PART I.

Fill in the blank:

1. The biggest waves of Germanic invasion is the Anglo-saxon
2. Multiculture london english is a strong london accent and is
associated with working class origins
3. Britian is constitutional monarchy
4. The most prestigous accent in britian is Received Pronunciation
5. Stonehenge, built on salisbury plain, is one of the most famous
and mysterious archaeological sites in the world
6. Scottish men are proud to wear kilts which is a pleates skirt
7. The third largest city in britian is glasgow, which is an industrial
city in scotland
8. Many of members of the house of lords are hereditary peers
9. Because of ethnic identity, the scottish may get angry when
people address as english
10. The union jack is the the national flag of the uk
PART II. Matching
1 The Roman - D Long occupation but leaving little behind, colonial control
rather than large scale-settlement
2 The Norman - C small scale invasion but much influence, beginning of the
english class system.
3 Anglo - saxon - B Great effect on the countryside, new farming methods and
self- sufficent villages forming the basis of English
4 British empire - A the empire on which the sun never sets
5 Common Wealth - H An intergovenmental organisation of 53 member states
that were mostly territories of the former British.
6 Hadrian's wall - Ẻ Built by the Romans in the second century in order to
protect their territory fromattacks by the Scots and the Picts
7 Queen Elizabeth I - I The virgin queen
8 the celts - f considered to be the native inhabitants living in the British Isles
9 Queen Victoria - G This queen become a popular symbol of Britain's
10 The coronation - J this event took in 1953 and Elizabeth, aged 25 ascended
the thrones
Part III. Draw a diagram of British political system
1 Government

2 The monarch

3 The prime minister

4 the cabinet

5 The opposition

6 the shadow cabinet

7 House of Lords

8 Parliament

9 House of Commons

10 Member of Parliament

11 The political parties

12 The people

13 Life peers

14 The hereditary peers

Part IV. Number the flags (time order):

: 1. The Union Jack

: 2. The Great Union Flag

: 3. Besty Flag

: 4. America Revolutionary War Flag

 : 5. The America Flag

PART V. Reodering the words to make a complete sentence

1. If people are dependent, they risk losing freedom as well as the respect of
their peers
2. Each individual should have an equal chance for success; equality of
opportunity may be thought of as an ethical rule
3. By freedom, Americans mean the desire and the ability of all individuals
to control their own destiny.
4. Americans match their energy intelligence against that of other in a
competitive contest for success
5. Individuals must learn to rely on themselves or risk losing freedom.
PART VI. Match the event with its description:
1. New Year’s Eve: Most people attend outdoor gatherings and firework
displays.
2. Saint Valentine’ s Day: People often send cards to friends and family to
show their love and appreciation.
3. Shrove Tuesday: Large numbers of people, often in fancy dress, race
down streets tossing pancakes.
4. Easter: Children love painting and decorating chicken eggs and people
usually buy chocolate eggs as presents for their family and friends.
5. May Day : It is an ancient festival of spring and a current traditional
spring holiday in many European cultures. Dances, singing, and cake are
usually part of the festivities.
6. Trooping the Colour: The streets are lined with crowds waving flags as
the parade moves from Buckingham Palace and down The Mall to Horse
Guard’s Parade, alongside Members of the Royal Family on horseback
and in carriages.
7. Henley Regatta: It’s one of the most important sporting events in the
annual calendar. But for most, it’s what comes with the sport that really
counts and by that, we mean the genteel crowds, the fashionable attire,
the highly spirited asmosphere.
8. Notting Hill Carnival: It takes place every August, and it's that special
time of the year when West London sips coconut water, eats jerk chicken
 and dances all day long to Caribbean tunes to celebrate over the festive
weekend.
9. Comlumbus Day: It remembers the arrival of an Italian explorer to the
Americas on October 12, 1492. This holiday is controversial because the
European settlement in the Americas led to the demise of the history and
culture of the indigenous peoples
10. Thanksgiving: Setting aside time to give gratitude for one's blessings,
along with holding feasts to celebrate a harvest, are both practices that
long predate the European settlement of North America.
BONUS:

1. Harvest festivals: People celebrate this day by singing, praying and

decorating the churches with baskets of fruit and food.
2. Halloween: People dress up and go to other people’s houses, knocking
on the door for treat of sweets or a snack.
3. Guy Fawkes’ Night: Many people light bonfires and set off fireworks.
4. Christmas Day: The family often celebrate the event together, enjoys a
feast of turkey with chestnut stuffing, roast goose with currants, or roast
beef and Yorkshire pudding.
5. New Year’s Day: Many people tend to spend a quiet day with family
and friends.
6. The London Marathon: Known for its "fancy dress," the race has
inspired people to dress up in costumes as unwieldy as the course itself.
7. Royal Ascot: It is one of the most prestigious events on the British
social calendar. The races are as famous for their fashion as they are for
the horses.
8. Wimbledon: It is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and is
widely regarded as the most prestigious.
9. Mother’s Day: Children cook breakfast for their moms, buy them
flowers and shower them with small surprises.
10.American Independence Day: It is commonly associated with
fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts,
baseball games, family reunions, political speeches, and ceremonies, in
addition to various other public and private events celebrating the
history, government, and traditions of the United States.
PART VII. Answer the following question:
1. What is the new concept that American people use presently to describe
their multi-cultural, multi-lingual society? (to replace the old one - Melting
Pot). Why?
 The melting pot assumes newcomers are added to the ‘pot’ of society, sharing
their best qualities to improve the whole. It does not destroy distinctiveness
The melting pot is a bit like beef stew. You can still pick out individual parts
but they are all a bit beefy.
The mosaic or salad bowl allows individuals to share a space, but each part still
maintains its distinctiveness from the rest. The mosaic is much more like a salad
bowl, with each component distinct and not much common flavor.
2 What is the most desirable house British people want to have? Why?
Most British people dream of living in a detached house. Because it illustrates
the desire for privacy, a status symbol, and also the importance attached to
ownership which seems to be at the heart of the British attitude to housing
3 Why did the Roman Emperor Hadrian build the wall across the country?
The Roman Emperor Hadrian built along wall to defend the border between
England and Scotland.
4 What is Brexit?
Brexit is a combination of two English words: 'Britain' and 'exit' and refers to
the departure of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union ( EU)
5 who is likely to succeed to the British throne?
Prince Charles. First in line to succeed Queen Elizabeth II is her eldest son
6 what is the most important celebration festival to the British and
American people ? most important
Guy Fawkes Day, Easter, New year’s eve, Valentine’s day, May day,
Thankgiving
- Name one native british event which other peoples do not celeb
Mother’s day, Father’s day, Columbus day, Guy fawkes day
7 Why do British people like going to the pub?
Today what attracts people to head into the pubs not only the alcohol and the
food but also the incomparably talkative and relaxing atmosphere. For some pub
enthusiasts , the regular moment in the pub makes them refreshed and relieved.
Comparison:
The same:
Both of these holidays are major holidays. It's a holiday where everyone in the
family gather together
The different:
Christmas in England is a festival that is celebrated to commemorate the birth of
Jesus Christ, son of God. Tet in Vietnam is a day that celebrates the end of a
calendar year and the start of a new one.
The symbol of Christmas holiday is pine tree
The symbol of Tet holiday is Yellow Apricot Tree
At Christmas, they often give each other gift boxes. And Tet in Vietnam is red
envelopes

Sắp xếp:

1. The term the government can be used to refer to all of the politicians who
have been appointed by the monarch.

2. All ministers come from the ranks of parliament, most of them from the
House of Commons.

3. Britain online much of Western Europe normally has single-party

government.

4. The cabinet meets once a week and takes decisions about new policies,
the implementation of existing policies and the running of the various
government departments.

5. Reports are made of the meetings are circulated to government

departments

6. The Queen is, in practice, obliged to give the job of Prime Minister to the
person who can command a majority in the House of the Commons

7. Government come and go, but the civil service remains

 8. Unlike politicians, civil servants, even of the highest rank, are unknown
to the public

9. Modern criticism of the civil service does not question its loyalty but its
efficiency.

10.Most British people have far more direct dealings with local government
than they do with national government

1. By freedom, Americans mean the desire and the ability of all individuals to
control their own destiny.

2. Individuals must learn to rely on themselves or risk losing freedom.

3. If people are dependent, they risk losing freedom as well as the respect of
their peers.

4. Each individual should have an equal chance for success; equality of

opportunity may be thought of as an ethical rule.

5. Americans match their energy intelligence against that of other in a

competitive contest for success.

6. The pressure to compete causes Americans to be energy but it also place a

constant emotional strain of them

7. Acquiring and maintaining a large number of material possessions is of great

importance to most Americans.

8. Only by hard work could the natural resources be converted into material
possessions, allowing a more comfortable standard of living.

9. the six basic values do not tell the whole story of American character, but
they do affect life in the United States.
10. Americans created a climate of freedom where the emphasis was on the
individuals.
6 .Distinguishing the 4 nations:
1. England
Colour: White
Plant/ flower: Tudor Rose
Patron saint: Saint George's Cross
Capital city: London

2. Scotland
Colour: Blue
Plant/ flower: Thistle
Patron saint: Saint Andrew's Cross
Capital city: Edinburgh
Musical instrument: Bagpipes

3. Wales:
Colour: Red
Plant/ flower: Daffodil
Patron saint: Welsh god Saint David
Capital city: Cardiff
Musical instrument: whistle and flute, pipes and harp.

4. Northern Ireland
Colour: Green
Plant/ flower: Shamrock
Patron saint: Saint Patrick
Capital city: Belfast