Unit 5.

CULTURAL IDENTITY
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.
2. A. language B. massage C. marriage D. shortage
3. A. because B. nurse C. horse D. purpose
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.
7. A. unify B. unique C. uniqueness D. unite
10. A. circumstance B. considerate C. community D. identity
Exercise 3. 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.
20. Once you have been accepted as a pupil or student at the school or college, it's against the law for them to
discriminate against you because of your religion or belief.
A. judge B. neglect C. misinterpret D. expel
21. Changes in attitudes, family values, generational status can occur in both the majority and minority cultures
as the two interact; however, typically one culture dominates.
A. normally B. rarely C. specially D. uncommonly
Exercise 4. 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.
27. The custom of worshiping ancestors is a beautiful, rich, and colorful and joyful tradition in Vietnamese
culture.
A. blaming B. praying C. honoring D. respecting
34. Post-migration stresses include culture shock and conflict, both of which may lead to a sense of cultural
confusion, feelings of alienation and isolation, and depression.
A. disconnection B. loneliness C. sympathy D. unfriendliness
Exercise 5. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
39. Linguists aware that a language becoming extinct does not necessarily mean that the people who spoke it
A B C
have all died.
D
40. It is our duty to critically examine the elements, which we must preserve, which will be maintained as our
A B C
specific cultural identities, which we can be proud.
D
Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
56. We ____ Lisa recently.
A. hasn't seen B. haven't seen C. haven't been seeing D. haven't been seen
57. I ____ fifteen phone calls this morning.
A. has been making B. have been making C. have been made D. have made
58. ____ 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
59. You're red in the face. ____
A. Has you ran? B. Have you been runned?
C. Have you ran? D. Have you been running?
60. The sun ____ since this morning.
A. has shining B. has shined C. has shone D. has been shining
61. How long ____ the drums?
A. have you been playing B. you have played C. have you playing D. have you played
79. Greek and Latin are the ____ sources of the international scientific vocabulary.
A. predominant B. predominance C. predominated D. predominating
80. Viet Nam's Hung Kings worshiping ____ in Phu Tho Province has become part of the world's intangible
cultural heritage.
A. ritual B. ritualism C. ritualistic D. ritualizing
81. ____, but would you mind helping us on our essay?
A. Sorry to bother you B. Sorry for bothering
C. Sorry for such a bother D. Sorry for having bothered you
82. Many parents afraid that their children are becoming less familiar ____ their traditions.
A. to B. from C. for D. against
83. 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
84. The best way to preserve your culture is to keep it ____.
A. alive B. living C. life D. lively
85. Culture helps people ____ to the world around them.
A. adapt B. change C. alter D. fit
86. 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
87. Many new immigrants have not yet assimilated fully ____ the new culture.
A. into B. with C. in D. by
88. Some people feel a strong ____ to keep their cultural identities.
A. craving B. pressure C. urge D. wish
89. The latest heritage at risk register revealed that 5,831 listed buildings, monuments, archaeological sites, and
landscapes in England are at ____ of being lost.
A. danger B. edge C. ease D. risk
90. The objective is to promote the role of inhabitants and communities in the development of a modern
architecture imbued ____ national identity.
A. against B. by C. for D. with
Exercise 7. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
92. Alex: “How have you been recently?”
Amy: “____”
A. By bus, I think. B. It's too late.
C. Pretty busy, I think. D. No, I'll not be busy.
94. Jenny: “You must have found reading my essay very tiring.”
Peter: “____ I enjoyed it."
A. Not in the least. B. Just in case. C. At all costs. D. You are welcome.
Exercise 8. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Exercise 9. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Traditions, saying, beliefs, language, and values are just a few things that make up our culture. Culture is the
framework in which families are structured. It shapes our expectations and ideals. Culture plays a part in the
meaning of marriage and our roles as husbands, wives, children and parents. Understanding cultural
differences and similarities related to marriage is important. Culture affects the roles that spouses take within
marriages, the age at marriage and number of children a couple have, the meaning of divorce, cohabitation
and non-marital childbearing, and the way parents raise children. Understanding how relationships and
marriages vary across cultural contexts, and how they are similar, we will be able to identify the unique ways
that marriages and family life affect people of various cultures. As a result, we will be able to help families and
sustain happy marriages. A cross cultural marriage or similar love relationship can be extremely exciting. The
cultural background, visits to the other country, the language of the country and learning to speak it, the
different habits and ways of doing and saying things that people from other cultures have, are all very exciting
indeed. What of the disadvantages of a cross cultural marriage or love relationship with someone from another
country or cultural background? No matter how much you love your husband or wife, no matter how high your
level of cross cultural awareness, cross cultural communication and respect for differences. Misunderstanding
seems to be unavoidable.
1. The passage is about ______.
A. the effects of cultures on love and marriage B. the definition of culture
C. the role of spouses in the family D. cultural differences
2. The word It refers to ______.
A. culture B. family C. framework D. structure
 3. According to the writer, cross-cultural marriage ______.
A. does not have advantages B. does not have disadvantages
C. have both advantages and disadvantages D. does not exist through time
4. According to the passage, which of the following is not affected by culture?
A. The age to get married B. Child-raising
C. How much spouses love each other D. The roles of spouses
5. In cross-cultural marriage, ______ may happen.
A. divorce B. quarrel C. misunderstanding D. separation
Americans tend to be very polite people. This is often expressed in conversations. It is (36)______ for
an American to end a conversation by saying: "Let's get together sometime," "Come by for a visit when
you have a chance," or "Let's meet for coffee." However, these (37)______ are usually not intended to
be taken literally. An invitation is not firm unless a time and place is set.
If you have accepted an invitation or if a meeting has been set, Americans usually expect you to arrive
at the agreed (38)_______ at the right time. It is considered (39)______ to accept an invitation and not
show up or to arrive more than 10 to 20 minutes late. Americans tend to be quite (40)______ If you
have to cancel an appointment or know that you will not be able to be on time, you should call your
friend or host to cancel or reschedule.
1. A. common B. general C. normal D. informal
2. A. complains B. compliments C. wishes D. invitations
3. A. location B. places C. area D. region
4. A. mischevious B. informal C. impolite D. cruel
5. A. on time B. punctual C. in time D. for time