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Mark: Full name: Class: School: 15-MINUTE TEST 4 (SEMESTER 1) Duration: 15 minutes READING I. Read the following passage and answer the questions using NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER. The Kinh or the Vietnamese, the main ethnic group of Viet Nam, is the most populous in the country, comprising about 86.2% of the population. They are officially recognised as the Kinh people to differentiate them from other ethnic groups in Viet Nam. Kinh people can be found throughout Viet Nam and in other countries, with a significant number in urban areas and deltas. Their primary language belongs to the Viet - Muong language group. Although the Kinh people are considered the main ethnic group in Viet Nam, they are considered an ethnic minority in some northern mountainous provinces like Lao Cai, Hoa Binh, Son La, Lang Son, Ha Giang, Dien Bien, Lai Chau, Bac Kan, and Cao Bang. Rice cultivation is the primary economic activity of the Kinh people, and they have a long history of wet rice civilisation, which has achieved a high level of productivity compared to other ethnic groups. In addition to agriculture, the Kinh people also have expertise in raising cattle and poultry. (Source: https://www.alotrip.com/about-vietnam-people/kinh-ethnic-group-vietnam) 1. What is the main ethnic group of Viet Nam? Answer: . 3. Which language group does the Kinh people’s main language belong to? Answer: . 4. Are there any regions in Viet Nam where the Kinh people are considered ethnic minority? Answer: . II. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Being a Vietnamese, I really enjoy the traditions in my country. One of the most common (1) in my country is worshipping the ancestors. In my opinion this tradition is obviously the most significant aspect of Vietnamese culture (2) it is easy to find an ancestor altar in almost (3) Vietnamese household regardless of which religion they follow. Vietnamese people worship their ancestors to (4) the dead people of their family. Additionally, adults want to educate the younger generations to be aware of family traditions. Moreover, through practising the tradition, people pray (5) luck and happiness for the whole family.
1. A. tradition B. habit C. habits D. traditions 2. A. or B. so C. because D. but 3. A. a B. one C. each D. every 4. A. worship B. hold C. celebrate D. commemorate 5. A. for B. with C. about D. of WRITING I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 1. They don’t follow tradition by buying Chung cakes and going on holiday during the Tet festival. A. They break tradition with buying Chung cakes and going on holiday during the Tet festival. B. They break by tradition with buying Chung cakes and going on holiday during the Tet festival. C. They break with tradition by buying Chung cakes and going on holiday during the Tet festival. D. They break tradition by buying Chung cakes and going on holiday during the Tet festival. 2. It’s traditional for Tibetan people to greet each other by sticking out their tongues. A. Traditionally, Tibetan people greet each other by sticking out their tongues. B. Traditionally, Tibetan people greeting each other by sticking out their tongues. C. Traditionally, Tibetan people greet each other using sticking out their tongues. D. Traditionally, Tibetan people greet each other with sticking out their tongues. 3. This is the first time I have ever travelled by dogsled. A. I have never tried travelling by dogsled before. B. I haven’t never tried travelling by dogsled before. C. I never try travelling by dogsled before. D. I have never tried to travel by dogsled before. 4. There is a habit in my family that my grandparents pray at the pagoda on the first day of lunar month. A. My grandparents are on the habit of praying at the pagoda on the first day of lunar month. B. My grandparents are of the habit of praying at the pagoda on the first day of lunar month. C. My grandparents are in the habit for praying at the pagoda on the first day of lunar month. D. My grandparents are in the habit of praying at the pagoda on the first day of lunar month. 5. What does learning online benefit our students? A. What are the advantages that learning online brings to our students? B. What are the advantages that learning online bring to our students? C. What are the advantages that learning online brings for our students? D. What are the advantages that learning online brings our students?
READING ANSWER KEY I. Read the following passage and answer the questions using NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER. The Kinh or the Vietnamese, the main ethnic group of Viet Nam, is the most populous in the country, comprising about 86.2% of the population. They are officially recognised as the Kinh people to differentiate them from other ethnic groups in Viet Nam. Kinh people can be found throughout Viet Nam and in other countries, with a significant number in urban areas and deltas. Their primary language belongs to the Viet - Muong language group. Although the Kinh people are considered the main ethnic group in Viet Nam, they are considered an ethnic minority in some northern mountainous provinces like Lao Cai, Hoa Binh, Son La, Lang Son, Ha Giang, Dien Bien, Lai Chau, Bac Kan, and Cao Bang. Rice cultivation is the primary economic activity of the Kinh people, and they have a long history of wet rice civilisation, which has achieved a high level of productivity compared to other ethnic groups. In addition to agriculture, the Kinh people also have expertise in raising cattle and poultry. (Source: https://www.alotrip.com/about-vietnam-people/kinh-ethnic-group-vietnam) Answer: The King or the Vietnamese. Answer: 86.2%. Answer: Viet - Muong language group. Answer: Yes, there are/Yes. Answer: Rice cultivation. II. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Being a Vietnamese, I really enjoy the traditions in my country. One of the most common (1) in my country is worshipping the ancestors. In my opinion this tradition is obviously the most significant aspect of Vietnamese culture (2) it is easy to find an ancestor altar in almost (3) Vietnamese household regardless of which religion they follow. Vietnamese people worship their ancestors to (4) the dead people of their family. Additionally, adults want to educate the younger generations to be aware of family traditions. Moreover, through practising the tradition, people pray (5) luck and happiness for the whole family. A. tradition B. habit C. habits D. traditions
A. or B. so C. because D. but A. a B. one C. each D. every A. worship B. hold C. celebrate D. commemorate 5. WRITING I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. A. They break tradition with buying Chung cakes and going on holiday during the Tet festival. B. They break by tradition with buying Chung cakes and going on holiday during the Tet festival. C. They break with tradition by buying Chung cakes and going on holiday during the Tet festival. D. They break tradition by buying Chung cakes and going on holiday during the Tet festival. 2. 3. A. My grandparents are on the habit of praying at the pagoda on the first day of lunar month. B. My grandparents are of the habit of praying at the pagoda on the first day of lunar month. C. My grandparents are in the habit for praying at the pagoda on the first day of lunar month. D. My grandparents are in the habit of praying at the pagoda on the first day of lunar month. 5.