Chi - BT 8 - 8
Chi - BT 8 - 8
UNIT TEST
Note: Each correct answer earns 0.2 points.
I. PRONUNCIATION (1 point)
A. Choose the word that has a different stressed syllable from the rest.
1. A. diversity B. ceremony C. community D. traditional
2. A. cultural B. typical C. embroider D. celebrate
3. A. emergency B. photography C. geography D. architecture
B. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.
4. A. ethnic B. embroider C. celebrate D. ceremony
5. A. architecture B. handicraft C. salad D. pass
In the tourist area of Sơn Tây Town, near Hà Nội, the atmosphere has become lively with art
spaces. Many activities, around the theme “Colors of the Cultures of Vietnamese Ethnic
Groups,” are happening to mark this important day for Việt Nam’s ethnic minorities. These
activities include exhibitions of cultural objects, performances of ethnic dances and traditional
folk games.
The annual colorful festival lasts from April 14 to 19, where visitors can find a busy and cheerful
atmosphere. Ethnic minorities participate in cultural activities at the national village. For
example, the bamboo dance describes the daily activities of the black Thái people, such as
planting trees, harvesting rice, pounding rice, and others. The villagers also come together to
perform the Jar Worshiping Ceremony. This event creates strong connections among them. After
the wine-pouring ceremony, everyone dances and sings happily late into the night.
26. When does the Việt Nam Ethnic Groups’ Culture Day take place?
A. April 14
B. April 19
C. May 19
27. Where is the Việt Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism?
A. Hà Nội
B. Lạng Sơn
C. Cao Bằng
28. What is the theme of the activities during the celebration?
A. Colors of Vietnamese Nature
B. Ethnic Dances of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups
C. Colors of the Cultures of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups
29. What can visitors see at the annual festival?
A. Cultural exhibitions
B. Food competitions
C. Sports events
30. Which ethnic group is connected to the bamboo dance?
A. Tày
B. Mường
C. Thái
B. Read the text again and decide whether the sentences are True (T) or False (F).
31. The celebration takes place in Sơn Tây Town. __________
32. The annual festival lasts for one day. __________
33. The atmosphere is busy and cheerful at the festival. __________
34. The bamboo dance creates strong connections among villagers. __________
35. After the wine-pouring ceremony, everyone stays quiet. __________
V. WRITING (2 points)
A. Rearrange the given words to make complete sentences. Do not change the given words.
41. Việt Nam / traditional / in / are / culture / practices. / People / their / proud / unique / of / and
→ _____________________________________________________________________.
42. unique / in / Việt Nam. / Banana-flower / shoots / and / bamboo / dishes / are / salad
→ _____________________________________________________________________.
43. by / earn / living / handicrafts. / their / making / H’Mông / The / people / beautiful
→ _____________________________________________________________________.
44. in / Mường / the / in / live / mountainous / of / stilt / Most / houses / the / people / areas.
→ _____________________________________________________________________.
45. people / For / partner. / superstitious / Dao / choose / use / the / to / their / birthdates / are /
they / marriage
→ _____________________________________________________________________.
B. Your group has a discussion about ethnic groups in Việt Nam. Change the sentences to
indirect speech to report them to your class.
46. The Kinh people are the largest ethnic group in Việt Nam.
→ Mai said ________________________________________________________________.
47. The H’Mông people wear colorful traditional costumes.
→ Hưng said _______________________________________________________________.
48. Do the Tày people live in their stilt houses?
→ Kiên asked ______________________________________________________________.
49. How do the Mường people earn their living?
→ Lan asked _______________________________________________________________.
50. Ethnic groups in Vietnam celebrate festivals with music, dance, and traditional costumes.
→ Anne said _______________________________________________________________.