2. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs. The first letter has been given.
(Hoàn thành câu với dạng đúng của động từ. Bức thư đầu tiên đã được đưa ra.)
1. Living in Việt Nam, we should e__________ cultural differences and celebrate the unique traditions of each ethnic minority group.
2. It is important to p_________ cultural diversity and create an inclusive environment that values the contributions of different ethnic minorities.
3. To p____________ cultural identity, Vietnamese people must recognize and honor the customs and beliefs that have been passed down through generations.
4. E______________ cultural roots is essential for young generations in today's world.
5. R___________ cultural differences can help us learn from one another and broaden our perspectives.
1. Living in Việt Nam, we should embrace cultural differences and celebrate the unique traditions of each ethnic minority group.
(Sống ở Việt Nam, chúng ta nên trân trọng những khác biệt về văn hóa và tôn vinh những truyền thống độc đáo của mỗi dân tộc thiểu số.)
2. It is important to preserve cultural diversity and create an inclusive environment that values the contributions of different ethnic minorities.
(Điều quan trọng là phải bảo tồn sự đa dạng văn hóa và tạo ra một môi trường hòa nhập coi trọng sự đóng góp của các dân tộc thiểu số khác nhau.)
3. To preserve cultural identity, Vietnamese people must recognize and honor the customs and beliefs that have been passed down through generations.
(Để giữ gìn bản sắc văn hóa, người Việt Nam phải thừa nhận và tôn vinh những phong tục tập quán, tín ngưỡng được truyền qua nhiều thế hệ.)
4. Embracing cultural roots is essential for young generations in today's world.
(Bảo vệ cội nguồn văn hóa là điều cần thiết cho thế hệ trẻ trong thế giới ngày nay.)
5. Recognizing cultural differences can help us learn from one another and broaden our perspectives.
(Nhận ra sự khác biệt về văn hóa có thể giúp chúng ta học hỏi lẫn nhau và mở rộng quan điểm của mình.)
Các bài tập cùng chuyên đề
Cultural diversity (Đa dạng văn hóa)
1. Match the words with their meanings.
(Nối các từ với nghĩa của chúng.)
|
1. origin (n) |
a. the state of being liked or supported by many people |
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2. popularity (n) |
b. the activities that are organised to celebrate a special event |
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3. identity (n) |
c. the moment or place where something starts to exist |
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4. festivities (n) |
d. a general direction in which a situation is changing |
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5. trend (n) |
e. the characteristics or beliefs that make people different from others |
2. Complete the sentences using the correct forms of the words in 1.
(Hoàn thành câu sử dụng dạng đúng của các từ ở bài 1.)
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.
Celebrating Halloween in Viet Nam
(Tổ chức lễ hội Halloween ở Việt Nam)
1. Work in pairs. Label the following pictures. Do you often see them in Viet Nam?
(Làm việc theo cặp. Dán nhãn cho các hình ảnh sau. Bạn có thường thấy họ ở Việt Nam không?)
Choose the correct word to complete each of the sentences.
(Chọn từ đúng để hoàn thành mỗi câu.)
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.
1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word.
(Đánh dấu chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để chỉ từ đồng nghĩa với từ được gạch chân.)
1. Receiving an international award is an impressive achievement for such a young scientist.
A. great
B. small
C. ordinary
D. attractive
2. There is a great diversity of opinions on Korean fashion trends among the youth.
A. belief
B. container
C. popularity
D. variety
3. We need to make sure plastic packaging is fully reusable and recyclable.
A. waste
B. resource
C. wrapping
D. trash
4. This particular custom practised during Tet holiday has its origins in the southern part of Viet Nam.
A. popularity
B. roots
C. endings
D. trends
3. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer.
(Đánh dấu chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để chỉ ra câu trả lời đúng.)
1. It's important to preserve the cultural _________ of a nation.
A. marriage
B. trend
C. identity
D. origin
2. The waste stored in _________ can contaminate the soil and water.
A. vehicles
B. landfills
C. pollution
D. layer
3. Some waste materials release methane as they _________.
A. pollute
B. are reused
C. are thrown away
D. decompose
4. My grandfather had an unhappy _________ during the war.
A. account
B. death
C. childhood
D. festivity
5. Uncle Ho _________ his whole life to fighting for the independence and freedom of Viet Nam.
A. attended
B. devoted
C. adopted
D. protected
6. From a local _________, K-pop has spread around the world.
A. trend
B. style
C. custom
D. shock
7. Tourists are usually not familiar with the _________ of ethnic minorities in Viet Nam.
A. beliefs
B. fairs
C. customs
D. origin
8. My father had played football in his _________ before he took up tennis.
A. childcare
B. youth
C. marriage
D. achievement
Vocabulary (Từ vựng)
1. Choose the correct option. (Chọn đáp án đúng.)
1. Jo attended Jill's coming-of-age ceremony/costume/parade/performance last week.
2. Henry usually listens/looks/catches/tags the morning news before he goes to work.
3. Tina often reads the travel/education/politics/technology section of the paper to keep up with the local elections.
4. The longevity custom is a way to mark/welcome/decorate/honour elderly family members.
5. Do you post/subscribe/send/check to any of your favourite online newspapers?
6. During the Venice Carnevale, people wear fancy costumes/masks/omaments/streamers on their faces.
7. Thanks to newspapers/podcasts/banners/ billboards, it's easy to find and listen to all our favourite songs.
8. Emily's friends are organising a marriage/ baby/coming-of-age/birthday shower for her.
9. Erica never trusts articles that contain sloppy/outrageous/catchy/misleading spelling or grammar.
10. Paul and his sisters usually recreate/organise/assemble/engage old family recipes to preserve their cultural identity.
2. Complete the gaps with the words in red in the quiz and from the VOCABULARY FOCUS. Then listen and repeat.
(Hoàn thành các chỗ trống với các từ màu đỏ trong bài kiểm tra và từ TRỌNG TÂM VOCABULARY. Sau đó nghe và lặp lại.)
1. _________ assimilation
2. typical _________
3. cultural _________
4. dominant _________
5. _________ people
6. _________ pot
7. minority _________
8. multiculturalism
3. Complete the sentences with the words/ phrases from the VOCABULARY FOCUS.
(Hoàn thành các câu với các từ/cụm từ trong TẬP TRUNG TỪ VỰNG.)
1. Many practices and beliefs of different ____________ have been forgotten.
2. The ______________ are different from the culture of the majority, and they are often not as well respected in some places.
3. The idea of a ______________- society sounds good, but in reality it's hard to achieve.
4. Some governments try to promote ___________ but not everyone is happy about it.
5. After years of ____________ some foreigners living in Australia still hold many of their traditional values.
6. Some immigrants fear they may lose their original cultural identity and become part of the _____________ when living in a multicultural society.
5. Choose the verbs in blue in the quiz in Exercise 1 to match with the following nouns.
(Chọn động từ màu xanh trong bài trắc nghiệm ở Bài tập 1 để nối với các danh từ sau.)
1. ____________
cultural identity tradition language history
(bản sắc văn hóa) (truyền thống) (ngôn ngữ) (lịch sử)
2. ____________
tradition knowledge values recipes
(truyền thống) (kiến thức) (giá trị) (công thức nấu ăn)
3. ____________
diversity inclusivity chance opportunity
(đa dạng) (hòa nhập) (cơ hội) (cơ hội)
4. ____________
cultural boundaries opinions privacy nature
(ranh giới văn hóa) (ý kiến) (riêng tư) (bản chất)
5. ____________
cultural customs cultural practices strategies policies
(phong tục văn hóa) (thực hành văn hóa) (chiến lược) (chính sách)
1 Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
(Khoanh tròn chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để chỉ từ ĐỒNG NGHĨA nhất với từ được gạch chân trong mỗi câu hỏi sau.)
1. My grandfather was amazed to find six ancient silver coins in his garden.
A. traditional
B. modern
C. old
D. special
2. It is the custom in that country for women to marry at a young age.
A. choice
B. rule
C. practice
D. exception
3. Taking part in exchange programmes teaches students to respect the diversity of other cultures.
A. limitation
B. variety
C. similarity
D. agreement
4. A national identity represents a person's sense of belonging to a state or culture.
A. characteristic
B. diversity
C. nation
D. location
2 Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
(Khoanh tròn chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để chỉ từ TRÁI NGHĨA của từ được gạch chân trong mỗi câu hỏi sau.)
1. This restaurant serves the most delicious steak in the region.
A. tasty
B. yummy
C. tasteless
D. average
2. Americans often eat turkey at their traditional Thanksgiving dinner.
A. modern
B. ancient
C. old
D. antique
3. Pizza is a popular food among young people in Hong Kong.
A. famous
B. unknown
C. trendy
D. leading
4. My cousin has lived in Italy for five years and has learnt the language, but still sounds foreign.
A. adopted
B. global
C. universal
D. native
3 Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
(Khoanh tròn chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để chỉ câu trả lời đúng cho mỗi câu hỏi sau.)
1. Food in Singapore has been influenced by different cultures, so you can find a wide variety of _____ in the city.
A. languages
B. cuisines
C. cooking
D. views
2. There are many ways for foreign students to deal with _____ and adjust to the new environment.
A. globalisation
B. cultural group
C. culture shock
D. youth culture
3. The UK is a _____ society where different ethnic groups are required to contribute to the country, but can maintain their national identity.
A. historical
B. popular
C. musical
D. multicultural
4. The modern Christmas tree has its _____ in 16th-century Germany.
A. custom
B. tradition
C. origin
D. practice
5. Some people think that globalisation is a threat to _____ cultures.
A. traditional
B. new
C. modern
D. current
6. The ao dal, the traditional long dress for women, has become a symbol of Vietnamese _____ and culture.
A. people
B. identity
C. location
D. voice
7. The _____ lasted four days and included a parade, several concerts, and a dance party.
A. trends
B. origins
C. festivities
D. attractions
8. To avoid culture shock, learn about the _____ and behaviour of local people in advance.
A. experiences
B. cultures
C. performances
D. customs
4 Complete the sentences using the correct form of the words in brackets.
(Hoàn thành câu sử dụng dạng đúng của từ trong ngoặc.)
1. K-pop has changed from a local ________ to a global phenomenon. (trendy)
2. Halloween is quite ________ among young people in many Asian countries now. (popularity)
3. One of the main disadvantages of ________ diversity is that it may create language barriers. (culture)
4. As home to people from many countries, London is one of the most culturally ________ cities in the world. (diversity)
5. _______ cultures often place greater importance on personal freedom and independence. (west)
6. My parents encourage me to read books and newspapers to gain general ________ (know)
7. People in the Middle Ages ________ Christmas with 12 full days of festivities. (celebration)
8. The Eiffel Tower in Paris is the most-visited tourist ________ in the world. (attract)
3. Read the sentences (1-5) and replace the words or phrases in italics with those given in the list.
(Đọc các câu (1-5) và thay thế các từ hoặc cụm từ in nghiêng với những từ được cho trong danh sách.)
• tasty cakes • luxurious • happy event • demonstrate • yearly festival
1. Mardi Gras is a joyous celebration.
2. People come from all over the world to this annual carnival.
3. People attend lavish dinners in the two weeks before the main event.
4. Different communities showcase their culture with big floats.
5. King Cakes are delicious pastries.
a. Complete the words.
(Hoàn thành các từ.)
b. Fill in the blanks with the words from Task a.
(Điền vào chỗ trống những từ trong bài tập a.)
1. The first day of the Lunar New Year is a really special _______ in my country.
2. The _______ city of Thailand is Bangkok.
3. All the lanterns at Mid-Autumn Festival are _______ . They look so beautiful.
4. The _______ of Morocco is called a djellaba. They wear it with a small hat on important days.
5. The food in Laos was great. Larb is one of the _______ dishes.
6. Learning about different cultures is _______ . There are so many interesting things to learn.
a. Unscramble the sentences.
(Sắp xếp lại câu.)
1. isn't/country./very/Basketball/popular/in/our
__________________________________________________________
2. stunning/costume/ I /a/saw/traditional
__________________________________________________________
3. really/India/spicy/The/in/food/is
__________________________________________________________
4. Russia/Moscow./capital/The/city/of/is
__________________________________________________________
5. embroidery./beautiful/It's/with/robe/a
__________________________________________________________
