
PART 1. LISTENING
Listen to Paul and Vivian talking about the cultural differences between the UK and the US and
decide whether the following statements are T (True) or F (False).
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1. Different from the British, Americans generally prefer hugging to shaking hands.
2. Halloween originally came from the US.
3. Eating a Christmas pudding is quite unusual in the US.
4. Jokes are correctly understood in both the US and the UK.
5. Similar celebrations in both countries are quite different.
A scientist is talking about air pollution in Vietnam. Listen and choose the best option for each of the
questions.
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6. Air Quality Index level was __________ in Hanoi in the early 2022.
A. 122
B. 169
C. 178
D. 85
7. Air pollution __________.
A. can affect people’s daily life
B. can have a serious impact on factories
C. can create solid waste
D. can cause serious health effects
8. According to the talk, the main cause of air pollution in urban areas is ____________.
A. transportation
B. construction sites
C. industrial factories
D. solid waste treatment
9. One of the government’s solutions which has already taken place is ___________.
A. banning motorbikes and cars
B. applying carbon tax throughout the country
C. banning outdated machinery
D. installing emission treatment systems in industrial parks
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10. The citizens in Hanoi don’t agree with the motorbike ban because ____________.
A. they cannot commute in the city
B. public transport is unreliable
C. motorbikes are common in Vietnam
D. employees have to travel by motorbike
PART 2. 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.
(11) __________ in central Việt Nam, Hue is one of Việt Nam's most beautiful cities. A trip to Huế should
definitely include a visit to the Citadel (Kinh Thành). It is one of Hue's top attractions. The Citadel was built
200 years ago and is quite large. (12) __________ entire site will take about a day to see. It was originally
designed to protect the Vietnamese royal family and has a deep moat and 10 gateways of thick stone. Nearby
the citadel are the Royal Tombs which tourists (13) ________ enjoy as well.
Another historical place worth (14) ________ is the Forbidden Purple City. This was a private space for the
royal family and their servants. Make sure to see the Emperor's Reading Room. It has beautiful walls and roofs
which are still well-preserved.
You should also visit the Royal Theatre. Every day it offers cultural dances and plays for tourists. The trip to
Hue is not complete without a visit to the Thiên My Pagoda. One of Việt Nam's (15) ________ famous
pagodas, it is located next to the Perfume River. It has a 21-metre-tall tower constructed in 1844. It is a favorite
place for visitors, (16) _________ it does get a bit overcrowded with people.
11.
A. It is located
B. Located
C. Locating
D. To be located
12.
A. The
B. a
C. an
D. ∅
13.
A. must
B. should
C. may
D. need
14.
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