Bài tập ôn tập Tiếng Anh 10 - Unit 7: Cultural diversity

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1. ENGLISH 10 - UNIT 7 – CULTURAL DIVERSITY 21. In the UK, 18-year-olds tend to receive a silver key as a present to their entry into I. Mark the letterA, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs the adult world. from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. A. symbol B. symbolic C. symbolize D. symbolist 1. A. protest B. wedding C. reception D. success 22. In Australia, on Mother’s Day, the second Sunday in May, children prepare and 2. A. present B. decrease C. increase D. mouse their mothers ‘breakfast in bed’. 3. A. complicated B. bridegroom C. originate D. superstition A. cook B. serve C. display D. present 4. A. country B. contrast C. culture D. ceremony 23. People in Mexico Mother's Day on May 10 by giving their mothers handmade 5. A. good B. moon C. groom D. food gifts, flowers, clothing and household appliances. II. Mark the letterA, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other A. open B. memorize C. celebrate D. perform three in the position ofthe primary stress in each of the following questions. 24. In Vietnam, you shouldn’t at somebody’s house on the 1st day of the NewYear 6. A. increase B. enter C. prepare D. propose unless you have been invited by the house owner. 7. A. happy B. perfect C. formal D. married A. show up B. get up C. put up D. go up 8. A. couple B. promise C. import D. wedding 25. The newly-weds will fly to Venice to spend their tomorrow. 9. A. export B. decrease C. present D. belief A. vacation B. honeymoon C. holiday D. marriage 10. A. contrast B. object C. rebel D. support 2 After the wedding ceremony at the church, they go to the hotel for the wedding III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the A. cake B. ring C. day D. reception following questions. 27. The bride and groom cut the wedding cake and .speeches. 11. In some Asian countries, the groom and bride their wedding rings in front of the A. prepared B. wrote C. heard D. made altar. 28. Some Koreans believe that it’s impolite to eye contact with a person who has a A. change B. exchange C. give D. take high position. 12. In Scotland, the bride’s mother may invite the wedding guests to her house to off A. make B. lose C. show D. put all the wedding gifts. 29. Brazilians often .each other’s arms, hands or shoulders during a conversation. A. show B. turn C. put D. get A. lend B. shake C. touch D. move 13. On the wedding day, the best man is expected to help the 30. American people are very informal at home, so they often .their hands to eat some A. bride B. groom C. guest D. bridesmaid kinds of food. 14. In the past, the and engagement ceremonies took place one or two years before A. use B. lend C. wash D. shake the wedding. 31. Egypt is a traditional country, and it has many customs that are different the U.S. A. propose B. proposing C. proposal D. proposed A. of B. from C. to D. for 15. Superstitions an important part in the lives of many people in Vietnam. 32. English people believe that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house, which A. take B. act C. occupy D. play will bring to the person who has opened it. 16.Vietnam has kept a variety of superstitious about daily activities. A. loss B. misfortune C. success D. truth A. believe B. believing C. beliefs D. believable 33. Superstition suggests that you'll get seven years of bad luck if you a mirror. 17. Traditionally, most Vietnamese people never the floor during the first threedays A. break B. buy C. borrow D. see of the New Year. 34. In the UK, seven is usually regarded the luckiest number while thirteen is the A. sweep B. paint C. polish D. resurface opposite. 18.Vietnam is a country situated in Asia, where many mysteries and legends A. as B. like C. with D. for A. origin B. originate C. original D. originally 35. Polite behaviour in one country, however, may be in another world. 19.The British usually pay a lot of to good table manners and are expected to use A. formal B. informal C. impolite D. appropriate knives, forks, and spoons properly. 36. In Germany, it is important to arrive time when you are invited to someone's A. money B. care C. attention D. compliment house. 20. In the U.S, children can choose their own partners even if their parents object A. in B. after C. before D. on their choice. 37. Learning about cultural differences in politeness helps you avoid a lot of A. to B. for C. against D. with A. embarrass B. embarrassment C. embarrassed D. embarrassing
2. 38. On many days of the year, Vietnamese people not only the table for meals, but A. less complicated B. the most complicated they also put food on the altar for their ancestors. C. as complicated D. the least complicated A. lay B. lie C. book D. clear 54. It's much to celebrate a small and cozy wedding to save money. 39. The woman you are engaged to is your A. best B. better C. the best D. the better A. fiancé B. bridesmaid C. match-maker D. fiancée 55.In some Asian families, parents tend to have far control over their children than 40. At the church ceremony, the couple have to make their those in some American families. A. vows B. invitations C. flowers D. cakes A. the most B. the more C. more D. most IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to 56. This is wedding party I’ve ever attended. the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. A. the more memorable B. more memorable 41. Mary is planning to tie the knot with her German boyfriend next June. C. the most memorable D. most memorable A. get married B. say goodbye C. get together D. fall in love 57. Chocolates and flowers are by far presents for mothers on Mother's Day inthe UK. 42. In some Asian countries like Vietnam or China, money is given to the newly- A. more popular B. the more popular married couple as a wedding present. C. less popular D. the most popular A. gift B. donation C. souvenir D. contribution 5 Chuseok is one of celebrations in the Korean calendar when Koreans give thanks to 43. In Vietnam, it is customary to choose a favourable day for occasions such as nature. wedding, funerals, or house-moving days. A. the most important B. the more important A. suitable B. favourite C. beautiful D. whole C. the less important D. more important 44. Americans value freedom and do not like to be dependent on other people. 59.The more polite you appear to be, your partner will be. A. addicted B. supportive C. reliant D. responsible A. the happiest B. the happier C. the most happily D. the more happily 45. In most American families, parents have less influence on their children than those 60. Of the two bridesmaids, Lisa turned out to be in other parts of the world. A. the most charming B. the least charming A. power B. effect C. attention D. care C. more charming D the more charming V. Mark the letterA, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to 61. The Korean are than the American in addressing their bosses. the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. A. more formal B. formal C. most formal D. the most formal 46. Being practical, Americans avoid taking jobs which are beyond their ability. 62. There are occasions for giving gifts in modern societies than before. A. out of B. far from C. within D. inside A. less B. more C. the least D. the most 47 In many countries, it is customary for the bride to throw her bouquet of flowers into 63. June has become month for weddings in many countries when the symbolic a crowd of well-wishers. flowers, roses, usually bloom. A. uncommon B. inadvisable C. usual D. normal A. more popular B. less popular C. the most popular D. the least popular 48. To an American, success is the result of hard work and self-reliance. 64. Before doing something important, Vietnamese people always try to choose time A. devotion B. industry C. laziness D. enthusiasm for it. 49. Success has always meant providing their families with a decent standard of living. A. better B. less good C. the least good D. the best A. high B. good C. acceptable D. low 65. My grandmother feels much whenever I give her a homemade cake on Mother's 50. Stores everywhere compete to sell their distinctive versions of Christmas cake Day. before the holiday. A. happier B. more happily C. the happiest D. the most happily A. different B. various C. similar D. special 66. People in Western countries are often surprised to learn that Japanese VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the celebrate Christmas. following questions. A. Ø - Ø B. the - the C. the - Ø D. Ø - the 51.These days, in India, there are married couples who live on their own than before. 67. In Japan, most important holiday of season is New Year's Day, which comes A. more B. any C. less D. little one week after Christmas. 52. In some countries in the Middle East, people stand to each other than those in A. the - the B. Ø - the C. the - Ø D. the - a North America in a conversation. 68. In India, in the old days, girl's family used to give boy's family a gift like A. most closely B. more closely C. closer D. closest money or jewellery. 53. Wedding ceremonies are now than they used to be in the past. A. a - a B. a - the C. the - a D. the - the
3. 69. It is appropriate to bring small gift when visiting home in the U.S. 87. On (A) first day of the Lunar New Year, (B) Vietnamese people go (C) the pagoda A. the - a B. a - a C. a - the D. the - the to pray for (D) the best luck of the year. 7 Traditionally, bride and groom go on their honeymoon immediately 88. For American people, success means (A) ending their care in (B) the highest and after wedding reception. more prosperous position (C) than when they began (D) it. A. a - the B. the - a C. the - the D. a - a 89. Superstitions (A) exist everywhere (B) on this planet; however, Vietnam and Asia 71. Whenever I set out for examination, I always try to avoid crossing path of (C) alike can be (D) the more superstitious than other continents. woman. 90. In Vietnam, gifts (A) for brides and grooms (B) are usually (C) in pairs; for A. an - the - a B. an - a - the C. an - the - the D. the - the - a example, two less expensive more desired than the (D) nicer one. 72. In a wedding ceremony, best man helps groom ready for every preparation. VIII. Mark the letterA, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the A. the - a B. a - the C. the - the D. a - a following exchanges. 73. People say that gift lets recipient know how we are thinking of them. 91. ~ A: "Have you heard? Martin and Lisa have just got engaged!" A. the - the B. a - a C. the - a D. a - the ~ B: " " 74. Wearing a wedding veil which covers head and face is 2,000-year old A. Really? That's fantastic! B. Congratulations! tradition. C. Let's celebrate! D. Good luck! A. a - the B. the - a C. the - the D. a - a 92. ~ A: "Well, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have just decided to divorce! Don't you 75. In the U.S, white represents goodness and is usually colour of bride's wedding know? dress. ~ B: " " A. a - a B. a - the C. the - a D. the - the A. I couldn’t agree more. B. Oh, thanks! 76. Is it acceptable to touch person on shoulder in a conversation? C. Really? Are you kidding? D. No, not right now. A. a - the B. the - the C. the - a D. a - a 93. ~ A: "What a beautiful wedding dress you are wearing today, Daisy! 77. man should take off his hat when he goes into house in the UK. ~ B: " " A. A - the B. A - a C. The - a D. The - the A. I'm sorry to hear that. B. Thanks, it’s nice of you to say so. 78. When you stay at friend's house, you should write thank-you note. C. Don't mention it D. Thanks for your gift! A. a - a B. the - a C. a - the D. the - the 94. ~ A: "Let’s go and cheer for their happiness today! 79. Christmas Eve is best time for Japanese youngsters to go out for special, B: " " romantic evening. A. No, thanks. B. Have a go, please. A. a - a B. the - a C. the - the D. a - the C. That’s a good idea! D. It’s too late. 80 Japanese manage not to ask direct questions in order not to embarrass person 95. ~ A: "Why don’t we make a cake for Mom on Mother's Day?" who they are speaking with. ~ B: " " A. A - the B. A - a C. The - the D. The – a A. Sure, let’s plan on it. B. Thanks, I’d love to. VII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs C. To make her happy. D. Great! I’d like some flowers. correction in each of the following questions. 97. ~ A: "I’m afraid I can't come to your house-warming party next Saturday." 81. People believe that if they (A) borrow money at (B) a beginning of the year, they ~ B: " " will have to be in (C) debt for (D) the rest of that year. A. That sounds fun. B. Oh, what a pity! 82. (A) In traditional Indian families, (B) the parents used (C) to arranging the marriage C. That’s ridiculous. D. Oh, what a relief! (D) for their children. 98. ~ A: "Thank you very much for coming to our wedding!" ~ B: " " 83. It (A) is common for (B) Japanese to adapt foreign customs (C) and make (D) them A. Our pleasure! Happy wedding! B. Our pleasure! Good success! their own. C. Don’t mention it. Go ahead! D. Don’t mention it. Just my luck! 84. In Vietnam, (A) at (B) the dinner table, you should serve the adults (C) the first and 99. ~ A: "Thank you very much for the lovely flowers!" (D) then the children. ~ B: " " 85. If you make (A) the wish, then (B) blow out all (C) the candles (D) on your birthday A. You are welcome. B. You don't like flowers, do you? cake in one breath, your wish will be granted. C. Yeah, I didn't buy those flowers. D. It was an excellent choice. 86. No one is (A) the happiest than (B) the bride and groom (C) on the day of (D) their 100. ~ A: "Peter and I are going to spend our honeymoon in Vinpearl Island! wedding. ~ B: " "
4. A. It's fine for me. B. Oh, thanks. Good luck! Understanding these traditions and customs, as well as taking time to choose an C. Have you decided yet? D. Oh, really? Have a nice holiday! appropriate gift, will help you to avoid any awkwardness or embarrassment as you seek 101. ~ A: "I love watching Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. What about you? to build a better cross-cultural relationship. ~ B: " " 106. When did the tradition of gift-giving become popular all over the world? A. You're welcome. B. Thanks, I will. C. Me too. D. Me either. A. a long time ago B. two thousand years ago 102. ~ A: "Guess what? Mary’s getting married next week." C. since the beginning of humans D. since the beginning of industrialization ~ B: " " 107. Which of the following is NOT true about gift-giving customs? A. Is she really? That’s interesting. B. What a pity! A. In France, wine is not considered a suitable gift for the hostess of a dinner party. C. Congratulations! D. Send my regards to her, will you? B. In Sweden, it is not customary to bring some wine or flowers when you are invited to 103. ~ A: "Don’t forget to bargain when buying things in an open-air market in a dinner party. Vietnam! ~ B: " " C. In Vietnam, such things as scissors, knives and other sharp objects shouldn't be used A. I don't agree. B. Thanks, I will. C. Why not? D. No way. as a gift. 104. ~ A: " " ~ B: "You'd better shake hands firmly." D. In Singapore, it is unacceptable to open the gift right in front of the giver. A. What topics should I talk about when I first meet a Turkish? 108. The phrase "associated with" is closest in meaning to B. What gifts should I give to a Turkish? A. connected with B. familiar with C. informed of D. similar to C. What should I do when I first meet a Turkish? 109. The word "it" in paragraph 3 refer to D. What about asking a Turkish about their age? A. consideration B. manner C. gift D. culture 105. ~ A: "Would you like to stay with us and spend our traditional Tet holidays 110. Which of the is the main idea of paragraph 3? together? ~ B: " " A. The people who are presented with gifts A. What a nice idea! Thanks. B. Oh, lucky you B. The traditions of giving and receiving gifts C. What a shame, I will. D. How come? C. The occasions of giving and receiving gifts IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the D. The manners of giving and receiving gifts correct answer to each of the questions. X. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the INTERNATIONAL GIFT-GIVING CUSTOMS correct answer to each of the questions. The tradition of gift giving is a worldwide practice that is said to have been around Marriage is an ancient religious and legal practice celebrated around the world. since the beginning of human beings. Over time, different cultures have developed their However, wedding customs vary from country to country. own gift-giving customs and traditions. The Wedding Dress. In many countries, it is customary for the bride to wear a white In France, the gift of wine for the hostess of a dinner party is not an appropriate gift as dress as a symbol of purity. The tradition of wearing a special white dress only for the the hostess would prefer to choose the vintage for the night. In Sweden, a bottle of wine wedding ceremony started around 150 years ago. Before that, most women could not or flowers are an appropriate gift for the hostess. In Vietnam, a gift of whisky is afford to buy a dress that they would only wear once. Now, bridal dresses can be bought appropriate for the host, and some fruit or small gifts for the hostess, children or elders in a variety of styles. In some Asian countries and in the Middle East, colours of joy and of the home. Besides, gifts should never be wrapped in black paper because this colour happiness like red or orange other than white are worn by the bride or used as part of the is unlucky and associated with funerals in this country. Gifts that symbolize cutting wedding ceremony, such as scissors, knives and other sharp objects should be avoided because they mean The Wedding Rings. In many cultures, couples exchange rings, usually made of gold the cutting of the relationship. Also, in some countries you should not open the gift in or silver and worn on the third finger of the left or right hand, during the marriage front of the giver and in others it would be an insult if you did not open the gift. ceremony. The circular shape of the ring is symbolic of the couple's eternal union. In Beyond the gift itself, give careful consideration to the manner in which it is presented. Brazil, it is traditional to have the rings engraved with the bride's name on the groom's Different cultures have different customs regarding how a gift should be offered - using ring, and vice versa. only your right hand or using both hands, for example. Others have strong traditions Flowers. Flowers play an important role in most weddings. Roses are said to be the related to the appropriate way to accept a gift. In Singapore, for instance, it is the flowers of love, and because they usually bloom in June, this has become the most standard to graciously refuse a gift several times before finally accepting it. The popular month for weddings in many countries. After the wedding ceremony, in many recipient would never unwrap a gift in front of the giver for fear of appearing greedy. 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.
5. Gifts. In Chinese cultures, w edding guests give gifts of money to the newly-weds in deal with it. Societies are (122) in many different ways. Customsand traditions can small red envelopes. Money is also an appropriate gift at Korean and Japanese wedding. be very different and that can sometimes make it difficult to get onwith local people In many Western countries, for example in the U.K, wedding guests give the bride and who might not approve (123) things you do and might object tothings you say. You groom household items they may need for their new home. In Russia, rather than might be banned from doing things in another country that are perfectly legal in your receiving gifts, the bride and groom provide gifts to their guests instead. own. For example, in Singapore people can be forced to (124) a large fine just for With the continued internationalization of the modern world, wedding customs that dropping rubbish. Eventually, though, most people who live abroad fall in love with originated in one part of the world are crossing national boundaries and have been their adopted country and learn to accept its differences. incorporated into marriage ceremonies in other countries. 119. A. who B. which C. what D. whose 111.Which of the following is the best title of the passage? 120. A. Therefore B. However C. Although D. Moreover A. Wedding ceremonies B. Wedding customs 121. A. what B. when C. how D. why C. Wedding day D. Wedding history 122. A. organize B. organizing C. organization D. organized 112. The tradition of wearing a special dress only on one’s wedding day is 123. A. of B. with C. on D. off A. about 150 years ago B. over a century ago 124. A. spend B. waste C. pay D. borrow C. less than 100 years ago D. less than 200 years ago XII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or Dto indicate the 113. In some cultures, the bride wears a white dress as a traditional symbol of correct word that best fits each ofthe numbered blanks. A. modesty B. secrecy C. purity D. security COMMON SUPERSTITIONS 114.1n some Asian and Middle Eastern countries, which colour is NOT considered to There are many strange superstitions in the world. The most common one is related to be suitable for a wedding? black cats, (125) are the source of hundreds of unlucky superstitions. It’s a sign of bad A. red B. orange C. white D. blue luck (126) they walk in front of you or you step on theirm tails. They even bring bad 115. The phrase "eternal union" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to luck into a house if they sneeze inside! This superstition dates (127) to the Middle A. never-ending relationship B. lovely relationship Ages when they became associated with witches and evil spirits. C. temporary relationship D. healthy relationship Another common superstition is about walking under a ladder. A more (128) 116. The word "this" in paragraph 4 refers to which of the following? explanation can be traced back to ancient Egypt. The (129) Egyptians believed that A. role B. love C. June D. rose the shape of the Pyramids had a special power. It was considered very bad luck to break 117. According to the passage, in which country would the wedding guests give the the "power" of this shape and that’s exactly what walking under a ladder would do! In bride and groom money as a present? addition, in Roman times, people (130) the habit of looking at themselves in pools of A. Brazil B. the U.K C. China D. Russia water. Some believed that these reflections were in fact "glimpses of the soul". Any 118. Which of the following information is TRUE according to the passage? disruption to the water in the pool would bring bad luck to the person looking in it. This A. Nowadays, every bride can afford to buy a wedding dress to wear only once. superstition lives on with the fear of bad luck from breaking a mirror. B. It is believed that any person who catches the bride's bouquet will be the next to 125. A. which B. who C. when D. where marry. 126. A. although B. because C. if D. unless C. It is customary to write the groom's name on the bride's wedding ring. 127. A. on B. in C. back D. for D. Thanks to globalization, one country's wedding customs may be added to other 128. A. mystery B. mysterious C. mysteriously D. mysteries countries'. 129. A. late B. recent C. past D. early XI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the 130. A. had B. took C. raised D. became correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. XIII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 131. The American are less formal in addressing their bosses than the South Korean. A. The South Korean are less formal in addressing their bosses than the American. CULTURE SHOCK B. Both the American and the South Korean have the same formali essing their bosses. Many people dream of living in a foreign country. It can be an amazing experience for C. The South Korean are more informal in addressing their bosses an the American. those (119) are willing to settle down in a new place. (120) , there’s one potential D. The South Korean are more formal in addressing their bosses than the American. problem you should be aware of: culture shock. Culture shock is the feeling we get from 132. Nothing is more precious than happiness and health. living in a place that is so different to where we grew up that we are not sure (121) to A. Happiness and health are the most precious things.
6. B. Happiness is more precious than health. A. We didn’t expect fewer guests to attend my cousin’s wedding. C. Health is more precious than happiness. B. We expected to receive more guests at my cousin's wedding, D. Happiness and health are more and more precious. C. Fewer guests came to my cousin’s wedding than we expected. 133. I've never seen such a nice bouquet of wedding flowers. D. More guests came to my cousin's wedding than we expected. A. This bouquet of wedding flowers is the nicest that I've ever made. B. This is the nicest bouquet of wedding flowers that I've ever seen, The End C. I’ve never seen the nicest bouquet of wedding flowers so far. D. Nothing seen is nicer than this bouquet of wedding flowers. 134. Ice-hockey is one of the most popular sports in Russia. A. Russia, ice-hockey is more popular than any other sports. B. In Russia, no sport is more popular than ice-hockey, C. In Russia, no sport is less popular than ice-hockey. D. In Russia, one of the most popular sports is ice-hockey. 135. Tet holiday is the most interesting Vietnamese traditional festival that he’s ever attended. A. Tet holiday is more interesting than the Vietnamese traditional festival that he's ever attended. B. He has never attended a more interesting Vietnamese traditional festival than Tet holiday. C. He has attended many interesting Vietnamese traditional festival including Tet holiday. D. Tet holiday is one of the most interesting Vietnamese traditional festival he’s ever attended. 136. There are more superstitious beliefs in Eastern countries than in Western ones. A. Western countries don’t have fewer superstitious beliefs than Eastern ones. B. Eastern countries have more superstitious beliefs than Western ones. C. Eastern and Western countries have many more superstitious beliefs. D. More superstitious beliefs exist in Western countries than in Eastern ones. 137. Pho (rice noodles) is believed to be the most typical food in Vietnam. A. It is believed that Pho (rice noodles) is the most typical food in Vietnam. B. A more typical food than Pho (rice noodles) is believed in Vietnam. C. I believe that Vietnam has the most typical food like Pho (rice noodles). D. No food in Vietnam is less typical than Pho (rice noodles). 138. I have never read a better book about cultural diversity. A. This book is a good book about cultural diversity I have ever read. B. This is the best book about cultural diversity I have ever read. C. This book is as good as the one about cultural diversity I have ever read. D. The book about cultural diversity I have ever read isn’t better than this one. 139. Money is more important than prestige to some Americans. A. Some Americans like prestige more than money. B. Money is of greater importance to some Americans than prestige. C. Money and prestige are of equal importance to some Americans. D. Money is less preferable to some Americans than prestige. 140. There were more guests at my cousin's wedding than expected.