GRADE 8 - TEST
Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
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Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
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Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to finish the sentences.
3. If you don’t like ______ with others, watching TV is the most suitable hobby for you.
4. Many people ______ before the building totally collapsed.
5. In some countries, you have to ______ your shoes when you enter a house or a pagoda.
6. Dancing around the bonfires is one of the most exciting activities of ______ peoples.
Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D to finish the article.
Festivals can be considered the sign of culture and tradition. Vietnam has a great number of festivals all over the country, one of the most typical ones is Hue Festival. Hue Festival is a two-year celebration that takes place in Hue City, where you can enjoy a lot of cultural events, games, and performances held over a week. Established (7) ______ the first time in 2000, the festival was held to preserve traditional customs from the Nguyen Dynasty. If you visit Hue in April, May or June, you will have a chance to enjoy many activities which you can’t find anywhere else. There are unique showcases such as the Hue Poetry Festival, Dialogue of Drums and Percussions, and Ao Dai Fashion Shows. (8) ______, you can also enjoy sporting activities like kite flying, boat racing, and human chess. Street performances, film screenings, and art exhibitions are held throughout the festival week as well. Offering visitors a look into the city’s rich culture and heritage, Hue Festival is one of the most popular festivals in Vietnam and becomes the pride of Vietnamese people.
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Choose the correct answer that is closest in meaning to the sentence in each of the following questions.
9. Reading comics in my leisure time satisfies me.
10. "We will not leave until we see the principal," said the parents.