LE QUY DON - DD HIGH SCHOOL REVISION

GRADE 10 – 2019-2020

Name : ………………………………………………Class : …………………………….

UNIT 6: GENDER EQUALITY

Exercise 1 : Fill in each blank with the correct word from the box. Each word has to be used only once.
freedom status feminist opportunities Education
gender quality esponsibility injustice Women
Famous Women Equality Quotes
1. “My goal is not to get a Nobel Peace Prize.... My goal is to get peace and my goal is to see ……………… of every
child.” (Malala Yousafzai)
2. “…………………… equality is not a woman’s issue, it is a human issue. It affects us all.”
3. “A ……………………is anyone who recognizes the equality and full humanity of women and men.” (Gloria Steinem)
4. “To call woman the weaker sex is a libel; it is man’s ……………………to woman.” (Mahatma Gandhi)
5. “True equality is not the superiority of women, but the equal ……………………of man and woman.” (Mercedes
Joubert)
6. “…………………… cannot be achieved unless the women have been emancipated from all forms of oppression.”
(Nelson Mandela)
7. “As ……………………, we must stand up for justice for all.” (Michelle Obama)
8. “Men of ……………………respect women’s equality.”
9. “Women are more than 50 percent of the population and more 50 percent of voters. We must demand that we all
receive 100 percent of the …………………….” (Beyonce)
10. “Women only have true equality, when men share with them the ……………………of bringing up the next
generation.” (Ruth Bader Ginsburg)
Exercise 2 : Choose the correct passive modals in the box to complete sentences.
must be stopped should be removed must be made
should be provided will be achieved will be given
1. Gender equality ………………………….. only when women and men enjoy the same opportunities.
2. In Muslim countries, changes ………………………….. to give women equal rights to natural or economic resources,
as well as access to ownership.
3. In order to reduce gender inequality in South Korean society, women ………………………….. more opportunities by
companies.
4. Child marriage ………………………….. in several parts in the world because it limits access to education and
training.
5. In Egypt, female students from disadvantaged families ………………………….. scholarships to continue their
studies.
6. Discrimination on the basis of gender ………………………….. from workplaces.
Exercise 3 : Change into Passive voice with Modal verbs.
1. I can answer the question.
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2. She would carry the box.
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3. You should open the window.
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4. We might play cards.
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5. You ought to wash the car.
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6. He must fill in the form.
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7. They need not buy bread.
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8. He could not read the sentence.
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9. Will the teacher test our English?
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10. Could Jenny lock the door?
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11. People will use cloth bags in the future.
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12. They will hold the meeting before May Day.
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13. Will you invite her to your wedding party?
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14. We have to improve all the schools in the city.
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15. People should stop experiments on animals.
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Exercise 4 : Give the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. She faced …… … …. because she not only had few friends but also was unwelcomed in that area. (lonely)
2. That a women becomes a …… …. …. has ever been considered to be weird, as people have assumed that this job is
only for men. (firefight)
3. Although she was aware of gender … ….. …. in favor of boys, she applied for that position. (prefer)
4. This university is ranked as one the most successful institutions which have made … …. …. progress in gender
equality. (consider)
5. In order to eliminate gender inequality, domestic … …….. …. need to be shared by both husbands and wives,
(responsible)
6. The number of female ……………..…. has increased sharply for the past few years. (enroll)
7. My uncle is very ……..…. about rhinos. He has studied about them for a long time. (knowledge)
8. By knowing their children’s strengths and ……………. …. parents can find appropriate strategies to educate them.
(weak)
9. She contributed to the formation of an … ………. …. for female pilots, gave advice to women on careers and helped
inspire others. (organize)
10. Even today, her life and career remain ………….…. to many people. (fascinate)
Exercise 5 : Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
A pioneer leader for women’s rights, Susan Anthony became one of the leading women reformers of the 19th century.
In Rochester, New York, she began her first public crusade on behalf of temperance, the habit of not drinking alcohol. The
temperance movement dealt with the abuses of women and children who suffered from alcoholic husbands. Also, she worked
tirelessly against slavery and for women’s rights. Anthony helped write the history of woman suffrage.
At the time Anthony lived, women did not have the right to vote. Because she voted in the 1872 election, a US
official arrested Anthony. She hoped to prove that women had the legal right to vote under the provisions of the 14th and
15th Amendments to the Constitution. At her trial, a hostile federal judge found her guilty and fined her $100, which she
refused to pay.
Anthony did not work alone. She worked with reformers of women’s rights such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton and
Amelia Bloomer. Susan worked for the American Anti-Slavery Society with Frederick Douglas, a fugitive slave and
black abolitionist.
On July 2nd 1979, the US Mint honored her by issuing the Susan Anthony dollar coin. Although Anthony did not
live to see the fruits of her efforts, the establishment of the 19' Amendment is indebted to her efforts, according to US
historians.
1. Anthony advocated all of the following EXCEPT _______ .
A. slavery should be abolished
B. women are citizens and should have the right to vote
C. employers should provide childcare for female employees
D. alcohol should be prohibited because of the abuse it causes
2. The underlined word “crusade” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______ .
A. a battle against authority
B. a campaign to work tirelessly for one’s beliefs
C. a war against the enemies in the Middle Ages
D. an attempt to fight evil
3. What would historians say about Susan Anthony’s greatest achievement?
A. She was an activist and raised a family at the same time.
B. She worked with abolitionists to get the country rid of slavery.
C. Her tireless efforts to guarantee women the right to vote led to the establishment of the 19th Amendment to the
Constitution.
D. Women had the legal right to vote under the provisions of the 14th and 15th Amendments to the Constitution.
4. In which of the following ways did the US Mint honor her life’s work?
A. The Susan Anthony stamp was issued.
B. The Susan Anthony dollar coin was issued.
C. The Susan Anthony Memorial Park was built in Rochester.
D. Susan Anthony dolls were created.
5. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Slavery was one of Susan Anthony’s causes.
B. Susan Anthony did not accept the use of alcohol.
 C. Susan Anthony never gave up her struggle for all people’s freedom.
D. Reformers do not always see the results of their efforts.

PRACTISE TEST UNIT 6

I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. gender B. enrol C. preference D. secondary
2. A. aware B. family C. planet D. married
3. A. sue B. spend C. sure D. pursue
II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. maintain B. perform C. prefer D. offer
5. A. enrol B. happen C. pursue D. affect
III. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
6. In Korea, many people still feel that women should be in charge of ________ after getting married.
A. housekeeping B. homemaker C. house husband D. householder
7. The principle of equal pay is that men and women doing ________ work should get paid the same amount.
A. same B. alike C. similar D. identical
8. In Yemen, women have less ________ to property ownership, credit, training and employment.
A. possibility B. way C. use D. access
9. Women are more likely to be victims of ________ violence.
A. domestic B. household C. home D. family
10. International Women’s Day is an occasion to make more ________ towards achieving gender equality.
A. movement B. progress C. improvement D. development
11. Reducing gender ________ improves productivity and economic growth of a nation.
A. equality B. inequality C. possibility D. rights
12. Women with high qualifications ________ to managers.
A. must promote B. must be promoted C. must move D. must be moved
13. A common reason that someone ________ more for similar work is because of his or her experience or “length of
service”.
A. may be paid B. should not be paid C. can be paid D. must be paid
14. All forms of discrimination against all women and girls ________ immediately everywhere.
A. must be taken away B. must be ended C. must be allowed D. must be followed
15. True gender equality ________ when both men and women reach a balance between work and family.
A. can achieve B. should be achieved C. can be achieved D. should achieve
IV. Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word from the box.
history wage role gender colleagues
job experience family result employers
The state of California is working to say goodbye to the gender wage gap. Governor Jerry Brown has signed the
Fair Pay Act, a new law that forces (16) _______ who pay more to a man working the same (17) _______ as a woman to
prove that the pay is based on elements other than (18) _______. It is not just a gender problem - it is a (19) _______
problem or a human problem.
Aileen Rizo, a math consultant at the Fresno County Office of Education, discovered that one of her male (20)
_______ earned $12,000 more per year than her, even though he had fewer years of (21) _______ and education.
Over the course of a 40-year career, the average American woman will lose out on about $431,000 as the (22)
_______ of the wage gap, according to the Center for American Progress. And the pay gap starts early: If a woman earns
less in her first job, when she takes on a new (23) _______ and her new employer sets her (24) _______, it will often be
based on her prior pay (25) _______.
Now the new law has closed the gaps for women.
V. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
An advocate for Kenyan women and environment Wangari Maathai has become an international (26) ______ because
of her persistence in the struggle for democracy, human rights and environmental conservation. Maathai is best known for her
efforts to develop the Green Belt Movement, an organization that focuses on planting trees to protect the
environment and improve the (27) ______ of life. Because of her efforts, Maathai was (28) _______ the Nobel Peace
Prize in 2004.
In 1976, Wangari Maathai became active in the National Council of Women of Kenya. While she was serving as
the chairwoman in the National Council of Women, she began to found an organization that encouraged women’s groups
to plant trees in order to conserve the environment. It was this small effort that has (29) _______ women in planting more
than 20 million trees on farms, schools, and churches. This effort eventually became known (30) _____ the charitable
organization (31) _______ the Green Belt Movement.
Wangari Maathai has become very important to the people of Kenya, Africa and the international (32) _____. Because
of her active role in the environment and the Green Belt Movement, more than 20 million trees have been planted, numerous
other countries have begun tree planting programmes, and women all over the world have been helped by the example that she
(33) ____. As noted by the Norwegian Nobel Committee, she has served as an “(34) ____
for many in the fight for democratic rights and has especially encouraged women to (35) _____ their situation.”
26. A. image B. key C. figure D. idol
27. A. quality B. quantity C. characteristic D. feature
28. A. given B. awarded C. rewarded D. gained
29. A. resulted B. offered C. provided D. assisted
30. A. as B. for C. in D. Ø
31. A. call B. calling C. called D. called as
32. A. community B. society C. association D. federation
33. A. fixes B. sets C. puts D. establishes
34. A. feeling B. emotion C. impression D. inspiration
35. A. take B. move C. better D. gain
VI. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
The status of women in Japan is complex and cannot be characterized in simple terms. Slowly, there is a growing
number of professional women and professional women's associations. More women continue to work after getting
married and having children. However, many companies have separate programmes for women, usually non-career
development, and follow practices that would be considered discriminatory in other societies. For a typical couple, the
female spouse is still generally expected to do all of the cleaning, cooking, and other chores, whether she is working or
not. Single women are said to be enjoying their lives, spending much money on travel abroad and shopping. Housewives
are active in networking themselves for various objectives, for example volunteer activities, community services,
recycling activities, study groups, and many others. The traditional Japanese value of “good wife, good mother’ is
changing.
Unlike other countries where a couple is the usual social unit, in Japan it is typical for only the husband to be
invited to business gatherings or to weddings for company employees. Exceptions are frequently made for foreign
visitors depending on the occasion, but wives should not take their exclusion as a personal insult.
36. The status of women in Japan is _______ .
A. indefinite and illegal B. complex and unclear
C. clear and high D. low and simple
37. Nowadays. Japanese women _______ .
A. can go to work after getting married and having children
B. all have become professional women
C. take over most important work in many companies
D. have the same work and pay as men in all companies
38. In the family, the female partner _______ .
A. often does all the housework if she doesn’t go to work
B. the male spouse always helps his wife with cooking and other chores
C. is still generally expected to do all of the housework
D. no longer spends much time doing the housework
39. Which of the following sentences is NOT true according to the passage?
A. It is normal for only the husband to be invited to business gatherings.
B. Single Japanese women are used to enjoying their lives, spending much money on travel abroad and shopping.
C. The traditional Japanese value of “good wife, good mother” is changing.
D. Wives in Japan can take their exclusion as a personal insult.
40. What can be inferred from the passage is _______.
A. the role of Japanese women in the society is changing so that all Japanese women gain gender equality in both
society and home
B. there have been some changes in their social role but Japanese women haven’t acquired the same rights as men in
many fields yet
C. Japanese women are fighting for their definite status in the society
D. most Japanese women are satisfied with their social role nowadays
VII. SPEAKING : Choose the best answer to complete conversation.
41. “Thank you so much for your help, Steve.” -“___________”.
A. That’s right. B. I’m OK. C. My pleasure. D. Forget me not.
42. “Shall I carry that bag for you?” -“___________”
A. Sorry. I’m late! B. There’s no need. Thanks. C. I never mind. D. You’re welcome.
43. “I’m so sorry. I thought you were someone else.” “________”
A. That’s a nice idea. B. Thanks a lot. C. Yes, of course. D. No problem.
44. “How about playing a game of table tennis?” “________”
A. Sounds good! B. Don’t worry! C. Not too bad. Thanks. D. So do I.
45. “Can I use your telephone?” “_______”
A. I’m glad you did it. B. That’s what you did. C. Sure. Go ahead. D. Don’t worry about it.
46. “Mr. Rose, could you spare me a minute?” “______”
A. Sure. I’ll be there. B. Yes. What do you need? C. Thanks anyway. D. It doesn’t matter.
47. “Where do you suggest I stay?” -“______“
A. Let’s stay at the Hilton. B. I recommend the Hilton.
 C. I suggest to stay at the Hilton. D. I never mind.
48. “Have a nice weekend, Darren!” -“______”
A. Yes, go ahead. B. Not at all. There you are. C. You too! D. Of course not!
49. “Would you mind moving your bag from the seat?” -“________”
A. No, 1 wouldn’t. B. Oh, sorry. C. That’s a nice idea. D. Yes, I’m glad to.
50. “I’ve just passed the entrance exam.” -“________”
A. Not too bad. B. So do I. C. Certainly. Here you are. D. Congratulations!

UNIT 7. CULTURAL DIVERSITY

Exercise 1 : Fill in each blank with the correct word/phrase from the box.
practices business permission times altar
dates predictions mirrors bad luck relationship
1. Parents of both sides meet to know each other and approve the ……………… between the two children.
2. In the proposal meeting, when the couple has decided to get married, the two families need to choose the
……………… for the proposal and wedding.
3. When the groom’s family arrives at the bride’s house, the groom asks his parents-in-law for ……………… to bring his
wife home.
4. Then the bride and the groom light up incense at her family’s ……………… to ask her ancestors for permission to get
married.
5. When going somewhere on ………………, avoid seeing a woman first.
6. When you arc the first person to come by their cart and you do not buy anything, they might consider you to bring
……………… .
7. To remove bad luck, street vendors would burn a piece of paper and wave over the cart nine ……………….
8. There are other ……………… that can ensure good luck as well, such as scattering rice grains and salt.
9. To many people, ……………… are often placed on front doors: if a dragon tries to get in, he will see his reflection
and think that there is already a dragon there and go away.
10. When Tet is coming, superstitious people are more likely to look for their advice and ……………… for their
personal and professional lives in the next year.
Exercise 2 : Give the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. The …… ….. ceremony is one of the three stages of a Vietnamese traditional wedding. (propose)
2. Before a wedding ceremony, there must be an … ….. ceremony. (engage)
3. As a rule of thumb, a number of superstitious people choose a … ….. date before starting something. (favour)
4. It is believed that meeting a black cat is lucky, but it is … .. to walk under a ladder or break a mirror. (luck)
5. Working as a volunteer provides you with opportunities to know more about cultural …… ….. (diverse)
6. If you want to get on well with your colleagues, you should pay … ….. to some common features of their cultures.
(attend)
7. He is trying to work hard so that he is promoted to a higher and more …… ….. position. (prosper)
8. After he had flirted her for a long time, they … ….. fell in love. (gradual)
9. It cannot be denied that superstitious …… ….. exist many cultures. (believe)
10. After the wedding day, the …… ….. of couples leave on honeymoon in very romantic places. (major)
Exercise 3 : Fill in each blank with the correct article: a, an or the.
Ancient Chinese Marriage Customs
Ever since ancient times, there has been (1) …. saying that (2) ….. three most delightful moments in one’s life
come with success in the imperial examination, marriage and (3) ….. birth of a son.
In a feudal society, a marriage would be decided not by (4) ….. young couple’s love, but by their parents’
desires. Only after a matchmaker’s introduction and when parents considered (5) ….. two family conditions were similar
and could be matched, would the marriage procedures go forward.
Conditions that should be taken into consideration included wealth and social status. If (6) ….. boy's family was
well-off or (7) ….. official family, his parents would never permit him to marry a girl from a poor family. Necessities to
the marriage process were (8) ….. commonly recognized “three letters and six etiquettes”.
(9) ….. three letters were the betrothal letter, the gift letter with a gifts list and the wedding letter used on the day
the groom met his bride at her home. Six etiquettes then led to (10) ….. final wedding ceremony were: proposing,
birthday matching, presenting betrothal presents, presenting wedding presents, selecting the wedding date, and wedding
ceremony.
Exercise 4 : Choose the correct answer to fill in each blank.
1. We went out for _____ meal last night. _____ restaurant we went to was excellent.
A. a/ The B. the/ A C. a/ D. the/
2. As I was walking along the street, I saw _____ $10 note on _____ pavement.
A. a/ a B. the/ the C. a/ the D. the/ a
3. _____ actress’s life is in many ways unlike that of other women.
A. An B. A C. As D. That the
4. Kate plays _____ violin in an orchestra.
A. the B. a C. an D.
5. _____ computer has changed _____ way we live.
A. A/ the B. The/ the C. A/ a D. The/ a
6. Excuse me, where is _____ bus station, please?
A. a B. the C. D. an
7. What did you have for _____ breakfast this morning?
A. a B. an C. the D.
8. Peter used to work in _____ Middle East.
A. B. the C. an D. a
9. My plane was delayed. I had to wait at _____ airport for three hours.
A. the B. a C. an D.
10. I have _____ problem. Can you help me?
A. B. a C. an D. the
11. Barack Obama is _____ President of _____ United States.
A. the/ the B. a/ C. the/ D. the/ an
12. He never listens to _____ radio. He prefers watching _____ television.
A. a/ a B. a/ the C. the/ D. / the
13. _____ university will be built in _____ center of the town.
A. A/ the B. An/ the C. The/ a D. An/ a
14. _____ River Nile is _____ longest river of all.
A. / B. A/ the C. The/ the D. / a
15. _____ Women’s Day is on _____ eighth of March.
A. The/ B. / the C. The/ an D. / an
16. By _____ time we had just left the office, _____ alarm went off.
A. / the B. a/ an C. a/ the D. the/ an
17. He grew up in _____ orphanage in _____ United Kingdom.
A. the/ B. an/ an C. the/ an D. an/ the
18. Laura is friendly. She can make _____ friends easily.
A. a B. an C. the D.
19. That car can run at _____ speed of 180 miles _____ hour.
A. the/ an B. a/ the C. a/ a D. the/ a
20. _____ experience is _____ best teacher.
A. An/ the B. / the C. the/ the D. an/ an
Exercise 5 : Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.
1. Ms. Jones isn't as nice ................. Ms. Smith.
A. as B. for C. like D. to
2. The rooms in Graduate Towers are ................ Patterson Hall.
A. larger than B. larger than that of C. larger than those in D. larger than in
4. Tuition at an American university runs …….... six thousand dollars a semester.
A. so high as B. as high to C. as high as D. as high than
5. Everyone looks much ................ today than they did yesterday.
A. happy B. more happily C. happily D. happier
6. Mr. Brown receives a ............. salary than anyone else in the company.
A. big B. more bigger C. bigger D. the bigger
7. The Boeing 747 is twice ................. the Boeing 707.
A. bigger than B. as bigger as C. as big as D. more bigger than

8. "Do you know that beautiful lady over there?" "Yes, that's Wanida. She's ...................... in her group.
A. more beautiful than any girl B. more beautiful than any other girl
C. so beautiful as other girl D. beautiful more than another girl
9. My young brother grew very quickly and soon he was ........... my mother.
A. more big than B. so big than C. as big as D. too big than
10. He is not ……………………tall as his father.
A. the B. as C. than D. more
11. John’s grades are ………………..than his sister’s.
A. higher B. more high C. high D. the highest
12. Deana is the …………………… of the three sisters.
A. most short B. shorter C. shortest D. more short
13. She speaks English as ………………. as her friend does.
A. good B. well C. better D. the best
14. Of the three shirts, this one is the ………………… .
A. prettier B. most prettiest C. prettiest D. most pretty
15. The baby’s illness is ………………… than we thought at first.
A. bad B. worst C. worse D. badly
16. Today is the ………………… day of the month.
A. hot B. hotter C. hottest D. hottest than
17. He works more ………………….. than I.
A. slow B. slowly C. slowest D. most slowly
18. My book is as …………………. as yours.
A. good B. well C. better D. the best
19. I love you ………………….. than I can say.
A. much B. many C. more D. the most
20. It’s ……………… to go by bus than by car.
A. cheaper B. cheapest C. more cheap D. more cheaper
21. That house is ……………… one on the street.
A. oldest B. the oldest C. old D. older
22. This hotel must be ……………… than the small one next door.
A. expensive B. more expensive C. the most expensive D. the more expensive
23. An orange is ……………… than a plum.
A. more large B. more larger C. larger D. the largest
24. What is the ……………… thing you have ever done?
A. more difficult B. most difficult C. difficulty D. difficult than
25. This river is ..................... than that river.
A. narrow B. narrowest C. narrower D. most narrow
Exercise 6 : Read the passage, and then decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).
Why are horseshoes believed to be lucky?
In 1700. Henri Misson, a Frenchman visiting Britain, asked villagers why they had horseshoes nailed above their
doors. They said that it was to keep witches away. Horseshoes are made of iron and the strength of the iron was thought
to protect from evil. Still today they are thought to bring good luck and many brides carry silver ones at the wedding. The
position of the horseshoe is very important. It must point upwards like a cup so that the luck cannot fall out.
T F
1. French villagers nailed horseshoes all around their houses.
2. The horseshoe was to keep witches away.
3. The strength of the horse was thought to protect from evil.
4. People don’t believe the horseshoe brings good luck any more
5. The horseshoe must point upwards like a cup so that we can keep the luck.
Exercise 7 : Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
The Wedding Ring
At weddings in many parts of the world, brides and grooms give one another wedding rings. These rings remind
them of the commitment they made to one another when they got married. They are also a sign to others that they are
married.
No one knows for sure how this tradition started, but there is evidence that it began long ago, in ancient Egypt.
Coins at that time had a hole in the center. An Egyptian groom used to place a coin on his bride’s finger to show that he
would take care of her.
In many ancient cultures, the circle is a symbol of eternity. The wedding ring has come to symbolize endless
love and commitment.
Wedding rings have almost always been worn on the fourth ring, but the hand it is worn on depends on where
you live. In some cultures, people wear their rings on the left hand, and in others, they wear them on the right.
1. Rings are traditionally given ______ .
A. only in Egypt B. during weddings C. just to brides D. before weddings
2. Ancient Egyptian grooms gave their brides ______ .

B. money to buy a ring B. money shaped like a ring

C. a ring for every finger D. coins to get a wedding ring
3. A wedding ring is a symbol of ______ .
A. a circle B. eternity C. love without end D. decision
4. Most people wear their wedding rings ______ .
A. on both hands B. on the fourth finger
C. only on the left hand D. only on the right hand
5. The word “eternity” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to ______ .
A. after death B. period of time
C. happening too often D. time with no end
Exercise 8 : Read the text, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
How casual is too casual?
 Thirty years ago or so, most people in the United States, Canada, and Europe didn’t think much about what to
wear to work in an office. Men always wore suits and ties. Women wore suits or conservative skirt outfits. But in the
1990s, that started to change.
It began with “casual Fridays”. During the summer, some companies invited their employees to “dress down”, or
wear more casual clothes to work on Fridays. The policy quickly became popular with employees. After this, it didn’t
take long for employees to start dressing more casually every day of the week.
Many employees welcomed the new dress policy and the more comfortable work environment that came with it.
Etiquette had definitely changed, and suits and ties were rarely seen in many offices. Some employees went as far as
wearing jeans, T-shirts, and sneakers to the office. Many people felt that casual clothes made the workplace a friendlier
place. Coworkers were more relaxed with each other. People enjoyed coming to work knowing it was a comfortable
place to be.
Then some people began to change their minds about casual dress at work. Many managers felt that casual dress
had led to casual attitudes toward work. Some people started to notice an increase in employees being late for work. If
“clothes make the man”, as the saying goes, then casual clothes make a casual person become less committed to company
productivity and quality.
One of the biggest reasons why there have been such mixed opinions about dressing down is that there is no real
standard for appropriate casual dress. Is it shorts. T-shirts, brightly coloured tops, and flip-flops? Is it designer jeans, polo
shirts, and trendy sneakers? Is it khakis and sport jackets? Or are Hawaiian shirts and torn jeans OK? Without casual
dress code policy, the etiquette for dress in many companies is beginning to change back to more formal business attire -
a style that everyone understands.
1. Thirty years ago or so, people working in offices in the United States, Canada, and Eiurope _______ .
A. didn’t know what to wear to work in an office B. changed their clothes in the 1990s
C. tended to wear in a more formal way D. wore the same whether male or female
2. When the policy of “casual Fridays” became popular, employees _______.
A. started dressing more casually on weekdays B. started wearing more casually on Fridays
C. wore casual clothes to work in summer D. got dressed as formally as possible in offices
3. Many employees welcomed the new dress policy because _______.
A. casual clothes made co-workers more relaxed after work
B. people enjoyed coming to work with suits and tics
C. they enjoyed wearing torn jeans, T-shirts all the week
D. they enjoyed the more comfortable work environment
4. Many managers felt that the new dress policy _______.
A. brought many benefits to their companies B. had some negative impact on their companies
C. increased company productivity and quality D. led to casual attitudes toward “clothes make the man”
5. The viewpoint that the writer certainly supports is that _______ .
A. there should be a casual dress code policy at work
B. employees have to wear formal business clothes
C. people should wear Hawaiian shirts and torn jeans to work
D. it’s not necessary to have standards for casual clothes
PRACTISE TEST UNIT 7
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. engaged B. favourable C. status D. national
2. A. contrast B. force C. fortune D. Capricorn
3. A. ancestor B. complicated C. reception D. decide
II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. influence B. typical C. dependent D. character
5. A. ritual B. diverse C. affect D. belief
III. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
6. People from ______ cultures bring language skills, new ways of thinking, and creative solutions to difficult problems.
A. diverse B. diversity C. diversify D. diversification
7. No one knows the real origins of the Chinese ______ representing the cycles of the lunar year.
A. stars B. space C. horoscope D. cycle
8. In every culture, there are basic standards for social ______ such as personal space distance, eye contact, amount of
body language displayed in public.
A. relationship B. relation C. reaction D. interaction
9. UN World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development on May 21st is a chance to celebrate the cultural
diversity of people around us. and find out more about what we have ______.
A. in common B. as usual C. as normal D. alike
10. Many people believe that the first person who visits their home on the first day of the New Year will ____ their life.
A. effect B. affect C. change D. afford
11. Before the wedding, the groom usually asks his best friend to be his ____, and the bride may have one or more ____.
A. closest man - best maids B. good man — best maids
C. best man - bridesmaids D. best man - housemaids
12. In Russia, there is ______ belief that unmarried people should avoid sitting at ______ corner of ______ table because
they will find difficulties finding their life partner and will not get married.
A. a - a - a B. a - a - the C. a - the - the D. the - the - the
13. In Portugal, walking backwards will bring bad luck, because it paves ______ way for devil to enter.
A. a – a B. the - the C. a - the D. the - a
14. Cultural diversity makes our country ______ by making it a ______ place in which to live.
A. richer - most interesting B. richer - more interesting
C. rich - more interesting D. richest - most interesting
15. There are some things Americans would change, and ______ thing people would change is their education.
A. a big B. the C. a bigger D. the biggest
IV. Fill in each blank with the correct word from the box.
rounds reception respects bride presents
wealth home ceremonies luck marriage
Vietnamese Wedding Customs
The wedding consists of several (16) ______ including asking permission to receive the bride, the procession to
receive the bride, the procession to the groom's house, the ancestor ceremony, and the banquet party.
In the morning, the groom’s mother and a few close relatives would walk to the bride’s house with a present of betel
to ask permission to receive the (17) ______ at her house. The date and time of the ceremony is usually determined by a
Buddhist monk or fortune teller.
In the procession to receive the bride, the groom and his family often carry decorated lacquer boxes covered in red
cloth to represent his (18) ______ and which include various (19) ______ for the bride’s family. There are either 6 or 8
boxes, but never 7 because it is bad (20) ______ .
After paying their (21) ______ to their ancestors, the bride and groom will serve tea to their parents who will then
give them advice regarding (22) ______ and family. During the candle ceremony, the bride and groom’s families union is
celebrated and the mother-in-law of the bride will open the boxes filled with jewelry and dress her new daughter-in-law
in the jewelry.
Finally, the groom officially asks for permission to take his new bride (23) ______ and they make their way back to
his house. During the (24) ______, there is usually a 10-course meal and the bride and groom make their ______ to each
table to express their gratitude and also get money as presents.
V. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage. Cultural
diversity means a (26) ______ of different societies or people of different origins, religions and traditions
all living and interacting together. Britain has (27) ______ from diversity throughout its long history and is currently one
of the most culturally diverse countries in the world.
The food they eat, the music they listen to, and the clothes they wear have all been influenced by different (28)
______ coming into Britain. Ethnic food, for example, is part of an average British diet. One of Britain’s favourite (29)
______ is Indian curry. Britons have enjoyed curry for a surprisingly long time - the (30) ______ curry went on an
English menu in 1773.
Even the English language (31) ______ from the languages spoken by Anglo-Saxons, Scandinavian Vikings and
Norman French invaders. New words were (32) ______ from the languages of other immigrants over the years.
Valuing the diverse culture is all about understanding and respecting the beliefs of others and their (33) ______ of life,
as we would expect someone to respect ours. It is about supporting individuals in keeping their cultural traditions
(34) ______ and appreciating the fact that all these different traditions will enrich British life both today and in the
future.
People from all over the world have (35) ______ to the Britain and they continue to do so.
26. A. range B. limit C. position D. series
27. A. earned B. helped C. benefited D. got
28. A. nations B. cultures C. countries D. population
29. A. food B. foods C. ingredients D. dishes
30. A. first B. only C. even D. just
31. A. developed B. started C. came D. took
32. A. increased B. put C. added D. caught
33. A. quality B. way C. design D. method
34. A. live B. lively C. life D. alive
35. A. achieved B. provided C. contributed D. given
VI. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
While you may not think it at first, there are numerous cultural differences between the US and the UK that you will
likely encounter.
In general, Americans are much more open than Britons. Friends and even acquaintances discuss personal thoughts
and opinions that might seem private in the UK. Do not feel embarrassed if an American asks you a seemingly private
question. He or she is most likely sincerely curious about your thoughts and feelings and is assuming you would like to
share them.
You may learn more about your American friends than you wanted to know, or you may hear more childhood stories
than you care to listen to. Americans will be interested in your experiences and background as well since your upbringing
may differ greatly from theirs. In addition to more frequent discussion about their personal lives, there is often a greater
display of photographs, and posters in dorm rooms or office spaces.
The sense of humour differs from one side of the Atlantic to the other. Americans tend to be less dry or sarcastic.
Some Americans may feel offended if they do not understand your humour, but after a brief explanation they will be
laughing along with you.
Americans tend to believe that individuals control their circumstances by how much they work. This work ethic is
reflected in American attitudes towards academics. Don’t be surprised if you meet students who spend a vast majority of
their free time studying in the library.
Americans also tend to care much more for punctuality than their UK counterparts. Everything from classes to a lunch
date is expected to start right on time. Along with punctuality, most Americans move at a faster pace than that in the UK.
For example, dinners at a restaurant, even a sit-down restaurant, can be finished in under a half-hour. Additionally, you
will not have to ask for the bill. It will be brought to you as soon as it is clear to your waiter or waitress that you are
finished ordering more items.
36. Americans arc more willing to share private matters with you because ________ .
A. they would like to ask private questions about others
B. they are more open and more curious about things around them
C. they try to be more open than Britons in life
D. they assume you would like to share everything with them
37. One of the reasons why Americans are interested in your experiences and background is that ________.
A. they would like to tell their childhood stories more than you care to listen to
B. they would like to show you their photographs, and posters
C. they would like to know about a different upbringing than theirs
D. they would like to talk more about their personal lives than anything else
38. The American attitudes toward work or study are that ________.
A. they spend their free time studying anywhere
B. individuals should control their behaviours and free time
C. they move at a faster pace than in the UK
D. they attach more importance to the load of work
39. All of the following about Americans are right EXCEPT ________ .
A. most Americans walk faster than those in the UK
B. they tend to be more punctual than Britons
C. their sense of humour is different than that of Britons
D. they’ll be laughing with you if they understand your humour
40. When you come to a restaurant in America ________.
A. you have to finish dinner in less than half an hour and ask for the bill
B. the waiter may bring the bill to you just when you finish ordering dishes
C. you should care much more for punctuality than in Britain
D. you should show the waiter that you finish ordering in under a half-hour
VII. SPEAKING : Choose the best answer to complete the conversation.
41. “I can’t stop worrying about my exam tomorrow.” -“_______”
A. That’s all right, never mind. B. Congratulations!
C. Don’t mention it. D. I’m sure you’ll do well.
42. “Could I use your dictionary?” -“_______”
A. Yes. Go ahead! B. Thanks. You too. C. That’s a nice idea. D. It doesn’t matter.
43. “Would you like tea or coffee?” -“_______”
A. I'd rather coffee, please. B. I’m glad you like it.
C. Thanks. The same to you. D. I’d prefer coffee, please.
44. “I'm sorry, but I can’t go out with you today!” -“_______”
A. That’s alright. Another time, perhaps! B. No, there’s no need. Thanks.
C. It’s a pleasure. Don’t mention it. D. That’s very kind of you. Thanks.
45. “Betty, make me some tea, will you ?” - “______”
A. No, I will, I’m afraid. B. I can’t, I’m afraid. C. That’s very kind of you. D. Yes, go ahead.
46. “Make yourself at home!” –“______”
A. Don’t mention it. B. I’m sorry to hear that.
C. That’s very kind. Thanks. D. No, there’s no need. Thanks.
47. “Would you mind putting my case on the rack?” -“______”
A. That’s right.
C. Don’t mention it. D. Not too bad. Thanks.
48. “I hope the weather will be fine during our holidays!” -“______”
A. Never mind. B. Oh, what a pity! C. Yes, go ahead. D. So do I.
49. “What’s the matter with you?” “________”
A. I’ve just passed the final examination. B. I’ve got a terrible headache.
C. Sure. I’m happy with it. D. You are welcome.
50. “How about going out for a walk?” “_________”
A. Very well, thanks. And you? B. Thanks a lot.
C. Never mind. D. That’s a good idea.