TÀI LIỆU ÔN THI LỚP 12 (CHƯƠNG TRÌNH MỚI) DÙNG CHUNG 3 BỘ SGK
HƯỚNG TỚI KỲ THI THPTQG 2025
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH

GLOBAL SUCCESS

BỘ SÁCH

UNIT 2. A MULTICULTURAL WORLD
( MỘT THẾ GIỚI ĐA VĂN HÓA )

A. KIẾN THỨC TRỌNG TÂM.
I. TỪ VỰNG.

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GETTING STARTED

1. cultural /ˈkʌltʃərəl/  (adj):: văn hóa
multicultural /ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəl/ (adj):: đa văn hoá
cultural diversity /ˈkʌltʃərəl daɪˈvɜːsəti/ (n.p): đa dạng văn hoá
2. diversity /daɪˈvɜːsəti/  (n): sự đa dạng
3. cuisine /kwɪˈziːn/  (n): ẩm thực
4. healthy /ˈhelθi/  (adj): khỏe mạnh/ lành mạnh
5. booth /buːð/ (n): gian hàng
6. spicy /ˈspaɪsi/  (adj): cay
7. autograph /ˈɔːtəɡrɑːf/  (n): chữ ký
8. meatball /ˈmiːtbɔːl/  (n): thịt viên
9. souvenir /ˌsuːvəˈnɪə(r)/  (n): quà lưu niệm
10. spring roll /ˌsprɪŋ ˈrəʊl/  (n): nem
11. fish and chips /ˌfɪʃ en ˈtʃɪps/  (n.p): cá và khoai tây chiên
LANGUAGE
12. designer /dɪˈzaɪnə(r)/  (n): nhà thiết kế
13. identity /aɪˈdentəti/  (n): bản sắc
14. separate /ˈseprət/  (adj): riêng biệt
15. destroy /di'strɔi/  (v): phá hủy
16. fair /feə(r)/  (n): hội chợ
17. noisy /ˈnɔɪzi/  (adj): ồn ào
18. culture shock /ˈkʌl.tʃə ˌʃɒk/  (n.p): sốc văn hóa
19. Atlantic /ətˈlæn.tɪk/  (n): Đại Tây Dương
20. origin /ˈɒr.ɪ.dʒɪn/  (n): nguồn gốc
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21. custom /ˈkʌstəm/  (n): phong tục
22. mystery /ˈmɪstri/ (n):  (n): điều bí ẩn
23. bamboo dancing /bæmˈbuː ˈdɑːn.sɪŋ/  (n.p): nhảy sạp
24. tug of war /tʌg/ /ɒv/ /wɔː/  (n.p): trò chơi kéo co
25. popularity /ˌpɒpjuˈlærəti/  (n): sự phổ biến
26. trend /trend/  (n): xu hướng
27. crowd /kraʊd/  (n): đám đông
28. characteristic /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/  (n): đặc trưng, đặc điểm
READING
29. globalisation /ˌɡləʊbəlɪˈzeɪʃən/  (n): toàn cầu hóa
30. cross-cultural /ˌkrɒsˈkʌl.tʃər.əl/   (adj): đa văn hóa
31. captivate /ˈkæp.tɪ.veɪt/   (v): thu hút
32. creative /kriˈeɪtɪv/  (adj): sáng tạo
33. keep up with /kiːp ʌp wɪð/  (phr.v): theo kịp với
34. lifestyle /ˈlaɪfstaɪl/  (n): lối sống
35. appreciate /əˈpriːʃieɪt/  (v): đánh giá cao
36. specialty /ˈspeʃ.əl.ti/  (n): đặc sản
37. belief /bɪˈliːf/  (n): tín ngưỡng
38. ingredient /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/  (n): nguyên liệu/ thành phần
39. influence /ˈɪnfluəns/  (n): ảnh hưởng
40. impact /ˈɪmpækt/  (v): tác động
41. blend /blend/  (v): trộn
42. unique /juˈniːk/  (adj): độc đáo
SPEAKING
43. set up /set ʌp/  (phr.v): thiết lập, bố trí
44. professional /prəˈfeʃənl/  (adj): chuyên nghiệp
45. organise /ˈɔːgənaɪz/  (v): tổ chức
46. stall /stɔːl/  (n): quầy hàng
47. traditional /trəˈdɪʃənl/  (adj): truyền thống
48. taste /teɪst/  (n): mùi vị
LISTENING
49. childish /ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/  (adj): trẻ con, ấu trĩ
WRITING
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50. celebrate /ˈselɪbreɪt/  (v): tổ chức
COMMUNICATION & CULTURE / CLIL
51. confusion /kənˈfjuːʒn/ (n):  (n): sự bối rối
52. anxiety /æŋˈzaɪəti/  (n): sự lo lắng
53. unfamiliar /ʌn.fəˈmɪl.i.ər/   (adj): xa lạ, không quen
54. insulting /ɪnˈsʌl.tɪŋ/  (adj): xúc phạm
55. focus on /ˈfəʊkəs ɒn/  (phr.v): tập trung vào
56. rude /ruːd/  (adj): thô lỗ
57. barrier /ˈbæriə(r)/  (n): rào cản
58. illegal /ɪˈliːɡl/  (adj): bất hợp pháp
59. ban /bæn/  (v): cấm
60. promote /prəˈməʊt/  (v): thúc đẩy
61. open mind /ˌəʊ.pən ˈmaɪnd/  (n.p): tâm trí cởi mở
62. specialist /ˈspeʃ.əl.ɪst/   (n): chuyên gia
63. seriously /ˈsɪəriəsli/  (adv) nghiêm túc, nghiêm trọng
64. find out /faɪnd ˈaʊt/  (phr.v): tìm ra
LOOKING BACK
65. applicant /ˈæplɪkənt/  (n): người xin việc
66. Buddhist /ˈbʊd.ɪst/  (n): Phật tử
67. deal with /diːl wɪð/  (phr.v): đối phó với
68. interact with /ˌɪn.təˈrækt wɪð/  (phr.v): tương tác với
69. overcome /ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/  (v): vượt qua
70. wonderful /ˈwʌndəfl/  (adj): tuyệt vời
CẤU TRÚC THÔNG DỤNG
71. a wide range of something: đa dạng thứ gì
72. gain (in) popularity: ngày càng trở nên phổ biến
73. be on the rise : đang gia tăng
74. keep up with: theo kịp, bắt kịp
75. sense of identity: tinh thần bản sắc
76. take something seriously : để tâm, chú ý, coi trọng thứ gì

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II. NGỮ PHÁP
ARTICLES (MẠO TỪ)
Mạo từ (article) là từ dùng trước danh từ và cho biết danh từ ấy nói đến một đối tượng xác
định hay không xác định. Trong tiếng Anh, mạo từ được chia làm hai loại: mạo từ xác định
(definite article) "the” và mạo từ không xác định (indefinite article) gồm "a, an".
Cụ thể như sau:
MẠO TỪ
CÁCH DÙNG
+ Dùng trước những danh từ số ít đếm được, khi nó được nhắc tới lần đầu tiên.
Trong đó:
 a dùng trước những danh từ bắt đầu bằng một phụ âm.
 an dùng trước những danh từ bắt đầu bằng một nguyên âm.
+ Dùng trước những danh từ khi nó mang ý nghĩa là “một".
+ Dùng trước những danh từ chỉ nghề nghiệp.
+ Dùng trong các cụm từ chỉ số lượng.
Một số trường hợp ngoại lệ trong cách sử dụng a/an:
- a uniform (một bộ đồng phục)
- a university (một trường đại học)
A/AN
- an hour (một giờ)
- an honest man (một người đàn ông thật thà)
- a one-eyed man (một người đàn ông mắt chột)
- a one-way road (đường một chiều)
- a useful way (một cách hữu ích)
- an SOS (một tín hiệu cấp cứu)
- a union (một liên minh, một đồng minh)
- a unit (một đơn vị)
- a European (một người châu Âu)
- an M.A (một cử nhân)
- an honorable man (một người đáng kính)
THE
+ Dùng trước những danh từ khi được nhắc tới từ lần thứ hai trở đi.
+ Dùng trước những danh từ khi chúng được xác định bằng một mệnh đề/mệnh đề
quan hệ ở phía sau.
+ Dùng trước những danh từ là duy nhất, độc nhất.
+ Dùng trước số thứ tự.
+ Dùng trước tính từ để tạo thành danh từ chỉ người ở dạng số nhiều.
+ Dùng trước tên của các quốc gia tận cùng bằng -s và một số quốc gia số ít.
+ Dùng trước tên của các loại nhạc cụ, nhưng phải đứng sau động từ “play”.
+ Dùng trước tên của các địa điểm công cộng.
+ Dùng trước danh từ chỉ tên riêng ở dạng số nhiều để chỉ cả gia đình nhà họ.
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+ Dùng trước tính từ so sánh hơn nhất và so sánh kép.
+ Dùng trước tên của sông, suối, biển, đại dương, sa mạc, dãy núi...
+ Dùng trước những danh từ mà cả người nói và người nghe đều biết rõ về nó.
+ Dùng trước các buổi trong ngày.
+ Dùng trước tên của các tờ báo.
+ Dùng trước tên của các tổ chức.
+ Dùng trước danh từ số ít tượng trưng cho một nhóm động vật, một loài, đồ vật.
+ Dùng trước danh từ chỉ phương hướng.
+ Dùng đứng trước danh từ + of + danh từ.
+ Dùng trong một số cụm từ cố định.
+ Dùng trước hospital/church/school/prison khi nó mang ý nghĩa khác.
+ Trước tên của các môn học.
+ Trước tên của các môn thể thao.
+ Trước danh từ số nhiều không xác định.
+ Trước danh từ không đếm được.
+ Trước tên của các phương tiện giao thông, nhưng phải đứng sau giới từ "by".
KHÔNG
+ Trước danh từ chỉ màu sắc.
DÙNG
+ Sau tính từ sở hữu hoặc sau danh từ ở sở hữu cách.
MẠO TỪ
+ Trước tên của các bữa ăn.
+ Trước thứ, ngày, tháng, năm, mùa (nếu không xác định).
+ Trước tên quốc gia (trừ các quốc gia đã được liệt kê ở mục 2), tên châu lục, tên
núi, tên hồ, tên đường.
+ Trước danh từ trừu tượng.

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III. BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ
VOCABULARY
Exercise 1. Complete the conversation using words below.
origin
popularity
identity
festivities
1. Language is considered the most important feature of a nation's ______.
2. Most New Year's ______ begin on 31 December.
3. The ______ of that custom is still a mystery to local people.
4. This article discusses current ______ in fashion styles among young people.
5. The ______ of cycling among young people has increased.
Exercise 2: Match the words with their meanings.

trend

1. origin (n)

a. the state of being liked or supported by many people

2. popularity (n)

b. the activities that are organised to celebrate a special event

3. identity (n)

c. the moment or place where something starts to exist

4. festivities (n)

d. a general direction in which a situation is changing

5. trend (n)

e. the characteristics or beliefs that make people different from others

Exercise 3. Choose the correct word to complete each of the sentences.
1. Studying abroad is a growing trend/event in many Asian countries.
2. It is believed that Thailand's Songkran celebrations origin/originate from a Buddhist story.
3. It's important to preserve a country's national fame/identity through its culture.
4. Italian cuisine/culture is popular because it is delicious and healthy.
Exercise 4. Complete the conversation using words below.
commonplace
deeply
irrespective
long-standing
peculiar
rooted
stereotypical
A: How was your work trip to China, Alissa?
B: Great. I must say though, they do business differently there. For one thing, lateness isn't just
annoying. It's actually normal to get to a meeting around fifteen minutes early.
A: That's interesting.
B: And business cards are still (1) ________there, and they're designed really ornately, almost
like a power symbol. Also, everything follows strict rules of seniority. It's a (2) ________
convention to find the most senior person and greet them first. Then, during the meeting, you have
to address them first, (3) ________ of whether they're the right person to speak to. But the most
(4) ________thing for me was the small talk. It's all personal questions like, 'How old are you?'
and 'How much do you earn?'

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Exercise 5: Complete the sentences.
1. Many people associate the British with drinking tea, but that's just a belief about ________
behaviour. Coffee is popular, too.
2. It's important to respect other people's cultural beliefs, ________ of whether you agree with
them.
3. My husband's family has a deeply ________ heritage dating back centuries.
4. It's a long- ________ tradition in our family to have a party on someone's birthday.
5. Didn't you think it was a bit ________ the way he didn't say anything?
Exercise 6: Complete the sentences with your own ideas. Then compare your answers with a
partner.
1. An opinion that is stereotypical about people from my country is ... .
2. A gesture of politeness, irrespective of culture, is ... .
3. A way my perspective has been changed recently by reading a book or watching a film is ... .
4. Some customs that are peculiar to my family include ... .
5. An attitude that is commonplace in my country is ... .
6. A deeply rooted tradition that I think is unlikely ever to change is ... .
GRAMMAR
Exercise 7. Circle the correct answer to complete each of the sentences.
1. One of the most common traditions during the Mid-Autumn Festival is admiring full moon/the
full moon.
2. Charles Lindbergh was the first person to fly solo across Atlantic/the Atlantic.
3. The Vietnamese women/Vietnamese women usually wear ao dai on special occasions.
4. Many students experience culture shock when they go to study in US/the US.
5. My parents have never been to Rome/the Rome.
Exercise 2. Read and complete the sentences with a, an, the or Ø (no article).
1. ______ healthcare has improved and ______ people are living longer.
2. People in ______United States, ______ United Kingdom and ______ Singapore speak English.
3. There's ______ growing problem in the world, and ______problem is people.
4. ______ population of Finland is relatively small compared to that in Singapore.
5. ______ biggest megacity is still Tokyo with ______ population of 38,140,000.

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PHÂN DẠNG BÀI TẬP
Exercise 8. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 1. Some people are concerned that celebrating foreign festivals can make people lose
their sense of
.
A. specialty
B. anxiety
C. identity
D. Cuisine
Question 2. We may suffer from
when we experience an unfamiliar culture for the first time.
A. lifestyle
B. bamboo dancing
C. tug of war
D. culture shock
Question 3. We are now living in an increasingly world thanks to globalisation.
A. staple
B. extracurricular
C. delicious
D. Connected
Question 4. Foreign tourists are fascinated by a wide variety of traditional Vietnamese .
A. cuisines
B. trends
C. mysteries
D. Origins
Question 5. The of that ancient custom still remains a mystery to local people.
A. origin
B. confusion
C. lifestyle
D. Identity
Question 6. Cycling has been gaining in
in many parts of Vietnam.
A. trend
B. popularity
C. festivity
D. Origin
Question 7. Cross-cultural fashion styles help to reflect the
of the world.
A. origin
B. language barrier
C. richness
D. Costume
Question 8. Some people are concerned that celebrating foreign festivals can make people lose
their sense of
.
A. specialty
B. anxiety
C. identity
D. cuisine
Question 9. This festival aims to strengthen local people's sense of .
A. specialty
B. anxiety
C. identity
D. cuisine
Question 10. Leaving home for the first time to work in a new country was a big to me.
A. lifestyle
B. bamboo dancing
C. tug of war
D.
culture
shock
Question 11. We now can stay with family, friends and colleagues via the Internet.
A. staple
B. extracurricular
C. delicious
D. connected
Question 12. This restaurant boasts a wide range of traditional Vietnamese .
A. cuisines
B. trends
C. mysteries
D. origins
Question 13. The most popular theory about our universe's
revolves around an event known
as the big bag.
A. origin
B. confusion
C. lifestyle
D. identity
Question 14. The growing
of fast food goes hand in hand with several health problems.
A. trend
B. popularity
C. festivity
D. origin
Question 15. The diversity and of Vietnamese literature are reflected in these works.
A. origin
B. language barrier
C. richness
D. costume
Question 16. All the food her father had prepared was and mouth-watering.
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A. insulting
B. unfamiliar
C. spicy
D. tasty
Question 17. Phở is
must-try dish when you travel to Vietnam.
A. an
B. the
C. Ø (no article)
D. a
Question 18. It's not a good idea to walk around at night in
London.
A. Ø (no article) B. an
C. a
D. the
Question 19. Prices of
dishes also increased, forcing people to tighten their belts.
A. unique
B. staple
C. connected
D. Multicultural
Question 20. It's such a pity that there's still a big around homosexuality in some cultures.
A. taboo
B. trend
C. festivity
D. Costume
Question 21. The manager has always put an emphasis on
and good performance.
A. specialty
B. blend
C. ingredient
D. Punctuality
Question 22. Leaving a small tip to a waiter can be deemed rude or even
in some cultures.
A. unique
B. fascinating
C. insulting
D. Cultural
Question 23. We prefer to buy regional
from bricks-and-mortar retailers.
A. manners
B. occasions
C. specialties
D. Norm
Question 24. Despite the , he managed to communicate his ideas to the committee.
A. norm
B. language barrier
C. cuisine
D. Anxiety
Question 25. Delaying parenthood is slowly becoming the
in some communities.
A. specialty
B. confusion
C. festivity
D. Norm
Question 26. I think Tet is
most fascinating festival in Vietnam.
A. the
B. Ø (no article)
C. an
D. a
Question 27. What _
festivals do Vietnamese people celebrate?
A. a
B. an
C. Ø (no article)
D. the

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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 from 01 to 05.
As a result of globalisation, the world is becoming more and more connected. This has
changed people's way of life, beliefs, art and customs, or their culture, in many respects.
Although people's experiences around the world have become very similar, globalisation has
also encouraged cultural diversity. Below are some examples.
Fast food chains and international restaurants have become popular, offering a wide range
of dishes and more food choices to local people. For example, here in Viet Nam, we can enjoy
Italian pizza or Japanese sushi, in addition to our traditional food. Moreover, some international
dishes use local ingredients, which make them unique and more suitable to local tastes. On the
other hand, Vietnamese specialties, such as pho and banh mi, are also gaining popularity
worldwide.
Thanks to globalisation, people can quickly discover new music from all over the world.
People nowadays enjoy listening to music from different countries and cultures, and in different
languages. For example, American teens are captivated by K-pop music and dance. There are
also many music festivals around the globe that bring artists and music fans together. In today's
connected world, it is very common for musicians across the world to work on music projects
and share ideas together.
Globalisation has also impacted fashion by opening it up to a variety of styles and
influences from around the world. Cross-cultural styles that blend both traditional and modern
elements are on the rise. This presents opportunities for fashion designers to be creative and
reflect the cultural richness of the world. It is now easier for people to keep up with fashion
trends from different cultures and regions, and express their identities in new and exciting ways.
In conclusion, globalisation has helped strengthen cultural diversity in the world and made
people appreciate different cultures and lifestyles.
(Adapted from Global Success)
Question 1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The popularity of foreign foods
B. The effects of globalisation on cultural diversity
C. The disappearance of some traditional customs
D. The combination of different fashion ideas
Question 2. The word them in paragraph 2 refers to
.
A. local tastes
B. Vietnamese specialties
C. local ingredients
D. international dishes
Question 3. According to paragraph 3, which of the following is NOT mentioned as an
impact of globalisation on music?
A. Musicians in different countries work on music projects.
B. People now can listen to music from different cultures.
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C. New music is discovered quickly from all over the world.
D. Music festivals help improve some artists' quality of life.

Question 4. The word captivated in paragraph 3 is opposite in meaning to .
A. blended
B. reflected
C. attracted
D. disappointed
Question 5. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. People now can keep up with fashion trends from different cultures.
B. Globalisation threatens to put cultural diversity at risk.
C. Cross-cultural fashion styles only use traditional elements.
D. Foreign foods are now more popular than traditional foods in Vietnam.
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 from 01 to 05.
In Vietnam, various ethnic groups celebrate unique cultural traditions that strengthen their
sense of solidarity and cultural identity.
The Tet festival, widely celebrated by the Kinh ethnic group, marks the Vietnamese New
Year and is a time for family reunions and paying respects to ancestors. The Hmong ethnic
group celebrates their New Year, known as "Tet Hmong," with vibrant festivities including
traditional dances and rituals to scare away evil spirits. Meanwhile, the Tay ethnic group
celebrates "Long Tong" to honour the rice harvest, emphasising community spirit and gratitude
towards nature.
These celebrations serve as vital occasions for ethnic groups to reaffirm their cultural
heritage and strengthen bonds within their communities. Through the preservation and
continuation of these celebrations, Vietnam's ethnic groups maintain a deep connection to their
roots and contribute to the richness of cultural diversity in the country.
Question 1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Celebrations of some ethnic groups in Vietnam
B. Tet celebrations in Vietnam
C. Different minority groups in Vietnam
D. Important holidays in Vietnam
Question 2. The word marks in paragraph 2 mostly means .
A. appreciates
B. blends
C. indicates
D. overcomes
Question 3. According to paragraph 2, how does the Hmong ethnic group celebrate their New
Year?
A. They have a small family gathering.
B. They hold a rice cooking contest.
C. They have traditional dances and rituals.
D. They visit pagodas to worship their gods.
Question 4. The word their in paragraph 3 refers to
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A. occasions
B. ethnic groups C. celebrations
D. communities
Question 5. Which of the following is NOT true about Vietnam's ethnic groups according to the
passage?
A. They maintain a connection to their roots through traditional celebrations.
B. Celebrating traditions helps to strengthen their sense of cultural identity.
C. The Tet festival is a special time for family gatherings.
D. The Tay ethnic group's celebration is to honour their ancestors.
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KEY BÀI TẬP BỔ TRỢ UNIT 2
VOCABULARY
Exercise 1. Complete the conversation using words below.
origin
popularity
identity
festivities
trend
1. Language is considered the most important feature of a nation's ______.
2. Most New Year's ______ begin on 31 December.
3. The ______ of that custom is still a mystery to local people.
4. This article discusses current ______ in fashion styles among young people.
5. The ______ of cycling among young people has increased.
KEY:
1. Language is considered the most important feature of a nation's identity.
(Ngôn ngữ được coi là đặc điểm quan trọng nhất của bản sắc dân tộc.)
2. Most New Year's festivities begin on 31 December.
(Hầu hết các lễ hội năm mới bắt đầu vào ngày 31 tháng 12.)
3. The origin of that custom is still a mystery to local people.
(Nguồn gốc của phong tục đó vẫn còn là điều bí ẩn đối với người dân địa phương.)
4. This article discusses current trends in fashion styles among young people.
(Bài viết bàn về xu hướng thời trang hiện nay của giới trẻ.)
5. The popularity of cycling among young people has increased.
(Xu hướng đi xe đạp trong giới trẻ ngày càng phổ biến.
Exercise 2: Match the words with their meanings.
1. origin (n)

a. the state of being liked or supported by many people

2. popularity (n)

b. the activities that are organised to celebrate a special event

3. identity (n)

c. the moment or place where something starts to exist

4. festivities (n)

d. a general direction in which a situation is changing

5. trend (n)

e. the characteristics or beliefs that make people different from others

KEY:
1 - c. origin (n): the moment or place where something starts to exist
(nguồn gốc: thời điểm hoặc nơi mà một cái gì đó bắt đầu tồn tại)
2 - a. popularity (n): the state of being liked or supported by many people
(phổ biến: trạng thái được nhiều người yêu thích hoặc ủng hộ)
3 - e. identity (n): the characteristics or beliefs that make people different from others
(bản sắc: những đặc điểm hoặc niềm tin làm cho con người khác biệt với những người khác)
4 - b. festivities (n): the activities that are organised to celebrate a special event
(lễ hội: các hoạt động được tổ chức để kỷ niệm một sự kiện đặc biệt)
5 - d. trend (n): a general direction in which a situation is changing
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(xu hướng: một hướng chung trong đó một tình huống đang thay đổi)
Exercise 3. Choose the correct word to complete each of the sentences.
1. Studying abroad is a growing trend/event in many Asian countries.
2. It is believed that Thailand's Songkran celebrations origin/originate from a Buddhist story.
3. It's important to preserve a country's national fame/identity through its culture.
4. Italian cuisine/culture is popular because it is delicious and healthy.
KEY:
1. Studying abroad is a growing trend in many Asian countries.
(Du học đang là xu hướng ngày càng tăng ở nhiều nước châu Á.)
trend: xu hướng
event: sự kiện
2. It is believed that Thailand's Songkran celebrations originate from a Buddhist story.
(Người ta tin rằng lễ hội Songkran của Thái Lan bắt nguồn từ một câu chuyện Phật giáo.)
origin (n): nguồn gốc
originate (v): bắt nguồn
3. It's important to preserve a country's national identity through its culture.
(Giữ gìn bản sắc dân tộc của một quốc gia thông qua nền văn hóa của quốc gia đó là điều quan
trọng.)
fame: danh tiếng
identity: bản sắc
4. Italian cuisine is popular because it is delicious and healthy.
(Ẩm thực Ý được ưa chuộng vì ngon và tốt cho sức khỏe.)
cuisine: ẩm thực
culture: văn hóa
Exercise 4. Complete the conversation using words below.
commonplace
deeply
irrespective
long-standing
peculiar
rooted
stereotypical
A: How was your work trip to China, Alissa?
B: Great. I must say though, they do business differently there. For one thing, lateness isn't just
annoying. It's actually normal to get to a meeting around fifteen minutes early.
A: That's interesting.
B: And business cards are still (1) ________there, and they're designed really ornately, almost
like a power symbol. Also, everything follows strict rules of seniority. It's a (2) ________
convention to find the most senior person and greet them first. Then, during the meeting, you have
to address them first, (3) ________ of whether they're the right person to speak to. But the most
(4) ________thing for me was the small talk. It's all personal questions like, 'How old are you?'
and 'How much do you earn?'
KEY:
1. commonplace
3. irrespective
2. long-standing
4. peculiar
Exercise 5: Complete the sentences.
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1. Many people associate the British with drinking tea, but that's just a belief about ________
behaviour. Coffee is popular, too.
2. It's important to respect other people's cultural beliefs, ________ of whether you agree with
them.
3. My husband's family has a deeply ________ heritage dating back centuries.
4. It's a long- ________ tradition in our family to have a party on someone's birthday.
5. Didn't you think it was a bit ________ the way he didn't say anything?
KEY:
1. stereotypical
3. rooted
5. peculiar
2. irrespective of
4. standing
Exercise 6: Complete the sentences with your own ideas. Then compare your answers with a
partner.
1. An opinion that is stereotypical about people from my country is ... .
2. A gesture of politeness, irrespective of culture, is ... .
3. A way my perspective has been changed recently by reading a book or watching a film is ... .
4. Some customs that are peculiar to my family include ... .
5. An attitude that is commonplace in my country is ... .
6. A deeply rooted tradition that I think is unlikely ever to change is ... .
KEY: Answers vary.
GRAMMAR
Exercise 7. Circle the correct answer to complete each of the sentences.
1. One of the most common traditions during the Mid-Autumn Festival is admiring full moon/the
full moon.
2. Charles Lindbergh was the first person to fly solo across Atlantic/the Atlantic.
3. The Vietnamese women/Vietnamese women usually wear ao dai on special occasions. 4.
Many students experience culture shock when they go to study in US/the US.
5. My parents have never been to Rome/the Rome.
KEY:
1. One of the most common traditions during the Mid-Autumn Festival is admiring the full moon.
(Một trong những truyền thống phổ biến nhất trong dịp Tết Trung thu là chiêm ngưỡng trăng
tròn.)
Giải thích: mặt trăng là thứ duy nhất => chọn mạo từ xác định “the”
2. Charles Lindbergh was the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic.
(Charles Lindbergh là người đầu tiên một mình bay qua Đại Tây Dương.)
Giải thích: Atlantic (Đại Tây Dương) => chọn mạo từ xác định “the”
3. Vietnamese women usually wear ao dai on special occasions.
(Phụ nữ Việt Nam thường mặc áo dài vào những dịp đặc biệt.)
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Giải thích: “Vietnamese women” (phụ nữ Việt Nam) là danh từ số nhiều chỉ phụ nữ nói chung =>
không cần mạo từ
4. Many students experience culture shock when they go to study in the US.
(Nhiều sinh viên bị sốc văn hóa khi sang Mỹ du học.)
Giải thích: Mỹ là quốc gia gồm có nhiều tiểu bang => chọn mạo từ xác định “the”
5. My parents have never been to Rome. (Bố mẹ tôi chưa bao giờ đến Rome.)
Giải thích: Rome là tên quốc gia hình thức số ít  => không cần mạo từ
Exercise 2. Read and complete the sentences with a, an, the or Ø (no article).
1. ______ healthcare has improved and ______ people are living longer.
2. People in ______United States, ______ United Kingdom and ______ Singapore speak English.
3. There's ______ growing problem in the world, and ______problem is people.
4. ______ population of Finland is relatively small compared to that in Singapore.
5. ______ biggest megacity is still Tokyo with ______ population of 38,140,000.
KEY:1. Ø / Ø 2. The / the / Ø
3. A / the
4. The
5. The / a
PHÂN DẠNG BÀI TẬP
Exercise 8. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 1. Some people are concerned that celebrating foreign festivals can make people lose
their sense of
.
A. specialty
B. anxiety
C. identity
D. Cuisine
Question 2. We may suffer from
when we experience an unfamiliar culture for the first time.
A. lifestyle
B. bamboo dancing
C. tug of war
D. culture shock
Question 3. We are now living in an increasingly world thanks to globalisation.
A. staple
B. extracurricular
C. delicious
D. Connected
Question 4. Foreign tourists are fascinated by a wide variety of traditional Vietnamese .
A. cuisines
B. trends
C. mysteries
D. Origins
Question 5. The of that ancient custom still remains a mystery to local people.
A. origin
B. confusion
C. lifestyle
D. Identity
Question 6. Cycling has been gaining in
in many parts of Vietnam.
A. trend
B. popularity
C. festivity
D. Origin
Question 7. Cross-cultural fashion styles help to reflect the
of the world.
A. origin
B. language barrier
C. richness
D. Costume
Question 8. Some people are concerned that celebrating foreign festivals can make people lose
their sense of
.
A. specialty
B. anxiety
C. identity
D. cuisine
Question 9. This festival aims to strengthen local people's sense of .
A. specialty
B. anxiety
C. identity
D. cuisine
Question 10. Leaving home for the first time to work in a new country was a big to me.
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A. lifestyle
B. bamboo dancing
C. tug of war
D.
culture
shock
Question 11. We now can stay with family, friends and colleagues via the Internet.
A. staple
B. extracurricular
C. delicious
D. connected
Question 12. This restaurant boasts a wide range of traditional Vietnamese .
A. cuisines
B. trends
C. mysteries
D. origins
Question 13. The most popular theory about our universe's
revolves around an event known
as the big bag.
A. origin
B. confusion
C. lifestyle
D. identity
Question 14. The growing
of fast food goes hand in han...