3. Read the essay in Exercise 2 and answer these questions.

(Đọc bài ở Bài tập 2 và trả lời các câu hỏi.)

1. What are the pros of studying at universities in the UK?

2. What are the cons of studying at universities in the UK?

3. What are some examples that contain statistics in the essay?

Choose the best answer to each of the following questions

Từ “văn hóa” trong tiếng Anh là từ gì?

Choose the best answer to complete each sentence

The defendant complained ______ intimidation during the investigation.

Choose the best answer to complete each sentence

Some researchers have just _______ a survey of young people's points of view on contractual marriage.

Choose the best answer to complete each sentence

London is home to people of many _______ cultures.

Choose the best answer to complete each sentence

They got married without their parents’______.

Choose the best answer to complete each sentence

In a contractual marriage, love is supposed to _________ marriage.

Choose the best answer to complete each sentence

Reading the story of the ______ having her dress torn off in the lift reminded me of my friend’s wedding.

Choose the best answer to complete each sentence

Thanks to his parents’ _________, he tried his best to win in a math competition at a university.

Choose the best answer to complete each sentence

Many Americans pay much attention to physical ______when choosing a wife or a husband.

Choose the best answer to complete each sentence

A large amount of Indian men agree that it’s unwise_________ in their wives.

Choose the best answer to each of the following questions

Từ “biểu tượng” trong tiếng Anh là từ gì?

Cultural diversity (Đa dạng văn hóa)

1. Match the words with their meanings.

(Nối các từ với nghĩa của chúng.)

2. Complete the sentences using the correct forms of the words in 1.

(Hoàn thành câu sử dụng dạng đúng của các từ ở bài 1.)

1. Language is considered the most important feature of a nation's ______.

2. Most New Year's ______ begin on 31 December.

3. The ______ of that custom is still a mystery to local people.

4. This article discusses current ______ in fashion styles among young people.

5. The ______ of cycling among young people has increased.

Celebrating Halloween in Viet Nam

(Tổ chức lễ hội Halloween ở Việt Nam)

1. Work in pairs. Label the following pictures. Do you often see them in Viet Nam?

(Làm việc theo cặp. Dán nhãn cho các hình ảnh sau. Bạn có thường thấy họ ở Việt Nam không?)

Choose the correct word to complete each of the sentences.

(Chọn từ đúng để hoàn thành mỗi câu.)

1. Studying abroad is a growing trend/event in many Asian countries.

2. It is believed that Thailand's Songkran celebrations origin/originate from a Buddhist story.

3. It's important to preserve a country's national fame/identity through its culture.

4. Italian cuisine/culture is popular because it is delicious and healthy.

1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word.

(Đánh dấu chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để chỉ từ đồng nghĩa với từ được gạch chân.)

1. Receiving an international award is an impressive achievement for such a young scientist.

A. great

B. small

C. ordinary

D. attractive

2. There is a great diversity of opinions on Korean fashion trends among the youth.

A. belief

B. container

C. popularity

D. variety

3. We need to make sure plastic packaging is fully reusable and recyclable.

A. waste

B. resource

C. wrapping

D. trash

4. This particular custom practised during Tet holiday has its origins in the southern part of Viet Nam.

A. popularity

B. roots

C. endings

D. trends

3. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer.

(Đánh dấu chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để chỉ ra câu trả lời đúng.)

1. It's important to preserve the cultural _________ of a nation.

A. marriage

B. trend

C. identity

D. origin

2. The waste stored in _________ can contaminate the soil and water.

A. vehicles

B. landfills

C. pollution

D. layer

3. Some waste materials release methane as they _________.

A. pollute

B. are reused

C. are thrown away

D. decompose

4. My grandfather had an unhappy _________ during the war.

A. account

B. death

C. childhood

D. festivity

5. Uncle Ho _________ his whole life to fighting for the independence and freedom of Viet Nam.

A. attended

B. devoted

C. adopted

D. protected

6. From a local _________, K-pop has spread around the world.

A. trend

B. style

C. custom

D. shock

7. Tourists are usually not familiar with the _________ of ethnic minorities in Viet Nam.

A. beliefs

B. fairs

C. customs

D. origin

8. My father had played football in his _________ before he took up tennis.

A. childcare

B. youth

C. marriage

D. achievement

Vocabulary (Từ vựng)

1. Choose the correct option. (Chọn đáp án đúng.)

1. Jo attended Jill's coming-of-age ceremony/costume/parade/performance last week.

2. Henry usually listens/looks/catches/tags the morning news before he goes to work.

3. Tina often reads the travel/education/politics/technology section of the paper to keep up with the local elections.

4. The longevity custom is a way to mark/welcome/decorate/honour elderly family members.

5. Do you post/subscribe/send/check to any of your favourite online newspapers?

6. During the Venice Carnevale, people wear fancy costumes/masks/omaments/streamers on their faces.

7. Thanks to newspapers/podcasts/banners/ billboards, it's easy to find and listen to all our favourite songs.

8. Emily's friends are organising a marriage/ baby/coming-of-age/birthday shower for her.

9. Erica never trusts articles that contain sloppy/outrageous/catchy/misleading spelling or grammar.

10. Paul and his sisters usually recreate/organise/assemble/engage old family recipes to preserve their cultural identity.

2. Complete the gaps with the words in red in the quiz and from the VOCABULARY FOCUS. Then listen and repeat.

(Hoàn thành các chỗ trống với các từ màu đỏ trong bài kiểm tra và từ TRỌNG TÂM VOCABULARY. Sau đó nghe và lặp lại.)

1. _________ assimilation

2. typical _________

3. cultural _________

4. dominant _________

5. _________ people

6. _________ pot

7. minority _________

8. multiculturalism

3. Complete the sentences with the words/ phrases from the VOCABULARY FOCUS.

(Hoàn thành các câu với các từ/cụm từ trong TẬP TRUNG TỪ VỰNG.)

1. Many practices and beliefs of different ____________ have been forgotten.

2. The ______________ are different from the culture of the majority, and they are often not as well respected in some places.

3. The idea of a ______________- society sounds good, but in reality it's hard to achieve.

4. Some governments try to promote ___________ but not everyone is happy about it.

5. After years of ____________ some foreigners living in Australia still hold many of their traditional values.

6. Some immigrants fear they may lose their original cultural identity and become part of the _____________ when living in a multicultural society.

5. Choose the verbs in blue in the quiz in Exercise 1 to match with the following nouns.

(Chọn động từ màu xanh trong bài trắc nghiệm ở Bài tập 1 để nối với các danh từ sau.)

1. ____________

cultural identity                       tradition                       language                             history

(bản sắc văn hóa)                   (truyền thống)             (ngôn ngữ)                          (lịch sử)

2. ____________

tradition                                   knowledge                   values                                  recipes

(truyền thống)                       (kiến thức)                     (giá trị)                  (công thức nấu ăn)

3. ____________

diversity                                  inclusivity                   chance                                 opportunity

(đa dạng)                                (hòa nhập)                  (cơ hội)                                (cơ hội)

4. ____________

cultural boundaries                 opinions                      privacy                                nature

(ranh giới văn hóa)                  (ý kiến)                        (riêng tư)                           (bản chất)

5. ____________

cultural customs                      cultural practices         strategies                            policies

(phong tục văn hóa)                (thực hành văn hóa)   (chiến lược)                        (chính sách)

2. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs. The first letter has been given.

(Hoàn thành câu với dạng đúng của động từ. Bức thư đầu tiên đã được đưa ra.)

1. Living in Việt Nam, we should e__________ cultural differences and celebrate the unique traditions of each ethnic minority group.

2. It is important to p_________ cultural diversity and create an inclusive environment that values the contributions of different ethnic minorities.

3. To p____________ cultural identity, Vietnamese people must recognize and honor the customs and beliefs that have been passed down through generations.

4. E______________ cultural roots is essential for young generations in today's world.

5. R___________ cultural differences can help us learn from one another and broaden our perspectives.

A. characteristic

A. adopted

B. global

C. universal

D. native

A. experiences

B. cultures

C. performances

D. customs

4 Complete the sentences using the correct form of the words in brackets.

(Hoàn thành câu sử dụng dạng đúng của từ trong ngoặc.)

1. K-pop has changed from a local ________ to a global phenomenon. (trendy)

2. Halloween is quite ________ among young people in many Asian countries now. (popularity)

3. One of the main disadvantages of ________ diversity is that it may create language barriers. (culture)

4. As home to people from many countries, London is one of the most culturally ________ cities in the world. (diversity)

5. _______ cultures often place greater importance on personal freedom and independence. (west)

6. My parents encourage me to read books and newspapers to gain general ________ (know)

7. People in the Middle Ages ________ Christmas with 12 full days of festivities. (celebration)

8. The Eiffel Tower in Paris is the most-visited tourist ________ in the world. (attract)

3. Read the sentences (1-5) and replace the words or phrases in italics with those given in the list.

(Đọc các câu (1-5) và thay thế các từ hoặc cụm từ in nghiêng với những từ được cho trong danh sách.)

• tasty cakes • luxurious • happy event • demonstrate • yearly festival

1. Mardi Gras is a joyous celebration.

2. People come from all over the world to this annual carnival.

3. People attend lavish dinners in the two weeks before the main event.

4. Different communities showcase their culture with big floats.  

5. King Cakes are delicious pastries. 

Choose the best answer to complete each sentence

Many Indian students agree that a woman has to _________ more in a marriage than a man.

Choose the best answer to complete each sentence

Unfortunately, not all candidates can be offered a job, some have to be_________.

Choose the best answer to complete each sentence

It is not easy to ________ our beauty when we get older and older.