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

1.	A. concentration	B. composition	C. consideration	D. conversation
2.	A. coordination	B. depression	C. donation	D. erection
3.	A. foundation	B. location	C. organization	D. performance
4.	A. affection	B. recognition	C. contribution	D. animation
5.	A. consumption	B. explosion	C. technician	D. mathematician
6.	A. magician	B. historian	C. musician	D. vegetarian
7.	A. librarian	B. physician	C. Brazilian	D. Indonesian
8.	A. civilian	B. grammarian	C. politician	D. Shakespearian

B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I)-Fill in each blank with one suitable subordinate from the box



and but so when
while because although moreover
International Kite Festival in Vung Tau
Vung Tau has become a familiar tourist destination to make people (1)________ it has its own beautiful beaches and mountains. (2)_______, Vung Tau even has more to offer. International Kite Festival in Vung Tau, first held in 2009, is the biggest kite festival in Vietnam. (3)____________ the festival is still new, it has attracted kite artisans all

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around the world such as France, Australia, the UK, US, Cambodia, Malaysia, the Philippines, etc.
The festival may take place in various tourist sites, (4)____________ the events are in the same order. (5)____________ you come to Vung Tau during the first days of summer, you can enjoy the colourful sky with kites from skillful hands of artisans around the world. (6)__________ kites from other countries are in different styles, Viet Nam showed up kites of Hue royal style in shape of a phoenix or a dragon. In 2009, the clubs from Hue had tradition (7)______________ most diversified kites, (8)_________ they were awarded special prizes.
II)-Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

1.	The extended family arranged marriage, _________ individuals were
	consulted on the choice of their mate.
	A. so	B. and	C. yet	D. otherwise
2.	________ the first footer has a good reputation and success, the family
	believes that they will receive luck and good fortune throughout the year.
	A. If	B. When	C. Because	D. Moreover

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  Parents usually buy new clothes and shoes for their children a month before the New Year; __________, children cannot wear their clothes until the first
  

day of the New Year and onward.
A. moreover B. although C. otherwise D. however
4. The left hand is customarily used for cleaning, _______ Indian people never
eat with their left hands.
A. so B. but C. however D. therefore

• 
  The yellow apricot blossoms are often see in Southern Vietnam, _________, the pink peach blossoms are known as the primary flower in every home in
  

the North.
A. moreover B. however C. therefore D. yet

0. 
   _________ children have performed a certain greeting before receiving lucky money, adults return good advice, encouraging children to keep up
   

with the schoolwork, and obeying their parents.
A. Although B. If C. When D. However

0. 
   ___________ the Vietnamese believe in fate in marriage, they also think that marriage arrangement plays some role in activating a positive or
   

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negative fate.
A. Even though B. However C. Therefore D. Yet
8. ___________ the Chinese greet other people, they have the custom of
bowling, folding their hands on chest.
A. Because B. Although C. When D. However

III)-Fill in the blanks with the correct verbs from the box.
Maybe some questions can have more than one answer.



honour perform commemorate celebrate
worship symbolizes pray hold

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  On New Year’s Eve, in front up the altar, people ___________ for health and luck in the New Year.
  

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  Mid-Autumn Festival is held on 15^th day of the eight lunar month to _________
  

the biggest full moon in the year.

• 
  To express their gratitude, villagers from Le Mat village built a temple to
  

_______________ the man who saved the princess and made their region wealthy as well as adding catching snakes to the career.

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  To ___________ the event when An Duong Vuong started moving into the citadel, residents of 12 hamlets belonging to Co Loa held Co Loa Citadel Festival within a 10-day period.
  
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  “Che Troi Nuoc, a special dessert consisting of a sweet soup with round balls made from rice and sugar sauce, ____________ reunion.
  

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  Ba Na villagers __________ the Village Land Praying Ceremony in preparation for the new crop or before moving to new land.
  

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  During the Trung Sisters Temple Festival, villagers __________ folk games and artistic events, such as dragon and lion dancing, cheo singing, wrestling competition, swinging, etc.
  
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  Taking place on the third lunar month in Truong Yen Commune, Ninh Binh Province, Hoa Lu Festival is celebrated to _____________ the Kings Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh.
  

IV)-Match the festivals in column A with their description in column B, writing the answer in each blank.

	Answer	A	B
	________	1. Saint	A. This is held in Meo Vac District, Ha Giang on April

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Giong
Festival

________	2. Co Loa
	Citadel
	Festival

________	3.	Bai Dinh
		Pagoda
		Festival
________	4.	Khau Vai
		Love

Market
Festival

________	5. Oc Om Boc
	Festival

C. SPEAKING
24 to 26. It is a popular meeting place for ethnic groups, and particularly for those people in love. Festival goers will have the chance to enjoy horse fighting , cultural performance and folk games, including drum dancing of the Giay ethnic group.

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  This festival is the perfect start for religious journey towards the imperial capital Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh province. It offers incense to Buddha, commemorates Saint Nguyen Minh Khong, and God Cao Son.
  

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  This festival is held in Phu Dong Temple where Saint Giong was born and Soc Temple where he ascended to heaven. It commemorates Saint Giong, hoping for abundant harvests and happy lives.
  

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  This festival is celebrated to thank the Moon God for bringing good crops, abundant fish in the river and maintain the health of all villagers. The most colourful event of this festivals is the flying of paper lanterns and placing banana tree ferries attached with lights in the river.
  

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  This is a festival to commemorate the event when An Duong Vuong started moving into the citadel. Residents of 12 hamlets belonging to Co Loa as well as 7 other communes around the region held Co Loa
  

Citadel Festival within 10-day period – from the 6^th to 16^th day of the first Lunar month.

I)-Rearrange the sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation, writing the number (1-10) in each blank. The first (0) has been done for you.

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  Mai: Hi, everyone. he first term is coming to an end, and we have some days off. Let’s go somewhere.
  

______ A. Mai: It takes only one and half hours to travel there by coach. It is located 60 kilometers southwest from Ha Noi.

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______B. Phong: We should take some snacks, and some bottles of mineral water.
______C. Mai: I think that’s enough for a short trip to Huong Pagoda, and we’ll present the plan in front of the class next Monday.
______D. Mai: Yes, I agree with you, Nick. It’s a good opportunity for us to go to Huong Pagoda Festival.
______E. Nick: And what about umbrella and trainers? We have to climb the hills, and the weather is not always fine, maybe some rain.
______F. Phong: It sounds very interesting, Mai. Is it a long way from here to Huong Pagoda?
______G. Mai: Besides the camera, I think we need to bring some food and drink.
______H. Nick: That’s a good idea, Mai. How about going to a festival? I have heard that you have many festivals in January. Right?
______I. Phong: Sounds great. It doesn’t take us so long to get here. The sights and landscapes are very beautiful.
______J. Nick: I’ll bring along a digital camera. I hope we can take many nice pics.
II)-Match the questions in column A with the suitable answers in column B. In pairs, make a conversation about this festival, and practise it.

Answer	A
________	1. What is the
	festival in
	these photos?

	________	2.	How often is it
			held?
	________	3.	When is the
			festival held?
			And how long
			is it?

B

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  During the festival, there are variety of cultural performances taking place such as Hue Poetry Festival, Massive Street Arts Performances, the Dialogue of drums and percussion instruments, Art Exhibitions, the Week of Vietnam’s historical films.
  

• 
  Hue Festival has become a space of cultural exchanges between peoples all over the world.
  

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  Visitors can come and explore some traditional values of Vietnam at Gastronomy Quarters, Traditional Kite Flying Festival or watch “Ao dai” Grand show, “Oriental Night” Show, and
  

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________	4.	What is Hue
		Festival for?
________	5.	What
		performances
		can we see
		during the
		festival?
________	6.	What are the
		cultural and
		traditional

events at Hue

Festival?
D. READING
sporting activities like boat race, human chess, etc.

• 
  It lasts one week, usually in April, May or June.
  

• 
  It is Hue Festival.
  

• 
  Every two years.
  

I)-Read the passage about the Pig Slaughter Festival and do the tasks that follow.
Viet Nam Pig Slaughter Festival
The traditional Pig Slaughter Festival is held on the 6^th day of the Lunar New Year in Nem Thuong Village, in Bac Ninh Province. This festival is held to commemorate a general in the Ly Dynasty – Doan Thuong, who reclaimed this land. According to legend, the general brought his troops to this land and slaughtered with male pigs to feed his soldiers. The Pig Slaughter Festival originated from this. Pig blood in the festival is believed to symbolize prosperity, vitality and good harvest. However, the festival is known as the most brutal in the country, and many people have asked the government to stop the festival. “Animal Asia” – an international organization to protect anmal rights – is calling on the Vietnamese authorities to end the Nem Thuong Pig Slaughter Festival.
Task 1: Match a word in column A with its definition in column B, writing the answer in each blank.

	Answer	A	B
	______	1. slaughter (n)	A. the state of being full of energy

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______	2.	reclaim (v)	B. soldiers in a large group
______	3.	troops (n)	C. to make land suitable for use
______	4.	symbolize (v)	D. the killing of animals for meat
______	5.	vitality (n)	E. to be a symbol of something

Task 2: Read the passage again, and then answer the following questions.

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  Where and when is the Pig Slaughter Festival held?
  

_________________________________________________________________

• 
  What is the purpose of this festival?
  

_________________________________________________________________

• 
  What legend did the festival originate from?
  

_________________________________________________________________

• 
  What is pig blood in the festival believed to symbolize?
  

_________________________________________________________________

• 
  Why is the festival asked to stop by many people?
  

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