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UNIT 5: CULTURAL IDENTITY

PRACTICE 3. CONSOLIDATION
I. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from the other three by circling A, B,
C, or D.
1. A. culture B. costume C. worship D. belief
2. A. solidarity B. identifier C. assimilate D. diversity
3. A. promote B. acquire C. practice D. maintain
4. A. custom B. ethnic C. native D. attire
5. A. flexibility B. represent C. community D. generation
6. A. heritage B. organic C. occasion D. society
7. A. bravery B. essential C. dedicate D. immigrant
8. A. dedication B. anonymous C. perseverance D. generosity
9. A. replenish B. achievement C. climatic D. flexible
10. A. integrate B. ethnicity C. globalise D. ceremony
II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
11. A. anthem B. appear C. attire D. attend
12. A. unify B. unique C. uniqueness D. unite
13. A. assimilate B. diagnose C. festival D. scenery
14. A. diversity B. endanger C. geography D. opposite
15. A. circumstance B. considerate C. community D. identity
III. 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.
16. It's incredible to see him fitting in the new environment such a short period of time.
A. creditable B. increasing C. unthinkable D. unbelievable
17. She was angry because he disregarded her feelings in this matter.
A. did not ignore B. discharged C. paid no attention to D. considered
18. During the ten years working in Germany he accumulated huge knowledge of German
customs.
A. made B. expanded C. collected D. increased
IV. 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.
19. They fear that with the enactment event taken off, the festival may fade away in obscurity.
A. darkness B. dimness C. fuzziness D. sharpness
20. Launched by the federations and foundations, Group's brands find local expression through
the promotion of social solidarity and culture.
A. division B. identity C. teamwork D. unity
21. Many ethnic groups find it hard to maintain their own languages.
A. continue B. discontinue C. preserve D. speak
V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
22. How long ____ Gerry?
A. has you been knowing B. has you know
C. have you been knowing D. have you known
23. How many times ____ New York?
A. has Charles been visiting B. has Charles visited
C. have Charles been visiting D. have Charles visited
24. She ____ French words for hours, but she still doesn't remember all of them.
A. has been learning B. has been learnt C. has learnt D. have been learning
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25. My father ____.

A. has never smoked B. have never smoked
C. has never been smoking D. have never been smoking
26. Oh dear, the light ____ all night.
A. has been burning B. has burnt C. has burned D. have burning
27. We ____ Lisa recently.
A. hasn't seen B. haven't seen C. haven't been seeing D. haven't been seen
28. I ____ fifteen phone calls this morning.
A. has been making B. have been making C. have been made
D. have made
29. ____ anything so strange in your life?
A. Have you ever been hearing B. Have ever you been hearing
C. Have you ever heard D. Have you ever heared
30. You're red in the face. ____
A. Has you ran? B. Have you been runned?
C. Have you ran? D. Have you been running?
31. The sun ____ since this morning.
A. has shining B. has shined C. has shone D. has been shining
32. Since moving to another country, some people decide to follow the customs of the new
country, while ____prefer to keep their own customs.
A. another B. other C. others D. the other
33. Many parents afraid that their children are becoming less familiar ____ their traditions.
A. to B. from C. for D. against
34. The best way to preserve your culture is to keep it ____.
A. alive B. living C. life D. lively
35. Culture helps people ____ to the world around them.
A. adapt B. change C. alter D. fit
36. A broad definition of ____ is when two separate items, each with different characteristics,
come together and blend.
A. assimilation B. diversity C. preservation D. urbanization
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
37. Over (A) fifty thousand (B) English words have been deriving (C) from the Greek (D)
language.
38. It is important to understand the culture religion (A) of the country that (B) you are travelling
to and a little research (C) before you leave will help tremendous (D).
39. Linguists aware that (A) a language becoming (B) extinct does not necessarily mean (C) that
the people who spoke it have all died (D).
40. It is our duty to critically (A) examine the elements, which (B) we must preserve, which (C)
will be maintained as our specific cultural identities, which (D) we can be proud.
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following
exchanges.
41. X: "I feel nervous. I've got an exam today." Y: “____”
A. Cheer up! Things can't be that bad! B. That's great. Have a good time.
C. Poor you! That happens to me sometimes. D. Good luck! Do your best.
42. X: "I feel really depressed at the moment. Nothing's going right in my life." Y: “____”
A. I know. We really need some sunshine, don't we?
B. Cheer up! Things can't be that bad!
C. I'm sorry to hear that, but I'm sure he'll be all right.
D. That's good. I'm pleased to hear it.
43. X: "I'm really excited. I'm going on holiday to Australia tomorrow." Y: “____”

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A. Good luck! Do your best. B. Why don't you go home to bed?

C. That's great. Have a good time. D. Cheer up! Things can't be that bad!
VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Modern life is characterized not only by the conveniences made possible by technological
advances but also by greater mobility in search of still greater opportunities. These major life
changes, however, expose individuals to many novelties in a new culture, which are the causes of
culture shock. Culture shock is a process through which most people who enter a new culture
pass through before they adjust to life in their new environment.
Culture shock begins with the honeymoon stage”. This is the period of time when we first arrive
in which everything about the new culture is strange and exciting. Unfortunately, the second
stage "rejection stage" can be quite dangerous because the visitor may develop unhealthy habits
(smoking and drinking). This can lead to the person getting sick or developing skin infections or
rashes, which then makes the person feel even more scared and confused and helpless. This stage
is considered a crisis in the process of cultural adjustment and many people choose to go back to
their homeland or spend all their time with people from their own culture speaking their native
language. The third stage of culture shock is called the "adjustment stage”. This is when you
begin to realize that things are not so bad in the host culture. You are becoming stronger by
learning to take care of yourself in the new place. The fourth stage can be called “at ease at last”.
Now you feel quite comfortable in your new surroundings. You can cope with most problems that
occur. You may still have problems with the language, but you know you are strong enough to
deal with them. The last stage of culture shock, which many people don't know about, is called
"reverse culture shock”. Surprisingly, this occurs when you go back to your native culture and
find that you have changed and that things there have changed while you have been away. Now
you feel a little uncomfortable back home. Life is a struggle!
44. Which sentence best explains the main idea of paragraph 1?
A. Culture shock, experienced by people living in a new culture, consists of five basic
stages.
B. People immigrate to other countries in search of better opportunities.
C. Modern life is characterized by many technological advances and greater mobility.
D. These major life changes are the causes of culture shock.
45. It is stated that the "honeymoon stage” ____.
A. is involved in developing healthy habits
B. is exciting with the new sights, sounds, language and foods
C. is the initial period of culture shock
D. got its name because everything is new and exciting for the newcomer
46. In paragraph 1, the word novelties probably means ____.
A. things which are new or unusual B. things which are difficult to deal with
C. things which have to do with novels D. things which are very young or recent in age
47. In paragraph 2, the word host probably means ____.
A. the dominant country B. the largest country
C. the newcomer's native country D. the receiving country
48. Which of the following is NOT true according the passage?
A. At forth stage, newcomers have overcome all problems in the new culture.
B. Immigrants may suffer from "reverse culture shock” when going back to native culture.
C. New arrivals in the second stage, "reject” the new culture by returning to their country
or binding even more with other people from their culture.
D. The "rejection stage” is the most difficult stage in the process of cultural adjustment.
IX. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the
following passage.

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In the United States, it is important to be on time, or punctual, (49) ____ an appointment, a

class, a meeting, etc. However, this may not be true in all countries. An American professor
discovered this difference while teaching a class in a Brazilian university. The two-hour class was
(50) ____ to begin at 10 a.m. and end at 12. On the first day, when the professor arrived (51)
____, no one was in the classroom. Many students came after 10 a.m. Several arrived after 10:30
a.m. Two students came after 11 a.m. Although all the students greeted the professor as they
arrived, (52) ____ apologized for their lateness. Were these students being rude? He decided to
study the students' behaviour.
The professor talked to American and Brazilian students about lateness in (53) ____ an
informal and a formal situation: at a lunch with a friend and in university calls, (54) ____. He
gave them an example and asked them (55) ____ they would react. If they had a lunch
appointment with a friend, the (56) ____ American student showed clearly lateness as 19 minutes
after the agreed time. On the other hand, the average Brazilian student would be 33 minutes late.
In an American university, students are expected to arrive at the appointed hour. (57)
____, in Brazil, neither the teacher nor the students always arrive at the appointed hour. Classes
not only begin at the scheduled time in the United States, but also end at the scheduled time. In
the Brazilian class, only a few students left the class at 12:00; many remained past 12:30 to
discuss the class and ask more questions. Arriving late may not be very important in Brazil, (58)
____ is staying late.
49. A. in B. to C. for D. at
50. A. intended B. scheduled C. meant D. planned
51. A. at times B. over time C. on time D. in time
52. A. many B. few C. several D. no
53. A. neither B. either C. both D. not only
54. A. respectably B. respectfully C. irrespectively D. respectively
55. A. what B. how C. why D. when
56. A. normal B. average C. ordinary D. single
57. A. In addition B. In particular C. In general D. In contrast
58. A. either B. so C. neither D. nor
X. Complete the text by putting the correct sentence (A, B, C, D or E) in the gaps.
When you are in a foreign country, you should follow local customs, even if they are
different from the customs in your home country. (59) . Some of the cultural differences
that you may face include gestures, styles of greetings, and attitudes toward gift-giving.
People around the world use gestures to send various messages. And sometimes the same
gesture can mean very different things in different cultures. (60)______. In France, the same
gesture means zero.” In Japan, it is a symbol of money. But in Brazil, it means something quite
vulgar.
(61) . The different styles of greeting you may see in different places include
bowing, hugging, kissing, hand-shaking, nose-rubbing, and the placing of the hands in a
praying gesture (62)_______
However, when Japanese meet Americans, they may shake hands and bow so that each
culture can show the other respect.
Perhaps the most complicated custom we must observe closely is about gift-giving. In
some places, people must present gifts to each other; if they do not, it is considered an insult.
But in other places, the opposite is true:
(63)_______. In Japan, gift-giving is very important, especially in business
relationships. The situation is quite the opposite in Germany. Gift-giving is usually not
appropriate behavior there.
(Text adapted from:
https://goo.gl/X1YzWY)
A. It is considered insulting to give gifts.

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B. Customs may be very different in other countries.

C. One example is the “OK” sign commonly used in the U.S.A.
D. In Japan, we always see the Japanese bow to each other when they meet.
E. Besides gestures, the form of greeting may also differ from one culture to another.
XI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Diversity is a hallmark of life, an intrinsic feature of living systems in the natural world.
The demonstration and celebration of this diversity is an endless rite. Look at the popularity of
museums, zoos, aquariums and botanic gardens. The odder the exhibit, the more different it is
from the most common and familiar life forms around us, the more successful it is likely to be.
Nature does not tire of providing oddities for people who look for them. Biologists have already
formally classified 1.7 million species. As many as 30 to 40 million more may remain to be
classified.
Most people seem to take diversity for granted. If they think about it at all they assume it
exists in endless supply. Nevertheless, diversity is endangered as never before in its history.
Advocates of perpetual economic growth treat living species as expendable. As a result an
extinction crisis of unprecedented magnitude is under way. Worse yet, when diversity needs help
most, it is neglected and misunderstood by much of the scientific community that once
championed it.
Of the two great challenges to the legitimacy of this diversity, the familiar one comes
primarily from economists. Their argument, associated with such names as Julian Simon,
Malcolm McPherson and the late Herman Kahn, can be paraphrased: "First, if endangered species
have a value as resources - which has been greatly exaggerated - then we should be able to
quantify that value so that we can make unbiased, objective decisions about which species, if any,
we should bother to save, and how much the effort is worth. Secondly, the global threat to the
diversity of species, particularly in the tropics, has been overestimated. Thirdly, we have good
substitutes for the species and ecosystems that are being lost, and these substitutes will nullify the
damage caused by the extinctions".
The structure of the argument seems to me to be identical in form to that of an old joke from
the American vaudeville circuit. One elderly lady complained to another about her recent
vacation at a resort in the Catskill Mountains in New York State. “The food was terrible”, she
moaned. “Pure poison, I couldn’t eat a bite. And the portions were so tiny!”
Species may be valuable, but not especially so, and the threat to them has been exaggerated. But
this does not matter anyway, say the economists, because we can replace any species that
vanishes.
It is not clear how much of an impact this argument has on the informed public, but it has
certainly provoked an outcry among scientific conservationists. It has set the terms for, and
dominated, most of the pro-diversity literature of the past few years, making it a literature of
response, thus limiting its scope and creative force.
64. Which feature of the natural world do people find especially fascinating?
A. its great variety B. its ancient forms C. its strange rituals D. its unclassified species
65. Which adjective best describes the writer’s attitude towards the scientific community?
A. respectful B. supportive C. critical D. uncomprehending
66. Which statement represents the views of economists?
A. It is important to conserve endangered species.
B. Endangered species have no value in themselves.
C. Only some parts of the natural world are under threat.
D. New species could be introduced as necessary.
67. What point is the writer trying to make about the economists’ arguments by including the joke
in paragraph 4?
A. Their case is overstated. B. Their logic is unsound.

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C. They are unduly pessimistic. D. They ignore the views of ordinary people.
68. The position of the scientific conservationists has been weakened because they have _______.
A. adopted the economists’ arguments B. failed to communicated with public
C. lost the initiative in the debate D. protested too loudly

XII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each
of the following questions.
69. It is hard for linguists to draw the line between languages and dialects.
A. Linguists find hard to draw the line between languages and dialects.
B. Linguists find it hard drawing the line between languages and dialects.
C. Linguists find it hard to draw the line between languages and dialects.
D. Linguists find it is hard to draw the line between languages and dialects.
70. Cultural changes have never been as accelerated as they are now during the globalization.
A. Never before cultural changes have been as accelerated as they are now during the
globalization.
B. Never before cultural have changes been as accelerated as they are now during the
globalization.
C. Never before have been cultural changes as accelerated as they are now during the
globalization.
D. Never before have cultural changes been as accelerated as they are now during the
globalization.
71. Many immigrants do not want their children to suffer from not speaking dominant language
well, as they did.
A. Many immigrants do not want their children to speak dominant language as worse as
they did.
B. Many immigrants want their children to speak dominant language better than they did.
C. Many immigrants want their children to speak dominant language as well as they did.
D. Many immigrants want to speak dominant language as well as their children can.
72. I think childhood is the best time to learn languages well.
A. According to my opinion, children are the best to learn languages well.
B. In my opinion, there is no time that is better than childhood to learn languages well.
C. My opinion is that we can learn languages well only in our childhood.
D. To me, there is no time that is as good as childhood to learn languages well.
73. People often mistakenly think that children can learn to speak only one language well.
A. Children are often believed to be able to speak only one language well and it's true.
B. It is often believed that children cannot learn to speak several languages.
C. It is not true that children can learn to speak only one language well.
D. It is normal to believe that children can learn to speak only one language well.
74. There are over fifty ethnic groups but we all use Vietnamese as the official language.
A. Although there are over fifty ethnic groups, we all use Vietnamese as the official
language.
B. Despite there are over fifty ethnic groups, we all use Vietnamese as the official
language.
C. However, there are over fifty ethnic groups, we all use Vietnamese as the official
language.
D. In spite of using Vietnamese as the official language, there are over fifty ethnic groups.
XIII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
75. Sacred texts and ceremonies can seem confusing with no one there to guide. Young people
find an expert willing to explain their significance.

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A. Although sacred texts and ceremonies can seem confusing with no one there to guide,
young people are forced to find an expert willing to explain their significance.
B. Because sacred texts and ceremonies can seem confusing with no one there to guide, so
young people are willing to find an expert to explain their significance.
C. For sacred texts and ceremonies can seem confusing with no one there to guide, young
people might find an expert willing to explain their significance.
D. Since sacred texts and ceremonies can seem confusing with no one there to guide,
young people are supposed to find an expert willing to explain their significance.
76. Culture, language, facilities or economy level of the family are different. Vocal guidelines
and acting in daily activities are the ways of the life experience knowledge transfer.
A. Vocal guidelines and acting in daily activities are the ways of the life experience
knowledge transfer despite of different culture, language, facilities or economy level of the
family.
B. Vocal guidelines and acting in daily activities are the ways of the life experience
knowledge transfer regardless of different culture, language, facilities or economy level of
the family.
C. Vocal guidelines and acting in daily activities are the ways of the life experience
knowledge transfer due to different culture, language, facilities or economy level of the
family.
D. Vocal guidelines and acting in daily activities are the ways of the life experience
knowledge transfer although different culture, language, facilities or economy level of the
family.
77. We can't deny the potential influences of global communications on our cultural identity, as it
will become even more powerful.
A. It can be undeniable that global communications will become even more powerful in
potentially influencing our cultural identity.
B. It cannot deny that global communications will become even more powerful in
potentially influencing our cultural identity.
C. It cannot be denied that global communications will become even more powerful in
potentially influencing our cultural identity.
D. It hardly deny that global communications will become even more powerful in
potentially influencing our cultural identity.
78. We accept that changes are unavoidable. We will not allow everything to be wiped out,
destroyed or forgotten.
A. Accepting that changes are unavoidable does not mean that we will allow everything to
be wiped out, destroyed or forgotten.
B. Despite accepting that changes are unavoidable, but we will not allow everything to be
wiped out, destroyed or forgotten.
C. Rather than accepting that changes are unavoidable we will allow everything to be
wiped out, destroyed or forgotten.
D. We accept that changes are unavoidable, as we will not allow everything to be wiped
out, destroyed or forgotten.
79. People have given up their heritage, traditional beliefs and other aspects of their native
culture. They begin to lose their sense of self.
A. If people have not given up their heritage, traditional beliefs and other aspects of their
native culture, they will not lose their sense of self.
B. Giving up their heritage, traditional beliefs and other aspects of their native culture
means that people totally lose their sense of self.
C. Once people have given up their heritage, traditional beliefs and other aspects of their
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D. Whenever people have given up their heritage, traditional beliefs and other aspects of
their native culture, they are supposed to lose their sense of self.
80. Thousands of languages are at risk of extinction. You know one of them, then teach it to
others.
A. As long as you know one of thousands of languages that are at risk of extinction, then
teach it to others.
B. If you know one of thousands of languages that are at risk of extinction, teach it to
others.
C. For you know one of thousands of languages that are at risk of extinction, teach it to
others.
D. Whenever you know one of thousands of languages that are at risk of extinction, then
teach it to others.

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