TEST 1 (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 given.
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 (25)
….….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 are 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)- Complete the conversation about cultural differences between Germans and Britons, using the
responses (A-G) given. There are two extra ones.
A. A study on sleep patterns has shown that Britons sleep an average of eight minutes longer than Germans and
spend an extra five minutes in bed, whereas Germans rise straight away and get on with their days.
B. In fact, they are perfectionists and want to get things right with everything they undertake. What about
Britons?
C. That's right, but Germany has won the World Cup four times, but England only once.
D. Germans aren't very good at small talks, but enthusiastic British small talks can lead others to question how
honest they are.
E. For the language, there are 35 dialects of the German language, and German is very useful in studying
scientific books and materials.
F. The British drink more tea than anywhere else in the world.
G. I see. German beer is very famous in the world. German people have hard behaviour, and they are more
direct in conversations.
Student A: Hi! What are you reading?
Student B: Hello! I'm reading an article about cultural differences between Germans and Britons.
Student A: Sounds interesting! I know that Muller is the most popular surname. How about Britain?
Student B: There are over 30,000 people with the name' John Smith' in Britain, and a very popular first name is
Jack. (41) ….….….….….….….….
Student A: Germans are the second largest beer consumers in the world, after the Irish!
Student B: (42) ….….….….….….….….
Student A: I think British people seems to be more friendly and polite, and it takes them a longer time to get to
the point, not as directly as Germans.
Student B: I agree with you. I think Germans are very efficient at work. (43) ….….….….….….….….
Student A: In my opinion, Britons are intelligent, and they try to be more successful in work than Germans.
Student B: Maybe. (44) ….….….….….….….….
Student A: English is the most international language in the world, and it has several varieties such as American
English, Australian English, Indian English, and so on. England is the home of football.
Student B: (45) ….….….….….….….….

VIII)- Write complete sentences about tea drinking in Viet Nam, using the words/ phrases given in their
correct forms. You can add some more necessary words, but you have to use all the words given.
46. Tea drinking/ be/ a tradition/ Vietnamese people/ over three thousand years.
….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….
47. There/ many types/ tea/ Viet Nam/ each/ its own unique flavor/ properties.
….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….
48. Tea/ can/ divided/ three kinds/ dried tea leaves/ tea combined with herbal remedies/ tea scented with flowers.
….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….
49. Unlike/ the Chinese/ Japanese/ the Vietnamese/ love/ taste/ plain tea.
….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….
50. For green teal people/ prefer/ brewing it/ hot/ strong/ and/ sometimes flavoured/ lotus, or jasmine flowers.
….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….….