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KHOA NGOẠI NGỮ Học kỳ I. Năm học 2020 - 2021
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ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Môn thi: Văn minh Anh (Đề C)
(Đề có 04 trang) Thời gian: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
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PART I. Choose A, B, or C to best complete the following sentences about British civilization

1. The UK is a short form of ________

A. the United Kingdom
B. the United Kingdom of Great Britain
C. the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2. Britain is located in the ________ of Europe.
A. southwest B. northwest C.southeast
3. Britain is an island that includes ________
A. England, Ireland, Scotland
B. England, Wales, Scotland
C. Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland
4. The cross in the flag of ________ isn’t displayed on the UK’s flag.
A. Wales B. Northern Ireland C. Scotland
5. The modern English is derived from various _________ dialects.
A. Roman B. Germanic C. Celtic
6. Saint George’s Day in England is on _________
A. May 1 B. April 1 C. April 23
7. Scottish men only wear _________, a traditional costume for men, on special occasions.
A. stripe skirts B. Celtic skirts C. kilts
8. Which of the following is chronologically correct?
A. The Celts, the Anglo-Saxons, the Romans, the Vikings, the Normans
B. The Celts, the Romans, the Anglo-Saxons, the Vikings, the Normans
C. The Celts, the Romans, the Germanic people, the Normans, the Vikings
9. _________ is known for his role in the separation of the Church of England from the Roman
Catholic Church.
A. Henry VII B. Henry VIII C. Bloody Mary
10. _________, popularly known for the story of the burning of the cakes, was not only an able
warrior but also a dedicated scholar and a wise ruler.
A. William the Conqueror B. Afred the Great C. King Arthur
11. The stand-by cabinet formed by the Opposition Party is called the _________
A. shadow government B. shadow cabinet C. opposite cabinet
12. The first female Prime Minister of the UK was __________
A. Theresa May B. Elizabeth II C. Margaret Thatcher
13. The British cabinet is chosen by __________
A. voters B. Parliament C. The PM
14. Traditionally the Prime Minister lives and works at _________
A. 10 Downtown Street B. 10 Downing Street C. 10 Downing Hall
15. Which of the following is NOT true?

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 A. The ministers cannot criticize the government’s policies in public
B. The cabinet members can criticize the government’s policies in public.
C. The ministers have to agree with the government’policies in public.
16. What can be said about British food?
A. It is extremely delicious B. It is nice and fresh. C. It has very little taste
17. One notable aspect of British pubs is that __________
A. there is no waiter service
B. Just men can go to the pub
C. children are not allowed in
18. The Queen of the UK calls her people “_________”.
A. citizens B. subjects C. servants
19. The value of the Monarch is viewed in different aspects, such as politics, __________
A. culture and economy B. culture and society C. economy and history
20. Child benefit is a small _______ payment for each child under 16, usually paid directly to mothers.
A. weekly B. monthly C. annual
21. As stated by the written law, Queen Elizabeth is __________
A. not powerful at all B. above the law C. Head of the government
22. What name is given to the day when people play jokes on each other until midday?
A.Remembrance Day B. April’s Fool Day C. Halloween
23. Members of the __________ must be elected.
A. House of Commons B. House of Lords C. both Houses
24. What is the relationship between the British monarch and the government?
A. advise, encourage and approve the government’s decisions
B. approve the government’s decisions on government policies
C. advise, warn and encourage the government’s decisions
25. St Patrick’s Day is celebrated each year on 17th March. Which plant is normally worn on this
special day?
A. shamrock B. thistle C. daffodil
26. ________ is Head of the Church of England?
A.The Prime Minister B. The Archbishop of Canterbury C. The monarch
27. Which country is known as the home of golf?
A. England B. Scotland C. Wales
28. What is the actual name of London's Houses of Parliament?
A. The Palace of Westminster   B. The Chambers of Westminster     C. The Courts of Westminster
29. The Minister of Finance in the UK is called the __________
A. Secretary of Finance B. Lord Chancellor C. Chancellor of the Exchequer
30. The roles of the British Parliament include __________
A. making / changing laws B. check the monarch C. debate with the public
31. When it comes to stereotypes of national characters, the Scots are said to ________
A. be kind to others B. have singing ability C. be careful with money
32. The surnames Jones or Williams suggest __________ origin.
A. Welsh B. English C. Scottish
33. _______ is a strong London accent associated with the working-class origin.
A. Cockney B. West End C. Gaelic
34. ________ is seen as a typical personal quality of British people.

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 A sense of hunour B. Being polite C. Conservatism
35. The popular belief that Britain is a “ ___________ “ can be seen in public life.
A. conservative society B. country of the Queen C. land of tradition
36. ________ education is compulsory up to the middle teenage years in the U.K. .
A. Full time B. part time C. secondary
37. Schools funded by the government are called ________ schools .
A. State B. public C. independent
38. All public schools in Britain are _________ schools.
A. Single-sex b. boarding C. locally funded
39. The three R’s refers to Reading, Writing and ________
A. algebRa B. aRithmetic C. geometRy
40. Schools where both academic and practical subjects are taught are ________ schools .
A. Grammar B. modern C. comprehensive
41. The pupils who are studying beyond the age of sixteen are referred to as “ _______ “.
A. A-level B. higher education C. sixth form
42. ________ exams are taken mostly by people who wish to go on to higher education.
A. A-level B. entrance C. university
43. SCE stands for __________
A. Secondary Certificate of Education
B. Scottish Certificate of Education
C. School Certificate of Education
44. The national curriculum includes ________ subjects.
A. 8 B. 9 C. 10
45. Science is one of the ________ subjects and Geography a _______ one.
A. Core / foundation B. foundation / main C. main / core
46. The compulsory age for full time education in the UK is from ________ to _________
A. 6 / 18 B. 5 / 16 C. 6 / 16
47. One of the important matters of the British education is the _______ .
A. Money B. exams C. shortage of teachers
48. The oldest university in the UK is __________
A. Cambridge University B. Red Brick University C. Oxford University
49. The British press is mostly controlled by ____________
A. multinational companies B. the government C. the monarch
50. How do students study in Oxbridge?
A. Students mainly learn through lectures
B. Students study in groups through tutorials
C. Teacher is the center of teaching and learning
51. The custom in which the first person to visit a house on the New Year’s Day is “ ______” .
A. first visiting B. ground-breaking C. first footing
52. In the UK pubs are really seen as a typical place for ________ .
A. socializing B. personalizing C. drinking and talking
53. The benefit that retired people can get is called _______.
A. allowance B. pension C. old-age support
54. The BBC gets its money from ________ .
A. advertising B. government C. licence fee
55. The press is so powerful that it is sometimes referred to as “the _________”.

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 A. fourth estate B. fourth real estate C. fourth powerhouse
56. The _______ deals with complaints regarding invasions of privacy.
A. PCC B. CPC C. CCP
57. The academic year in England starts in September and is divided into __________
A. 2 terms B. 3 terms C. 3 courses
58. Students in Scotland take the _______ to complete the high school program.
C. SCE B. GCSE C. A level
59. Which of the followings is not considered as a British cultural icon?
A. Adele B. Jessi J. C. Elton John
60. Who will be the next King/ Queen of the UK after Queen Elizabeth II dies?
A. Prince Charles B. Prince William C. Princess Anne
PART II. Give a brief answer to the questions below

1. What are the common characteristics of the tabloid newspaper in Britain?

2. Why is BBC news reliable?
3. Tell two differences between state schools in Britain and public schools in Vietnam.
4. What do you think are the typical characteristics of British people? List five of them.
5. What is BREXIT?
6. In what way does England dominate the UK?
7. What is the power or influence of the British monarch?
8. Compare the attitudes towards food and drink of British people and Vietnamese people.