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ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST

Class: 8...................................................... Time: 45 minutes hk I lớp 8

I. LISTENING

1. Listen to the conversation between Trang and Mike. Decide if the

statements are true (T) or false (F). Circle T or F. You will listen TWICE.

1. Mike thinks Tam Cam is similar to Cinderella. T F

2. Like Tam, Cinderella dropped a shoe. T F
3. Like Tam, Cinderella was killed and reborn many times. T F
4. The last time Tam was reborn, she was a bird. T F
Tam Cam reflects Vietnamese people's belief that there is life
5. T F
after death.
2. Listen to the conversation between Jack and Nam about ethnic groups in
Viet Nam. Fill each of the gaps with no more than THREE words or a
number. You will listen TWICE.

1. Viet Nam has 54 ethnic groups __________.

2. The Viet has the largest ___________.
3. The Tay has a population of around _________.
4. The Khmer has about ___________ people.
5. Jack said that Viet Nam is a ___________.
II. READING

1. Read the passage and answer the questions.

"Li xi" is an important part in Vietnam’s customs of Tet Festival, especially with
children. It is a small amount of money that can bring good fortune to the
upcoming year. However, "li xi" is not limited only on the first day, but can even
last to the 9th or 10th day of Tet Festival, and given when the adults first met the
kids.
Besides the money, the tiny red envelope also has its own meaning. It represents
the secrecy and privacy to avoid comparison as adults want children to regard the
money as the gift of New Year, instead of being jealous of receiving less than other
kids. The red color, the most popular color appearing in Vietnamese festivals,
signifies the prosperity and great luck according to Asian’s beliefs.
In the morning of the first day of Lunar New Year, children and parents will visit
grandparents’ home, wishing for a happy new year and great health, showing
respect and gratitude, and giving gifts. After that, it is grandparents and adults’ turn
to give children lucky money to welcome their new age.
1. By whom is the custom loved most?
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2. For how long can the custom be applied?
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3. Why is a red envelope used?
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4. What does the red color signify?
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5. Why do adults give "li xi" to children?
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2. Read the passage. Circle A, B or C to answer each question or complete
each sentence.

The meaning of Mid-Autumn Day is rather different to that in China, though the
Vietnamese also celebrate it by eating mooncakes. In Viet Nam the Mid-Autumn
Festival is the happiest day for children, during which parents buy their children
various kinds of lanterns and snacks.
There are also various activities held to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in Viet
Nam. The main activities include worshipping the God of Earth, and carrying carp-
shaped lanterns.
Usually a worshipping platform is set up in the yard during Mid-Autumn night, on
which mooncakes, fruits, and snacks are laid. Later family members sit to gether to
eat the food while appreciating the moon.
It's also a tradition for the Vietnamese to light lanterns during the Mid-Autumn
night. It is thought that if people walk at night with a carp lantern in hand, they will
be safe from the carp spirit. Now, children hold various kinds of paper lanterns and
play in the moonlight, while eating mooncakes during the evening of Mid-Autumn
Day.
1. What is Vietnamese Mid-Autumn festival different from that of China in?    

  A. time B. food C. meaning    

2. Parents buy children all of these things EXCEPT _________.    

  A. mooncakes B. carps C. lanterns    

3. What are the main activities in Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival?    

  A. worshipping the God of Earth    

  B. carrying carp-shaped lanterns    

  C. Both A and B    

4. Why do children carry a carp lantern?    

  A. To scare the carp spirit.    

  B. Because it is very beautiful.    

  C. To enjoy the moonlight better.    

5. The word "hold" can be replaced by _________.    

  A. buy B. carry C. light    

III. WRITING

1. Write a short paragraph (80-100 words) about the differences between the
countryside and the city.

 
  You should write about:
  - Environment
  - Education
  - Traffic
  - Whether you want to live in the countryside or not
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2. Complete each of the following sentences using the cues given. You can use
other words in addition to the cues to complete the sentences.

  Here is an example.
0. Ngoc/usually/play/badminton/Sunday.
  Answer: 0. Ngoc usually plays badminton on Sundays.
1. Viet Nam/multicultural/country/54/ethnic/groups.
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2. Ede's/principal/food crop/rice.
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3. gongs/significant/Ede's festivals/cultural activity.
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4. When/small/young Khmer/people/to pagodas/study/improve/knowledge.
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5. Hmong's/history/remain/difficult/trace/because/tradition/oral ones.
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IV. SPEAKING

1. Now I’m going to ask you FOUR questions about Vietnamese customs and
traditions. Are you ready?

1. Can you name some customs in Viet Nam?

2. What customs do you like most? Why?
3. Have you ever broken with tradition?
4. Do you think we should follow our traditions? Why?
2. Each of you will now receive a card. On the card there is a picture and clues
for five questions. You should use the words to make questions and ask your
friend. Your friend will answer the questions based on the picture he/she has.

   

  CARD A
Use the words given below to make questions. Ask your friend about his/her
 
picture and listen to the answers.
1. How many/see/picture?
2. Who/they?
3. Where/they?
4. What/they/doing?
5. How/they/look?