Exercise 5. Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of the word in brackets.
1. I'm so ______________ about my trip. It's going to be amazing. (excite)
2. Ao dai is our ______________ dress. We wear it every Monday at school. (tradition)
3. In Viet Nam, we usually wait for the ______________ person to sit down before we sit down. (old)
4. After ______________ food from the plate, you should put it into your bowl before eating. (take)
5. What is the ______________ between a custom and a tradition? (similar)
Exercise 6. Fill in the blanks with the correct form or tense of the verbs in the box.
reflect pass break worship
wrap respect reunite take
1. She ______________ the present in red paper and tied it with a yellow ribbon.
2. All students should ______________ their teachers.
3. The culture of Xoe dancing ______________ Thai people's lifestyle and culture.
4. We decided ______________ withtradition and go away for Tet holidays.
5. In my family, the tradition that has been ______________ down is eating together every Sunday.
6. Almost every Vietnamese household sets an altar ______________ their ancestors.
7. It is considered very impolite not ______________ off your shoes before entering a house in Japan.
8. Lots of people come back ______________ with their families during Tet holiday.
Exercise 7. Fill in the blank with a/an/the or zero article (x).
1. I bought _______ blue sweater yesterday.
2. I 'd like _______ cup of tea.
3. There is _______ apple and _______ banana on the table
4. I bought _______ beef, vegetables and milk. _______ beef is very good.
5. Mai has _______ many books. _______ books are mostly about English grammar.
Exercise 8. Fill in the blank with a/ an/ the or zero article (x).
1. Lan often watches _______ films and _______ TV programmes all night.
2. She has _______ black umbrella and I have _______ blue one. _______ blue one is bigger.
3. I bought _______ new dress, but I was annoyed to find that _______ zip was broken.
4. We should take _______ taxi because it’s getting dark.
5. I met _______ very nice American last night.
Exercise 9. Fill in the blank with a/ an/ the or zero article (x).
1. Pop music always appealed more to _______ young then _______ old.
2. I often listen to _______ music in my free time.
3. Donald Trump becomes the 45th _______ president of _______ United States on January 20, 2017.
4. We often take _______ exam each semester.
5. There will be _______ interesting movie this weekend.
Exercise 14. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answers.
GIFT-GIVING CUSTOMS IN VIET NAM
Gift-giving is important in Viet Nam because of the significance of interpersonal relationships in
Vietnamese culture.
First and foremost, do not encourage corruption. There is a clear cut between gift-giving and
bribery. Nevertheless, it is common in Viet Nam for exchanging small gifts on certain occasions such as
anniversaries, Tet holidays... to express respect, love, appreciation, or gratitude.
Gift-giving customs depend on the context. If it is a private gift for one Vietnamese partner you
should give the gift at a private occasion. If you have a gift for the whole office or company, you should
give it after the business meeting with the whole office employee.
Do not wrap a gift in black paper because this color is unlucky and associated with funerals in
Viet Nam. Gifts that symbolize cutting such as scissors, knives, and other sharp objects should be
avoided because they mean the cutting of the relationship.
Vietnamese may or may not open these gifts when they are received; leave the option to them.
You will also receive gifts and should defer to your host as to whether you should open them when
receiving or not. Regardless of when it is opened or what it is, profuse thanks are always appropriate.
1. According to the passage, why is gift-giving important in Viet Nam?
A. Because it helps to establish a friendship.
B. Because it's common in Vietnamese culture.
C. Because it's the best way to build up a stable relationship.
D. Because personal relationships play a vital role in Vietnamese culture.
2. Which of the following should not be a reason for gift-giving?
A. To show appreciation B. To bribe somebody
C. To express gratitude D. To show affection
3. When giving a gift, you should ______________.
A. wrap it in black or white paper
B. give it in the business meeting
C. never give sharp objects, such as knives or scissors
D. avoid giving it on a private occasion
4. When receiving a gift, you should ______________.
A. always say "thank you" B. try to find what is it
C. open it in front of the giver D. ask your host to open it
5. Which of the following is NOT true about gift-giving customs in Viet Nam?
A. Gift-giving is a good way of strengthening relationships.
B. Gifts for your partners should be given at private occasions.
C. You should avoid giving anything sharp.
D. It is considered rude not to open the gift in front of the giver.
