REVISION: 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.
1. A. protest B. wedding C. reception D. success
2. A. present B. decrease C. increase D. mouse
3. A. complicated B. bridegroom C. originate D. superstition
4. A. country B. contrast C. culture D. ceremony
5. 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.
6. A. increase B. engage C. prepare D. propose
7. A. happy B. perfect C. formal D. married
8. A. couple B. promise C. import D. wedding
9. 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 last 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
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.
31. 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
32. 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
33. 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
34. Americans value freedom and do not like to be dependent on other people.
A. addicted B. supportive C. reliant D. responsible
35. 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.
36. Being practical, Americans avoid taking jobs which are beyond their ability.
A. out of B. far from C. within D. inside
37. 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
38. To an American, success is the result of hard work and self-reliance.
A. devotion B. industry C. laziness D. enthusiasm
39. Success has always meant providing their families with a decent standard of living.
A. high B. good C. acceptable D. low
40. 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.
41. These days, in India, there are ____ married couples who live on their own than before.
A. more B. many C. less D. little
42. 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
43. 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
44. It's much ____ to celebrate a small and cozy wedding to save money.
A. best B. better C. the best D. the better
45. 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
46. This is ____ wedding party I’ve ever attended.
A. the more memorable B. more memorable C. the most memorable D. most memorable
47. 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
48. 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
49. 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
50. Of the two bridesmaids, Lisa turned out to be ____.
A. the most charming B. the least charming C. more charming D the
more charming
51. 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
52. 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
53. Traditionally, ____ bride and groom go on their honeymoon immediately after ____ wedding
reception.
A. a - the B. the – a C. the – the D. a – a
54. 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
55. In a wedding ceremony, ____ best man helps ____ groom ready for every preparation.
A. the – a B. a – the C. the – the D. a – a
56. 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
57. 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
58. 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
59. Is is acceptable to touch ____ person on ____ shoulder in a conversation?
A. a - the B. the – the C. the – a D. a – a
60. ____ 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
Part IV. SPEAKING
Exercise 8. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following
exchanges.
61. A: “Have you heard? Martin and Lisa have just got engaged!" B: “____”
A. Really? That’s fantastic! B. Congratulations! C. Let’s celebrate! D. Good luck!
62. A: “Well, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have just decided to divorce! Don't you know?"
B: “____”
A. I couldn’t agree more. B. Oh, thanks!
C. Really? Are you kidding? D. No, not right now.
63. A: “What a beautiful wedding dress you are wearing today, Daisy!" B: “____”
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!
64. A: "Let’s go and cheer for their happiness today!"B: “____”
A. No, thanks. B. Have a go, please. C. That’s a good idea! D. It’s too late.
65. A: “Why don’t we make a cake for Mom on Mother’s Day?" B: “____”
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.
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REVISION: 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.
1. A. protest B. wedding C. reception D. success
2. A. present B. decrease C. increase D. mouse
3. A. complicated B. bridegroom C. originate D. superstition
4. A. country B. contrast C. culture D. ceremony
5. 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.
6. A. increase B. engage C. prepare D. propose
7. A. happy B. perfect C. formal D. married
8. A. couple B. promise C. import D. wedding
9. 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 lst 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
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.
31. 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
32. 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
33. 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
34. Americans value freedom and do not like to be dependent on other people.
A. addicted B. supportive C. reliant D. responsible
35. 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.
36. Being practical, Americans avoid taking jobs which are beyond their ability.
A. out of B. far from C. within D. inside
37. 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
38. To an American, success is the result of hard work and self-reliance.
A. devotion B. industry C. laziness D. enthusiasm
39. Success has always meant providing their families with a decent standard of living.
A. high B. good C. acceptable D. low
40. 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.
41. These days, in India, there are ____ married couples who live on their own than before.
A. more B. many C. less D. little
42. 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
43. 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
44. It's much ____ to celebrate a small and cozy wedding to save money.
A. best B. better C. the best D. the better
45. 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
46. This is ____ wedding party I’ve ever attended.
A. the more memorable B. more memorable C. the most memorable D. most memorable
47. 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
48. 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
49. 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
50. Of the two bridesmaids, Lisa turned out to be ____.
A. the most charming B. the least charming C. more charming D the
more charming
51. 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
52. 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
53. Traditionally, ____ bride and groom go on their honeymoon immediately after ____ wedding
reception.
A. a - the B. the – a C. the – the D. a – a
54. 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
55. In a wedding ceremony, ____ best man helps ____ groom ready for every preparation.
A. the – a B. a – the C. the – the D. a – a
56. 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
57. 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
58. 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
59. Is is acceptable to touch ____ person on ____ shoulder in a conversation?
A. a - the B. the – the C. the – a D. a – a
60. ____ 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
Part IV. SPEAKING
Exercise 8. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following
exchanges.
61. A: “Have you heard? Martin and Lisa have just got engaged!" B: “____”
A. Really? That’s fantastic! B. Congratulations! C. Let’s celebrate! D. Good luck!
62. A: “Well, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have just decided to divorce! Don't you know?"
B: “____”
A. I couldn’t agree more. B. Oh, thanks!
C. Really? Are you kidding? D. No, not right now.
63. A: “What a beautiful wedding dress you are wearing today, Daisy!" B: “____”
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!
64. A: "Let’s go and cheer for their happiness today!"B: “____”
A. No, thanks. B. Have a go, please. C. That’s a good idea! D. It’s too late.
65. A: “Why don’t we make a cake for Mom on Mother’s Day?" B: “____”
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.