TEST 3

Part I. PHONETICS
Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. protest B. wedding C. reception D. success
2. A. present B. decrease: giảm C. increase D. mouse
3. A. complicated B. bridegroom C. originate D. superstition
4. A. country B. contrast: đối lập C. culture D. ceremony
5. A. good B. moon C. groom D. food
Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
6. A. increase2 B. engage 2 C. prepare 2 D. propose 2
7. A. happy 1 B. perfect 2 C. formal 1 D. married1
8. A. couple 1 B. promise 1 C. import 2 D. wedding1
9. A. export 1 B. decrease 1 C. present 1 D. belief 2
10. A. contrast1 B. object 1 C. rebel 1 D. support
Part II. VOCABULARY
Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
11. In some Asian countries, the groom and bride ____ their wedding rings in front of the
altar.
A. change B. exchange C. give D. take
12. In Scotland, the bride’s mother may invite the wedding guests to her house to ____ off
all the wedding gifts.
 A. show B. turn C. put D. get
13. On the wedding day, the best man is expected to help the ____.
A. bride B. groom C. guest D. bridesmaid
14. In the past, the ____ and engagement ceremonies took place one or two years before the
wedding.
A. propose B. proposing C. proposal D. proposed
15. Superstitions ____ an important part in the lives of many people in Viet Nam.
A. take B. act C. occupy D. play
16. Viet Nam has kept a variety of superstitious ____ about daily activities.
A. believe B. believing C. beliefs D. believable
17. Traditionally, most Vietnamese people never ____ the floor during the first three days of
the New Year.
A. sweep B. paint C. polish D. resurface
18. Viet Nam is a country situated in Asia, where many mysteries and legends ____.
A. origin B. originate C. original D. originally
19. The British usually pay a lot of ____ to good table manners and are expected to use
knives, forks and spoons properly.
C. attention D. compliment
20. In the U.S, children can choose their own partners even if their parents object ____ their
choice.
A. to B. for C. against D. with
21. In the UK, 18-year-olds tend to receive a silver key as a present to ____ their entry into
the adult world.
A. symbol B. symbolic C. symbolize D. symbolist
22. In Australia, on Mother’s Day, the second Sunday in May, children prepare and ____
their mothers ‘breakfast in bed’.
A. cook B. serve C. display D. present
23. People in Mexico ____ Mother's Day on May 10 by giving their mothers handmade
gifts, flowers, clothing and household appliances.
A. open B. memorize C. celebrate D. perform
24. In Viet Nam, you shouldn’t ____ at somebody’s house on the lst day of the New Year
unless you have been invited by the house owner.
A. show up B. get up C. put up D. go up
25. The newly-weds will fly to Venice to spend their ____ tomorrow.
A. vacation B. honeymoon C. holiday D. marriage
26. After the wedding ceremony at the church, they go to the hotel for the wedding ____.
A. cake B. ring C. day D. reception
27. The bride and groom cut the wedding cake and ____ speeches.
A. prepared B. wrote C. heard D. made
28. Some Koreans believe that it’s impolite to ____ eye contact with a person who has a
high position.
A. maintain B. lose C. show D. put
29. Brazilians often ____ each other’s arms, hands or shoulders during a conversation.
A. lend B. shake C. touch D. move
30. American people are very informal at home, so they often ____ their hands to eat some
kinds of food.
A. use B. lend C. wash D. shake
31. Egypt is a traditional country, and it has many customs that are different ____ the U.S.
A. of B. from C. to D. for
32. English people believe that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house,which will
bring ____ to the person who has opened it.
A. loss B. misfortune C. success D. truth
33. Superstition suggests that you'll get seven years of bad luck if you ____ a mirror.
A. break B. buy C. borrow D. see
34. In the UK, seven is usually regarded ____ the luckiest number while thirteen is the
opposite.
A. as B. like C. with D. for
35. Polite behavior in one country, however, may be ____ in another part of the world.
A. formal B. informal C. impolite D. appropriate
36. In Germany, it is important to arrive ____ time when you are invited to someone's house.
A. in B. after C. before D. on
37. Learning about cultural differences in politeness helps you avoid a lot of ____.
A. embarrass B. embarrassment C. embarrassed D. embarrassing
38. On many days of the year, Vietnamese people not only ____ the table for meals, but they
also put food on the altar for their ancestors.
A. lay B. lie C. book D. clear
39. The woman you are engaged to is your ____.
A. fiancé B. bridesmaid C. match-maker D. fiancée
40. At the church ceremony, the couple have to make their wedding ____.
A. vows B. invitations C. flowers D. cakes
Exercise 4. Mark the letter A. B. C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
41. Mary is planning to tie the knot with her German boyfriend next June.
A. get married B. say goodbye C. get together D. fall in love
42. In some Asian countries like Viet Nam or China, money is given to the newly-married
couple as a wedding present.
A. gift B. donation: quyên góp
C. souvenir: quà lưu niệm D. contribution: đóng góp
43. In Viet Nam, it is customary to choose a favourable day for occasions such as wedding,
funerals, or house-moving days.
A. suitable B. favorite C. beautiful D. whole
44. Americans value freedom and do not like to be dependent on other people.
A. addicted: to mê/ nghiện B. supportive: ủng hộ
C. reliant D. responsible: có trách nhiệm
45. In most American families, parents have less influence on their children than those in
other parts of the world.
A. power: sức mạnh B. effect
C. attention: sự chú ý D. care: sự quan tâm
Exercise 5. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
46. Being practical, Americans avoid taking jobs which are beyond their ability.
A. out of: ra khỏi B. far from: xa
C. within: trong vòng D. inside
47. In many countries, it is customary for the bride to throw her bouquet of flowers into a
crowd of well-wishers.
A. uncommon B. inadvisable C. usual D. normal
48. To an American, success is the result of hard work and self-reliance.
A. devotion : sự cống hiến B. industry: ngành CN
C. laziness D. enthusiasm: sự hăng hái
49. Success has always meant providing their families with a decent standard of living.
A. high B. good C. acceptable: có thể chấp nhận D.
low
50. Stores everywhere compete to sell their distinctive versions of Christmas cake before the
holiday.
A. different B. various C. similar D special
Part III. GRAMMAR
Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
51. These days, in India, there are ____ married couples who live on their own than before.
A. more B. many C. less D. little
52. In some countries in the Middle East, people stand ____ to each other than those in
North America in a conversation.
A. most closely B. more closely C. closer D. closest
53. Wedding ceremonies are ____ now than they used to be in the past.
A. less complicated B. the most complicated C. as complicated D. the least
complicated
54. It's much ____ to celebrate a small and cozy wedding to save money.
A. best B. better C. the best D. the better
55. In some Asian families, parents tend to have far ____ control over their children than
those in some American families.
A. the most B. the more C. more D. most
56. This is ____ wedding party I’ve ever attended.
A. the more memorable B. more memorable C. the most memorable D. most
memorable
57. Chocolates and flowers are by far ____ presents for mothers on Mother's Day in the UK.
A. more popular B. the more popular C. less popular D. the most
popular
58. Chuseok is one of ____ celebrations in the Korean calendar when Koreans give thanks
to nature.
A. the most important B. the more important
C. the less important D. more important
59. The more polite you appear to be, ____ your partner will be.
A. the happiest B. the happier C. the most happily D. the more
happily
60. Of the two bridesmaids, Lisa turned out to be ____.
A. the most charming B. the least charming
C. more charming D the more charming
61. The Korean are ____ than the American in addressing their bosses.
A. more formal B. formal C. most formal D. the most formal
62. There are ____ occasions for giving gifts in modern societies than before.
A. less B. more C. the least D. the most
63. June has become ____ month for weddings in many countries when the symbolic
flowers, roses, usually bloom.
A. more popular B. less popular C. the most popular D. the least
popular
64. Before doing something important, Vietnamese people always try to choose ____ time
for it.
A. better B. less good C. the least good D. the best
65. My grandmother feels much ____ whenever I give her a homemade cake on Mother’s
Day.
A. happier B. more happily C. the happiest D. the most
happily
66. People in ____ Western countries are often surprised to learn that ____ Japanese
celebrate Christmas.
A. Ø - Ø B. the - the C. the - Ø D. Ø - the
67. In Japan, ____ most important holiday of ____ season is New Year’s Day, which comes
one week after Christmas.
A. the - the B. Ø – the C. the – Ø D. the – a
68. In India, in the old days, ____ girl’s family used to give ____ boy’s family a gift like
money or jewelry. (the đi trc danh từ số ít chỉ đại diện loài /loại)
A. a – a B. a – the C. the – a D. the – the
69. It is appropriate to bring ____ small gift when visiting ____ home in the U.S.
A. the - a B. a – a C. a – the D. the – the
70. Traditionally, ___the_ bride and groom go on their honeymoon immediately after _the
___ wedding reception.
A. a - the B. the – a C. the – the D. a – a
71. Whenever I set out for ____ examination, I always try to avoid crossing ____ path of
____ woman.
A. an – the - a B. an – a – the C. an – the – the D. the – the – a
72. In a wedding ceremony, ____ best man helps ____ groom ready for every preparation.
A. the – a B. a – the C. the – the D. a – a
73. People say that ____ gift lets ____ recipient know how we are thinking of them.
A. the - the B. a – a C. the – a D. a – the
74. Wearing a wedding veil which covers ____ head and face is ____ 2,000-years-old
tradition.
A. a - the B. the - a C. the - the D. a - a
75. In the U.S, white represents goodness and is usually ____ color of ____ bride’s wedding
dress.
A. a – a B. a – the C. the – a D. the – the
76. Is is acceptable to touch ____ person on ____ shoulder in a conversation?
A. a - the B. the – the C. the – a D. a – a
77. ____ man should take off his hat when he goes into ____ house in the UK.
A. A – the B. A – a C. The – a D. The – the
78. When you stay at ____ friend's house, you should write ____ thank-you note.
A. a - a B. the - a C. a - the D. the - the
79. Christmas Eve is ____ best time for Japanese youngsters to go out for ____ special,
romantic evening.
A. a - a B. the - a C. the – the D. a - the
80. ____ Japanese manage not to ask direct questions in order not to embarrass ____ person
who they are speaking with.
A. A - the B. A - a C. The - the D. The - a
Exercise 7. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
81. People believe that if they borrow money at a beginning of the year, they will have to be
in debt for the rest
 A B =>The
C D
of that year.
82. In traditional Indian families, the parents used to arranging the marriage for their
children.
A B C =>to arrange D
83. It is common for Japanese to adapt foreign customs and make them their own.
A B =>The Japanese C D
84. In Viet Nam, at the dinner table, you should serve the adults the first and then the
children.
A B C =>bỏ “the” D
85. If you make the wish, then blow out all the candles on your birthday cake in one breath,
your wish will be
A => bỏ “the” B C D
granted.
86. No one is the happiest than the bride and groom on the day of their wedding.
A =>Happier B C D

87. On first day of the Lunar New Year, Vietnamese people go to the pagoda
A =>the first B C D
to pray for the best luck of the year.

88. For American people, success means ending their career in the highest and more
prosperous position than
A B =>higher
C
when they began it.
 D
89. Superstitions exist everywhere on this planet; however, Viet Nam and Asia alike can be

A B C

the more superstitious than other continents.

D => bỏ “the”
90. In Viet Nam, gifts for brides and grooms are usually in pairs; for example, two less
expensive blankets are
A B C
more desired than the nicer one.
D =>bỏ “the”
Part IV. SPEAKING
Exercise 8. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the
following exchanges.
91. A: “Have you heard? Martin and Lisa have just got engaged!"
B: “____”
A. Really? That’s fantastic! B. Congratulations!
C. Let’s celebrate! D. Good luck!
92. A: “Well, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have just decided to divorce! Don't you know?"
B: “____”
A. I couldn’t agree more. B. Oh, thanks!
C. Really? Are you kidding? D. No, not right now.
93. A: “What a beautiful wedding dress you are wearing today, Daisy!"
 B: “____”
A. I'm sorry to hear that. B. Thanks, it’s nice of you to say so.
C. Don't mention it. D. Thanks for your gift!
94. A: "Let’s go and cheer for their happiness today!"
B: “____”
A. No, thanks. B. Have a go, please.
C. That’s a good idea! D. It’s too late.
95. A: “Why don’t we make a cake for Mom on Mother’s Day?"
B: “____”
A. Sure, let’s plan on it. B. Thanks, I’d love to.
C. To make her happy. D. Great! I’d like some flowers.
96. A:”What gifts should I bring to a dinner party in Viet Nam?"
B: “____”
A. I don’t care. B. You should arrive on time.
C. Dress casually. D. Just some fruits or cakes.
97. A: “I’m afraid I can't come to your house-warming party next Saturday."
B: “____”
A. That sounds fun. B. Oh, what a pity!
C. That’s ridiculous. D. Oh, what a relief!
98. A: "Thank you very much for coming to our wedding!"
B: “____”
A. Our pleasure! Happy wedding! B. Our pleasure! Good success!
C. Don’t mention it. Go ahead! D. Don’t mention it. Just my luck!
99. A: “Thank you very much for the lovely flowers!"
B: “____”
A. You are welcome. B. You don't like flowers, do you?
C. Yeah, I didn’t buy those flowers. D. It was an excellent choice.
100. A: “Peter and I are going to spend our honeymoon in Jeju Island!"
B: “____”
A. It's fine for me. B. Qh, thanks. Good luck!
C. Have you decided yet? D. Oh, really? Have a nice holiday!
101. A: "I love watching Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. What about you?"
B: ”____”
A. You're welcome. B. Thanks, I will. C. Me too. D. Me either.
102. A: "Guess what? Mary’s getting married next week.”
B: “____”
A. Is she really? That’s interesting. B. What a pity!
C. Congratulations! D. Send my regards to her, will you?
103. A: "Don’t forget to bargain when buying things in an open-air market in Viet Nam!”
B: "____”
A. I don't agree. B. Thanks, I will. C. Why not? D. No way
104. A: “____”
B: "You'd better shake hands firmly.”
A. What topics should I talk about when I first meet a Turkish?
B. What gifts should I give to a Turkish?
C. What should I do when I first meet a Turkish?
D. What about asking a Turkish about their age?
105. A: "Would you like to stay with us and spend our traditional Tet holidays together?”
B: "____”
A. What a nice idea! Thanks. B. Oh, lucky you
C. What a shame, I will. D. How come?