NGÂN HÀNG CHỦ ĐỀ BÀI TẬP LỚN

MÔN: VĂN HOÁ ANH – MỸ

Chủ đề 1:
Question 1: (4 points)
The picture below illustrates the 2016 presidential race between Republic nominee, Donald Trump, and
Democratic nominee, Hillary Clinton. (see Appendix)
1. How did the presidential campaign slogan “Trump: Make America great again” show Donald Trump’s
presidency plans?
2. What is your explanation on Donald Trump’s victory?
3. How are American beliefs and values presented in the U.S elections?
Question 2: (4 points)
Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Bonfire Night, which commemorates the failure of The Gunpowder Plot, falls
on the 5th of November every year in the UK.
1. How is Guy Fawkes Night celebrated? How did Guy Fawkes become the global face of protest?
2. How did the Gunpowder Plot disclose the religious instability & failure under King James’s reign? Include
examples from Shakespeare’s plays (i.e., King Lear) to support your answer.
Question 3: (2 points)
What is the 11-plus exam? Why is it considered as unfair & stressful to British pupils?
(You should write no more than 5,000 words in total)

Chủ đề 2:
Question 1 (4 points):
The picture below shows Queen Elizabeth II’s meeting with the former UK Prime Minister, Theresa
May. (see Appendix)
 1. How is the British government formed?
2. What does the picture tell you about the relationship between the Queen & the government?
3. What does the British monarchy reveal about Britain’s national identities?
Question 2 (4 points):
Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated primarily in America and Canada as a day of giving
thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year.
1. How is it celebrated in America? What is its additional meaning to America today?
2. How are American values realized in Thanksgiving dinner?
Question 3: (2 points)
Most of high schools in America spend their afternoon session for extra-curriculum activities.
How does this unveil the American’s educational philosophy? What are some popular extra-curriculum activities in
America?
(You should write no more than 5000 words in total)
Chủ đề 3:
Question 1 (4 points):
This picture demonstrates the former US President Barack Obama’s three-day trip to Vietnam in 2016.
(see Appendix)
1. How does the picture exhibit the powers of the President?
2. Do you think it was a successful trip? Why/Why not?
3. What intercultural identities are shown on the picture?
Question 2 (4 points):
Queen Elizabeth II has two birthdays: her actual birthday on 21 April and her official birthday
(usually) on the second Saturday in June. The Queen's birthday, also known as the Queen's Official
Birthday, is usually celebrated not only in the UK but also in member countries of Commonwealth.
 1. How is the Queen’s Official Birthday celebrated in the UK? How does it demonstrate British sense of national
identity?
2. What is its significance to the Commonwealth?
Question 3 (2 points):
What is Grammar school in the UK? Why is it considered as the most desired school to parents and
students in the UK?
(You should write no more than 5,000 words in total)

Chủ đề 4:
Question 1(4 points):
The following video clip shows us the seating arrangement in the UK Parliament and the atmosphere of
a Parliament meeting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hepn_tw1Z94
1. What is special in the seating arrangement? How is it different with the US Congress?
2. What is your opinion about the atmosphere of the meeting? Explain
3. What are the similarities & differences in terms of political democracy between the UK and the US?
Question 2 (4 points):
Presidents’ Day is an American holiday annually celebrated on the third Monday in February.
1. Why is February chosen for Presidents’ Day? How is it celebrated in America?
2. In what ways does it reflect American dreams & beliefs?
Question 3: (2 points):
What stages of education are available in the US? What is the critical issue of the US education?
(You should write no more than 5000 words in total)
Chủ đề 5:
Question 1 (4 points):
The table below indicates the final presidential election results between the two candidates: George Bush
and Al Gore in 2000. (see Appendix)
1. Who won the presidency, according to the statistics? Explain.
2. How do this election & the US election system reflect American “two-party system”?
3. How are American values realized in its indirect election?
Question 2 (4 points):
May Day is traditionally a public holiday in the UK celebrated on or around 1st May. In 2022, the May
Day Bank Holiday will take place on Monday, 2nd May.
1. What do the British people often do on the day? How does it reflect their religious beliefs?
2. Can you think of any Vietnamese festival which is somewhat similar to May Day in terms of values? Explain.

Question 3 (2 points):
The UK has a long history of single-sex education, and of debates around the issue of whether mixed
or single-sex schooling is better.
What are some features of single-sex schools? What do you think are the advantages & disadvantages of
male-only or girl-only schooling?
(You should write no more than 5,000 words in total)

Chủ đề 6:
Question 1(4 points):
The members of the UK cabinet are tied to government policy by the convention of collective
responsibility.
1. What is the theory of collective responsibility? Do you think it is a good one?
 2. Does the theory of collective responsibility exist in your country?
3. How does it embody British values?
Question 2 (4 points):
Halloween is widely celebrated today in a number of countries around the globe, particularly in Britain
and America.
1. What are some Halloween traditions in America? What are some religious rituals? Explain.
2. Can you think of any Vietnamese festival which is somewhat similar to Halloween in terms of meaning?
Explain.
Question 3 (2 points):
In what ways do opportunities of education vary in the USA? What do you think Vietnam should learn
from them regarding the access to educational opportunities?
(You should write no more than 5,000 words in total)

Chủ đề 7:
Question 1(4 points):
The diagram below demonstrates the separation of powers & checks and balances among three
branches: The Executive, The Legislative, The Judicial. (see Appendix)
1. What is the function of the Executive branch?
2. In what ways does the Constitution balance government power?
2. In what ways does the separation of power reflect America’s political values (i.e., limited government)
Question 2 (4 points):
Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, is a special day celebrated in many English-speaking countries
like the UK, Ireland, Australia and Canada. In France & the USA, it is called 'Mardi Gras' or 'Fat
Tuesday’
1. What is the religious meaning of Pancake Day in the UK?
 2. How is it celebrated in the UK? Compare that with the US.
Question 3 (2 points):
Are people in your country less or more enthusiastic about university education than they are in Britain.
Include relevant statistics to support your answer.
(You should write no more than 5,000 words in total)

Chủ đề 8:
Question 1(4 points):
This diagram shows the process of making laws in the UK Parliament. (see Appendix)
1. How many stages are there for a bill to become a law? Explain.
2. What is the Queen’s role in the process of making laws?
3. How is the UK’s national identity realized through the embodiment of the Queen in the law-making process?
Question 2 (4 points):
The 4th of July is celebrated as the American Independence Day. It is one of the most loved celebrations
for many Americans.
1. What do the American often do on Independence Day? What are American patriotic symbols?
2. How is apple pie associated with the US Independence Day?
Question 3 (2 points):
Some states in America (Illinois, George) are discussing a proposal to require Asian American history
curriculum in schools.
What will be some possible changes in American education if this plan is put into action? How will it influence the
American society?
(You should write no more than 5,000 words in total)
Chủ đề 9:
Question 1 (4 points):
This diagram shows the process of making laws in the US Congress. (see Appendix)
1. How many stages are there for a bill to become a law? Explain.
2. What is the president’s role in the process of making laws?
3. In what ways does the law-making process reflect America’s political values (i.e., limited government)
Question 2 (4 points):
England is one of the first countries to set aside a day to recognize mothers, which is latter named
Mother’s Day.
1. What is the history of Mother’s Day in the UK and in the US?
2. What is the difference in the way British & American people celebrate Mother’s Day?
Question 3 (2 points):
What are some typical features of the learning style in the UK? What do they suggest in case you want to
be accepted by a university in the UK?
(You should write no more than 5,000 words in total)
Chủ đề 10:
Question 1 (4 points):
The picture below shows Queen Elizabeth II’s meeting with the former UK Prime Minister, Theresa
May. (see Appendix)
1. How is the British government formed?
2. What does the picture tell you about the relationship between the Queen & the government?
3. What does the British monarchy reveal about Britain’s national identities?
Question 2 (4 points):
Presidents’ Day is an American holiday annually celebrated on the third Monday in February.
1. Why is February chosen for Presidents’ Day? How is it celebrated in America?
2. In what ways does it reflect American dreams & beliefs?
Question 3 (2 points):
In what ways do opportunities of education vary in the USA? What do you think Vietnam should learn
from them regarding the access to educational opportunities?
(You should write no more than 5,000 words in total)
 APPENDIX
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George W. Bush Al Gore

Party Republican Democratic

Electoral vote 271 266

States carried 30 20 + DC
Popular vote 50,456,002 50,999,897

Percentage 47.9% 48.4%

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