's parents for raising and protecting them.

CELEBRATION

 

TRADITION

 

EFFECT

 

PUBLISH

 

LEARN

 

ACADEMY

 

MARRY

 

CREATE

 

CONSTANT

PERMIT

V. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

1. To the Chinese, 8 is a lucky number, ____ the Vietnamese believe 9 brings luck, and the 1 and 8 of 18, adding up to 9, are considered success.

A. despite                            B. but                                   C. while                               D. and

2. Many people believe that the first person who visits their home on the first day of the New Year will ____ their life.

A. change                            B. afford                             C. effect                              D. affect

3. That year, things were going a lot better for the Pilgrims, thanks to ____ help of Squanto and Samoset.

A. an                                    B. the                                   C. a                                      D. x

4. In ____ Netherlands, singing at ____  dinner table means you are singing to ____ devil for your dinner – which means bad luck.

A. x - the - the                    B. the - the - a                     C. x - a - the                        D. the - the - the

5. In Spain, it is believes to be bad luck to enter ____ room with your left foot.

A. a                                      B. an                                    C. the                                   D. x

6. Cultural diversity makes the United States a ____ interesting place in which to live for all of its inhabitants.

A. much better                    B. more                                C. many more                     D. much more

7. In every culture, there are basic standards for social ____ such as personal space distance, eye contact, amount of body language displayed in public.

A. reaction                          B. interaction                      C. relationship                    D. relation

8. They invited these friends and their families to ____ special meal. It was ____ first Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, fish, green beans, and soup.

A. a - a                                 B. a - the                              C. a - x                                 D. the - a

9. Today, Australia is one of ____ diverse countries in the world.

A. the more culturally                       B. the most culturally        C. most cultural                  D. the most cultural

10. UN World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development on May 21st is a chance to celebrate the cultural diversity of people around us, and find out more about what we have ____.

A. as usual                          B. as normal                       C. in common                     D. alike

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21 tháng 2 2021

V. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

1. To the Chinese, 8 is a lucky number, ____ the Vietnamese believe 9 brings luck, and the 1 and 8 of 18, adding up to 9, are considered success.

A. despite                            B. but                                   C. while                               D. and

2. Many people believe that the first person who visits their home on the first day of the New Year will ____ their life.

A. change                            B. afford                             C. effect                              D. affect

3. That year, things were going a lot better for the Pilgrims, thanks to ____ help of Squanto and Samoset.

A. an                                    B. the                                   C. a                                      D. x

4. In ____ Netherlands, singing at ____  dinner table means you are singing to ____ devil for your dinner – which means bad luck.

A. x - the - the                    B. the - the - a                     C. x - a - the                        D. the - the - the

5. In Spain, it is believes to be bad luck to enter ____ room with your left foot.

A. a                                      B. an                                    C. the                                   D. x

6. Cultural diversity makes the United States a ____ interesting place in which to live for all of its inhabitants.

A. much better                    B. more                                C. many more                     D. much more

7. In every culture, there are basic standards for social ____ such as personal space distance, eye contact, amount of body language displayed in public.

A. reaction                          B. interaction                      C. relationship                    D. relation

8. They invited these friends and their families to ____ special meal. It was ____ first Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, fish, green beans, and soup.

A. a - a                                 B. a - the                              C. a - x                                 D. the - a

9. Today, Australia is one of ____ diverse countries in the world.

A. the more culturally                       B. the most culturally        C. most cultural                  D. the most cultural

10. UN World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development on May 21st is a chance to celebrate the cultural diversity of people around us, and find out more about what we have ____.

A. as usual                          B. as normal                       C. in common                     D. alike

21 tháng 2 2021

IV. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.

1. The parents of the groom go to the fortune teller to see what date and time is best for them to celebrate the wedding ceremony.

2. Traditionally, the reception occurs at their houses, but now many families hold wedding parties at the restaurant.

3. American teenagers send an average of 60 text messages per day, making this an effective way in communication.

4. Consider that there are a good number of book published now putting their content online.

5. In order to integrate technology into the classroom, teachers should implement the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy to make the learning process more relevant and effective.

6. Studies encourage mobile learning because students benefit greatly from more opportunities for academic development.

7. On that day, the groom's family and relatives visit the bride and her family with round lacquered boxes known as betrothal presents which are covered with red cloth and carried by married girls or boys.

8. The Intel programme tries to deliver the “four Cs” to grade-10 students: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creation.

9. Many digital textbooks are constantly updated and often more vivid, helpful, creative, and a lot of cheaper than those old heavy books.

10. Then, the couple should pray in front of the altar to ask their ancestors for permitting for their marriage, then express their gratitude to both groom's and bride's parents for raising and protecting them.

CELEBRATION

 

TRADITION

 

EFFECT

 

PUBLISH

 

LEARN

 

ACADEMY

 

MARRY

 

CREATE

 

CONSTANT

PERMIT

V. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

1. To the Chinese, 8 is a lucky number, ____ the Vietnamese believe 9 brings luck, and the 1 and 8 of 18, adding up to 9, are considered success.

A. despite                            B. but                                   C. while                               D. and

2. Many people believe that the first person who visits their home on the first day of the New Year will ____ their life.

A. change                            B. afford                             C. effect                              D. affect

3. That year, things were going a lot better for the Pilgrims, thanks to ____ help of Squanto and Samoset.

A. an                                    B. the                                   C. a                                      D. x

4. In ____ Netherlands, singing at ____  dinner table means you are singing to ____ devil for your dinner – which means bad luck.

A. x - the - the                    B. the - the - a                     C. x - a - the                        D. the - the - the

5. In Spain, it is believed to be bad luck to enter ____ room with your left foot.

A. a                                      B. an                                    C. the                                   D. x

6. Cultural diversity makes the United States a ____ interesting place in which to live for all of its inhabitants.

A. much better                    B. more                                C. many more                     D. much more

7. In every culture, there are basic standards for social ____ such as personal space distance, eye contact, amount of body language displayed in public.

A. reaction                          B. interaction                      C. relationship                    D. relation

8. They invited these friends and their families to ____ special meal. It was ____ first Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, fish, green beans, and soup.

A. a - a                                 B. a - the                              C. a - x                                 D. the - a

9. Today, Australia is one of ____ diverse countries in the world.

A. the more culturally                       B. the most culturally        C. most cultural                  D. the most cultural

10. UN World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development on May 21st is a chance to celebrate the cultural diversity of people around us, and find out more about what we have ____.

A. as usual                          B. as normal                       C. in common                     D. alike

Marriage is an ancient religious and legal practice celebrated around the world. However, wedding customs vary from country to country. The Wedding Dress: In many countries, it is customary for the bride to wear a white dress as a symbol of purity. The tradition of wearing a special white dress only for the wedding ceremony started around 150 years ago. Before that, most women could not afford to buy a dress that they would only wear once. Now, bridal dresses can be bought in a variety of...
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Marriage is an ancient religious and legal practice celebrated around the world. However, wedding customs vary from country to country.

The Wedding Dress: In many countries, it is customary for the bride to wear a white dress as a symbol of purity. The tradition of wearing a special white dress only for the wedding ceremony started around 150 years ago. Before that, most women could not afford to buy a dress that they would only wear once. Now, bridal dresses can be bought in a variety of styles. In some Asian countries and in the Middle East, colors of joy and happiness like red or orange other than white are worn by the bride or used as part of the wedding ceremony,

The Wedding Rings: In many cultures, couples exchange rings, usually made of golf or silver and worn on the third finger of the left or right hand, during the marriage ceremony. The circular shape of the ring is symbolic of the couple's eternal union. In Brazil, it is traditional to have the rings engraved with the bride's name on the groom’s ring, an vice versa.

Flowers: Flowers play an important role in most weddings. Roses are said to be the flowers of love, and because they usually bloom in June, this has become the most popular month for weddings in many countries. After the wedding ceremony, in many countries the bride throws her bouquet into a crowd of well-wishers – usually her single female friends. The person who catches this bouquet will be the next one to marry.

Gifts: In Chinese cultures, w edding guests give gifts of money to the newly-weds in small red envelopes. Money is also an appropriate gift at Korean and Japanese wedding. In many Western countries, for example in the U.K, wedding guests give the bride and groom household items that they may need for their new home. In Russia, rather than receiving gifts, the bride and groom provide gifts to their guests instead.

With the continued internationalization of the modern world, wedding customs that originated in one part of the world are crossing national boundaries and have been incorporated into marriage ceremonies in other countries.

111. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?

A. Wedding ceremonies​B. Wedding customs​C. Wedding day​D. Wedding history

112. The tradition of wearing a special dress only on one’s wedding day is ____.

A. about 150 years ago​​B. over a century ago

C. less than 100 years ago​​D. less than 200 years ago

113. In some cultures, the bride wears a white dress as a traditional symbol of ____.

A. modesty​​B. secrecy​​C. purity​​D. security

114. In some Asian and Middle Eastern.countries, which colour is NOT considered to be suitable for a wedding?

A. red​​B. orange​​C. white​​D. blue

115. The phrase “eternal union" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to____.

A. never-ending relationship​​B. lovely relationship

C. temporary relationship​​D. healthy relationship

116. The word “this" in paragraph 4 refers to which of the following?

A. role​​B. love​​C. June​​D. rose

117. According to the passage, in which country would the wedding guests give the bride and groom money as a present?​​

A. Brazil​​B. the U.K​​C. China​​D. Russia

118. Which of the following information is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Nowadays, every bride can afford to buy a wedding dress to wear only once.

B. It is believed that any person who catches the bride’s bouquet will be the next to marry.

C . It is customary to write the groom's name on the bride’s wedding ring.

D. Thanks to globalization, one country’s wedding customs may be added to other countries’.

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24 tháng 2 2020

Marriage is an ancient religious and legal practice celebrated around the world. However, wedding customs vary from country to country.

The Wedding Dress: In many countries, it is customary for the bride to wear a white dress as a symbol of purity. The tradition of wearing a special white dress only for the wedding ceremony started around 150 years ago. Before that, most women could not afford to buy a dress that they would only wear once. Now, bridal dresses can be bought in a variety of styles. In some Asian countries and in the Middle East, colors of joy and happiness like red or orange other than white are worn by the bride or used as part of the wedding ceremony,

The Wedding Rings: In many cultures, couples exchange rings, usually made of golf or silver and worn on the third finger of the left or right hand, during the marriage ceremony. The circular shape of the ring is symbolic of the couple's eternal union. In Brazil, it is traditional to have the rings engraved with the bride's name on the groom’s ring, an vice versa.

Flowers: Flowers play an important role in most weddings. Roses are said to be the flowers of love, and because they usually bloom in June, this has become the most popular month for weddings in many countries. After the wedding ceremony, in many countries the bride throws her bouquet into a crowd of well-wishers – usually her single female friends. The person who catches this bouquet will be the next one to marry.

Gifts: In Chinese cultures, w edding guests give gifts of money to the newly-weds in small red envelopes. Money is also an appropriate gift at Korean and Japanese wedding. In many Western countries, for example in the U.K, wedding guests give the bride and groom household items that they may need for their new home. In Russia, rather than receiving gifts, the bride and groom provide gifts to their guests instead.

With the continued internationalization of the modern world, wedding customs that originated in one part of the world are crossing national boundaries and have been incorporated into marriage ceremonies in other countries.

111. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?

A. Wedding ceremonies​B. Wedding customs​C. Wedding day​D. Wedding history

112. The tradition of wearing a special dress only on one’s wedding day is ____.

A. about 150 years ago​​B. over a century ago

C. less than 100 years ago​​D. less than 200 years ago

113. In some cultures, the bride wears a white dress as a traditional symbol of ____.

A. modesty​​B. secrecy​​C. purity​​D. security

114. In some Asian and Middle Eastern.countries, which colour is NOT considered to be suitable for a wedding?

A. red​​B. orange​​C. white​​D. blue

115. The phrase “eternal union" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to____.

A. never-ending relationship​​B. lovely relationship

C. temporary relationship​​D. healthy relationship

116. The word “this" in paragraph 4 refers to which of the following?

A. role​​B. love​​C. June​​D. rose

117. According to the passage, in which country would the wedding guests give the bride and groom money as a present?​​

A. Brazil​​B. the U.K​​C. China​​D. Russia

118. Which of the following information is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Nowadays, every bride can afford to buy a wedding dress to wear only once.

B. It is believed that any person who catches the bride’s bouquet will be the next to marry.

C . It is customary to write the groom's name on the bride’s wedding ring.

D. Thanks to globalization, one country’s wedding customs may be added to other countries’.

The Hindu culture celebrates marriage as a pure and pristine rite enabling two individuals start their journey of life together. It puts emphasis on the values of happiness, harmony and growth and could be traced back from the Vedic times. Months before the wedding ceremony, an engagement is held which is called "mangni". The couple is blessed here with gifts, jewelry and clothes. Another important ritual is the "mehendi" which is a paste made from the leaves of henna plant. It is the...
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The Hindu culture celebrates marriage as a pure and pristine rite enabling two individuals start their journey of life together. It puts emphasis on the values of happiness, harmony and growth and could be traced back from the Vedic times.
Months before the wedding ceremony, an engagement is held which is called "mangni". The couple is blessed here with gifts, jewelry and clothes. Another important ritual is the "mehendi" which is a paste made from the leaves of henna plant. It is the traditional art of adorning the hands and the feet of the bride with mehendi and the name of the groom is also hidden in the design.

On the day of marriage, the couple exchanges garlands as a gesture of acceptance of one another and a pledge to respect one another as partners which is known as "jaimala". This is followed by "kanyadaan", where the father of the bride places her hand in the groom's hand requesting him to accept her as an equal partner.
Another ritual is the "havan" in which the couple invokes Agni, the god of Fire, to witness their
commitment to each other. Crushed sandalwood, herbs, sugar rice and oil are offered to the ceremonial fire. The "gath bandhan" takes place where scarves of the bride and groom are tied together symbolizing their eternal bond. This signifies their pledge before God to love each other and remain loyal. The couple then takes four "mangal pheras" or walk around the ceremonial fire, representing four goals in life: "Dharma", religious and moral duties; "Artha", prosperity; "Kama" earthly pleasures; "Moksha", spiritual salvation.
The couple also takes seven steps together to begin their journey, called the "saptapardi". Then the ritual of "sindoor" takes place where the groom applies a small dot of vermilion, a red powder to the bride's forehead and welcomes her as his partner for life. This signifies the completion of the marriage. The parents of the bride and the groom then give their blessings, "ashirwad" to the newlywed couple as they touch the feet of their parents.
Câu 33: What might be the most suitable title for this reading passage?
A. The Hindu wedding B. The Hindu tradition C. The Hindu religion D. The Hindu culture
Câu 34: What does the word “magni” stand for?
A. the engagement B. the gesture of acceptance of one another
C. the paste made from the leave of one another D. the wedding
Câu 35: What do the Hindu people think about marriage?
A. It is a wish of happiness and harmony to come to two individuals.
B. It is entirely a spiritual traditional ritual allowing two individuals to live together.
C. It is a belief in the growth of a family newly formed by two individuals.
D. It is just a living-together announcement of two individuals.
Câu 36: What can the word “adorning” be best replaced by?
A. dying B. repairing C. painting D. decorating
Câu 37: What can the word “invokes” be best replaced by?
A. talks B. tells C. says D. prays
Câu 38: Why does the couple exchange garlands?
A. to express their acceptance of one another and a wish of happiness.
B. to express their vow to respect each other for the whole life.
C. to do a ritual. D. to show both their acceptance of and the swear to respect the partner.
Câu 39: When is the wedding ceremony completed?
A. When the groom applies a small dot of vermillion of the bride's forehead.
B. When the couple touches their parents' feet.
C. When the parents of the bride and the groom give their blessings to the couple.
D. When the couple makes seven steps together.

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15 tháng 1 2020

The Hindu culture celebrates marriage as a pure and pristine rite enabling two individuals start their journey of life together. It puts emphasis on the values of happiness, harmony and growth and could be traced back from the Vedic times.
Months before the wedding ceremony, an engagement is held which is called "mangni". The couple is blessed here with gifts, jewelry and clothes. Another important ritual is the "mehendi" which is a paste made from the leaves of henna plant. It is the traditional art of adorning the hands and the feet of the bride with mehendi and the name of the groom is also hidden in the design.

On the day of marriage, the couple exchanges garlands as a gesture of acceptance of one another and a pledge to respect one another as partners which is known as "jaimala". This is followed by "kanyadaan", where the father of the bride places her hand in the groom's hand requesting him to accept her as an equal partner.
Another ritual is the "havan" in which the couple invokes Agni, the god of Fire, to witness their
commitment to each other. Crushed sandalwood, herbs, sugar rice and oil are offered to the ceremonial fire. The "gath bandhan" takes place where scarves of the bride and groom are tied together symbolizing their eternal bond. This signifies their pledge before God to love each other and remain loyal. The couple then takes four "mangal pheras" or walk around the ceremonial fire, representing four goals in life: "Dharma", religious and moral duties; "Artha", prosperity; "Kama" earthly pleasures; "Moksha", spiritual salvation.
The couple also takes seven steps together to begin their journey, called the "saptapardi". Then the ritual of "sindoor" takes place where the groom applies a small dot of vermilion, a red powder to the bride's forehead and welcomes her as his partner for life. This signifies the completion of the marriage. The parents of the bride and the groom then give their blessings, "ashirwad" to the newlywed couple as they touch the feet of their parents.
Câu 33: What might be the most suitable title for this reading passage?
A. The Hindu wedding B. The Hindu tradition C. The Hindu religion D. The Hindu culture
Câu 34: What does the word “magni” stand for?
A. the engagement B. the gesture of acceptance of one another
C. the paste made from the leave of one another D. the wedding
Câu 35: What do the Hindu people think about marriage?
A. It is a wish of happiness and harmony to come to two individuals.
B. It is entirely a spiritual traditional ritual allowing two individuals to live together.
C. It is a belief in the growth of a family newly formed by two individuals.
D. It is just a living-together announcement of two individuals.
Câu 36: What can the word “adorning” be best replaced by?
A. dying B. repairing C. painting D. decorating
Câu 37: What can the word “invokes” be best replaced by?
A. talks B. tells C. says D. prays
Câu 38: Why does the couple exchange garlands?
A. to express their acceptance of one another and a wish of happiness.
B. to express their vow to respect each other for the whole life.
C. to do a ritual. D. to show both their acceptance of and the swear to respect the partner.
Câu 39: When is the wedding ceremony completed?
A. When the groom applies a small dot of vermillion of the bride's forehead.
B. When the couple touches their parents' feet.
C. When the parents of the bride and the groom give their blessings to the couple.
D. When the couple makes seven steps together.

16 tháng 1 2020

The Hindu culture celebrates marriage as a pure and pristine rite enabling two individuals start their journey of life together. It puts emphasis on the values of happiness, harmony and growth and could be traced back from the Vedic times.
Months before the wedding ceremony, an engagement is held which is called "mangni". The couple is blessed here with gifts, jewelry and clothes. Another important ritual is the "mehendi" which is a paste made from the leaves of henna plant. It is the traditional art of adorning the hands and the feet of the bride with mehendi and the name of the groom is also hidden in the design.

On the day of marriage, the couple exchanges garlands as a gesture of acceptance of one another and a pledge to respect one another as partners which is known as "jaimala". This is followed by "kanyadaan", where the father of the bride places her hand in the groom's hand requesting him to accept her as an equal partner.
Another ritual is the "havan" in which the couple invokes Agni, the god of Fire, to witness their
commitment to each other. Crushed sandalwood, herbs, sugar rice and oil are offered to the ceremonial fire. The "gath bandhan" takes place where scarves of the bride and groom are tied together symbolizing their eternal bond. This signifies their pledge before God to love each other and remain loyal. The couple then takes four "mangal pheras" or walk around the ceremonial fire, representing four goals in life: "Dharma", religious and moral duties; "Artha", prosperity; "Kama" earthly pleasures; "Moksha", spiritual salvation.
The couple also takes seven steps together to begin their journey, called the "saptapardi". Then the ritual of "sindoor" takes place where the groom applies a small dot of vermilion, a red powder to the bride's forehead and welcomes her as his partner for life. This signifies the completion of the marriage. The parents of the bride and the groom then give their blessings, "ashirwad" to the newlywed couple as they touch the feet of their parents.
Câu 33: What might be the most suitable title for this reading passage?
A. The Hindu wedding B. The Hindu tradition C. The Hindu religion D. The Hindu culture
Câu 34: What does the word “magni” stand for?
A. the engagement B. the gesture of acceptance of one another
C. the paste made from the leave of one another D. the wedding
Câu 35: What do the Hindu people think about marriage?
A. It is a wish of happiness and harmony to come to two individuals.
B. It is entirely a spiritual traditional ritual allowing two individuals to live together.
C. It is a belief in the growth of a family newly formed by two individuals.
D. It is just a living-together announcement of two individuals.
Câu 36: What can the word “adorning” be best replaced by?
A. dying B. repairing C. painting D. decorating
Câu 37: What can the word “invokes” be best replaced by?
A. talks B. tells C. says D. prays
Câu 38: Why does the couple exchange garlands?
A. to express their acceptance of one another and a wish of happiness.
B. to express their vow to respect each other for the whole life.
C. to do a ritual. D. to show both their acceptance of and the swear to respect the partner.
Câu 39: When is the wedding ceremony completed?
A. When the groom applies a small dot of vermillion of the bride's forehead.
B. When the couple touches their parents' feet.
C. When the parents of the bride and the groom give their blessings to the couple.
D. When the couple makes seven steps together.

26 tháng 10 2017

There are many customs and superstitions connected 15 weddings. In the past, a wedding was _16_ as a time when people were particularly susceptible to bad luck and evil spirits. Nowadays, weddings are times for elaborate and even wild celebrations. In many cases, _17_ a wedding ceremony in the church, an exquisite

_18_ is held in the garden for the newlyweds and their guests. Some customs, such as not being seen by the groom in her wedding dress before the ceremony, are known throughout the country and many other parts of the world. _19_ may be regional or even maintained within families from generation to generation.

15. (A) with (B) about (C) into (D) toward

16. (A) thought (B) looked (C) seen (D) regarding

17. (A) following (B) followed (C) to follow (D) being followed

18. (A) receiver (B) receipt (C) recipient (D) reception

19. (A) Another (B) The others (C) Others (D) The other

V. Complete the sentences with a verb from the box in the correct form. 1. Why didn’t you your bed this morning? 2. I can’t come out now. I’m the cleaning. 3. Could you the dishwasher and put the things away, please? 4. It’s not fair. I breakfast yesterday. Nam should it today. 5. Look at this bin! Please the rubbish out now. 6. Mum, I’ve my room. Can I go out now? 7. Phong, the table....
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V. Complete the sentences with a verb from the box in the correct form.

1. Why didn’t you your bed this morning?

2. I can’t come out now. I’m the cleaning.

3. Could you the dishwasher and put the things away, please?

4. It’s not fair. I breakfast yesterday. Nam should it today.

5. Look at this bin! Please the rubbish out now.

6. Mum, I’ve my room. Can I go out now?

7. Phong, the table. It’s nearly dinnertime.

8. A: Where’s Dad?

B: He’s the car. He always the car on Sunday morning.

V. Fill the gaps with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

1. Ms Lan is not in the office today. She (work) at home today.

2. “Where (you/come) from?” “I’m Italian - from Rome.’

3. “(you/ speak) French” “Just a little.”

4. Don’t forget your umbrella. It (rain) again.

5. “Can you help me with the dinner?” “Not now. I (watch) TV.”

6. In Viet Nam, children (look) after their old parents.

7. “Hi! What (you/do) here” “I (wait) for a friend.”

8. Can I look at the newspaper now? (you/read) it?

9. Can I phone you back? We (have) dinner.

10. Mr Long (work) in an office every day, but now he (help) his wife to prepare dinner.

C. READING

I. Read the passage, and decide whether the following statements are true (T), false (F), or not given (NG).

Career of the Year

Fourteen-year-old Ed Bond from London is this year's winner of the Young Career of the Year Award.

When he’s not at school. Ed looks after his mother, who is disabled and in a wheelchair. He also looks after his ten-year-old sister. He helps to do the washing and the cooking. ‘Ed’s great,’ says his father. ‘I have to go to work at six in the morning, so Ed has to help his mother a lot. He doesn’t have to do the housework but he does it anyway. We worry because he doesn’t have much free time, but he doesn’t complain.’ ‘I want to help.’ says Ed, ‘and anyway I don’t have to do so much at weekends because my dad’s at home.’

T F NG

1. Ed helps to look after his mother.   

2. Ed’s mother can’t walk.   

3. Ed’s father is also ill.   

4. Ed is an only child.   

5. Ed does all the shopping for the family.   

II. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.

Family types vary in different countries and among different cultures. In Western, industrialized societies, the nuclear family ranks as the most common family type. It consists of a father, a mother and their children. But nuclear families exist together with many other types of family units. In the single-parent family, for example, a mother or a father heads the family alone. A blended family is formed when a divorced or widowed parent remarries. As divorce rates have risen, the number of single-parent and blended families has increased.

In many parts of the world, parents and children live together with other family members under the same roof. These complex families usually contain several generations of family members, including grandparents, parents and children. They may also include brothers or sisters and their families, uncles, aunts and cousins. Even when relatives do not live together, they still consider themselves members of the same extended family includes grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins.

1. The nuclear family ranks as the most common family type .

A. an many industrialized countries B. in countries with nuclear weapons

C. that consists of more than two generations D. that leads to the divorce of parents

2. In the single-parent family, .

A. there are often no children

B. only one parent lives with his or her child or children

C. the number of blended children has increased

D. children live with their grandparents

3. Grandparents, parents and children are mentioned as .

A. the three typical generations of an extended family

B. three branches of a family tree

C. the closest and happiest relatives in family units

D. a complex combination

4. The second paragraph is about .

A. American culture B. relatives and family members

C. the relationship between family members D. the extended family

5. The word “blended” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .

A. complex B. married C. mixed D. formed

III. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.

The American family unit is in the process of change. In the first half of the 20th century, there were mainly two types of families: the extended and the nuclear. An extended family includes mother, father, children and some other relatives, living in the same house. A nuclear family is composed of just parents and children livingunder the same roof.

As the American economy had progressed from agricultural to industrial one, people were forced to move to different parts of the country to get good jobs. These jobs were mainly in the large cities. Now, in fact, three-quarters of Americans live in urban areas which occupy 2.5% of the national total land mass. Of the 118 million in the labour force, only 3 million still work on the farm.

Since moving for better jobs has often divided the extended family, the nuclear family became more popular. At present, 55% of the families in the US are nuclear families. But besides the two types of traditional family groupings, the family is now being expanded to include a variety of other living arrangements because of divorce. There is an increase in single-parent families, in which a father or mother lives with one or more children. Divorce has also led to blended families, which occur when previously married men and women marry again and combine the children from former marriage into a new family. There are also some couples who do not want to have children to form two-person childless families.

1. A nuclear family is one that .

A. consists of father, mother, and children living in the same house

B. relatives live with

C. there are only grandparents, parents and their children living in

D. is bigger than extended family

2. The expression “under the same roof” means

A. a house with one roof B. a house with the roof the same as the wall

C. in the same building D. under the house

3. The nuclear family becomes more popular because of .

A. more divorces B. the division of the extended family

C. fewer jobs in big cities D. an increase in single-parent families

4. How many types of families have there been in the US since the first half of the 20th century?

A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five

5. A blended family is a newly-formed family .

A. with the combination of children of the two previously married father and mother

B. that has only father or mother living with children

C. in which there are no children

D. that there is only one couple living in with their newborn children

IV. Read the passage carefully, and do the tasks that follow.

The Role of the Japanese Mother

The focus of the mother is her home and family, with particular attention to the rearing of children. While most Japanese believe that a woman's place is in the home, women make up almost 40 percent of the labor force. More than half of these women are married. Many mothers with small children work only part-time so they can be home when their children are not in school. The extra income earned by the mother is often used to meet the cost of their children's education.

Japanese mothers take the responsibility of their child's education and upbringing very seriously. They seldom confront their preschool children because they want to foster an intimate, dependent relationship. The purpose of this approach is to get the child to obey willingly with the mother’s wishes and to shape the child's behavior over a long period of time. The close nature of the mother-child relationship and the strong parentalcommitment help to provide a strong foundation for the child's entry into elementary school.

Mothers are involved directly in with the child's school. Each day a notebook is sent back and forth between mother and teacher remarking on the child's mood, behavior, health, and activities both in school and at home. Mothers attend PTA meetings usually twice a month and are involved with school committee's working on special projects such as gardening and hot lunch preparation. School is a very stressful and competitive process so the Japanese mother concentrates all her efforts on getting her children through so they can get accepted into the appropriate universities.

Task 1: Match a word in column A with its definition in column B, writing the answer in each blank.

Task 2: Read the passage, and then decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).

T F

6. Most Japanese women are housewives.  

7. Taking care of children and bringing them up are of great importance to  

Japanese mothers.

8. Japanese mothers tend to be very strict to their children at home.  

9. Japanese mothers and teachers work together for the children's study  

progress and comfort at school.

10. The Japanese mother concentrates all her efforts on getting her children  

through, so the atmosphere at home is very stressful.

D. SPEAKING

Rearrange the sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation, writing the letter (A-H) in each blank.

1. ___ A. Nam: It’s not only for our mother's benefits but it also makes us more independent when we have grown up.

2. ___ B. Nam: Besides cleaning and cooking, my mother also does a lot of other things around the house although she goes to work.

3. ___ C. Nam: I agree with that saying. All of us take it for granted that our mother is responsible for doing all the housework.

4. ___ D. Nam: Besides the relationship, we enjoy a friendlier atmosphere in our home all the time when we attend to each other.

5. ___ E. Mai: So does my mother. My father, my brother and I try to share the burden so that my mother can follow her own interests.

6. ___ F. Mai: I’ve just read a saying about household chores, Nam. It’s “Housework is what a woman does that nobody notices unless she hasn't done it.”

7. ___ G. Mai: It’s very useful for our future life. And I think we will have better relationship when we share household chores with one another.

8. ___ H. Mai: Yeah, when we come home from school, our house is clean and tidy and lunch or dinner is ready for us to eat.

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31 tháng 12 2018

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03.Christmas Eve is _____ best time for Japanese youngsters to go out for _____ special, romantic evening. A.the-aB.a-aC.the-theD.a-the 04.This is _____ wedding party I've ever attended .A.more memorableB.the more memorableC.most memorable D.the most memorable 05.At the church ceremony, the couple have to make their wedding _____. A.invitationsB.flowersC.vowsD.cakes 06.On many days of the year, Vietnamese people not only _____ the table for meals, but they also put food on the altar for...
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03.Christmas Eve is _____ best time for Japanese youngsters to go out for _____ special, romantic evening.

A.the-aB.a-aC.the-theD.a-the

04.This is _____ wedding party I've ever attended

.A.more memorableB.the more memorableC.most memorable D.the most memorable

05.At the church ceremony, the couple have to make their wedding _____.

A.invitationsB.flowersC.vowsD.cakes

06.On many days of the year, Vietnamese people not only _____ the table for meals, but they also put food on the altar for their ancestors

.A.layB.clearC.lieD.book

07.Whenever I set out for _____ examination, I always try to avoid crossing _____ path of _____ woman.

A.an-the-aB.the-the-aC.an-the-theD.an-a-the

08.On the wedding day, the best man is expected to help the _____.

A.brideB.groomC.bridesmaidD.guest

09.Viet Nam is a country situated in Asia, where many mysteries and legends _____.

A.originallyB.originC.originalD.originate

10.Wedding ceremonies are _____ now than they used to be in the past.

A.as complicatedB.the most complicatedC.the least complicatedD.less complicated

11.In Viet Nam, you shouldn't _____ at somebody's house on the 1st day of the New Year unless you have been invited by the house owner.

A.get upB.put upC.go upD.show up

12.People in _____ Western countries are often surprised to learn that _____ Japanese celebrate Christmas.

A.-theB.the-theC.the-D.-the

13.After the wedding ceremony at the church, they go to the hotel for the wedding _____.

A.cakeB.ringC.receptionD.day

14.People in Mexico _____ Mother's Day on May 10 by giving their mothers handmade gifts, flowers, lothing and household appliances.

A.memorizeB.openC.performD.celebrate

15.In Japan, _____ most important holiday of _____ seasonis New Year's Day, which comes one week after Christmas.

A.the-B.the-aC.-theD.the-the

16.The newly-weds will fly to Venice to spend their _____ tomorrow.

A.marrigeB.vacationC.honey moonD.holiday

17.In the past, the _____ and engagement ceremonies took place one or two years before the wedding.

A.proposingB.proposalC.proposeD.proposed

18.The Korean are _____ than the American in addressing their bosses.

A.much formalB.most formalC.the most formalD.more formal

19.In a wedding ceremony, _____ best man helps ____groom ready for every preparation.

A.a-theB.the-theC.a-aD.the-a

20.English people believe that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house, which will bring _____ to the person who has opened it.

A.lossB.truthC.misfortuneD.success

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Giup e với . Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Cell phones are an integrated part of our society at this point, and their main use is communication. They keep students in touch with the rest of the world by giving them the power to interact with it . In my day, if you forgot your lunch you were at the mercy of the office calling home for you. Now, students have the ability to solve their own problems...
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Giup e với . Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Cell phones are an integrated part of our society at this point, and their main use is communication. They keep students in touch with the rest of the world by giving them the power to interact with it . In my day, if you forgot your lunch you were at the mercy of the office calling home for you. Now, students have the ability to solve their own problems and handle certain "emergencies" on their own. Cell phones also allow students the ability when the time is right, to keep in touch with students at other schools or friends that don't go to school. While not an educational benefit directly, better relationships can lead to higher self-esteem and reduce isolation, which is good for everybody. In the same way, camera phones allow students to capture the kinds of memories that help build a solid school culture, and, in some cases, can act as documentation of misbehavior in the same way that store cameras provide evidence and deter bad behavior. Academically, the cell phone can act as to record video of a procedure of explanation that may need to be reviewed later. It could be used to record audio of a lecture, as well, for later review. And just imagine if class could be easily " taped " for students who are absent? What if they could even be streamed and seen from home instantly? The iPod is a little trickier, because its function varies greatly by model. At its heart , it is a media player, and I know for a fact that many students work better while listening to music. For this reason, they can have a good effect by keeping students from getting too distracted while working ( ironic , because we mostly think of them AS distractions!). If it is a WIFI compatible model, and wireless internet is available, the iPod can be a great tool for looking up information or digging into things more deeply. Depending on the model, it may be able to act as a camera and video recorder as well (with the same benefits as the cell phone). Devices like the Kindle could, conceivably, make learning a lot easier. Imagine carrying all your textbooks in the palm of your hand, rather than strapped to your back! Though expensive, compared to buying new textbooks, the Kindle is a bargain. Many of the books used in high school English classes are actually FREE on the Kindle. 11. The passage mainly discusses ____. A. how some electronic devices are used in education B. how to use electronic devices in the classroom C. what is the best electronic device used in education D. which electronic device will be used as the textbooks 12. The word " it ' in the passage refers to ____. A. the power B. the world C. the rest of the world D. the main use 13. The phrase " at the mercy of " mostly means ____. A. completely dependent on B. at request of C. thankful to D. under orders 14. According to the passage, cell phones do NOT ____. A. help students keep in touch with their friends B. allow students to capture of memories C. help students record audio of a lecture D. enable students to write their assignment 15. The word " which " in the passage refers to ____. A. building better relationships B. achieving higher self-esteem C. that relationships lead to higher self-esteem D. having higher-esteem and lower isolation 16. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word " taped "? A. recorded B. reviewed C. streamed D. seen 17. The phrase " At its heart " mostly refers to ____. A. the main function B. the core part C. the central unit D. the best usage 18. The word " ironic " is closest in meaning to ____. A. lucky B. special C. funny D. particular 19. Which of the following is NOT true about the iPod according to the passage? A. The iPod can be used to make phone calls. B. The iPod can be connected to the Internet. C. The iPod can be used to record videos D. The iPod comes in different models. 20. Which of the following is true about the kindle according to the passage? A. The Kindle is more economical than new textbooks. B. Everything read on the Kindle is free of charge. C. The Kindle comes in different models as the iPod does. D. You cannot listen to music with a Kindle
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