AMERICAN CULTURE I. Multiple choice:
Câu 1:When do people in the US celebrate Thanksgiving each year?
A. Towards the end of November - the exact date is declared by the government B. 28th November
C. On the fourth Thursday in November
Câu 2: What do Americans celebrate on the 4th July? A. Washington’s birthday
B. The signing of the constitution
C. The Declaration of Independence
Câu 3: What do the red and white stripes on the American flag symbolise?
A. The 13 first presidents of the USA
B. The day on which the flag was adopted - 13th June 1777
C. The 13 colonies that declared independence
Câu 4: What is the most spoken language after English? A. Chinese B. Spanish C. German
Câu 5: The US is the world’s largest producer of which of the following products? A. Oil B. Machinery C. Cars
Câu 6: What’s the largest ancestry group in the US? A. German B. English C. Irish
Câu 7: What’s the most popular sport in the US? A. American Football B. Baseball C. Basketball
Câu 8: Which American state has the most interstate highway kilometers? TEXAS
Câu 9: What is the capital of the United States? Washington D.C
Câu 10: What is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States? Harvard University
Câu 11: Which was the first official national flag of America? Stars and Stripes
Câu 12: Who appoints the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation? The U.S. President
Câu 13: What is the central banking authority of the United States? Federal Reserve System
Câu 14: Do you happen to know which political party has a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives? A.Republican Party B.Democratic Party
Câu 15: Do you happen to know which political party currently has a majority in the U.S. Senate? A.Republican Party B.Democratic Party
Câu 16: Which of the following rights is guaranteed by the First Amendment to the
Constitution? The right of free speech
Câu 17: A filibuster in the U.S. Senate can be used to prevent legislation from coming
to a vote. Of the 100 U.S. senators, how many votes are needed to end a filibuster? 60
Câu 18: In the case of a tied vote in the U.S. Senate, is the deciding vote cast by … The vicepresident
Câu 19: What is the nickname for the old regulations requiring racial segregation? Jim Crow laws
Câu 20: What result determines the winner of the US presidential election?
A. Majority of the popular vote
B. Majority of seats that a candidate’s party holds in Congress
C. Majority of the Electoral College vote: phần đa số phiếu đại cử tri
D. Majority of the popular vote combined
Câu 21: How many Electoral College votes are there? A. 100 B. 538 C. 435 D. 453
Câu 22: The senate and the house of representatives, both meet in the capital building in? Washington, D.C
Cau 23: which one of these is NOT a power of presidency? A. vetoing legislation
B. nominating Supreme Court justices
C. serving as Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces
D. Approving foreign treaties
Cau 24: How long do US Supreme Court justices serve? A. 2 years B. 4 years C. 6 years D. lifetime
Cau 25:There are ...... Representatives in the House of representatives. A. 100 B. 538 C. 435 D. 400
Cau 26: What is the legislative branch of US government called? A. Congress B. parliament C. House of represenattives
Cau 27 If the President vetoes the Bill, he/she........it A. passes B. changes C. rejects D. postpones
Cau 28:Member of the...... usually prefer to spend tax money for military purposes
rather than for social programs. A. Democratic Party B. Republican party
Cau 29: The ....... or lawmaking branch of the government is called Congress. A. Judicial B. Legislative C. Supreme Court D. Executive
Cau 30: which of these statement is True?
A. Most of the money to pay for American public schools comes from local taxes.
B. Religious schools that serve middle-class students receive money from the
national government, but elite private schools do not.
C. The national Department of Education determines the curriculum for all schools
and sets the standards for high school graduation and college admission.
Cau 31:Americans believe that family exists primarily to serve the needs of its…… family members. A. All B. individual
Cau 32: State governments follow a pattern… the federal government. A. different from B. similar to
Cau 33: Martin Luther King, Jr. used ………. methods is his fight to gain equal rights for Black citizens. A. nonviolent B. violent
Cau 34: The president of the US …
A. has the power to make official treaties with foreign government without the approval of the Congress.
B. can veto a law that has been passed by the Congress
C. is elected if his political party wins most of the seats in Congress.
Cau 35:The United States provides their citizens with….. years of free education. A. 12 B. 13
Cau 36:At the time Martin Luther King wrote “ I have a dream”
A. Black people were judged by character rather than by color of their skin.
B. Black people were judged in the same way as White people
C. Black people were judged by the color of their skin rather than by their character
Cau 37:The American belief in quality of opportunity means that
A. Americans believe that everyone should be equal
B. Everyone should have an equal chance to succeed C. all Americans are rich
Cau 38: Scholar who see “ salad bowl” emphasize….
A. the wonderful flavors of American food
B. the great extent of racial and ethnic groups in the USA
C. the many differences between racial and ethnic groups in the USA
Cau 39. Americans consider Abraham Lincoln….. A. the father of the country
B. the greatest of all American heroes
C. a perfect example of a self-made man D. B and C
Cau 40: Americans see their material possessions as ..
A. having nothing to do with social status
B. the natural reward for their hard work
C. no indication of a person’s abilities
Cau 41: Which American value is reflected in the quotation “ stand on their own feet”? A. competition B. individual freedom C. self-reliance D. Hard work Cau 42: After Civil War…
A. Blacks continued to suffer from segregation and discrimination
B. slavery continued to be legal
C. most blacks easily found good jobs
D. most black Americans went to Africa
Cau 43: Some say Americans is a “ melting pot” because
A. most immigrants do not fully assimilate
B. all Americans have the same religion
C. many races have been combined into one culture.
Cau 43: In “Barba Nikos”, the shopkeeper wants to teach the boy A. not to steal B. How to sell fruits C. how to eat well
D. pride in Greek culture
Cau 44: the American belief in self-reliance means that
A. receiving money from family, charity or government is not allowed
B. if a person is very dependent on others, he or she will respected by themselves
C. people must take care of themselves and be independent, or risk losing freedom
D. everyone in society is equal
Cau 45: Cultural speaking, “ assimilation” is the process
A. by which many ethnic groups have been made a part of common cultural life with commonly shared values
B. of taking possession and control of territory
C. of changing slightly, especially in order to make suitable for new conditions Cau 46: Most young Americans
A. live with their parents after they get married B. achieve riches at age 18
C. live apart from their family if they can be financially independent
D. do not get a job until after university graduation
Cau 47 Many say American family is “ disappearing” because
A. today there are many single-parent families B. American have many children
C. there is lots of unemployment
Cau 48: this branch is responsible for interpreting laws. what is its name? A. legislative branch B. Judicial branch C. Executive branch
Cau 49:the legislative branch is composed of
A. representatives and senators
B. the judges at supreme court and the lower courts
C. the president and his cabinet
Cau 50:The American people indirectly elect their president via.. A. popular votes
B. electoral college vote C. the winner-take-all
Cau 51 the abilities of the individuals rather than their social class background,
determine how high each person will go
A. this is reflected in the concept of an educational ladder
B. this is reflected in the concept of an educational phylosophy
C. this is reflected in the concept of an education
Cau 52: what images used to describe theories of cultural assimilation in the US? A. a salad bowl B. a melting pot C. a mosaic D. all of the above
53. Your American friend tells you, “I want to practice my Vietnamese”. Let’s go to
the market. At the market, she struggles to ask for something, so you assist her by
speaking for her. She seems angry. what cultural value is illustrated? A. self-reliance B. individual freedom C. competition D. hard work
54. What term is used to described the election system in which only one candidate-
the one with more votes is elected to a given office in one district A. proportional voting B. winner-take-all C. indirect election D. all of the above
55. which fact reflects how difficult it is for people to truly engage in hard work to gain material wealth?
A. When immigrants first arrived to America, they believed they could go from rags to riches very easy.
B. very few people believe in the American Dream
C. As economy moves from industry-based labor to service-based labor, fewer high- paid jobs are available D. All of the above. II. Gap-filling
1. Martin Luther King, Jr. used non-violent methods is his fight to gain equal rights for Black citizens.
2. More recently, some people have compared the U.S. as a mosaic, a picture made of many different pieces.
3. WASPs stands for White Anglo-Saxon Protestants.
4. According to John F. Kennedy, The US is seen as a country of immigrants
5. Black people in the 1950s and early 1960s did not have the same freedom and
equality as whites in the South; they had to fight for their civil rights
6.Martin Luther King Jr. was able to inspire his followers to demonstrate against segregation.
7.King was the most important black leader in America from the late 1950s until his
assassination by a white gunman in 1968
8. Judicial branch interprets laws but can not create them
9. Newspaper and other media are not controlled by the government. this is an
illustration of freedom of speech.
10. The system of checks and balances, established by the Constitution, is to prevent
any branch from having too much power.
11.For years, it was thought that the US was and should be a “ melting pot”- in
others words, that people from all over the world come and adopt American culture as their own
12.The phrase” padding one’s own canoe”/ “ stand on their own feet” reflects the
American value of self-reliance
13.If people are dependent, they risk loosing freedom as well as the respect of their peers
14. Affirmative action is an active effort to improve the opportunities of members of groups facing discrimination.
15. Americans believe that self-reliance is an important trait and should be taught to children at an early age
16. In making decisions about which students to admit, colleges look for those who well-rounded
17. More recently, some people have compared the US as a mosaic, a picture made of many different pieces
18. Because titles of nobility were forbidden in the Constitution, no formal class
system developed in the US ( trang 21 sách VHM)
19. The Supreme Court and lower national courts make up the Judicial branch.
20.the last two states joining the USA are and Alaska Hawaii
21.The US president lives and works in a building called White House
22. George Washington was praised the father of the country.
23. those who do not like to compete and are not successful when they try are often
dishonored by being called losers
24.People who like to compete and are more successful than others are honored by being called winners
25.within the national government, power is divided among 3 branches (legislative,
executive and judicial branches)
26.A price to be paid for individual freedom is self-reliance
27. An American schools had to put more emphasis on developing critical thinking
than they do on acquiring quantities of facts
28.The monetary value of education means the more schooling people have, the more
money they will earn when they leave school
29.Congress makes the laws, but the president can veto a law and the supreme court
can decide a law is unconstitutional
30.Vice president is the president of the Senate
31. What is the name of the black woman who refused to give her seat to a white
person on a bus in Montgomery? Rosa Parks
32. the price to be paid for equality of opportunity is competition
33. The dominant American culture that grew out of nation’s early history then, was
English-speaking, Western European, Protestant and middle class in character
34. the six basic values presented in chapter are individual freedom, self-reliance,
equality of opportunity, competition, material wealth and hard work.
35. Eagle is animal symbol in the USA
36. The development of social and interpersonal skills maybe considered as important
as the development of intellectual skills
37. There are of 4 years of high school
38. Malcolm X urged a rejection of basic American values and complete separation
ofblacks from white culture. / leader of black Muslim
39. De Tocqueville was a neutral observe who saw both the good and bad sides of the American character traits.
40. Happiness is based primarily on companionship 41. ,
Harry Edwards American view organized sports as” a laboratory in which
young men, regardless of social class, can learn the advantages and rewards of competitive system”
42. .Americans view their public school system as an educational ladder rising from
elementary school to high school and finally college undergraduate and graduate programs. III. TRUE/FALSE.
1. In the Civil Rights Movement, Americans fought against segregation of black and white people. T
2. The process of assimilation in the United States has been the same for all ethnic groups. F
3. After the end of the Civil War, blacks continued to be the victims of strong racial
prejudice in the North, as well as in the South. T
4. Before the civil rights laws were passed, there had been no segregation of public facilities. F
5. The executive branch is the most powerful of the three branches of government
because it consists of the president. F
6. State governments follow a pattern different federal government. F
7. An American president can win the presidency by electoral college but not by popular vote. T
8.Public schools in the US reflect the nation’s value of equality of opportunities. T
9.Every American can study at elite private schools, which is another indicator of equalityof opportunities. T
10 State universities in the US are public universities and their tuition fees are much lower than private ones. T
11.Affirmative action is an active effort to improve the opportunities of members of
groups facing discrimination. T
12.At the time Martin Luther King wrote “ I have a dream”, Black people were
judged by character rather than by color of their skin. F
13. The Southern States depended on Agriculture for its economy. T
14. some people are inclined to see the US as a melting pot where various groups
have remained somewhat distinct and different from one another. F
15. The people of England gave the Statue of Liberty to the US as a symbol of the president. F (France)
16 After Civil War, American no longer had to fight against discrimination. F
17. American children are expected to “ leave the nest” at about age of 18, after they graduate fromhigh school. T
18. Hispanic population forms the largest cultural minority in the USA. T
19 Public schools are free and open to all elementary and secondary level but public
universities charge tuition and have competitive entrance requirements. T
20. most of money to pay for American public schools comes from local taxes. T
21. the development of social and interpersonal skills maybe considered as important
as the development of intellectual skills. T IV. Matching.
1. Representatives and senators: elected officials 2. The national government
The Federal Government:
3. Bill of Rights: the first amendments to the Constitution/ another statement of the
American belief in the importance of individual freedom
4. Segregation: the separation of one social or racial group from another
5. Quota: a maximum number or quantity that is permitted or needed
6. mandatory: something that must be done-one has no choice
7. irreconcilable difference: differences people can not agree about
8. Private schools: tuition & school decides curriculum, (can be religious) Elite schools
10. Counselor: a person who helps people with their personal problems.
11. Congress: can override a veto by passing the act by a two-thirds vote in both the House and the Senate.
12. heritage: maybe a source of pride, a happy discovery; it may also at times be a
source of embarrassment, a burden
13. making olives and figs: three-thousand year history of Greek people.
14. Statue of Liberty: A gift of France to America and Famous symbol of Freedom
15. Land of plenty: People can come to seek their fortunes
16. Legislative branch: make laws
17. Executive branch: administer the laws passed by Congress
18. Judicial Branch: determine whether laws of congress or actions of the president violate the constitution
19. Supreme Court members: 9 members appointed by the president and serve for a lifetime
20. Winner take-all-election system: only one candidate-the one with more votes is
elected to a given office in one district
21. Indirect election: the Electoral college Representatives of the people in
presidential elections, 270/538 electoral votes guarantee the Presidency
22. SAT: is aimed more at general reasoning and problem-solving skills
23. The ACT is curriculum-based with tests on English, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing.
24. ACT = American College Testing
25. Public schools: paid with taxes & state chooses curriculum; paid by student after high school
26. Breadwinner: the member of a family who earns the money that the family needs
28. nuclear family/ immediate family: consisting of husband, wife and their children
27. Boomerang kids: young people have left the nest once but are now back again
28. couch potatoes: people who would rather watch a baseball game on TV than go
playsoftball in the parks with friends or even go to the movie
29. “ Hustle you can’t survive without it”, “ a quitter never wins” : slogan used to
drive home the competitive virtues for the young participants 30. : representative democracy The US . MULTIPLE CHOICE
Câu 1 How many states are there in the U.S.A? A) 52 B) 49 C) 50 D) 51
Câu 2 The United States has…………..population in the world. A) the largest B) the second-largest C) the third-largest D) the fourth-largest
Câu 3 The first people on the American continent came from……………… A) Africa B) Asia C) Europe D) India
Câu 4 The most distinctive characteristic of the US is its……………. A) people B) territory C) culture D) modernity
Câu 5 ………….are people of Spanish or Spanish American origin. A) Native Americans B) African-Americans C) Asian-Americans D) Hispanic-Americans
Câu 6 ................... – especially California, Oklahoma, Arizona, and New Mexico –
have the largest Indian populations. A) Pacific Northeast B) Eastern states C) Western states D) The Mid-Atlantic regions
Câu 7 The United States……………….established the country’s political system and is the basis for its laws. A) Congress B) Constitution C) Declaration D) Anthem
Câu 8. The Fifteenth Amendment of the Constitution gave................the right to vote. A) black Americans B) Women C) Asian-Americans D) Hispanics
Câu 9.The Nineteenth Amendment of the Constitution gave ..............the right to vote. A) black Americans B) Women C) Asian-Americans D) Hispanics
Câu 10. The United States has a..................system. A) direct democratic B) Federalist C) modern government D) republic and independent
Câu 11. Only the.......................can print money. A) Treasury B) national government C) state government D) State Department
Câu 12. Today any citizen who is at least.................can vote. A) 17 years old B) 18 years old C) 16 years old D) 20 years old
Câu 13. Within the national government, power is divided among three branches: ………….
A) the democratic, executive, and judicial branches
B) the republican, legislative, and executive branches
C) the legislative, executive, and judicial branches
D) the democratic, republican, and judicial branches
Câu 14. In general, the Republicans tend to.....................
A) be more conservative and to have more support among the upper classes B) be more liberal
C) have more support among the working classes and the poor D) Both B and C are correct.
Câu 15 The Civil War, in the................, ended slavery and established equal rights for black Americans. A) 1660s B) 1760s C) 1860s D) 1960s
Câu 16 To this day,.......................... influence is obvious in Midwestern foods and festivals. A) Italian and African B) German and Scandinavian C) Chinese and Canadian D) Indian and Bolivian
Câu 17 In the 1920s discrimination and prejudice in the United States led to its law limiting.................... A) Immigration
B) human resources in factories C) Elections
D) people’s possession rights
Câu 18 In the beginning, only………………could vote. A) white people B) the rich
C) people who were at least 18 years old D) white men with property
Câu 19. When was the United States Constitution written? A) In 1776 B) In 1820 C) In 1620 D) In 1787
Câu 20 Congress’s main function is...................... A) to make laws B) to print money C) to collect taxes
D) to supervise other governments
Câu 21. ...................is the head of the executive branch and the country. A) The Senator B) The House of Representative C) The President D) The Supreme Court
Câu 22 There are......................in federal courts, in which the most important one is the Supreme. A) different levels B) legal steps C) different judges D) Juries
Câu 23 The United States has..............main political party/parties. A) Two B) One C) Three D) more than three
Câu 24 About 94% of Americans who identify with a religion are………………. A) Catholics B) Christians C) Protestants D) Buddhists
Câu 25 Which of the following does the term “reconstituted family” refer to?
A) The family in which both the husband and the wife must earn money
B) The family in which there are children from previous marriages as well as from the present marriage
C) Both husbands and wives are equal by sharing the housework.
D) The family in which different generations live together
Câu 26 How many basic levels are there in the US educational system? A) None B) 12 C) 2 D) 3
Câu 27 Most high schools are………………. A) specialized schools B) public schools C) general schools D) private schools
Câu 28.Colleges and universities have four-year programs leading to a……………… A) Bachelor’s degree B) Certificate of Completion C) Master’s degree D) Doctor of Philosophy degree
Câu 29. Community colleges, also known as ………., offer two-year programs. A) junior colleges B) public colleges C) private colleges D) senior colleges
Câu 30 …………….is the most common leisure activity in America. A) Car travel B) Airplane travel C) Safari D) Cruising
Câu 31. Which of the following is NOT an official holiday in the US? A) Memorial Day B) Labor Day C) Columbus Day D) Halloween
Câu 32. Which of the following is the most important American holiday? A) Independence Day B) Presidents’ Day C) New Year’s Day D) Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Câu 33. Which of the following places is sometimes called the birthplace of American intellectual life? A) Washington, D.C. B) Philadelphia C) Dover D) Cambridge
Câu 34. Where is the M.I.T (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) located? A) Seattle B) Cambridge C) Philadelphia D) New York
Câu 35. Which of the following is the nation’s oldest university? A) Yale B) Harvard C) Princeton D) Stanford
Câu 36. When was Harvard University founded? A) 1776 B) 1491 C) 1636 D) 1809 Câu 37
The Boston Brahmins were................. A) Wealthy B) well-educated C) Exclusive
D) All A, B, and C are correct.
Câu 38. The Boston Brahmins were always...................and belonged to old Yankee families. A) Protestants
B) from highest traditional Hindu system of castes C) Puritans D) Catholics
Câu 39. The New York Stock Exchange and the American Stock Exchange are both in…………. A) Times Square B) the Wall Street area C) the main street area D) the zero ground area
Câu 40 Times Square is named after………………, which for years had its headquarters there. A) the New York Times B) the New York Daily News C) the New York Post D) New York Newsday
Câu 41. Where is Rockefeller center? A) In the Bronx B) In Queens C) In Brooklyn D) In Manhattan
Câu 42. Broadway is famous for its......................... A) shopping malls B) Parks C) sports centers D) Theaters
Câu 43. The borough of.................is what most people think of when they think of New York. A) Brooklyn B) Queens C) Manhattan D) Staten Island
Câu 44. The line which divides Manhattan into the East Side and the West Side is........................ A) East 47th Street B) West 47th Street C) Fifth Avenue D) 14th Street
Câu 45............has become not only a symbol of New York but also part of its history. A) The Chrysler Building B) The United Nations Building C) The Seagram Building D) The Empire State Building
Câu 46. In which building was the King Kong movie filmed in 1933? A) The Empire State Building B) The Chrysler Building
C) The World Trade Center Building D) The Seagram Building
Câu 47. A club event you shouldn’t miss in Harlem is..................... Here, amateurs
take their chances performing before an audience that is known for its enthusiastic
applause and its equally enthusiastic boos! A) the Cotton Club
B) the Apollo Theater’s Talent Night C) the Somerset Club D) the Harlem Night Club
Câu 48. In which city were the Declaration and the Constitution written? A) Washington, D.C . B) Boston C) Philadelphia D) New York
Câu 49………………. was also a writer, philosopher, scientist, and inventor. A) Thomas Jefferson B) Abraham Lincoln C) George Washington D) Benjamin Franklin
Câu 50. Next to Franklin, the most famous Philadelphian may be............... W.C . Fields (1880 – 1946). A) philosopher and writer
B) newspaper reporter and commentator C) comedian and actor D) businessman and politician
51. Why is the US called a melting pot?
A. because we all cook different foods
B. because we all speak different languages
C. because diverse cultures mix together
D. because different people are the same
52. Which is a belief of Americans?
A. people have to choose one church
B. everyone needs to dress the same
C. only rich people can be in the government
D. anyone can make their life better
53. What is the American Dream?
A. people who work hard can be successful B. anyone can be rich
C. you have to do your homework D. building a house
54. What happens every year on July 4th? A. people give thanks B. people open presents
C. people watch fireworks D. people wear green
55. What happens every year on the 4th Thursday in November? A. people give thanks B. people open presents C. people watch fireworks D. people wear green
56. Which are "American" foods? A. sushi B. hamburgers C. onion rings D. pho
57. Which word means "not fancy"? A. culture B. casual C. custom D. coupon
58. Which is an activity that Americans enjoy?
A. watching movies and eating popcorn B. forgetting holidays C. being alone D. working hard without family 59. Culture is ______________.
A. the way a group of people live B. music and food C. food and language D. entertainment and family
60. People in America are most proud of ___________________. A. our culture B. our music C. our independence D. our food
61. What's the name of the present President of the USA? A. Donald Trump B. Barack Obama C. George Washington D. Bill Clinton
62. The President of the USA lives in...
A. the Presidential Palace B. the White House C. the Elysee Palace D. the Bellevue Palace
63. How many states are there in the US? A. 48 B. 50 C. 18 D. 55 64. When is Independence Day? A. 1st of January B. 24th of June C. 14th of July D. 4th of July
65. Famous American singer is.. A. Adele B. Melanie C C. Beyoncé D. Amy Winehouse
66. The most popular sport in the US is... A. Baseball B. American Football C. Basketball D. Volleyball
67. Famous American cartoon is.. A. Peppa Pig B. Pokemon C. The Simpsons D. Bob the Builder
68. What's a famous American band? A. The Beatles B. Queen C. The Rolling Stones D. Linkin Park
69. The second most spoken language in the USA is... A. English B. Spanish C. Polish D. Chinese
70. What is the most popular shopping day? A. Black Friday B. Blue Monday C. Earth Day D. Independence Day
71. Which US city has the largest Polish population? A. Miami B. Chicago C. San Francisco D. Los Angeles
72.Yellowstone National Park is located in which 3 states? A.Wyoming, Utah, Colorado B. Washington, Oregon, Idaho
C. Wyoming, Montana, Idaho D. Nevada, Idaho, Utah
73. What is the motto of the USA? A. Live Free or Die! B.United We Stand C. Uncle Sam Wants You! D.In God We Trust
74. How did Americans get hold of Alaska in 1867?
A.They bought it from Russia. B. They conquered it.