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DO THI VIET HUNG SECONDARY SCHOOL THE FIRST TERM TEST - GRADE 8 SCHOOL YEAR: 2020-2021
Time: 60 minutes
Full name: ...Class: 8A__
Score Examiner 1 Examiner 2
Viết Nói Tổng
A. LISTENING:
Listen to the description about Hung King festival and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1: Hung king festival celebrates the legendary birth of Vietnam’s ________ kings.
A. second B. third C. first D. sixth
Question 2: The Hung Temple is located in Phu Tho province, about __________ miles from Hanoi.
A. 15 B. 50 C. 45 D. 55
Question 3: Festival participants light incense, ___________, and beat bronze drums at the temple A. make cakes B. make stick-rice C. make candies D. make offerings Question 4: This holiday is traditionally celebrated on the tenth day of_______________.
A. the third lunar month B. the first lunar month C. the second lunar month D. the tenth lunar month Question 5: The Vietnamese government declared this to be a ___________holiday.
A. international B. nationwide C. local D. urban
B. PHONETICS:
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 6: A. generation B. reflect C. cutlery D. compliment Question 7: A. gather B. ethnic C. theatre D. tooth
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 8: A. humourous B. important C. attraction D. unselfish Question 9: A. musician B. congratulation C. confusion D. historian C. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR:
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 10: I’ve got no sense of rhythm, so I’m a terrible _____________.
A. dancer B. parade C. crowd D. procession
Question 11: She walked home by herself, ___________ she knew that it was dangerous.
A. otherwise B. however C. although D. because
Question 12: She __________ working with children.
A. would like B. adores C. would love D. wants
Question 13: People in rural areas live__________ than those in cities.
A. simplier B. more simply C. more simple D. simpler
Question 14: There’ll always be a conflict between ___________ old and _________ young.
A. the – the B. an – a C. an – the D. the – a
Question 15: I love the people in my village. They are so and hospitable.
A. slow B. vast C. friendly D. inconvenient
Question 16: Everyone _______ wear a helmet when riding a motorbike. It's mandatory according CODE:8A01
to traffic law.
A. isn't allowed to B. must C. can D. shouldn't
Question 17: He ________ a long family tradition of serving the military.
A. agreed B. obliged C. reflected D. followed
Question 18: The children sang during the trip.
A. happily B. happiness C. unhappy D. happy
Question 19: Helen and I _________ together when the accident happened.
A. talked B. have talked C. was talking D. were talking
Question 20: While Tam___________ her hair, Cam poured all fish from Tam’s basket into hers.
A. was washing B. washes C. is washing D. will wash
Question 21: I finished my project ___________ than he finished his one.
A. faster B. more fast C. fastly D. more fastly
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: In my opinion, a custom is something that has become an accepted way of doing things.
A. started B. agreed C. mentioned D. passed
Question 23: The Internet is available only in cities and towns, so we cannot easily get access to it in the countryside.
A. visiting B. existing C. safe D. helpful
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 24: The majority of people in Vietnam belong to the Kinh people.
A. tradition B. costume C. minority D. festival
Question 25: Solar energy doesn't cause pollution, but it is not cheap.
A. expensive B. effective C. commercial D. possible
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 26: When is Jeanny? – She is practicing the piano in the music room.
A B C D
Question 27: When we arrive home last night, the children were doing their homework.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to the following exchange.
Question 28: Minh: “I am wondering if you'd like to go to Da Lat Flower Festival”
Nam: “________When does it take place?”
A. Not bad! B. Are you sure? C. For what? D. Sure, I'd love to!
Question 29: A: ‘I’ll pick you up at eight o’clock on my way to the office.’ – B: ‘ __________’
A. For pleasure B. I have a phone C. Would be D. Great. I’ll see you then D. READING:
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.
Tet is a national and (30) festival in Vietnam. It is an occasion for every Vietnamese to be reunited to think about their past activities and hope for good luck when the year to come.
Before Tet all houses are white washed and (21) with yellow apricot flowers and colorful lanterns. Everybody is looking (32) to a more favorable life. In the New Year’s Eve, children are smartly dressed. They are hoping to (33) money put in small red envelopes as they are wishing longevity to their grandparents and parents. Wrong doings should be absolutely avoided on these days.
Question 30: A. traditional B. modern C. music D. summer Question 31: A. decorate B. decorates C. decorating D. decorated
Question 32: A. at B. for C. after D. forward
Question 33: A. receive B. buy C. sell D. make
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages.
There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.
However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs.
In short, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young people who have a career are better provided in the city.
Question 34: According to the passage, living in the country has ____________.
A. only good points B. only bad points
C. both good and bad points D. no disadvantages Question 35: How many advantages does living in the country have?
A. Two B. Three C. Four D. No
Question 36: Living in the country is safer for young children because___________.
A. there is less traffic B. there are few shops C. there are fewer people D. there are few services
Question 37: Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in the city.
B. It’s hard to find entertainment in the country.
C. There are fewer shops and services in the country.
D. The country is only suitable for retired people.
E. WRITING
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 38: My grandparents have lived in the countryside since they were born A. My grandparents started living in the countryside when they were born.
B. My grandparents start living in the countryside when they were born.
C. My grandparents started living in the countryside since they are born.
D. My grandparents started living in the countryside since they were born.
Question 39:I do yoga more frequently than my sister does.
A. My sister doesn’t does yoga as frequently as me.
B. My sister does yoga as frequently as me.
C. My sister doesn’t do yoga as frequent as me.
D. My sister doesn’t do yoga as frequently as me.
Question 40: It's impolite of them to wear hats in the pagoda.
A. They shouldwear hats in the pagoda.
B. They shouldn’twear hats in the pagoda.
C. They shouldn’ttowear hats in the pagoda.
D. They shouldwearing hats in the pagoda.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets.
Question 41:Minh spent 2 hours looking for this information on the Internet. (took)
=> ………
Question 42: Although the villagers are quite poor, they live a happy and healthy way. (In spite of) => ………
Question 43: The children were doing their homework when I got home. (While)
=> ………
Question 44: He doesn't enjoy walking to school or playing active games. (interested)
=> ………
Question 45: This building is 100 floors high. (What)
=> ………
Good luck to you!
ANSWER KEY THE FIRST TERM TEST - GRADE 8 SCHOOL YEAR: 2020-2021
Time: 60 minutes A. LISTENING (5 x 0.175pt = 0.875 pt)
Listen to the description about Hung King festival and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1: Hung king festival celebrates the legendary birth of Vietnam’s ________ kings.
A. second B. third C. first D. sixth
Question 2: The Hung Temple is located in Phu Tho province, about __________ miles from Hanoi.
A. 15 B. 50 C. 45 D. 55
Question 3: Festival participants light incense, ___________, and beat bronze drums at the temple A. make cakes B. make stick-rice C. make candies D. make offerings Question 4: This holiday is traditionally celebrated on the tenth day of_______________.
A. the third lunar month B. the first lunar month C. the second lunar month D. the tenth lunar month Question 5: The Vietnamese government declared this to be a ___________holiday.
A. international B. nationwide C. local D. urban
B. PHONETICS: (4 x 0.175pt = 0.7 pt)
Mark the latter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 6: A. generation B. reflect C. cutlery D. compliment Question 7: A. gather B. ethnic C. theatre D. tooth
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 8: A. humourous B. important C. attraction D. unselfish Question 9: A. musician B. congratulation C. confusion D. historian C. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR: (20 x 0.175pt = 3.5 pts)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 10: I’ve got no sense of rhythm, so I’m a terrible _____________.
A. dancer B. parade C. crowd D. procession
Question 11: She walked home by herself, ___________ she knew that it was dangerous.
A. otherwise B. however C. although D. because
Question 12: She __________ working with children.
A. would like B. adores C. would love D. wants
Question 13: People in rural areas live__________ than those in cities.
A. simplier B. more simply C. more simple D. simpler
Question 14: There’ll always be a conflict between ___________ old and _________ young.
A. the – the B. an – a C. an – the D. the – a
Question 15: I love the people in my village. They are so and hospitable.
B. slow B. vast C. friendly D. inconvenient
Question 16: Everyone ________ wear a helmet when riding a motorbike. It's mandatory according to traffic law.
A. isn't allowed to B. must C. can D. shouldn't
Question 17: He ________ a long family tradition of serving the military.
A. agreed B. obliged C. reflected D. followed
Question 18: The children sang during the trip.
A. happily B. happiness C. unhappy D. happy
Question 19: Helen and I _________ together when the accident happened.
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A. talked B. have talked C. was talking D. were talking Question 20: While Tam___________ her hair, Cam poured all fish from Tam’s basket into hers
A. was washing B. washes C. is washing D. will wash Question 21: I finished my project ___________ than he finished his one.
A. faster B. more fast C. fastly D. more fastly
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: In my opinion, a custom is something that has become an accepted way of doing things.
A. started B. agreed C. mentioned D. passed
Question 23: The Internet is available only in cities and towns, so we cannot easily get access to it in the countryside.
A. visiting B. existing C. safe D. helpful
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 24: The majority of people in Vietnam belong to the Kinh people.
A. tradition B. costume C. minority D. festival
Question 25: Solar energy doesn't cause pollution, but it is not cheap.
A. expensive B. effective C. commercial D. possible
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 26: When is Jeanny? – She is practicing the piano in the music room.
A B C D
Question 27: When we arrive home last night, the children were doing their homework.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to the following exchange.
Question 28: Minh: “I am wondering if you'd like to go to Da Lat Flower Festival”
Nam: “________When does it take place?”
A. Not bad! B. Are you sure? C. For what? D. Sure, I'd love to!
Question 29: A: ‘I’ll pick you up at eight o’clock on my way to the office.’ – B: ‘ __________’
A. For pleasure B. I have a phone C. Would be D. Great. I’ll see you then D. READING: (8 x 0.175pt = 1.4 pts)
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.
Tet is a national and (30) festival in Vietnam. It is an occasion for every Vietnamese to be reunited to think about their past activities and hope for good luck when the year to come.
Before Tet all houses are white washed and (31) with yellow apricot flowers and colorful lanterns. Everybody is looking (32) to a more favorable life. In the New Year’s Eve, children are smartly dressed. They are hoping to (33) money put in small red envelopes as they are wishing longevity to their grandparents and parents. Wrong doings should be absolutely avoided on these days.
Question 30: A. traditional B. modern C. music D. summer Question 31: A. decorate B. decorates C. decorating D. decorated
Question 32: A. at B. for C. after D. forward
Question 33: A. receive B. buy C. sell D. make
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages.
There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.
However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs.
In short, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young people who have a career are better provided in the city.
Question 34: According to the passage, living in the country has ____________.
A. only good points B. only bad points
C. both good and bad points D. no disadvantages Question 35: How many advantages does living in the country have?
A. Two B. Three C. Four D. No
Question 36: Living in the country is safer for young children because___________.
A. there is less traffic B. there are few shops C. there are fewer people D. there are few services
Question 37: Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in the city.
B. It’s hard to find entertainment in the country.
C. There are fewer shops and services in the country.
D. The country is only suitable for retired people.
E. WRITING: (1.525pts)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. (3 x 0.175pt = 0.525 pt)
Question 38: My grandparents have lived in the countryside since they were born A. My grandparents started living in the countryside when they were born.
B. My grandparents start living in the countryside when they were born.
C. My grandparents started living in the countryside since they are born.
D. My grandparents started living in the countryside since they were born.
Question 39:I do yoga more frequently than my sister does.
A. My sister doesn’t does yoga as frequently as me.
B. My sister does yoga as frequently as me.
C. My sister doesn’t do yoga as frequent as me.
D. My sister doesn’t do yoga as frequently as me.
Question 40: It's impolite of them to wear hats in the pagoda.
A. They shouldwear hats in the pagoda.
B. They shouldn’twear hats in the pagoda.
C. They shouldn’ttowear hats in the pagoda.
D. They shouldwearing hats in the pagoda.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. (5 x 0.2pt = 1pt)
Question 41:Minh spent 2 hours looking for this information on the Internet. (took) => It took Minh 2 hours to look for this information on the Internet.
Question 42: Although the villagers are quite poor, they live a happy and heathy way. (In spite of) => In spite of being quite poor, the villagers live a happy and healthy way.
Question 43: The children were doing their homework when I got home. (While) => While the children were doing their homework, I got home.
Question 44: He doesn't enjoy walking to school or playing active games. (interested)
=> He isn’t interested in walking to school or playing active games.
Question 45: This building is 100 floors high. (What) => What a high building (is)!
Audio script:
HUNG FESTIVAL
This festival celebrates the legendary birth of Vietnam’s first kings, the Hung Vuong. Details of their origin remain sketchy, but the story has become rather embellished over the years: born from the union of a mountain princess and a sea dragon, the Hung Vuong came from a hundred sons hatched from a hundred eggs laid by said princess. Half the sons went back to the sea with their father, while the rest stayed behind with their mother and learned to rule.
To remember the valiant sons of this lineage, people gather at the Hung Temple, located near Viet Tri City in Phu Tho province, about 50 miles from Hanoi.
Festival goers light incense, make offerings, and beat bronze drums at the temple, then join a temple fair, which includes entertainments like traditional Vietnamese operas and sword dances. This holiday is traditionally celebrated on the tenth day of the third lunar month; as of 2007, the Vietnamese government declared this to be a nationwide holiday.
BGH duyệt đề Người duyệt đề
Phạm Thị Thúy Nga
Người ra đề Trần Thị Huyền
ANSWER KEY THE FIRST MID -TERM TEST - GRADE 8
SCHOOL YEAR: 2020-2021 CODE: 802
Time: 60 minutes LISTENING (5 x 0.175pt = 0.875 pt)
Listen to the description about Hung King festival and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 1: Hung king festival celebrates the legendary birth of Vietnam’s ________ kings.
A. first B. third C. second D. sixth
Question 2: The Hung Temple is located in Phu Tho province, about __________ miles from Hanoi.
A. 15 B. 45 C. 50 D. 55
Question 3: Festival goers light incense, ___________, and beat bronze drums at the temple A. make cakes B. make offerings C. make candies D. make stick-rice Question 4: This holiday is traditionally celebrated on the tenth day of_______________.
A. the second lunar month B. the first lunar month C. the third lunar month D. the tenth lunar month Question 5: The Vietnamese government declared this to be a ___________holiday.
A. international B. nationwide C. local D. urban
PHONETICS: (4 x 0.175pt = 0.7 pt)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 6: A. humourous B. important C. attraction D. unselfish Question 7: A. musician B. congratulation C. confusion D. historian
Mark the latter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 8: A. generation B. reflect C. cutlery D. compliment Question 9: A. gather B. ethnic C. theatre D. tooth
VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR: (20 x 0.175pt = 3.5 pts)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 10: I love the people in my village. They are so and hospitable.
A. slow B. vast C. friendly D. inconvenient
Question 11: Everyone ________ wear a helmet when riding a motorbike. It's mandatory according to traffic law.
A. isn't allowed to B. must C. can D. shouldn't
Question 12: He ________ a long family tradition of serving the military.
A. agreed B. obliged C. reflected D. followed
Question 13: The children sang during the trip.
A. happily B. happiness C. unhappy D. happy
Question 14: Helen and I _________ together when the accident happened.
A. talked B. have talked C. was talking D. were talking Question 15: While Tam___________ her hair, Cam poured all fish from Tam’s basket into hers
A. was washing B. washes C. is washing D. will wash Question 16: I finished my project ___________ than he finished his one.
A. faster B. more fast C. fastly D. more fastly
Question 17: I’ve got no sense of rhythm, so I’m a terrible _____________.
A. dancer B. parade C. crowd D. procession
Question 18: She walked home by herself, ___________ she knew that it was dangerous.
A. otherwise B. however C. although D. because
Question 19: She __________ working with children.
A. would like B. adores C. would love D. wants
Question 20: People in rural areas live__________ than those in cities.
A. simplier B. more simply C. more simple D. simpler
Question 21: There’ll always be a conflict between ___________ old and _________ young.
A. the – the B. an – a C. an – the D. the – a
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: The majority of people in Vietnam belong to the Kinh people.
A. tradition B. costume C. minority D. festival
Question 23: Solar energy doesn't cause pollution, but it is not cheap.
A. expensive B. effective C. commercial D. possible
Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 24: In my opinion, a custom is something that has become an accepted way of doing things.
A. started B. agreed C. mentioned D. passed
Question 25: The Internet is available only in cities and towns, so we cannot easily get access to it in the countryside.
A. visiting B. existing C. safe D. helpful
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to the following exchange.
Question 26: Minh: “I was wondering if you'd like to go to Da Lat Flower Festival”
Nam: “________When does it take place?”
A. Not bad! B. Are you sure? C. For what? D. Sure, I'd love to!
Question 27: A: ‘I’ll pick you up at eight o’clock on my way to the office.’ – B: ‘ __________’
A. For pleasure B. I have a phone C. Would be D. Great. I’ll see you then Mark the letter A, B, c, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 28: When is Jeanny? – She is practicing the piano in the music room.
A B C D
Question 29: When we arrive home last night, the children were doing their homework.
A B C D READING: (8 x 0.175pt = 1.4 pts)
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.
Tet is a national and (30) festival in Vietnam. It is an occasion for every Vietnamese to be reunited to think about their past activities and hope for good luck when the year to come.
Before Tet all houses are white washed and (31) with yellow apricot flowers and colorful lanterns. Everybody is looking (32) to a more favorable life. In the New Year’s Eve, children are smartly dressed. They are hoping to (33) money put in small red envelopes as they are wishing longevity to their grandparents and parents. Wrong doings should be absolutely avoided on these days.
Question 30: A. music B. modern C. traditional D. summer Question 31: A. decorated B. decorates C. decorating D. decorate
Question 32: A. for B. at C. after D. forward
Question 33: A. buy B. receive C. sell D. make
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages.
There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.
However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs.
In short, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young people who have a career are better provided in the city.
Question 34: According to the passage, living in the country has ____________.
A. only good points B. both good and bad points
C. only bad points D. no disadvantages
Question 35: How many advantages does living in the country have?
A. Two B. Three C. Four D. No
Question 36: Living in the country is safer for young children because___________.
A. there is less traffic B. there are few shops C. there are fewer people D. there are few services
Question 37: Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in the city.
B. It’s hard to find entertainment in the country.
C. The country is only suitable for retired people.
D. There are fewer shops and services in the country.
E. WRITING:
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. (3 x 0.175pt = 0.525 pt)
Question 38: My teacher has taught in the countryside since I was a child.
A. My teacher starts teaching in the countryside when I was a child.
B. My teacher started teaching in the countryside when I was a child.
C. My teacher started teaching in the countryside since I was a child.
D. My teacher starts teaching in the countryside since I was a child.
Question 39:My brother jumped farther than my sister does.
A. My sister didn’t jump as far as my brother (does).
B. My sister didn’t jump as farly as my brother (does).
C. My sister doesn’t jump as far as my brother (does).
D. My sister jumped as farly as my brother (does).
Question 40: It's good for us to keep our traditional customs.
A. We shouldn’tkeep our traditional customs.
B. We shouldkeeping our traditional customs.
C. We shouldkeep our traditional customs.
D. We should to keep our traditional customs.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in brackets. (2 x 0.2pt = 1pt)
Question 41: He didn’t leave school even though his family was poor. (Despite) => Despite his poor family, he didn’t leave school
Question 42: He was walking down the road when he heard a loud noise. (While) => While he was walking down the road, he heard a loud noise.
Question 43: She enjoys making crafts so she has a collection of handmade items. (fond) => She is fond of making crafts so she has a collection of handmade items.
Question 44: It took Sandy 3 hours to travel to Ha Noi by train. (travelling) => Sandy spent 3 hours travelling to Ha Noi by train.
Question 45: This book is 500 pages thick. (what) => What a thick book (it is)!
Audio script:
HUNG KINK FESTIVAL
This festival celebrates the legendary birth of Vietnam’s first kings, the Hung Vuong. Details of their origin remain sketchy, but the story has become rather embellished over the years: born from the union of a mountain princess and a sea dragon, the Hung Vuong came from a hundred sons hatched from a hundred eggs laid by said princess. Half the sons went back to the sea with their father, while the rest stayed behind with their mother and learned to rule.
To remember the valiant sons of this lineage, people gather at the Hung Temple, located near Viet Tri City in Phu Tho province, about 50 miles from Hanoi.
Festival goers light incense, make offerings, and beat bronze drums at the temple, then join a temple fair, which includes entertainments like traditional Vietnamese operas and sword dances. This holiday is traditionally celebrated on the tenth day of the third lunar month; as of 2007, the Vietnamese government declared this to be a nationwide holiday.
BGH duyệt đề Người duyệt đề
Phạm Thị Thúy Nga
Người ra đề Trần Thị Huyền
