Kiểm tra giữa học kỹ 2

Kiểm tra giữa học kỳ 2

By Hồng Kiều

Multiple Choice

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.

• A. access

• B. educate

• C. wedding

• D. decent

Multiple Choice

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.

• A. laptop

• B. software

• C. handkerchief

• D. ancestor

Multiple Choice

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.

• A. bridesmaid

• B. contrast

• C. disadvantage

• D. horoscope

Multiple Choice

Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.

• A. encourage

• B. engagement

• C. violence

• D. prestigious

Multiple Choice

Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.

• A. ceremony

• B. majority

• C. equality

• D. remarkable

Multiple Choice

Lack of an education severely restricts a woman’s access_______information and opportunities.

• A. to

• B. with

• C. about

• D. from

Multiple Choice

It is believed in Brazil that placing a small cup or dish of salt in the corner of your house will______you good luck.

• A. take

• B. carry

• C. bring

• D. result

Multiple Choice

Due to the gender pay gap, women_______less than men in every country, from as little as 6% in Belgium to as high as 37% in South Korea.

• A. save

• B. make

• C. work

• D. earn

Multiple Choice

It is believed that in India, when there is death in the family, the family members don't attend any marriages and do not______any festivals for a year.

• A. celebrate

• B. like

• C. take part

• D. perform

Multiple Choice

For years, tablets have enriched our lives at work and at home, allowing us to stay______and access information with ease.

• A. connect

• B. connecting

• C. connected

• D. connection

Multiple Choice

Some private companies in China try to avoid employing women of child-bearing______ and sometimes sack them once they are going to have a baby.

• A. old

• B. age

• C. years

• D. time

Multiple Choice

Saudi Arabia is the last country to allow women to vote, and this is a first step in the long______of the gender equality.

• A. way

• B. distance

• C. direction

• D. struggle

Multiple Choice

Computer games______encourage players to move up levels and earn high scores may help develop mathematical skills. 

• A. which

• B. whose

• C. they

• D. those

Multiple Choice

A major issue for teachers ______allow students to use their own devices is how to provide online access to such devices.

• A. they

• B. ones

• C. who

• D. those

Multiple Choice

The examination papers_____ by machine. The students______ of their results next week. 

• A. can be scored - can be told

• B. are scored - will be informed

• C. should be scored - are told

• D. will score - will be said

Multiple Choice

When is that letter _______?

• A. going to be sent

• B. going to send

• C. be sent

• D. to send

Multiple Choice

The speed of light is _____the speed of sound.

• A. faster

• B. much faster than

• C. the fastest

• D. as fast

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is_______ title for the passage?

• A. the best

• B. better

• C. best

• D. good

Multiple Choice

At the end of the 19th century, Binet developed a test for measuring intelligence______ served as the basic modern IQ tests.

• A. has

• B. it has

• C. and

• D. which has

Multiple Choice

The girls and flowers______ he painted were very lively.

• A. who

• B. that

• C. whose

• D. which

Multiple Choice

In Brazil, it is______bad luck to let your wallet or purse touch floor, and if it happens,_______ belief is that you will become_______poor man.

• the-the-a

• the-a-a

• the-the-the

• a-a-a

Multiple Choice

Some people in Italy are said to fear Friday______17th because______Roman numeral XVII can be arranged to make______word "VIXI" which means "my life is over" in_______Latin.

• the-a-a-the

• a-the-zero-the

• the-the-the-Zero

• a-a-the-zero

Multiple Choice

In Viet Nam, when giving gifts for brides and grooms on their wedding day, avoid giving _____ single item because it is believed that it will cause bad luck that _______marriage is not expected to last long.

• the-a

• a-the

• the-the

• a-a

Multiple Choice

In Japan, it is believed that if _____ beggar ever comes to your doorstep, you're supposed throw_______ salt to your entry way where ________ beggar has been.

• a-a-the

• a-the-the

• a-zero-the

• the-zero-zero

Multiple Choice

______French believe that handling ______ loaf of bread upside-down or placing it upside-down on ______table will brings hunger and bad luck to both ______ giver and______recipient.

• the-a-a-the-the

• a-a-the-the-a

• the-the-the-the-the

• the-a-the-the-the

Multiple Choice

Superstitions exist everywhere on this planet; however, Vietnam and Asia alike can be the more superstitious than other countries.

• exist

• on

• alike

• the more superstitious

Multiple Choice

In traditional indian families, the parents used to arranging the marriage for their children.

• In

• The

• to arranging

• for

Multiple Choice

A lot of people think that marriage women shouldn't pursue a career.

• a lot of

• think

• marriage

• pursue a career

Multiple Choice

Câu 1

VIETNAMESE WEDDING CUSTOMS

The wedding consists of several (1)___including asking permission 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 (2)___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 (3)_____ and which include various (4) ____for the bride's family. There are either 6 or 8 boxes, but never 7 because it is bad (5) _____. After paying their (6) _____to their ancestors, the bride and groom will serve tea to their parents who will then give them advice regarding (7) ______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 (8) _____and they make their way back to his house. During the (9) ______, there is usually a 10-course meal and the bride and groom make their (10) ______to each table to express their gratitude and also get money as presents.

• asks

• ceromonies

• requests

• tells

Multiple Choice

Câu 2

VIETNAMESE WEDDING CUSTOMS

The wedding consists of several (1)___including asking permission 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 (2)___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 (3)_____ and which include various (4) ____for the bride's family. There are either 6 or 8 boxes, but never 7 because it is bad (5) _____. After paying their (6) _____to their ancestors, the bride and groom will serve tea to their parents who will then give them advice regarding (7) ______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 (8) _____and they make their way back to his house. During the (9) ______, there is usually a 10-course meal and the bride and groom make their (10) ______to each table to express their gratitude and also get money as presents.

• bride

• regualtions

• laws

• notes

Multiple Choice

Câu 3

VIETNAMESE WEDDING CUSTOMS

The wedding consists of several (1)___including asking permission 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 (2)___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 (3)_____ and which include various (4) ____for the bride's family. There are either 6 or 8 boxes, but never 7 because it is bad (5) _____. After paying their (6) _____to their ancestors, the bride and groom will serve tea to their parents who will then give them advice regarding (7) ______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 (8) _____and they make their way back to his house. During the (9) ______, there is usually a 10-course meal and the bride and groom make their (10) ______to each table to express their gratitude and also get money as presents.

• condition

• culture

• wealth

• relation

Multiple Choice

Câu 4

VIETNAMESE WEDDING CUSTOMS

The wedding consists of several (1)___including asking permission 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 (2)___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 (3)_____ and which include various (4) ____for the bride's family. There are either 6 or 8 boxes, but never 7 because it is bad (5) _____. After paying their (6) _____to their ancestors, the bride and groom will serve tea to their parents who will then give them advice regarding (7) ______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 (8) _____and they make their way back to his house. During the (9) ______, there is usually a 10-course meal and the bride and groom make their (10) ______to each table to express their gratitude and also get money as presents.

• beans

• boxes

• presents

• wars

Multiple Choice

Câu 5

VIETNAMESE WEDDING CUSTOMS

The wedding consists of several (1)___including asking permission 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 (2)___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 (3)_____ and which include various (4) ____for the bride's family. There are either 6 or 8 boxes, but never 7 because it is bad (5) _____. After paying their (6) _____to their ancestors, the bride and groom will serve tea to their parents who will then give them advice regarding (7) ______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 (8) _____and they make their way back to his house. During the (9) ______, there is usually a 10-course meal and the bride and groom make their (10) ______to each table to express their gratitude and also get money as presents.

• best

• fond

• luck

• interest

Multiple Choice

Câu 6

VIETNAMESE WEDDING CUSTOMS

The wedding consists of several (1)___including asking permission 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 (2)___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 (3)_____ and which include various (4) ____for the bride's family. There are either 6 or 8 boxes, but never 7 because it is bad (5) _____. After paying their (6) _____to their ancestors, the bride and groom will serve tea to their parents who will then give them advice regarding (7) ______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 (8) _____and they make their way back to his house. During the (9) ______, there is usually a 10-course meal and the bride and groom make their (10) ______to each table to express their gratitude and also get money as presents.

• respects

• allows

• stops

• refuses

Multiple Choice

Câu 7

VIETNAMESE WEDDING CUSTOMS

The wedding consists of several (1)___including asking permission 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 (2)___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 (3)_____ and which include various (4) ____for the bride's family. There are either 6 or 8 boxes, but never 7 because it is bad (5) _____. After paying their (6) _____to their ancestors, the bride and groom will serve tea to their parents who will then give them advice regarding (7) ______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 (8) _____and they make their way back to his house. During the (9) ______, there is usually a 10-course meal and the bride and groom make their (10) ______to each table to express their gratitude and also get money as presents.

• existence

• dead

• marriage

• divorce

Multiple Choice

Câu 8

VIETNAMESE WEDDING CUSTOMS

The wedding consists of several (1)___including asking permission 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 (2)___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 (3)_____ and which include various (4) ____for the bride's family. There are either 6 or 8 boxes, but never 7 because it is bad (5) _____. After paying their (6) _____to their ancestors, the bride and groom will serve tea to their parents who will then give them advice regarding (7) ______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 (8) _____and they make their way back to his house. During the (9) ______, there is usually a 10-course meal and the bride and groom make their (10) ______to each table to express their gratitude and also get money as presents.

• flat

• home

• house

• department

Multiple Choice

Câu 9

VIETNAMESE WEDDING CUSTOMS

The wedding consists of several (1)___including asking permission 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 (2)___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 (3)_____ and which include various (4) ____for the bride's family. There are either 6 or 8 boxes, but never 7 because it is bad (5) _____. After paying their (6) _____to their ancestors, the bride and groom will serve tea to their parents who will then give them advice regarding (7) ______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 (8) _____and they make their way back to his house. During the (9) ______, there is usually a 10-course meal and the bride and groom make their (10) ______to each table to express their gratitude and also get money as presents.

• acquaintance

• contribution

• difficulty

• reception

Multiple Choice

Câu 10

VIETNAMESE WEDDING CUSTOMS

The wedding consists of several (1)___including asking permission 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 (2)___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 (3)_____ and which include various (4) ____for the bride's family. There are either 6 or 8 boxes, but never 7 because it is bad (5) _____. After paying their (6) _____to their ancestors, the bride and groom will serve tea to their parents who will then give them advice regarding (7) ______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 (8) _____and they make their way back to his house. During the (9) ______, there is usually a 10-course meal and the bride and groom make their (10) ______to each table to express their gratitude and also get money as presents.

• troubles

• problems

• rounds

• ovals

Multiple Choice

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

30. Which of the following is probably NOT preferred by a visual learner?

If you find yourself learn better by making notes during the lecture, or when the teacher uses a new word, you want to see it written immediately, then you are very likely to be a more visual learner. You prefer to see the written words. You learn by reading and writing. Visual learners often think in pictures. If you find a particular task or text difficult, look for sources that will suit your learning style, e.g. sources with illustrations, charts, tables, or videos.

If you prefer recording the lecture and listening again to taking notes, or you memorize something by repeating it aloud instead of writing it out several times, you are probably a more auditory learner. You prefer to learn by listening and speaking. Auditory learners often learn best from lectures, discussions, by reading aloud, and by listening to audio material.

However, it is probably that you like most people, learn through a mixture of styles. Sometimes you may prefer to learn by reading, at other time by listening. Ask yourself which is the best style for the particular task you are doing.

• making notes

• sources with illustrations

• sources with video

• reading aloud

Multiple Choice

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

31. What does the word "it" in paragraph 1 refer to?

If you find yourself learn better by making notes during the lecture, or when the teacher uses a new word, you want to see it written immediately, then you are very likely to be a more visual learner. You prefer to see the written words. You learn by reading and writing. Visual learners often think in pictures. If you find a particular task or text difficult, look for sources that will suit your learning style, e.g. sources with illustrations, charts, tables, or videos.

If you prefer recording the lecture and listening again to taking notes, or you memorize something by repeating it aloud instead of writing it out several times, you are probably a more auditory learner. You prefer to learn by listening and speaking. Auditory learners often learn best from lectures, discussions, by reading aloud, and by listening to audio material.

However, it is probably that you like most people, learn through a mixture of styles. Sometimes you may prefer to learn by reading, at other time by listening. Ask yourself which is the best style for the particular task you are doing.

• A. the lecture

• B. the note

• C. the new word

• D. the written word

Multiple Choice

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

32. The word "visual" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.

If you find yourself learn better by making notes during the lecture, or when the teacher uses a new word, you want to see it written immediately, then you are very likely to be a more visual learner. You prefer to see the written words. You learn by reading and writing. Visual learners often think in pictures. If you find a particular task or text difficult, look for sources that will suit your learning style, e.g. sources with illustrations, charts, tables, or videos.

If you prefer recording the lecture and listening again to taking notes, or you memorize something by repeating it aloud instead of writing it out several times, you are probably a more auditory learner. You prefer to learn by listening and speaking. Auditory learners often learn best from lectures, discussions, by reading aloud, and by listening to audio material.

However, it is probably that you like most people, learn through a mixture of styles. Sometimes you may prefer to learn by reading, at other time by listening. Ask yourself which is the best style for the particular task you are doing.

• A. seeable

• B. written

• C. illustrative

• D. picturesque

Multiple Choice

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

33. Which of the following statement is TRUE?

If you find yourself learn better by making notes during the lecture, or when the teacher uses a new word, you want to see it written immediately, then you are very likely to be a more visual learner. You prefer to see the written words. You learn by reading and writing. Visual learners often think in pictures. If you find a particular task or text difficult, look for sources that will suit your learning style, e.g. sources with illustrations, charts, tables, or videos.

If you prefer recording the lecture and listening again to taking notes, or you memorize something by repeating it aloud instead of writing it out several times, you are probably a more auditory learner. You prefer to learn by listening and speaking. Auditory learners often learn best from lectures, discussions, by reading aloud, and by listening to audio material.

However, it is probably that you like most people, learn through a mixture of styles. Sometimes you may prefer to learn by reading, at other time by listening. Ask yourself which is the best style for the particular task you are doing.

• A. Auditory learners hate taking notes.

• B. Auditory learners prefer listening to speaking.

• C. When learning something by heart, an auditory learner prefers reading it out loud.

• D. Most people are auditory learners

Multiple Choice

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

34. The word "auditory” in paragraph 2 can be best replaced by _______.

If you find yourself learn better by making notes during the lecture, or when the teacher uses a new word, you want to see it written immediately, then you are very likely to be a more visual learner. You prefer to see the written words. You learn by reading and writing. Visual learners often think in pictures. If you find a particular task or text difficult, look for sources that will suit your learning style, e.g. sources with illustrations, charts, tables, or videos.

If you prefer recording the lecture and listening again to taking notes, or you memorize something by repeating it aloud instead of writing it out several times, you are probably a more auditory learner. You prefer to learn by listening and speaking. Auditory learners often learn best from lectures, discussions, by reading aloud, and by listening to audio material.

However, it is probably that you like most people, learn through a mixture of styles. Sometimes you may prefer to learn by reading, at other time by listening. Ask yourself which is the best style for the particular task you are doing.

• A. audible

•     B. noisy

• C. discussive 

•  D. recordable