Topic 17: Culture ( Phần 2)

Câu 1:

What is main topic of the passage?

A. Keeping Somali culture “alive” through music.

B. The Somali people welcomes Mohammed BK.

C. Government cannot but a person can.

D. The influence of a world renowned singer.

Câu 2:

According to paragraph 1, what is correct about the singer Mohammed BK?

A. Mohammed BK’s schedule for 2020 includes appearance on BBC channel.

B. Mohammed BK is a legal citizen of UK living in Bristol city.

C. Ayan Mohamoud spoke highly of the singer Mohammed BK.

D. Mohammed currently serves as the UK’s Somaliland Ambassador.

Câu 3:

The word “legacy” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. present

B. benefaction

C. birthright

D. heritage

Câu 4:

The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.

A. people

B. kids

C. parents

D. opportunities

Câu 5:

According to paragraph 3, what is the pedagogical philosophy of Mohammed BK?

A. The aim of education is to ensure students’ acquisition of fundamental knowledge.

B. The youth should grasp every possibility and tool needed to learn to their fullest potential.

C. Knowledge is required to be transmitted to students in a systematic, disciplined way.

D. Learning is rooted in the questions of learners that arise through experiencing the world.

Câu 6:

According to the passage, why were firework displays originally held?

A. To welcome a new year

B. To show the beauty of light

C. To test technology development

D. To protect people against evil spir

Câu 7:

Shopkeepers would be very upset if their first customer _____________.

A. bought only few items

B. did not buy anything

C. insisted in getting a bargain

D. delayed the payment

Câu 8:

In a year of the dragon, from ____, the number of newborn baby increased by eight per cent.

A. January to Jun

B. July to December

C. March to September

D. May to October

Câu 9:

What is true about superstitions in Vietnam?

A. Well-educated people do not believe in superstitions.

B. Different religions show different levels of beliefs.

C. Geomancy is the most popular form.

D. The government does not promote them.

Câu 10:

What is NOT mentioned as an ability of diviners?

A. Working as a doctor

B. Predicting the future

C. Seeing a person’s past

D. Choosing lucky dates

Câu 11:

Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?

A. Dogs and different beliefs in the world

B. Perceptions of animals across cultures

C. Muslims and their opinions about animals

D. What should be learnt before going to another country

Câu 12:

According to paragraph 2, which sentence is INCORRECT?

A. Dogs are well-treated and loved in the US and UK.

B. Muslims are those considering dogs as their best pets at home.

C. People whose religion is Islam don’t like having dogs in their home.

D. The dog is a typical example of different views in the world about animals.

Câu 13:

The word “unhygienic” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ____________.

A. unreliable

B. undependable

C. unhealthy

D. unacceptable

Câu 14:

What does the word “this” in paragraph 3 refer to?

A. you are an international assignee

B. you are living and working in Saudi Arabia or another Arabic country

C. you are having a dog as pet.

D. a cleric once denounced the moral depravity of dog owners and even demanded their arrest

Câu 15:

The word “pampered” in the third paragraph could be best replaced by ______.

A. indulged

B. made up

C. taken care of

D. respected

Câu 16:

The author mentioned cows in paragraph 4 as an example of _________.

A. a symbol of a nation for its high quality of nutrients.

B. sacred animals in Argentina.

C. the animals that are differently perceived in numerous cultures.

D. which may cause surprise for Argentinian people at dinner.

Câu 17:

What does the author suggest in the last paragraph?

A. It’s important to value the objects or animals in different countries before going there.

B. To avoid cultural shocks, people should not live or work in another culture.

C. Understanding different perceptions of animals will help you avoid faux-pas in another nation.

D. Talking about different perceptions with others will help you overcome insensitivity

Câu 18:

It can be inferred from the passage that ___________.

A. there are many things to research before going to live and work in another country.

B. respecting other cultures is a good way to have a successful life abroad.

C. you should not be surprised if other counterparts consider your sacred animals as food.

D. people will change their perceptions of animals when living in another culture.

Câu 19:

Which of the following could be the best title of the passage?

A. Belgium’s wedding customs and traditions

B. The bride’s and groom’s traditional activities in their wedding day

C. The differences between an ancient wedding and a modern one in Belgium

D. Belgium’s wedding ceremony

Câu 20:

What does the word “them” in the third paragraph refer to?

A. the bride and her mother

B. the bride and the groom

C. the bride and her mother-in-law

D. the groom and his mother-in-law

Câu 21:

The following is true about Belgium’s wedding, EXCEPT ____________.

A. The weddings in Belgium are not only a civil event but also a religious one

B. The wedding invitations are the symbol of both the bride’s and the groom’s families.

C. Each mother of the couple is given a single flower in their children’s wedding.

D. The bride often hugs her mother-in-law before embracing her mother.

Câu 22:

It can be inferred from the passage that the wedding handkerchief ___________.

A. is prepared for the bride by her mother before the wedding.

B. is highly appreciated in the home of Belgian people.

C. is only replaced by another person in their house

D. is embroidered in most important occasions in Belgium

Câu 23:

The word “heirloom” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to __________.

A. inheritance

B. dowry

C. representation

D. pride

Câu 24:

According to paragraph 5, what is CORRECT about the wedding ring?

A. It is worn onto the third finger of the bride’s right hand.

B. The groom wears the ring for his mate at the beginning of the ceremony.

C. The ring represents the boundless love of the couple.

D. The ring is presented by the queen and the king of their country.

Câu 25:

The word “insure” in paragraph 6 could be best replaced by ___________.

A. express

B. indemnify

C. determine

D. affirm

Câu 26:

The author mentioned honeymoon in the past in the last paragraph as a period that _______.

A. the bride and the groom live far from each other.

B. lasts for a fortnight after wedding.

C. protects the new bride from her family’s effort to take her back

D. the new couple serves the guests honey wine.

Câu 27:

What is the subject of the passage?

A. Traveltime budgets and mobility in urban areas.

B. Delivering new concept for urban citizens.

C. Teenage mobility as a socialising practice.

D. The growing and changing pattern of urban mobility culture.

Câu 28:

The word “forged” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. matured

B. acquired

C. gifted

D. formed

Câu 29:

According to paragraph 3, in what way can peers become one of the main reasons for mobility?

A. One friend can recommend a certain type of transportation for another.

B. Teenagers employ mobility to meet up with friends or go to a friend’s house.

C. Teenagers constantly compete with each other even in terms of mobility.

D. The parents’ supervision weaken when teenagers travel with their friends

Câu 30:

The word “diminished” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. abated

B. overcome

C. struck

D. increased

Câu 31:

The word “this” in paragraph 4 refers to _____.

A. metro

B. mode of transport

C. girl

D. mobility

Câu 32:

Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?

A. Children’s modes of transportation are greatly influenced by their parents’ dispositions.

B. Out-of-home activity participation increases with age with both sexes.

C. In public domain, teenagers are no longer interacting with familiar individuals but with strangers

D. Teenagers’ mobilities during holidays are determined by their dispositions in day-to-day mobility

Câu 33:

According to paragraph 5, what is the possible reason for teenagers’ effort to adapt in public domain?

A. They actually enjoy the sleeping time in the public transport because of sleep deprivation.

B. The adjusted behaviours are like a mutual agreement between transport participants.

C. They fear that others consider their presence in the public space to be problematic.

D. The indiscriminate gazes from strangers put teenagers under constant pressure.

Câu 34:

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. Dispositions in mobility are only structured by teenagers’ residential context and geographical location.

B. Teenagers’ choices of mobility are majorly restricted by their age.

C. Private vehicles are highly regarded in comparison to public transportation.

D. The links between mobility and socialisation in adolescence are numerous and highly dynamic.

Câu 35:

What does the topic mainly discuss?

A. The fascinating tradition of giving flowers.

B. The different meaning of flowers in different cultures.

C. The comparison of giving flowers between Asian and European cultures.

D. The kinds of flowers people often give others in different cultures.

Câu 36:

What does the word “They” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A. Students

B. Teachers

C. Flowers

D. Peonies

Câu 37:

Why should not you give a potted plant to an Asian?

A. Because the Asian prefer to be given flowers.

B. As this gift is often given at weddings in Asia.

C. Since this gift is believed to symbolize a binding and limitation in Asia.

D. Because the Asian students like to give an apple or flowers to others.

Câu 38:

According to the passage, the following flowers are given at Woman’s Day in Russia, EXCEPT ___________.

A. red roses

B. hyacinths

C. tulips

D. yellow roses

Câu 39:

What could the word “fertility” in paragraph 4 best be replaced by?

A. fecundity

B. good spirit

C. happiness

D. loyalty

Câu 40:

The word “superstitions” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to __________.

A. deep-seated belief

B. unfounded belief

C. religious belief

D. traditional belief

Câu 41:

In which country should not people bring white lilies to other houses?

A. China

B. Russia

C. Great Britain

D. United States

Câu 42:

It can be inferred from the passage that _______________.

A. People can give flowers to the American in any occasion.

B. Egyptians are rather comfortable when receiving flowers at funerals and weddings.

C. Flowers given in Britain are in even numbers in any case.

D. At the funerals in any cultures, flowers are gifted in circular configurations

Câu 43:

Which of the following could be the best title of the passage?

A. The crows and their predictions

B. The different beliefs in birds

C. Superstitions about birds

D. Are birds bad lucks?

Câu 44:

What does the phrase “this idea” in the first paragraph refer to?

A. Crows and ravens have some connection to war and death.

B. Crows and ravens were thought to accompany the gods of war.

C. Certain birds are often considered bad luck.

D. Crows and ravens were thought to be the sign of the gods’ departure.

Câu 45:

The word “portent” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _________.

A. augury

B. suddenness

C. confidence

D. conviction

Câu 46:

According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about the ravens?

A. They are driven away by people all over the world.

B. The ravens are taken care of and videoed in England.

C. The ravens are captured near the seats of the British government.

D. The British realm will be fallen to bad chance if there are no ravens nearby.

Câu 47:

As mentioned in the passage, the swallow originally was considered as ___________.

A. the death of Jesus Christ

B. good luck for farmers

C. crop failure for the farmers

D. good blessedness for the following year

Câu 48:

The word “aftermath” in the last paragraph could be best replaced by ____________.

A. happiness

B. consequence

C. beginning

D. completion

Câu 49:

What evidence supports the belief in the superstitions mentioned in the passage?

A. Swallows protect the animals on the farm from contagious pests.

B. The swallows often come at the beginning of a new year.

C. Ravens’ appearance at the end the battle means that the war has stopped.

D. Farmers prefer having swallows to seeing crows in their barns.

Câu 50:

Which of the following most accurately reflects the author’s suggestion in the last paragraph?

A. The old wives’ tales are more often used for fun than the truth.

B. Although some superstitions are based on reality, people should not believe in them.

C. People should not make fun of the superstition.

D. Farmers should protect the swallows to prevent bad lucks.

Câu 51:

Which of the following is the best title of the passage?

A. Wedding ceremonies

B. Wedding customs

C. Wedding day

D. Wedding history

Câu 52:

The tradition of wearing a special dress only on one’s wedding day is ____.

A. about 150 years ago

B. over a century ago

C. less than 100 years ago

D. less than 200 years ago

Câu 53:

In some cultures, the bride wears a white dress as a traditional symbol of ____.

A. modesty

B. secrecy

C. purity

D. security

Câu 54:

In some Asian and Middle Eastern countries, which colour is NOT considered to be suitable for a wedding?

A. red

B. orange

C. white

D. blue

Câu 55:

The phrase “eternal union” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____.

A. never-ending relationship

B. lovely relationship

C. temporary relationship

D. healthy relationship

Câu 56:

The word “this" in paragraph 4 refers to which of the following?

A. role

B. love

C. June

D. rose

Câu 57:

According to the passage, in which country would the wedding guests give the bride and groom money as a present?

A. Brazil

B. the U.K

C. China

D. Russia

Câu 58:

Which of the following information is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Nowadays, every bride can afford to buy a wedding dress to wear only once.

B. It is believed that any person who catches the bride’s bouquet will be the next to marry.

C. It is customary to write the groom’s name on the bride’s wedding ring.

D. Thanks to globalization, one country’s wedding customs may be added to other countries.

Câu 59:

What is the topic of the passage?

A. The history of Christmas carols.

B. Nine lessons and carols.

C. The twelve days of Christmas.

D. Stories behind some Christmas songs.

Câu 60:

The word “them” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. celebrations

B. carols

C. seasons

D. countries

Câu 61:

According to paragraph 2, why did people start to open up to Christmas carols?

A. The pagan songs from which they evolved were already a long-lived and deep-rooted practice.

B. Christmas carols carried cozy connotations of ancient traditions.

C. St. Francis of Assisi incorporated in his works common languages instead of Latin.

D. The choruses of carols at that time were like romantic proses.

Câu 62:

The word “fragment” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. chunk

B. selection

C. extract

D. fraction

Câu 63:

According to paragraph 4, who had the authority to take money from the public?

A. beggars

B. singers

C. performers

D. council leaders

Câu 64:

The following statements are true, EXCEPT ________.

A. Homes were the preferred venue for carol singing compared to churches.

B. The initial Christmas songs were broadly welcomed by the people.

C. Pagan songs celebrating Winter Solstice were the precursor of the carols.

D. A large proportion of the early carols were lost throughout the time.

Câu 65:

The word “customs” in paragraph 5 refers to _____.

A. carols

B. candles

C. traditions

D. singers

Câu 66:

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. The carol tradition has been through many ups and downs, favours and disfavours.

B. As generations passed, carol composing became more synonymous with the Christmas holiday.

C. Where carols originated, who wrote them and how they evolved are unclear.

D. The concept of carol in its origins is actually closely related to Christmas.

Câu 67:

Which best serves as the title for the passage?

A. Home automation has the potential to be in our future.

B. Home automation is the next futuristic technology after Internet of Things.

C. The market for smart houses are on high demand.

D. Home automation feels like a prison with overwhelming security.

Câu 68:

According to paragraph 2, which is NOT the advantage of home automation?

A. It can aggregate the data on the use of gadget and devices in the house.

B. It can schedule the functioning time for household appliances.

C. It can notify the applications’ companies when they go out of order.

D. It can provide detailed information on how to optimalise the house potential.

Câu 69:

The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _____.

A. lights

B. projects

C. buildings

D. users

Câu 70:

According to paragraph 3, how can the smart house system identify the visitors of one’s place?

A. Through facial recognition technology and social networking’s database.

B. Through one’s friendlist and interactions in social media platforms.

C. Through an array of specific passwords customised for each individual.

D. Through appointment system comparing the visitor’s picture with face recognition system.

Câu 71:

The word “repetitive” in paragraph 4 can be replaced by _______.

A. varied

B. tedious

C. exhausting

D. normal

Câu 72:

Which of the following statements is TRUE, according to the passage?

A. It is possible to control the lighting system but not the heating system with home automation.

B. The tech-enhanced house system does not require too strict a security measure

C. Home automation facilitates processes without unnecessarily complicating the users’ life

D. Modern architects are turning away from the home automation style to neoclassical one.

Câu 73:

The word “confidential” in paragraph 5 can be replaced by _______.

A. recorded

B. public

C. quiet

D. secret

Câu 74:

The passage implies that ______.

A. Devices and gadgets equipped in the futuristic home are actually not future-proof.

B. Experience from home automation helps understand its potential and life-improving elements.

C. Smart houses still display various drawbacks due to technological loopholes.

D. It is advisable to invest in the home automation industry with its promising prospect.

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