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-1- PRACTICE TEST UNIT 4 : REMEMBERING THE PAST A. PHONETICS. I. Choose the words whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group. 1. A. stay B. game C. lazy D. fashion 2. A. lessons B. units C. desks D. groups 3. A. arrived B. expressed C. studied D. recalled II. Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the other in each group. 4. A. ticket B. airport C. vision D. mistake 5. A. discuss B. forget C. answer D. explain B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR. I. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. 1. In the past , the children walked all the time, and they didn’t have shoes or sandals. They walked _______. A. by bus B. riding a horse C. barefoot D. by bicycle 2. They played___________ such as hide-and-seek, tug of war, skipping, ect. A. traditional games B. mobile phones C. Ipads D. surfing the Internet 3. The custom of sending a greeting card has become a _________ tradition in many western countries. A. giving B. deep-rooted C. customary D. popular 4. A country's cultural ________ is a valuable resource. A. heritage B. traditional C. customary D. traditions 5. Festivals, which are handed down from one _________ to the next, are an important way to promote tourism. A. country B. ancestor C. generation D. ancestor-worship 6. The custom of __________ ancestors is a beautiful and rich tradition in Vietnamese culture. A. pray B. tradition C. worshipping D. preserving 7. Besides the key ingredients , another secret to achieving the perfect _________ is the temperature of the oil. A. fish and chips B. meals C. main course D. serving
-2- 8. One of Vietnamese ________ that I like best is fried rice (cơm rang). It’s a kind of popular street food. A. meat B. dishes C. drinks D. ingredients 9. The main ________ of this dish are cooked rice, meat or sausage and colourful vegetables. A. ingredients B. foods C. wooden spoon D. dessert 10. English cuisine is one of the _________ that English people are proud to keep alive A. dishes B. street food C. drinks D. traditions 11. A traditional English _______ , fish and chips has developed for many years. A. breakfast B. sausage C. cuisine D. meal 12. People believe that fish and chip ________ in England in the 19 th century A. begin B. appeared C. finished D. disappeared 13. The _______ ingredients of the dish are fried fish served with chips. A. dessert B. starter C. full D. basic 14. Nowadays, there are fish and chip shops in many countries and it is ______ more and more popular in other countries. A. gets B. becoming C. popular D. going 15. To preserve traditions, we __________ each family member’s birthday every year. A. gets B. becoming C. celebrate D. going 16. I wish I _________ visit Angko Wat in Cambodia. A. can B. should C. will D. could 17. I wish I _________ more time to spend at the Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism A. having B. can have C. had D. is having 18. They _________ on the lake when it started to rain so they went home. A. finished B. finishing C. were finishing D. are finishing 19. Her dad found some money while she ___________ her suitcase. A. packing B. package C. are packing D. was packing 20. I went to the Exhibit Hall while my friend Mark ________ to the museum attendant. A. talked B. was talking C. has talked D. talks. Choose the most suitable response A, B, C, or D to complete each of the following exchanges. 21. Jane : “ Thank you very much for telling us the history of the temple.” Lan: “___________” A. Yes, please B. You’re welcome. C. No, thanks D. That’s great idea. 22. - Tom: “ Shall we go to the Ethnology Museum this weekend?’
-3- - Anna: “______. ” A. Nothing more to say B. Yeah. That’s a great idea. C. Why ask that question? D. No. You must be kidding II. Choose the correct option A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences . 23. My little boy Tom never screams though he is scared.    A. in pain                 B. frightened                 C. embarrassed         D. confused 24. Sometimes when I hear the news, I feel very miserable.    A. confused             B. frightened                  C. upset                 D. disappointed III. Choose the correct option A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences. 25. What music is serious and traditional Western European music? A. uncommon B. incorrect C. impossible D. irregular 26. The doctor advised Peter to give up smoking. A. stop                         B. continue                C. finish                 D. consider IV. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets. 27. Children nowadays are more aware of environment __ than we did in the past. (PROTECT) 28. My brother is working as an____; he repairs electrical equipment very well. (ELECTRIC) 29. England is very good at ___________its historic buildings and monuments. (PRESERVE) 30. My neighbourhood is not the best place, but it's _________ . (LIVE). V. Choose the underlined word or phrase (marked A, B, C or D) in each sentence that needs correcting. 31. My brother was just sitting while I looked at around the weaving workshop. A B C D 32. The teacher said that she will attend our class meeting the following day. A B C D 33. The children decided to cancel their camping trip therefore the weather was too bad. A B C D 34. Although the kitchen is small, but it is beautifully designed . A B C D 35. When Mary was a little girl, she used to living with her grandparents in the countryside. A B C D C. READING. I. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to fill in each blank in the following passage. ONE-ROOM SCHOOLHOUSES
-4- In the 1800s and early 1900s, most children went to school in one-room schoolhouses. At that time, most people lived (1)_______ farms. The farms were spread out. One-room schoolhouses were built because there weren't many children in the farm areas. Most of the one-room schoolhouses only (2) _______ about fifteen to twenty children. The one-room schoolhouses had just one teacher. That teacher instructed all students from the age of five or six up to ages thirteen or fourteen or even older. The teacher also (3) _______ all subjects. In one-room schoolhouses, students did a lot of reciting and memorising. Reciting means that they said out loud (4)_______ they learned. The teacher would ask a question, and the students would stand up and recite the answer. Students also did a lot of memorising. They were often asked to memorise poems. They had to memorise famous (5) _______ and important facts, too. 36. A.in B. on C. for D. with 37. A. had B. made C. founded D. promoted 38. A. gave B. observed C. taught D. educated 39. A. which B. how C. that D. what 40. A. speeches B. words C. languages D. questions II. Read the text and circle lethe letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Thailand is a country with deep-rooted traditions that are kept alive by its people. One of the ways they preserve their customs is through their traditionalcuisine. Thai food is known for its unique flavours and fragrant combinations. Thai people take great pride in their typical dishes, such as Pad Thai and Tom Yum soup. These dishes are made using a variety of fresh ingredients like lemongrass, chilli, lime, and Thai basil. The balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavours is what makes Thai cuisine so distinctive. To preserve and promote their typical dishes, Thai people pass down their recipes from generation to generation. They take care to use traditional cooking methods and techniques, ensuring the authenticity of the flavours. Moreover, Thai culinary traditions are often showcased in local festivals and cultural events. In addition to the preparation of food, Thai people also value the presentation of their dishes. They believe that the visual appeal of a meal is just as important as its taste. Overall, Thai traditions are deeply intertwined with their cuisine. By preserving and promoting their typical dishes, Thai people keep their cultural heritage alive and share their unique flavours with the world. 1. What is the main idea of the text? A. Thai cuisine is known for its unique flavours and fragrant combinations. B. Thai people pass down recipes to preserve their culinary traditions. C. Thai customs and traditions have a strong connection with their culinary practices D. Thai people showcase their culinary traditions in festivals and cultural events. 2. What is one way Thai people preserve their customs? A. Through traditional dance performances B. By passing down recipes and using traditional cooking methods