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TRƯỜNG ĐH NGOẠI NGỮ - TIN HỌC TP.HCM Học kỳ I. Năm học 2020 - 2021
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ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
(Đề có 04 trang) (SV KHÔNG được sử dụng tài liệu/ các thiết bị điê ̣n tử)
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PART I. Choose A, B, or C to best complete the following sentences about the British
civilization. Write your answers in the answer box.
1/ Which of these is not an acceptable short name for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland?
A. England B. Great Britain C. The United Kingdom
2/ Which city is not in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ?
A. Belfast B. Cardiff C. Dublin
3/ Which of the following figures is not associated with Britain ?
A. Britannia B. John Bull C. Uncle Sam
4/ By what name is the UK flag often known ?
A. The Britannia B. Old Glory C. The Union Jack
5/ Saint Patrick is the patron saint of …..
A. England B. Ireland C. Wales
6/ What is Stonehenge ?
A. A royal castle B. a historic document C. a prehistoric monument
7/ The traditional home of Cockneys is in ___________
A. The East End B. the West End C. The City
8/ What is the British national anthem ?
A. Land of Hope and Glory B. God save the Queen C. Rule Britannia
9/ With which country is haggis especially associated ?
A. Scotland B. Ireland C. Wales
10/ A bird table is ……….
A. a specially designed garden table with thin legs
B. a dish made with turkey and chicken
C. a raised platform on which birds can feed
11/ The leek and daffodil are both plants used to symbolize ………
A. Wales B. England C. Scotland
12/ In passing casual conversation, British people usually talk about…….
A. Their jobs B. their family C. the weather
13/ ______________ is an organization which looks after the well-being of animals.
A. The National Trust B. RSPCA C. Neighbourhood Watch
14/ Which of these names is NOT used to refer to the position of Prime Minister ?

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 A. Downing House B. Number ten C. MP
15/ Where does the British Parliament meet ?
A. Downing Street B. Buckingham Palace C. the Palace of Westminster
16/ What is a double-decker ?
A. a bus B. a house C. a ship
17/ The most popular sport in Britain is _________
A. cricket B. football C. basket ball
18/ What is England’s national flower ?
A. The tulip B. the daffodil C. the rose
19/ What is the most popular food in Britain ?
A. Spaghetti B. fish and chips C. pizza
20/ British people go to the coffee shop to enjoy a delicious, slow cup of coffee.
A. True B. False
21/ In Britain, cars are driven on the____________ side of the road.
A. left-hand B. right-hand C. either side
22/ Saint Patrick‘s Day is on _______________
A. 30th November B. 17th March C. 23rd April
23/ In which part of the UK do people speak with a Cockney accent ?
A. London B. Liverpool C. Manchester
24/ When is Guy Fawkes Night celebrated ?
A. 2nd November B. 5th November C. 31st October
25/ When is Remembrance Sunday ?
A. First Sunday in November B. 11th November C. Second Sunday in November
26/ The symbolic flower of Remembrance Sunday is ___________
A. Poppies B. daffodils C. Roses
27/ The day right after Christmas is known as ____________ Day.
A. Thanksgiving B. Boxing C. New Year
28/ The highest mountain in Great Britain is
A. Snow Don B. Grampian C. Ben Nevis
29/ Students who want to get into the university have to pass the _____________
A. O level B. A level C. sixth form
30/ Which of these does NOT apply to British political system?
A. Constitutional monarchy B. Parliamentary democracy C. Presidential democracy
31/ Which of these political parties is sometimes known as “the Tories” ?
A. Conservative B. Labour C. Liberal Democrat
32/ The members of the House of Lords is called
A. MP B. Peers C. representatives

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33/ What is the money given to the royal family to perform their public duties called ?
A. The Civil Assignment B. the Civil List C. The Civil Service
34/ There are ______ of the Cabinet in the UK.
A. 100 MPs B. 20 ministers C. 400 major ministers
35/ The universities Oxford and Cambridge are referred as ________________
A. The Red Brick B. The Civic C. the Oxbridge
36/ Most of the British secondary school students now go to ______________ schools.
A. Comprehensive B. Grammar C. independent
37/ The British local government authorities are generally known as _______
A. Councils B. committees C. civil servants
38/ Who chairs and controls debates and other proceedings in the House of Commons ?
A. Black Rod B. The Chief Whip C. the Speaker
39/ What does GPs of the NHS stand for ?
A. General Pharmacists B. General Practitioners C. Global Positioning Systems
40/ In the 19th century, the poor usually went to _____________ for help
A. The workhouse B. the rest house C. the public house
42/ The most popular sport in the UK is ___________
A. Cricket B. Football C. golf
43/ The common name in Britain for public holiday is ____________
A. Bank holiday B. council holiday C. office holiday
44/ What is the meaning of the Christmas celebration?
A. To commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ - the Savior
B. To commemorate the Son of God, who took all the mankind's sins away.
C. Both A & B are correct
45/ You CANNOT study for A-level in ________________
A. Further education college B. Sixth form college C. grade school
46/ British secondary students have to pay tuition in_____________
A. Public schools B. state school s C. comprehensive schools
47/ A common topic for all kinds of British newspapers to cover is about
A. Job B. sports C. weather
48/ The traditional musical instrument of Scotland is _______________
A. bagpipe B. harp C. flute
49/ The most popular classless place for drinking is ________________
A. restaurant B. bar C. pub
50/ Life peer is a member in the House of Lords who can :
A. Sit there until death B. pass his /her seat to relatives C. be voted by the people
51/ The present PM of the UK now is :

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 A. Tony Blair B. Margaret Thatcher C. Boris Johnson
52/ The English people are originated from
A. The Celtic B. The Gaelic C. The Germanic
53/ Which of the following means “Stairs” in Cockney speech :
A. Bee and honey B. apple and pears C. Honey and jelly
54/ The most popular system to take of the British people‘s health is
A. The National Health Service B. the Ministry of National Health C. Hospital system
55/ Halloween was originated from ________
A. England B. Scotland C. Ireland
56/ When students graduated from high school, they get __________
A. GCSE O ‘Level B. GCSE A’ Level C.SCE
57/
A. The right to do a business B. The right to vote C. the right to be French
58/ The “ Square City’ is the old name of _________
A. London B. Edinburgh C. Manchester
59/ The world-wide famous musical band from Liverpool, England named _________
A. The West Life B. The ABBA C. The Beatle
60/ British May Day celebrates:
A. The contribution of the labourers B. The good harvest C. May Flower ship

PART II. Give a brief answer to the following questions:

1. Compare non-state schools in Britain and private schools in the Vietnam.
2. Compare the political characteristics of the press in the UK and the press in Vietnam.
3. What do you know about the Wars of Roses (1455 - 1487) in England?
4. What are the most typical characteristics of the British? List five of them.
5. What are the two things which King Henry VIII is famous for?
6. What is the dominance of England over the UK?
7. What is the status/ position of London in the UK? (London is the …/ the center of…/ etc…)
8. Give two examples that indicate Britain is still a land of tradition.

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