Exercise 1: Choose the correct answer.

1. ______will you travel to this summer? I haven’t decided yet.

A. Where B. What C. Who

2. _____did you sell yesterday? - Bread and cupcakes.

A. What B.Who C. Which

3. ______dress did she buy? -The red or the blue one?

A. What B.Whose C. Which

4. ______is playing the piano upstairs?

A. Who B. Whose C. Whom

5. To ______should I address the letter?

A. Who B. Whose C. Whom

6. _________ is your cat? It is two months old.

A. How old B. When C. How much

7. ______ did you begin working part-time here?

A. How long B. When C. How much

8. ______ people are there in the conference room?

A. How B. How many C. How much

9. ______time will you spend on your new carpet?

A. How long B. How many C. How much

10. _______do these shoes cost?

A. How long B. How many C. How much

11. _______do you go to the gym?

A. How B. How often C. How long

12. _____ did you get to work yesterday? I took a taxi because my car was broken.

A. How B. Why C. When

13. _____does this laptop belong to? It belongs to Jim.

A. Who B. Whose C. Which

14. ______ bag was stolen yesterday?

A. Who B. Whose C. Which

Exercise 2. Fill in the blank with ‘a’, ‘an’ or “many / much”.

1. She asked me for ___ information about the meeting.

2. They will move to ___ mansion next month.

3. I’d like ___ grapefruit and ___ orange juice.

4. ___award was given to Jim yesterday.

5. We read ___ books and play ___ games when we have free time.

6. Jim doesn’t want to borrow ___ money from anyone.

7. My friend and I threw ___ party last week.

8. It was ___ honor to be invited here today.

9. I’ve bought ___ umbrella for my sister.

10. My family often have____ eggs for breakfast.

11. Would you like______cup of tea?

12. My brother doesn’t like ______ cats.

13. Is there __________post office here?

14. I spend _________hours on my DIY project.

15. Mr. Peter used to be ___________famous vet.

Exercise 3: Circle the correct options to complete the sentences.

1. My Son sanctuary has been recognized by UNESCO as a world _______.

A. ethnic minorities B. open-air market C. heritage site D. terraced field

2. If you go to Sapa, you can distinguish people from different ethnic groups by their _______.

A. costumes B. livestock C. highlands D. staircases

3. Xoe and Sap are _____ of Thai ethnic minority people.

A. modern dances B. jazz dances C. lion dances D. folk dances

4. We spent hours in _______ house to talk with local people.

A. terraced B. close C. communal D. awesome

5. She wore a _______ costume of bright pink silk.

A. peaceful B. ethnic C. musical D. traditional

6. You can visit Gia Lai to enjoy the gong _______.

A. special B. different C. communal D. festival

7. Some _______ farmers keep ducks and geese in their farms.

A. feature B. post C. soil D. poultry

8. We can _______ the sea from here.

A. raise B. overlook C. enrich D. weave

9. Viet Nam has 54 ethnic _______.

A. groups B. levels C. turkeys D. fields

10. The Nung mostly live in _______ though they also live in earthen houses.

A. bamboo flute B. wooden statue C. stilt houses D. travel brochure

11. The Lunar New Year festival is important _____ the Kinh.

A. to B. with C. for D. of

12. Sa Pa is famous for the _______ located in the mountainous area.

A. stilt houses B. heritage site C. terraced fields D. wooden statue

13. Lahu, Mang, and Brau are ________ minorities in Viet Nam.

A. traditional B. ethnic C. awesome D. natural

14. The goods in the open-air market are _______. You can find almost everything there.

A. diverse B. similar C. unlike D. like

15. Most ethnic minority peoples are good _____ farming techniques.

A. at B. for C. to D. on

16. The ethnic Khmer live in the _____ of Vietnam.

A. Lowlands B. Highlands C. Mekong Delta D. Red River Delta

17. I’ve got ______ cakes to give away. Would you like one?

A. a little B. a few C. much D. many

18. I’ll make a tuna _______ for you.

A. sandwiches B. sandwichs C. sandwiches D. sandwich

19. Vietnamese people are used to using _______ when having meals.

A. ehopstick B. chopsticks C. ehopstickes D. chopstiekces

20. There's ______ milk left in the fridge. It should be enough for our coffee.

A. a little B. little C. a few D. few

Exercise 4: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

1. Some ethnic peoples in the mountainous regions still keep their traditional way of farming.

A. social B. modern C. conventional D. successful

2. Gathering and hunting still play an important role in the economy of the Laha.

A. significant B. major C. simple D. developed

3. Sa Pa is famous for the terraced fields located in the mountainous area.

A. peaceful B. well-known C. musical D. traditional

4. The Rong House is where community activities take place, such as meetings, wedding
ceremonies, or prayer ceremonies.

A. enrich B. travel C. happen D. weave

5. Many ethnic minority children in remote or mountainous areas are studying at boarding schools.

A. divided B. modern C. abutting D. solitary

Exercise 5: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning

1. The Kinh have the largest number of people, about 86% of the population. 53 percent of others
are called ethnic minority people.

A. smallest B. much C. majority D. little

2. Ethnic peoples in the mountains have a simple way of farming.

A. minor B. complicated C. poor D. modern

3. Saint Giong is different from other heroes in Viet Nam.

A. strong B. same C. great D. giant

4. It is important to keep good traditions

A. complicated B. significant C. insignificant D. elaborate

5. Thai cloth is well-known for being unique, colourful and strong.

A. rare B. special C. typical D. common

Exercise 6: Underline and correct the mistakes in the following sentences.

1. Emma has washed the dishs after dinner.

2. Oh my god, I put too much salts into the soup.

3. My teacher was angry because some students did not do their homeworks.

4. It is very dangerous to play with knifes.

5. It took me around five to six hour to finish my job.

6. My daughter likes a cheese very much.

7. I asked my professor for a advice on my career.

8. On my way to the countryside, I saw some buffalo.

9. There is only a few bus on the road today.

10. Mr. John has three child, two boys and one girl.

Exercise 7: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D)

1. - Mike: Hello, I’m from Australia. Can I ask you something about the ethnic groups of Viet Nam?

- Nick: “_______”

A. Good. B. Really. C. Sure. D. Thanks.

2. - Tom: "How about going out for dinner?" - Jane: “_______”

A. It’s a good idea. B. Well done. C. Yes, we do. D. You’re welcome.

3. - Andrew: "Whose is this book?" - Alex: “_______”

A. It’s a book. B. Thanks. C. It’s mine. D. Here you are.

4. - Mike: "I’ve got?" - Nick: “_______”

A. Yes, we do. B. That’s a good idea. C. You’re welcome. D. Not at all.

5. - Jenny: "Will you take up making pottery in the future?" - Dane: “_______”

A. Not at all. B. I’m not sure. C. Really. D. Good

Exercise 8. Fill in the blanks with suitable words or phrases

Ancestor Cement Cottage Weave Worship Statue
Soil Speciality Region Religion
1. My ______________ immigrated to America from Ireland in the 1800s.
2. I rented a cosy ______________ by the lake for my summer vacation.
3. The ______________ in this area is very fertile, perfect for growing crops.
4. Respect for other people’s ______________ is important in a diverse society.
5. The ______________ of Liberty is a symbol of freedom and democracy in the United States.
6. My favourite ______________ dish is the traditional Pad Thai, which is a stir-fried rice noodle dish
that originates from Thailand.
7. The Amazon rainforest is located in the South American ______________.
8. In some cultures, people ______________ ancestors and perform rituals to honour their spirits.
9. The workers used ______________ to fill in the cracks in the sidewalk.
10. My grandmother taught me how to ______________ a basket out of reeds

Exercise 8: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D

Communal House (Rong House)

The Rong House can only be found in villages to the north of the Central Highlands,
especially in Gia Lai and Kon Turn provinces. It is a large, imposing, beautifully decorated stilt
house built (1) _______ the middle of the village. It is where community activities take place,
meetings, wedding ceremonies, or praying ceremonies. It is also the place for reception of guests.
The Rong House of each ethnic group has its own architectural style, design, and decor. Yet there
are shared (2) _______. In the village, it is often the biggest house roofed with yellow-dried thatch
leaves and having 8 big wood columns. The rafters are decorated with patterns of bright colours,
depicting religious scenes, legendary stories about ancient heroes, stylized animals, and other
familiar things of the village life. The most distinction of the decor of the Rong House is the (3)
_______ of the brilliant God of Sun. The Rong House is a (4) _______ of the culture of Central
Highlanders, an age-old and stable culture. The bigger the house, the wealthier the village is. It is a
(5) _______ of the whole village.

1. A. on B. at C. in D. under

2. A. designs B. cultures C. customs D. features

3. A. painting B. photo C. image D. portrait

4. A. signal B. symbol C. sign D. scene

5. A. design B. respect C. proud D. pride

Exercise 9: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D

In Viet Nam, a market is a trading place, but many markets are not only about buying and
selling things. They reflect the life of the community. A traditional market is a social gathering point
for people of all ages and it is a new and exciting experience for children, a trading place for local
craftsmen, and a chance for young people to meet. People go to the traditional market not only to
buy and sell things but also to eat, drink, play games, and socialize. For example, if you go to Sa Pa
Market, which is the highlands in the north of Viet Nam, you can see people wearing their nicest
clothes and spending all day long at the market. They buy things, play the flute, dance, and sing.
This is also a time to meet, make friends or look for lovers. That is why this kind of gathering is also
called "Love Market”. Some other countryside markets in the Mekong Delta are held on boats. Most
of the goods are sold at a floating market. The most exciting time is in the early morning when boats
arrive loaded up with agricultural products.

1. In Viet Nam, all markets are _____.

A. only trading places B. only about buying things

C. only about selling things D. not only about buying and selling things

2. A traditional market is a social gathering point for _____.

A. young people B. people of all ages C. local craftsmen D. children

3. What can people do at the traditional market?

A. Sell and buy things only.

B. Buy and sell things, eat, drink and play games.

C. Buy things and eat.

D. Buy and sell things, eat, drink, play games and socialize.
4. What do the ethnic people who go to Sa Pa Market do?

A. They wear their nicest clothes, buy things, play the flute, dance and sing.

B. They ride on a horse and sing.

C. They drink a lot of wine and dance.

D. They buy the nicest clothes at the market and look for lovers.

5. Some of the markets in the Mekong Delta are held _____ are called floating markets.

A. along the roads B. on the paddy fields

C. on boats D. in the morning

Exercise 10: Read the text again and answer the questions.

Hoa Binh and Thanh Hoa are two main provinces where there are more than 1.4 million Muong
people living. They speak the Muong language which belongs to the Mon - Khmer group. However, some
of them also know the Kinh language. They cultivate mainly wet rice on terraced land, watered by small
brooks. They also make handicrafts and exploit forest products such as mushrooms, dried fungus, and
ammonium to improve their living condition. Men dress in Indigo pajamas and women wear skirts with
many colorful patterns knitted on. The Muong build their houses on stilts with 4-roof architecture, which
are about six feet off the ground. They are wooden houses in the shade of big trees, huddling against the
mountain, and looking out on their vast rice fields. Therefore, it is convenient for their living and farming.
The Muong follow traditional religious animism, which means that they believe that non-living objects
have spirits. They build altars in their houses to worship ancestral spirits and other supernatural spirits.
One of their most important festivals is the “Going to the Fields” ceremony.

1. Which province do the Muong live in Viet Nam?

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2. Which language group does the Muong language belong to?

 …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. What do they do to earn their living?

 …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

4. Why are their houses convenient for their living and farming?

 …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

5. How do the Muong believe in animism?

 …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Exercise 11: Write questions and answers from the given words.

1. Which soup/ you/ like? - I / like/ chicken soup.

 …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Where/ Ann/ usually go/ the evening? - She/ usually/ go/ the cinema.

 …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. Who/ Carol and Bill / visit/ Sundays? - They/ visit/ their grandparents.

 …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

4. What/ David/ usually drink/ breakfast? - He/ usually/ drink/ coffee.

 …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

5. When/ you/ watch TV? - I/ watch TV/ the evening.

 …………………………………………………………………………………………………….