Bài tập bổ trợ Tiếng Anh Lớp 8 Global Success - Test 5 (Kèm đáp án)

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 Thai New Year (Songkran Festival)
The traditional Thai New Year is celebrated in April each year. Thailand adopted this 16 __________ with 
the belief that the sun re-entered Aries and finished its orbit round the earth on April 13. In Thailand, 
this 17 __________ is celebrated for three days from April 13 to April 15. Before the 18 __________, 
people will clean their houses in the hope of casting away any bad luck of the old year, so that good 
19 __________ will enter their new lives instead. Food and sweets will be prepared in advance for merit 
making and for treating guests.
The Songkran celebrations will begin with food 20 __________ to the monks who will walk along the 
streets in the early morning to receive food and other offerings. One of the most popular 21 __________ 
for young people is to convey their best 22 __________ to their elders by pouring water onto them or 
their palms. After this, it is time for children and young people to have full 23 __________ with water-
throwing, dancing and folk games. Do not expect to escape the 24 __________ activities, these take 
place on every street in Thailand. They can be a welcome break to the 25 __________ of the dry season, 
but if you wish to stay dry it is best to stay indoors!
IV. Complete the gaps in the following short exchanges with a, an, the or ʘ (no article).
26. A: Where did you have __________ lunch? 
B: We went to __________ restaurant. 
27. A: Did you have __________ nice holiday? 
B: Yes, it was __________ best holiday I’ve ever had. 
28. A: Do you go to __________ cinema very often? 
B: No, not very often. But I watch a lot of films on __________ television. 
29. A: It was __________ nice day, wasn’t it? 
B: Yes, it was beautiful. We went for a walk by __________ sea. a girl born from two different places of the Dong Van Plateau. Since forbidden to get married 
46 __________ the two families, they decided 47 __________ home to come and settle down together 
in Khau Vai, a prosperous land with green plants.
Since then, on every Lunar March 27th, Khau Vai has attracted couples of different ages, including those 
who seek 48 __________ for the first time.49 __________, most of them are those who love each other 
very much but cannot marry 50 __________ different reasons.
41. A. family B. home C. house D. hometown
42. A. in B. at C. on D. during
43. A. performances B. rituals C. ceremonies D. celebrations
44. A. cloth B. materials C. costume D. costumes
45. A. in show B. on display C. in display D. on stage
46. A. between B. on C. by D. because of
47. A. leave B. to leave C. leaving D. left
48. A. partners B. couples C. lover D. wives
49. A. Otherwise B. Therefore C. Moreover D. However
50. A. of B. for C. at D. from
VII. Read the articles about the two famous festivals in Viet Nam, and then decide whether the 
statements are true (T) or false (F).
Nha Trang Sea Festival
Nha Trang Sea Festival takes place every two years for a week in around June in Nha Trang City, Khanh 
Hoa Province. This is a colorful and dynamic sea festival which honors natural beauty of Nha Trang – 
the charming city overlooking the sea. The first Nha Trang Sea Festival was held in 2003 when Nha Trang 
Beach was proclaimed as a member of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World Club. Coming to Nha Trang 
at the time of festival, visitors will be able to take part in various cultural and recreational events. First 58. There are several sports events held in both festivals. _______
59. Both festivals have the same purpose of promoting tourism. _______
60. Ha Long Bay was officially recognized as one of New 7 Wonders of Nature of the world on its first 
celebration. _______
VIII. Read the passage about different customs for greetings around the world, and do the tasks that 
follow.
 Greeting Customs Around the World
USA 
It is normal for men to shake hands when they meet, but it is quite unusual for men to kiss when they 
greet each other. Greetings are casual - a handshake, a smile and a ‘hello’ will do just fine.
UK 
The British often simply say ‘hello’ when they meet friends. They usually shake hands only when they 
meet for the first time. Social kissing is common in an informal situation between men and women and 
also between women who know each other very well.
France 
The French, including children, shake hands with their friends and often kiss them on both cheeks, both 
upon meeting and leaving.
Arab countries 
In Arab countries, close male friends or colleagues hug and kiss both cheeks. They shake hands with the 
right hand only, for longer but less firmly than in the West. Contact between the opposite genders in 
public is considered obscene. Do not offer to shake hands with the opposite sex.
Hungary 
Hungarians like to use the friendly greeting form of kissing each other on the cheeks. The most common 
way is to kiss from your right to your left. When men meet for the first time, the casual greeting is a 
firm handshake.
Belgium 
People kiss on one cheek when they meet, regardless of the gender or how well they know each other.
China 
Chinese people tend to be more conservative. When meeting someone for the first time, they would 
usually nod their heads and smile, or shake hands if in a formal situation.
Russia Nick: When and where did it happen?
Phong: 72 ___________________________________________________________________________
Nick: Who joined with you?
Phong: 73 ___________________________________________________________________________
Nick: What did you do at that event?
Phong: 74 ___________________________________________________________________________
Nick: Why was it a memorable event?
Phong: 75 ___________________________________________________________________________
X. Write an email to advise your pen friend about participating in the Hoi An Lantern Festival, using 
the cues given.
- visit I February / the Hoi An Lantern Festival / the first full moon / the Lunar New Year / the biggest 
celebration
- buy handmade lanterns / a cost / about 50,000 VND / ask the vendor / give you a long pole / lower / 
lantern / water
- a popular event / local people and tourists / so / you / arrive early / a good place I have a good view / 
the candle-lighted water
- escape the crowds / by / take a boat ride I the river / can watch the activities more clearly
- wear strong walking shoes / the crowd I step / your feet / busy streets
Dear Jack,
I hear you would like to participate in the Hoi An Lantern Festival, and I want to give you some pieces of 
advice for you to consider.
76. You should ______________________________________________________________________
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