E9 Unit 4LIFE IN THE PAST
E9 Unit 4LIFE IN THE PAST
E9 Unit 4LIFE IN THE PAST
I. Match the most popular games during Tet holiday with their short descriptions.
Write the answer in each blank.
A.Tend Card Singing
B.Wrestling
C.Swinging
D.Human Chess
E.Slip Pole Climb
1. : It is a very traditional and interesting game. Two tall poles are placed
parallel on the ground, and the seat is tied to the two poles. The people involve in this game
compete with others in pairs, and try to move from one side to the other as high as possible to
achieve the first place.
2. : It is a Tet holiday game designated for men. A line of tall, big poles
are placed stable on the ground. The surface of the poles must be smooth, and people use
animal fat to make the poles really slippery. On the top of each pole, a bag covered by red silk
is attached. Participants will try to climb the poles as fast as possible to get the red bag.
3. : It is the most famous traditional game in Central Vietnam. There are
11 tends in this unique game, 1 main tend in the middle for the referees and 5 tends for each
side of the main one. The game starts when the referee randomly picks a card from 33 pieces
of the whole card board. The referee then sings ariddle about the card and people in other
tends must try to guess the name. Which tend gets the right name first will earn the card. If a
tend gains 3 cards, it will be the winner.
4. : It is a sport happens throughout the year, but the Tetholiday is the
biggest. Participants just can lock, push, pull and lift each other. In order to be the winner, an
attendee must make the opponent lay down with his back face on the ground, or lift the
opponent up high in the air.
5. : This interesting event is just held in Tet holiday due to its high cost of
preparing. The rule is the same as usual, but the game board is now the big yard, and the
pieces of the chess are now played by people.
II. Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct verb/phrase of verb from the
box with the correct verb form.
Bamboo jacks, a girls' game, includes ten thin, round bamboo sticks and a
small tennis ball. The player (1) the ball into the air. While the
ball is in the air, she must quickly pick up the sticks and then (2)
the ball. In the first round, the player (3) the sticks one by one.
Next, she (4) two sticks at a time, and so forth up to ten. In these
stages she plays with only one hand.
The peak of the game is the last, most animated stage with all ten sticks in a
bundle.During this stage, the player tosses the ball and then (5) the pack of
sticksfrom one hand to the other. If a player's hands are not swift or if her eyes are not sharp,
or if she (6) to coordinate the two, she will (7) her
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turn.Playing bamboo jacks (8) the body and (9) a lot of
fun. During summer or autumn, small girls (10) it everywhere, from the
shade ofa village banyan tree to a deserted market stall.
III. Fill in each gap in the passage with ONE suitable word.
Cat and Mouse Game
Each game requires between seven and ten people. They stand in a circle, hold hands
and(1) their hands above their (2) . Then they start singing
the song. One person is chosen as the cat and (3) as the mouse.
These two stand in the (4) of the circle and lean against each
other.When the others sing the last sentence of the song, the mouse starts to run, and the cat
mustrun (5) it. However, the cat must run in exactly the same route
andmanner (6) the mouse. The cat (7) the game when itcatches
the mouse. Then, the two exchange the roles. If the cat runs into the wrong hole, it (8)
be dismissed from that round. If it fails to catch the mouse in a certain
(9) of time (usually from three to five minutes for kindergarten-age
children),it will (10) its role with the mouse. The game will then continue.
IV. Fill in each blank in the sentences with the correct verb from the box.
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7. It is good tradition/ behavior/practice to check your work before handing it in.
8. It’s all right to borrow money occasionally, but don’t let it become a tradition/ habit/
practice.
VI. Complete the passage with words from the box.
TEST 1 (UNIT 4)
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1. a.emotion b. indecisive c.obesity d. believable
2. a. hanging b. belong c. singer d. anger
3. a. behaved b.passed c. entertained d. changed
4. a. imagination b. average c. language d.appearance
5. a. increase b.surprise c. release d. promise
II. Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from the others.
1. a. worthwhile b. igloo c. habit d. practice
2. a. obese b. dogsled c. extend d. remote
3. a. household b. suppose c. Arctic d. diet
4. a. transformation b. independence c. understanding d. illiterate
5. a. uncontrollable b. biological c. particularly d. seniority
IV. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence.
1. The children were acting the story of the birth of Jesus.
a.out b. on c. down d. at
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2. The manager told me to pass the message I had just read.
a.in b. to c. on d. for
3. Stern insisted that she come downtown so that he could explain this to her .
a.face b.direct c.indirect d. face to face
4. Youngsters love to eat from street for the cheap price.
a.vans b.vendors c.trucks d. business
5. Ben a lot in his job but now, since his promotion, he doesn’t.
a.used travel b.used to travel c. used to traveling d. is used to traveling
6. I wish I find the time to do more reading.
a.may b.will c.could d. can
7. When I see the kids playing football, I almost wish I their age again.
a. was b.am c.would be d. could be
8. Where before you moved here?
a. did you use to live b. did you used to live
c. used you to live d. do you use to live
9. I’ve just found 20 dollars in my pocket! !
a. How crazy b. That’s right c. Thanks a lot d. How cool
10. “In the past, marriages used to be arranged by parents.”
“ ”
a. Sure. That’s right. b. I suppose it was.
c. Really? I can’t imagine that d. That’s cool!
V. Write the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets.
1. What should (do) to preserve the local tradition?
2. This used (be) the best restaurant in town.
3. When her train got to the station, we (wait) on the platform.
4. If you (go) to bed earlier, you (not be) so tired.
5. I only wish you (be) all as happy as I am.
6. The doctor told him to stop (smoke) and take a trip.
7. He is so annoying! He (always/ leave) his things everywhere.
8. I have decided (study) more and improve my overall average.
9. As far as I know, he’s coining. But I (not speak) to him for weeks.
10. I will call you when the guests (arrive).
VI. Write the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. Asa businessman, he couldn’t imagine real poverty.(wealth)
2. I can never make up stories – I have absolutely no . (imagine)
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3. People who are lack the basic reading and writing skills. (literate)
4. People didn’t pay much attention to appearance a decade ago.
(physic)
5. Overeating is surely the main cause of . (obese)
6. __________ couples do not have the same rights as married couples.(marry)
7. This approach can help identify common and their causes.(behave)
8. She appears to actually like the man, which I find . (credible)
9. Today, and loyalty mean nothing in the workplace.(senior)
10. I found the ending of the novel a bit . (believe)
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
1. Those who come from Baffin Island often live in an igloo: a house building from blocks
of ice.
A B C D
2. I am going for a diet next week and hope to lose ten pounds before Christmas.
A B C D
3. I wish I have his mobile phone number so that we could tell him the good news.
A B C D
4. The children had to go barefootedly because there was no money for shoes.
A B C D
5. Today’s children no longer engage with the nature world.
A B C D
6. Despite giving a second chance, she couldn’t manage to pass the exam.
A B C D
7. A magical way is going to prepare by the inhabitants to solve this curse.
A B C D
8. Alan didn’t use to liked children, but it's different now he has his own.
A B C D
9. Alex said he will ask his grandparents about their old days.
A B C D
10. I’m hopeless at foreign languages, but I wish I speak Spanish and French.
A B C D
IX. Read the text then do the tasks.
LIFE IN THE PAST VS LIFE IN THE PRESENT
Over the last century, there have been many significant changes in the way we
live.Obviously, it is difficult to compare the life of ancient people and the life of the people
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living in the twenty-first century because so many changes have occurred. Even the changes
that have occurred over the last ten years are amazing.
To start with, in the past people had to work harder as they did not have tools and
machines to make their work easier. Today, most of the difficult and dangerous work is done
by computers and other powerful machines. In the past living conditions were not as
comfortable as they are now. Besides, many people could not afford household appliances
like a fridge or a vacuum cleaner because those used to be luxurious goods. Another
difference between living now and in the past is the fact that nowadays education is
accessible to everyone. In the past men were mainly the only ones educated and women were
not allowed into public or private schools. Besides, nowadays it is much easier to find the
educational materials and the information you need – thanks to the Internet. We are able to
speak to a friend who is on the other corner of the world because we are connected 24/7.
Nevertheless, people had better relationships with the neighbors in years gone by.
All things considered, it is an obvious conclusion that life has changed significantly
during the course of history. In some ways, it is definitely easier to live in the present. On the
other hand, however, life now is much faster and stressful than it used to be in the past. The
standard of living has definitely improved but it can be discussed whether the quality of our
lives is also better.
A. Decide whether the following sentences are true (T) or false (F).
1. Life nowadays is the same as life of our ancestors.
2. Technology has made our lives easier.
3. In the past, household appliances were very expensive.
4. Public schools allowed females and males to be educated in the same schools.
5. We can use the internet to communicate with people around the world.
B. Answer the questions.
6. Is life today faster or slower than life in the past?
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TEST 2 (UNIT 4)
I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A.snack B.illiterate C.activity D.habit
2. A.fresh B.specific C.entertain D.preservation
3. A.seniority B.seek C.west D.physical
II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A.facility B.traditional C.historical D.television
5. A.tuberculosis B.seniority C.possibility D.technological
III. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
6. Despite changes brought on by industrialisation and modernisation, shoulder poles
_________ the main carriers of 80 percent of the rural population.
A.continue B.exist C.stay D.remain
7. The image of an old lady with the traditional ao dai on a rickshaw on her way back
from market is still so ______ for Vietnamese people.
A.meaning B.meaningful C.meaningless
D.meaningfulness
8. Furthermore, traditional ________ help to develop their senses, memory, thoughts,
imagination, linguistic capacity and basic concepts about the national culture.
A.habits B.games C.customs D.practices
9. Working as street vendors has created countless jobs, and it has become _________
in Ha Noi.
A.part of life B.parts of life C.part of lives
D.life parts
10. “Quang ganh” is two baskets hung from either end of a bamboo pole _________ the
shoulders.
A.across B.at C.on D.above
11. Viet Nam’s tug-of-war game was also _________ as a UNESCO cultural intangible
heritage of humanity in December 2015.
A.realised B.recognised C.allowed D.seen
12. People in Bac Ninh province believe that if the tug-of-war team facing the east wins,
itwill bring bumper crops and good luck, and that the situation will be just the _________ if
the team facing the west wins.
A.different B.same C.other D.opposite
13. The first university that _________ the western educational system was built in Ha
Noi, in 1919 with the medicine school and 1933 with the law school.
A.requested B.applied C.applied to
D.related
14. In the past, white, or violet ao dai _________ by Vietnamese female students as their
uniforms.
A.wore B.used to wear C.was worn
D.would be wear
15. We all wish there _________ a smart board in our classroom.
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A.is B.was C.has beenD.had been
IV. Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word from the box. There are
some extra words.
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30. A.close B.closed C.closest D.closing
31. A.sight B.sighting C.sightseeing
D.sightseer
32. A.catch B.take C.bring D.keep
33. A.welcome B.welcoming C.welcomed
D.being welcomed
34. A.city B.town C.urban D.field
35. A.keeps B.continues C.lives D.survives
VII. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
For formal ceremonies, men would have two additional items, a long gown with slits
on either side, and a turban, usually in black or brown made of cotton or silk. In feudal times,
there were strict dress codes. Ordinary people were not allowed to wear clothes with dyes
rather than black, brown or white. Costumes in yellow were reserved for the King. Those in
purple and red were reserved for high ranking court officials, while dresses in blue were
exclusively worn by petty court officials. Men's dress has gradually changed along with social
development.
The traditional set of a long gown and turban gave way to more modern-looking suits,
while business shirts and trousers have replaced traditional long sleeved shirts and wide
trousers. Traditional costumes still exist and efforts are increasingly being made to restore
traditional festivals and entertainment which incorporate traditional costumes.
For women, the outer garment is a special silk gown called an “ao tu
than” which is brown or light brown in colour with four slits divided equally
on its lower section.The second layer is a gown in a light yellow colour and
the third layer is a pink gown. When a woman wears her three gowns, she
fastens the buttons on the side, and leave those on the chest unfastened so
that it forms a shaped collar. This allows her to show the different colors on
the upper part of the three gowns. Today, on formal occasions women wear
“ao dai”.
1. In the past, the colour was used to represent .
A. the difference between men and women B. formal ceremonies
C. the social development D. the rank in the society
2. In the past, for formal ceremonies men wore .
A. costumes in purple or yellow not like the King
B. a long gown and a turban in black or brown
C. costumes made of red cotton or silk
D. dresses in blue as petty court officials
3. Traditional festivals .
A. promote traditional costumes B. encourage modern-looking suits
C. replace traditional suits by business ones D. make men’s dresses change
4. All of the following are true about women’s traditional costumes EXCEPT that
A.the gowns have different colours on the upper part
B.we can see a shaped collar in the front
C.the two inner gowns cannot be seen
D.the outer gown has four equal parts on its lower section
5. The word “gown” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A.a long dress worn on formal occasions
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B.a woman’s dress, especially a long one
C.a long piece of clothing worn by judges
D. piece of clothing that is worn over other clothes to protect them
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