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Unit 7. CULTURAL DIVERSITY
Part I. PHONETICS
Exercise 1. 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.
01. A. protest B. wedding C. reception D. success
02. A. present B. decrease C. increase D. mouse
03. A. complicated B. bridegroom C. originate D. superstition
04. A. country B. contrast C. culture D. ceremony
05. A. good B. moon C. groom D. food
Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
06. A. increase B. engage C. prepare D. propose
07. A. happy B. perfect C. formal D. married
08. A. couple B. promise C. import D. wedding
09. A. export B. decrease C. present D. belief
10. A. contrast B. object C. rebel D. support
Part II. VOCABULARY
Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
11. In some Asian countries, the groom and bride________ their wedding rings in front of the altar.
A. change B. exchange C. give D. take
12. In Scotland, the bride’s mother may invite the wedding guests to her house to________ off all the wedding gifts. A. show B. turn C. put D. get
13. On the wedding day, the best man is expected to help the________.
A. bride B. groom C. guest D. bridesmaid
14. In the past, the________ and engagement ceremonies took place one or two years before the wedding. A. propose B. proposing C. proposal D. proposed
15. Superstitions________ an important part in the lives of many people in Viet Nam.
A. take B. act C. occupy D. play
16. Viet Nam has kept a variety of superstitious________ about daily activities.
A. believe B. believing C. beliefs D. believable
17. Traditionally, most Vietnamese people never________ the floor during the first three days of the New Year. A. sweep B. paint C. polish D. resurface
18. Viet Nam is a country situated in Asia, where many mysteries and legends________.
A. origin B. originate C. original D. originally
19. The British usually pay a lot of________ to good table manners and are expected to use knives, forks and spoons properly.
A. money B. care C. attention D. compliment
20. In the U.S, children can choose their own partners even if their parents object________ their choice.
A. to B. for C. against D. with
21. In the UK, 18-year-olds tend to receive a silver key as a present to________ their entry into the adult world. A. symbol B. symbolic C. symbolize D. symbolist
22. In Australia, on Mother’s Day, the second Sunday in May, children prepare and________ their mothers ‘breakfast in bed’.
A. cook B. serve C. display D. present
23. People in Mexico________ Mother's Day on May 10 by giving their mothers handmade gifts, flowers, clothing and household appliances.
A. open B. memorize C. celebrate D. perform
24. In Viet Nam, you shouldn’t________ at somebody’s house on the 1st day of the New Year unless you have been invited by the house owner.
A. show up B. get up C. put up D. go up
25. The newly-weds will fly to Venice to spend their________ tomorrow.
A. vacation B. honeymoon C. holiday D. marriage
26. After the wedding ceremony at the church, they go to the hotel for the wedding________.
A. cake B. ring C. day D. reception
27. The bride and groom cut the wedding cake and________ speeches.
A. prepared B. wrote C. heard D. made
28. Some Koreans believe that it’s impolite to________ eye contact with a person who has a high position. A. maintain B. lose C. show D. put
29. Brazilians often________ each other’s arms, hands or shoulders during a conversation.
A. lend B. shake C. touch D. move
30. American people are very informal at home, so they often________ their hands to eat some kinds of food. A. use B. lend C. wash D. shake
31. Egypt is a traditional country, and it has many customs that are different________ the U.S.
A. of B. from C. to D. for
32. English people believe that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house,which will bring________ to the person who has opened it.
A. loss B. misfortune C. success D. truth
33. Superstition suggests that you'll get seven years of bad luck if you________ a mirror.
A. break B. buy C. borrow D. see
34. In the UK, seven is usually regarded________ the luckiest number while thirteen is the opposite.
A. as B. like C. with D. for
35. Polite behavior in one country, however, may be________ in another part of the world.
A. formal B. informal C. impolite D. appropriate
36. In Germany, it is important to arrive________ time when you are invited to someone's house.
A. in B. after C. before D. on
37. Learning about cultural differences in politeness helps you avoid a lot of________.
A. embarrass B. embarrassment C. embarrassed D. embarrassing
38. On many days of the year, Vietnamese people not only________ the table for meals, but they also put food on the altar for their ancestors.
A. lay B. lie C. book D. clear
39. The woman you are engaged to is your________.
A. fiancé B. bridesmaid C. match-maker D. fiancée
40. At the church ceremony, the couple have to make their wedding________.
A. vows B. invitations C. flowers D. cakes
Exercise 4. 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.
41. Mary is planning to tie the knot with her German boyfriend next June.
A. get married B. say goodbye C. get together D. fall in love
42. In some Asian countries like Viet Nam or China, money is given to the newly-married couple as a wedding present. A. gift B. donation C. souvenir D. contribution
43. In Viet Nam, it is customary to choose a favourable day for occasions such as wedding, funerals, or house-moving days.
A. suitable B. favourite C. beautiful D. whole
44. Americans value freedom and do not like to be dependent on other people.
A. addicted B. supportive C. reliant D. responsible
45. In most American families, parents have less influence on their children than those in other parts of the world. A. power B. effect C. attention D. care
Exercise 5. 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.
46. Being practical, Americans avoid taking jobs which are beyond their ability.
A. out of B. far from C. within D. inside
47. In many countries, it is customary for the bride to throw her bouquet of flowers into a crowd of well-wishers.A. uncommon B. inadvisable C. usual D. normal
48. To an American, success is the result of hard work and self-reliance.
A. devotion B. industry C. laziness D. enthusiasm
49. Success has always meant providing their families with a decent standard of living.
A. high B. good C. acceptable D. low
50. Stores everywhere compete to sell their distinctive versions of Christmas cake before the holiday. A. different B. various C. similar D special
Part III. GRAMMAR
Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
51. These days, in India, there are________ married couples who live on their own than before.
A. more B. many C. less D. little
52. In some countries in the Middle East, people stand________ to each other than those in North America in a conversation.
A. most closely B. more closely C. closer D. closest
53. Wedding ceremonies are________ now than they used to be in the past.
A. less complicated B. the most complicated C. as complicated D. the least complicated
54. It's much________ to celebrate a small and cozy wedding to save money.
A. best B. better C. the best D. the better
55. In some Asian families, parents tend to have far________ control over their children than those in some American families.
A. the most B. the more C. more D. most
56. This is________ wedding party I’ve ever attended.
A. the more memorable B. more memorable C. the most memorable D. most memorable
57. Chocolates and flowers are by far________ presents for mothers on Mother's Day in the UK.
A. more popular B. the more popular C. less popular D. the most popular
58. Chuseok is one of ________ celebrations in the Korean calendar when Koreans give thanks to nature. A. the most important B. the more important
C. the less important D. more important
59. The more polite you appear to be, ________ your partner will be.
A. the happiest B. the happier C. the most happily D. the more happily
60. Of the two bridesmaids, Lisa turned out to be________.
A. the most charming B. the least charming C. more charming D the more charming
61. The Korean are________ than the American in addressing their bosses.
A. more formal B. formal C. most formal D. the most formal
62. There are________ occasions for giving gifts in modern societies than before.
A. less B. more C. the least D. the most
63. June has become________ month for weddings in many countries when the symbolic flowers, roses, usually bloom. A. more popular B. less popular C. the most popular D. the least popular
64. Before doing something important, Vietnamese people always try to choose________ time for it.
A. better B. less good C. the least good D. the best
65. My grandmother feels much________ whenever I give her a homemade cake on Mother’s Day.
A. happier B. more happily C. the happiest D. the most happily
66. People in________ Western countries are often surprised to learn that________ Japanese celebrate Christinas. A. Ø - Ø B. the - the C. the - Ø D. Ø - the
67. In Japan, ________ most important holiday of________ season is New Year’s Day, which comes one week after Christmas. A. the - the B. Ø – the C. the – Ø D. the – a
68. In India, in the old days, ________ girl’s family used to give________ boy’s family a gift like money or jewellery.A. a – a B. a – the C. the – a D. the – the
69. It is appropriate to bring________ small gift when visiting________ home in the U.S.
A. the - a B. a – a C. a – the D. the – the
70. Traditionally, ________ bride and groom go on their honeymoon immediately after________ wedding reception. A. a - the B. the – a C. the – the D. a – a
71. Whenever I set out for________ examination, I always try to avoid crossing________ path of________ woman. A. an – the - a B. an – a – the C. an – the – the D. the – the – a
72. In a wedding ceremony, ________ best man helps________ groom ready for every preparation.
A. the – a B. a – the C. the – the D. a – a
73. People say that________ gift lets________ recipient know how we are thinking of them.
A. the - the B. a – a C. the – a D. a – the
74. Wearing a wedding veil which covers________ head and face is________ 2,000-years-old tradition.
A. a - the B. the - a C. the - the D. a - a
75. In the U.S, while represents goodness and is usually________ color of________ bride’s wedding dress.
A. a – a B. a – the C. the – a D. the – the
76. Is is acceptable to touch________ person on________ shoulder in a conversation?
A. a - the B. the – the C. the – a D. a – a
77. ________ man should take off his hat when he goes into________ house in the UK.
A. A – the B. A – a C. The – a D. The – the
78. W hen you stay at________ friend's house, you should write________ thank-you note.
A. a - a B. the - a C. a - the D. the - the
79. Christmas Eve is________ best time for Japanese youngsters to go out for________ special, romantic evening. A. a - a B. the - a C. the – the D. a - the
80. ________ Japanese manage not to ask direct questions in order not to embarrass________ person who they are speaking with.
A. A - the B. A - a C. The - the D. The - a
Exercise 7. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
81. People believe that if they borrow money at a beginning of the year, they will have to be in debt for the rest of that year. A B C D
82. In traditional Indian families, the parents used to arranging the marriage for their children.
A B C D
83. It is common for Japanese to adapt foreign customs and make them their own.
A B C D
84. In Viet Nam, at the dinner table, you should serve the adults the first and then the children.
A B C D
85. If you make the wish, then blow out all the candles on your birthday cake in one breath, your wish will be granted. A B C D
86. No one is the happiest than the bride and groom on the day of their wedding.
A B C D
87. On first day of the Lunar New Year, Vietnamese people go to the pagoda to pray for the best luck of the year. A B C D
88. For American people, success means ending their career in the highest and more prosperous position than when they began it. A B C D
89. Superstitions exist everywhere on this planet; however, Viet Nam and Asia alike can be the more superstitious than other continents. A B C D
90. In Viet Nam, gifts for brides and grooms are usually in pairs; for example, two less expensive blankets are more desired than the nicer one. A B C D
Part IV. SPEAKING
Exercise 8. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
91. X: “Have you heard? Martin and Lisa have just got engaged!" Y: “_____________”
A. Really? That’s fantastic! B. Congratulations!
C. Let’s celebrate! D. Good luck!
92. X: “Well, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have just decided to divorce! Don't you know?"
Y: “_____________” A. I couldn’t agree more. B. Oh, thanks!
C. Really? Are you kidding? D. No, not right now.
93. X: “What a beautiful wedding dress you are wearing today, Daisy!" Y: “_____________”
A. I'm sorry to hear that. B. Thanks, it’s nice of you to say so.
C. Don't mention it. D. Thanks for your gift!
94. X: "Let’s go and cheer for their happiness today!" Y: “_____________”
A. No, thanks. B. Have a go, please. C. That’s a good idea! D. It’s too late.
95. X: “Why don’t we make a cake for Mom on Mother’s Day?" Y: “_____________”
A. Sure, let’s plan on it. B. Thanks, I’d love to.
C. To make her happy. D. Great! I’d like some flowers.
96. X:”What gifts should I bring to a dinner party in Viet Nam?" Y: “_____________”
A. I don’t care. B. You should arrive on time.
C. Dress casually. D. Just some fruits or cakes.
97. X: “I’m afraid I can't come to your house-warming party next Saturday." Y: “_____________”
A. That sounds fun. B. Oh, what a pity! C. That’s ridiculous. D. Oh, what a relief!
98. X: "Thank you very much for coming to our wedding!" Y: “_____________”
A. Our pleasure! Happy wedding! B. Our pleasure! Good success!
C. Don’t mention it. Go ahead! D. Don’t mention it. Just my luck!
99. X: “Thank you very much for the lovely flowers!" Y: “_____________”
A. You are welcome. B. You don't like flowers, do you?
C. Yeah, I didn’t buy those flowers. D. It was an excellent choice.
100. X: “Peter and I are going to spend our honeymoon in Jeju Island!" Y: “_____________”
A. It's fine for me. B. Qh, thanks. Good luck!
C. Have you decided yet? D. Oh, really? Have a nice holiday!
101. X: "I love watching Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. What about you?" Y: “_____________”
A. You're welcome. B. Thanks, I will. C. Me too. D. Me either.
102. X: "Guess what? Mary’s getting married next week.” Y: “_____________”
A. Is she really? That’s interesting. B. What a pity!
C. Congratulations! D. Send my regards to her, will you?
103. X: "Don’t forget to bargain when buying things in an open-air market in Viet Nam!”
Y: “_____________”
A. I don't agree. B. Thanks, I will. C. Why not? D. No way
104. X: “_____________” Y: "You'd better shake hands firmly.”
A. What topics should I talk about when I first meet a Turkish?
B. What gifts should I give to a Turkish?
C. What should I do when I first meet a Turkish?
D. What about asking a Turkish about their age?
105. X: "Would you like to stay with us and spend our traditional Tet holidays together?”
Y: “_____________”
A. What a nice idea! Thanks. B. Oh, lucky you C. What a shame, I will. D. How come?
Part V. READING
Exercise 9. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
INTERNATIONAL GIFT-GIVING CUSTOMS
The tradition of gift giving is a worldwide practice that is said to have been around since the beginning of human beings. Over time, different cultures have developed their own gift giving customs and traditions.
In France, the gift of wine for the hostess of a dinner party is not an appropriate gift as the hostess would prefer to choose the vintage for the night. In Sweden, a bottle of wine or flowers are an appropriate gift for the hostess. In Viet Nam, a gift of whisky is appropriate for the host, and some fruit or small gifts for the hostess, children or elders of the home. Besides, gifts should never be wrapped in black paper because this color is unlucky and associated with funerals in this country. Gifts that symbolize cutting such as scissors, knives and other sharp objects should be avoided because they mean the cutting of the relationship. Also, in some countries you should not open the gift in front of the giver and in others it would be an insult if you did not open the gift.
Beyond the gift itself, give careful consideration to the manner in which it is presented. Different cultures have different customs regarding how a gift should be offered - using only your right hand or using both hands, for example. Others have strong traditions related to the appropriate way to accept a gift. In Singapore, for instance, it is the standard to graciously refuse a gift several times before finally accepting it. The recipient would never unwrap a gift in front of the giver for fear of appearing greedy.
Understanding these traditions and customs, as well as taking time to choose an appropriate gift, will help you to avoid any awkwardness or embarrassment as you seek to build a better cross-cultural relationship.
106. When did the tradition of gift-giving become popular all over the world?
A. a long time ago B. thousands of years ago
C. since the beginning of humans D. since the beginning of industrialization
107. Which of the following is NOT true about gift-giving customs?
A. In France, wine is not considered a suitable gift for the hostess of a dinner party.
B. In Sweden, it is not customary to bring some wine or flowers when you are invited to a dinner party.
C . In Viet Nam, such things as scissors, knives and other sharp objects shouldn't be used as a gift.
D. In Singapore, it is unacceptable to open the gift right in front of the giver.
108. The phrase “associated with" is closest in meaning to_______.
A. connected with B. familiar with C. informed of D. similar to
109. The word “it" in paragraph 3 refer to_______.
A. consideration B. manner C. gift D. culture
110. Which of the following is the main idea of paragraph 3?
A. The people who are presented with gifts B. The traditions of giving and receiving gifts
C. The occasions of giving and receiving gifts D. The manners of giving and receiving gifts
Exercise 10. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Marriage is an ancient religious and legal practice celebrated around the world. However, wedding customs vary from country to country.
The Wedding Dress: In many countries, it is customary for the bride to wear a white dres
