I. Fill in each gap with one suitable word from the box. contact/ held on/ customs/ nod /ritual/ greeted/ bow/ grasped/ took a look/ range 1. John__________his friend with a warm smile and firm handshake. 2. The old man ________his young grandson’s hand tightly so he couldn’t run onto the road. 3. Robert______________at the car he wanted to buy. 4. I’m interested in learning more about the_____________of other countries. 5. Remember, when you meet Mr. Robinson, he doesn’t like any physical_________. 6. A_________can be used to greet someone or to show agreement. 7. Jim_________his hand towards the woman, but she refused to shake it. 8. Ken hurt his back after his deep___________to the foreign visitor. 9. The styles in this store____________from old -fashioned to modern. 10. Getting down on your knees is a _________to honor the dead in this country. II. Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition. 11. She asked me when I set________ for my business and she said that she would like to go with me. 12. I never visit people’s homes ________the first day of the New Year unless they invite me. 13. There are numerous rituals related_________daily activities. 14. _____ important days_______________ the year, I always lay food on the altar______ my ancestors because i believe that they will enjoy the meal with my family. 15. If you sweep the floor during the first three days of the festival, you might sweep _____ any wealth. 16. People try to choose a favorable date when setting _______ for an examination or starting ______ a business venture. 17. Vietnamese people strongly believe _________ life after death. 18. The origin of Vietnamese superstitions based ________ scientific research. 19. People care much ____the first person who visits their home _____the first day of the year. 20. The British usually pay a lot of attention _________ good table manners, and are expected to use knives, forks and spoons properly III. Fill in the blank with a suitable modal verb 21. ………… I borrow your pen? 22. - Where is John? - He ……………… be at the library. 23. You ………………take my car as long as you return it before tomorrow. 24. ……………… I sit here? 25. You ………………smoke here. 26. It’s late. You …………………hurry up. 27. I washed my car yesterday. You ……………… wash it again. 28. He ……………… speak 3 languages. 29. I promise I ……………… be on time tomorrow. 30. ……………you turn on the light, please? 31. When I was young, I …………cry a lot. 32. You ………………… ring the bell; I have a key. 33. We ………………… drive fast; there is a speed limit here. 34. You ……………… do all the exercises. Ten sentences will be enough. 35. You …………… take anything out of the shop without paying for it. 36. You …………… carry that parcel home yourself; the shop will send it. 37. It’s quite urgent. You …………… type the reports today. 38. Bring your umbrella. It …………… rain later today. 39. I don’t have enough money to take the bus, so I …………… walk home.
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Your answers:
1. E2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.
2. Work in pairs.
Tell your partner about a custom in greeting in Vietnam or in other countries all over the world that you know or hear about from the others.
Your talk should include the following information:
1. Find the word which has a different sound in the underlined part.
1. D 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. A
2. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose main stress is places differently from the rest.
1. C 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. A
B. GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY
1. Fill in the blank by using have to, must, should to complete the sentences.
1. has to 2. Should 3. Must/ have to 4. must 5. Have to
6. must 7. should 8. Have to 9. must 10. Have to
2. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D in each line.
1. C 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. A
2. C 7. B 8. B 9. A 10. C
11. B 12. C 13. D 14. A 15. C
3. Choose the correct answer for each below.
1. C 2. D 3. B 4. C 5. A
C. SPEAKING
1. Put the conversation in the correct order then practice with your partners.
Your answers:
1. E 2. H 3. K 4. A 5. G 6. F
7. D 8. J 9. I 10. B 11. C
2. Work in pairs.
Tell your partner about a custom in greeting in Vietnam or in other countries all over the world that you know or hear about from the others.
When coming to another country, you should learn a little bit about its culture. In Vietnam, it is a custom for people to greet who are older than you. You should respectfully fold your arms in front of your chests and bow your head slightly. Then say hello to them. This way of greeting shows your esteem to the elderly and the tradition of respect old people in Vietnam.
D. READING
1. Read three first paragraphs of the passage and choose the correct answers.
1. c 2. b 3. a
4. c 5. a 6. b
2. Read the rest of the passage and choose the correct answer.
1.a 2. b 3. b 4. a 5. b
3. Read the article then answer the questions.
1. Children and elders will receive “lixi” on the Lunar New Year.
2. They practice this custom for wishing good luck for both children and senior people during Tet.
3. Children will respectfully fold their arms in front of their chests and give them the best wishes.
4. Their parents will give them “li xi” and extend their wishes to the children.
5. Yes, they do.
E. WRITING
1. Fill in the Blanks.
1. customs 2. greeting 3. cheek
4. stick out 5. range of
2. Read the information below then write about the most impressive way of greeting to you.
I was impressed by the way of greeting people in Thailand. It is “Wai”. When meeting Thai people, I must place my hands in a praying position at my chest andbow slightly. It had better place my hands on my chest as high as possible to express my great respect to the other person. However, I shouldn’t’ put my handsabove your head because it can be considered as an insult.
