VĂN HÓA ANH 1 I. Đề cương năm nay 1. Vietnam country -
Enthusiastic: Are Vietnamese people enthusiastic about going to university? -
How do Vietnamese people express their attitudes about the importance of
university education compared to the British? More or less? Explain.
2. Description of the Bristish monarchy, role of monarchy, characteristics and role of the British monarchy.
3. The public services that the local government provides to the British people
4. Explain the popularity of different types of Housing (Britain) -
Are those types of houses popular in Vietnam?
5. A short introduction of London. How is the London compared to Hanoi?
(Similarities and differences)
6. Based on the lessons learned such as identity... How has the Bristish
influenced you? (impression) -> II. Đề cương năm ngoái
1. Would you say that the people in your country are move of less enthusiastic
about University than they are in Britain?
2. What is the most indicate of social class in Britain? Language?
3. In Britain, by what name are local government authorities generally known?
4. How many people are normally membersof the cabrbinet in Britain?
5. Who actually chooses a person to be a govern minister in Britain?
6. The parliament works in……… palace.
7. On what is the tax which local govern authorities collect based?
8. The English grammar and vocab which used in public speaking, radio, and
television, new broadcasts, books, and newspapers is known as
“……………” (Standard British E?)
9. This is manifestation of phenomena known as “………….” where by middle
class people try to adopt working-class values as habits.
10.What is the symbol of Wales?
11.Mountainous areas are found only in………..., although these regions aslo have flat areas. I.
Decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F) in Britain
1. About 1/5 of the total population of UK lives in the Greater London area
(sống ở khu vực Greater London). T
2. In Britain, most people live in the countryside rather than in towns or cities. F
3. Britain has both “restaurant culture” and a “café society”. F
4. The capital of Northern Ireland is famous for the manufacture of linen( sản xuất vải lanh). T
5. The lower(lower-upper) chamber(phòng dưới) is known as the House of Lords. F
6. Most school children in Britain go to public schools. F
7. In Britain, the west has more rain than the east. T
8. Most public holidays occur either just before or after a weekend. T
9. The word “Parliament” was first used in England in the 12th century. F
10.The UK lies in the northwest coast of Europe. T
11.Hadrian’s wall was built in the Germanic(được xây vào thời Roman) period. F
12.In Britain, children go to nursery schools at the age of 3.T
13.Britain and good food are two things which are not commonly associated. T
14.Central government can decide the programme of learning as well as
materials that should be used in schools. F
15.Schools funded by the government are called state schools.(trường công lập) T
16.Banks holidays are always connected with religious celebrations.(with public holiday) F
17.Most of the population of Scotland live in the central plain.(vùng đồng bằng) T
18.Going to restaurant is a popular event for most British people. F
19.Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne(ngai vàng) when she was 25.F
20.The non-native British include both the white non-English(người da trắng
không phải người Anh) and the non-whites.(người không phải là người da trắng) T
21.Most of the English have a full traditional breakfast with many courses. F
22.There are only Christianity religions in the UK. F
23.British people pay a lot of attention to food and drink. T
24.Most people live in the countryside than in the city.(city than countryside) F
25.Nothing becomes British law without the Monarch’s signature. T
(không có gì trở thành luật của Anh nếu không có chữ kí của Vua)
26.The UK has only two political parties. (đảng chính trị)T
27.The longest river in Britain is The River Thames. (River Severn)F
28.Northern Ireland was the last to be incorporated(hợp nhất) into the UK. T
29.English people today drink more tea than coffee(more coffee than tea). F
30.The British work more hours per week than people do in other European countries. F
31.England is the land of tradition at all levels of life. F
32.The first underground railway system in the world was in London.T
33.All television channels have advertisements. F
34.The English want to change to drive on the right like many other countries. F
35.There are more people working in manufacturing industries than in service industries in Britain.F
36.The House of Lords is the most powerful and decides national policy. F
37.If you hold a British passport, you are from England, Scotland, Wales or the Republic of Ireland.T
38.British people use the metric systemF.
39.Good British food can be easy to find throughout G.B(G.B-country).F
40.A detached house(nhà biệt lập) is the most desirable dwelling place to live in
for most of the British people. T
II. Choose the correct answer among A, B, C and D.
1. Which is NOT a public holiday in Britain? A. Christmas B. New Year Day C. Spring Bank holiday D. Halloween
2. In British attitude, the house is ……… A. nation B. “home” C. land
D. investment.( sự đầu tư)
3. What are the main parts of the British Parliament? A. The House of Commons
B. The House of Lords, the House of Commons, the Queen
C. The House of Lords, the House of Commons D. None is correct
4. Which is the role of the monarch?( vai trò của quốc vương)
A. Giving royal assent to the bill ( Đưa ra sự đồng ý của hoàng gia đối với dự luật)
B. Choosing anyone she likes to be PM C. Giving a veto to a bill
D. Stopping the government going ahead with any of its policies
5. Which is NOT a symbol of England? A. Rose B. Lion C. Red dragon
D. Double decker (hai tầng gì đó như nhà, xe bus...)
6. The United Kingdom is made up of ( được tạo thành từ) …..
A. England, Scotland and Wales.
B. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
C. Great Britain and Ireland.
D. England, Scotland, Wales and Southern Ireland.
7. Children in Northern Ireland must attend school between what ages? A. 4-15 B. 5-15 C. 4-16 D. 5-16
8. What characterizes a popular newspaper? A. less print
B. interested in private life ( quan tâm đến đời sống riêng tư) C. a lot of pictures D. all of them
9. Where would a Britons hate to live in?
A. detached houses ( nhà riêng)
B. semi-detached houses ( nhà liền kề)
C. terraced houses ( nhà có ban công) D. Flats ( căn hộ)
10.Where would a Britons go to eat out? A. English typical restaurants B. French restaurants
C. Chinese or Indian restaurants D. both B and C III.
Match a line in column A with a line in column B A B 1. The Roman
a. Small-scale invasion(cuộc xâm lược quy mô B
nhỏ)but much influence; beginning of the English 2. The Norman class system A
b. Long occupation but leaving little behind; colonial 3. The Anglo-
control rather than large scale-settlement Saxon D
c. The empire (vương quốc) on which the sun never 4. British sets Empire C
d. Great effect on the countryside; new farming 5. Common
methods; and self-sufficient (tự cung tự cấp) Wealth S
villages forming the basis of English society 6. Vikings H
e. One of the most famous and mysterious 7. UK O
archaeological (khảo cổ bí ẩn) sites in the world, 8. Stonehenge built on Salisbury Plain E
f. Built by the Romans in the second century in order 9. Robin Hood
to protect their territory (lãnh thổ) from attacks by Q the Scots and the Picts 10.French M
g. A contest between The Cavaliers and The 11.The Civil Roundheads War G
h. Slight cultural differences; similarities made 12.The Great
political unification (thống nhất) easier Fire R
i. The tartan kilt (váy có kẻ ô vuông) is the national 13.Queen wearing Victoria P
j. Seafaring north Germanic people who raided, 14.The
traded, explored, and settled in wide areas of Europe Coronation T
and the North Atlantic islands from the late 8th to 15.Hadrian’s the mid-11th centuries Wall F k. The virgin queen 16.Queen
l. It has two Houses: House of Commons and House Elizabeth K of Lords 17.The Celts N
m. The official language in the Norman Conquest( cuộc 18.Scotland I chinh phục) 19.The Danish J
n. Considered to be the native inhabitants (người dân 20.Parliament
bản địa) living in the British Isles (quần đảo Anh) Common We o. Great Britain L
p. This Queen became a popular symbol of Britain's success in the world
q. A legendary folk (dân gian huyền thoại) hero,
stealing(trộm cắp) from the rich and giving to the poor
r. This incident destroys (sự cố phá hủy) most of old London
s. An intergovernmental organisation (tổ chức liên
chính phủ) of 53 member states that were mostly
territories (lãnh thổ) of the former British Empire. (Đế quốc Anh cũ)
t. This event took in 1953 and Elizabeth, aged 25
ascended the thrones (lên ngôi) IV.
Fill in each gap in the following sentences with suitable words. 1. Britain is a …
………… monarchy.( chế độ quân chủ lập hiến) constitutional
2. The British pub is short for ( viết tắt cho) …public house…………
3. Because of the high prices, British people often buy their houses through …
mortgage( thế chấp)…………. system.
4. The politicians in the governing party usually become members of the …
parliament ( quốc hội)…………
5. One of the British New Year customs is singing of the song …Auld Lang Syne……………
6. The least desirable home in Britain is a …flat………….
7. The most prestigious accent(giọng uy tín nhất)in Britain is …Received
Pronunciation (RP)………….
8. …The East End……………. is known as the poorer residential( khu dân cư
nghèo hơn) area of central London.
9. The schools which had been used in the 19th century to educate the sons of
the upper and upper-middle classes are called … ………….. public school
10.God save the Queen………………… is the British national anthem.( quốc ca)
11.The important thing of a house is to feel …cosy (ấm áp)……
12.The biggest wave of Germanic invasion( làn sóng xâm lược) is ……Anglo- saxon……..
13.Universities normally select students on the basis of a level………… results and an interview.
14.Cities in England and Wales have been built outwards rather than …
upwards…………(hướng ngoài hơn hướng lên)
15.…Cockney……… is a strong London accent and is associated with working
class origins.(gắn liền với nguồn gốc của giai cấp công nhân)
16.The third largest city in Britain is Glasgow……….., which is an industrial city in Scotland.
17.John Bull……………… is a fictional character(nhân vật hư cấu) who is
supposed to personify Englishness and certain English virtues.(một số đức tính của người Anh)
18.Despite their long occupation of Britain, The Romans……… left very little behind.
19.Many of the members of the House of Lords are not elected(không được
bầu)-known as………….. peers.
20.Stonehenge………… , built on Salisbury Plain, is one of the most famous
and mysterious archaeological sites in the world.
21.The official full name of the UK is ...The United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern Ireland.................
22.One reason why the English don’t want to drive on the right is that they like
to be .......different..............
23.A strong London accent is described as the ...Cockney...................
24.The UK is a ...constitutional.............. monarchy.
25.It is also a .parliamentary................... democracy.
26.Hadrian’s Wall was built by the .Romans................ in the second century.
27.The weather in Britain is described as ..changeable weather...................
28.Because of ethnic .identity................, the Scottish may get angry when people address as English.
29.The popular newspapers are also known as ....tabloids.....................
30.In the House of .commons................., its design and layout differ from the
interior of the parliament buildings in most other countries.
31.The Celts................... were the first inhabitants in the British Isles.
32..The Queen................ opens Parliament.
33.The Union Jack is the national ....flag............ of the UK. 34.The .. ............... area occupies urban up to 75%.
35.Scottish men are proud to wear ..the kilts................. which is a pleated skirt.
36.In ..reality......................, The Monarch has no role.
37.The national press does not belong to any ....region.(vùng
miền)..........................
38.Leek/Daffodil………………. is the national flower of Wales.
39.Smog in Britain is a sign of ...air pollution...................
40.There were four major .invasions.(cuộc xâm lược)................ in the British
history: The Roman, The Anglo-Saxon, The Danish, and The Norman.
1. The area surrounding the outer suburbs of London has the following features EXCEPT
A. There are many flat plains.(đồng bằng bằng phẳng)
B. Some parts here are famous for the growing of wheat (trồng bột mì) and
other arable crops (cây trồng)
C. It has the reputaion of 'commuter land'(vùng đất đi lại)
D. It has been famous for its detached houses
2. London is home to .................
A. The headquarters(trụ sở) of all governments departments(cơ quan chính phủ) B. The British Parliament
C. The major legal institutions (tổ chức pháp lí) and monarch(quân chủ) D. All are correct
3. Which of the following statements does not describe London? A. Athens of Europe
B. The headquarters of all governments departments.
C. The country's business and banking center.
D. It is the most densely-populated area(khu vực đông dân cư) in Great Britain.
4. Although all of British cities have .................., the variety is by far the greatest in London. A. some commercial centers B. a lot tourist attractions
C. some degree of cultural and racial variety(một số mức độ về văn hóa và chúng tộc)
D. good accommodation for tourists
5. the British are lying off ........... A. the southeast Asia B. the east coast of Europe
C. the north west coast of Europe(bờ biển phía tây bắc của Châu Âu) D. the Mediterranean
6. The Republic of Ireland is also called .............. A. Eric B. Isles C. Ire D. Eire
7. the land and climate in Britain have ................ A. notable extremes
B. a notable lack of extreme(thiếu cực đoan đáng chú ý)
C. mountains and long cold winters D. always been extreme
8. In the British Isles, the largest island is called ............., and the other larger one is called ...... A. England ...........Wales
B. Great Britain ............. Ireland
C. Great Britain ............. Scotland
D. Ireland ................ England
9. The normal adjective, when talking about something to do with the UK is ................. A. British B. English C. The UK D. Britannia
10. People in the Celtic area spoke .................... A. Irish language B. Germanic dialects C. Celtic languages D. Scottish Gaelic
11. England is one of the ........... of the British Isles. A. four nations B. two nations C. largest islands D. most popular islands
12. Britain has mountains, ..................
A. but none of them is very high (không có ngọn núi nào cao)
B. and the highest mountain is the Pennines C. but there are two volcanoes
D. and most of them are in the south
A. but none of them is very high
13. The ............ in London is famous for its many theaters, cinemas and expensive shops. A. West End B. East End C. Square Mile D. Greater London
14. London don is the home to ................ and in the 20th century large
numbers of immigrants have settled there. A. The Caledonia B. The Cambria C. The Hibernia D. The Cockney
15. The .............. is known for the poorer residential area of central London. A. West End B. East End C. Square Mile D. Greater London
16. About 1/5 of the total population of the UK lives in the ............... area. A. Greater London B. Square Mile C. Westminster D. Central London
17. The region in Southern England known as the 'West Country' ................ A. is famous for cold climate B. has too much pollution
C. is famous for its rural beauty
D. includes numerous small islands off the west coast
18. The pattern of settlement in the north of England is ................ A. fairly big
B. always far away from its cities and town
C. more widespread than it is most other regions
D. often different from that in the south
19............is home to the country's main financial organizations, territory of the stereotypical 'city gent'. A. Greater London B. Square Mile C. Westminster D. Central London
20. The county of Kent, which you pass through when travelling from
Dover or Channel tunnel to London ..............
A. lies between Edinburgh and Manchester City
B. is well known for its heavy industry
C. is known for 'the garden of England'
D. has large number of immigrants
21. East Anglia is the only region in Britain, where ...............
A. the majority of Londoners live
B. there are large expanses of uniformly flat land
C. there are some high mountains, a popular area for camping and climbing
D. there is some industries and one large city - Bristol
22. The southwest peninsula(bán đảo Tây Nam) with its rocky coast,
numerous bays and ............, is the most popular holiday area in Britain.
A. the southern side of the Downs
B. the East Midlands: Derby, Leicester, and Nottingham C. the Pennine Mountains
D. wild moorlands(đồng hoang hoang dã): Exmoor and Dartmoor
23. The place which is considered 'the English Riviera' is in .................. A. London B. southern England C. the Midlands D. northern England
24. London is the country's ................... A. business and banking
B. the transport network center
C. television networks and the national papers D. All are correct
25. The original walled city of London is known colloquially today as '..............' A. Times Square B. The Square mile C. Trafalgar Square D. Wall Street B. The Square mile
26. Millions of inhabitants in ....................travel into London to work every day. A. Northern England B. Wales C. Scotland D. Southern England
27. London is about seven times larger than any other ................. A. city in Britain B. city in the world C. capital in Europe D. capital in the world
28. The majority of 'Londoners' live in its ................. A. downtown B. center C. suburbs D. East End
29. The Downs, a series of hills in a horseshoe shape to the south of London, are used for ........ A. sheep farming B. horse racing C. skiing in the winter D. car racing
30. the southern side of the Down reaches the sea in many places and forms .....................
A. the white waves of the south coast
B. the white cliffs of the south coast C. the great storms ashore D. the flat sandy beaches
31..............in the 'West Country' in the south west peninsula is more
widespread than it is in most other regions. A. Coal mining B. Automobile manufacturing C. Farming D. Wine making
32. The tourist industry in the south west peninsula has coined the phrase '.................'. A. the English Haiti B. the English Renaissance C. the English River D. the English Riviera
33..............., to the northeast of London, is comparatively rural. A. East Anglia B. The West Midlands C. Glasgow D. Cardiff
34. The Norfolk Broads ..........., so this is a popular area for boating holidays.
A. are criss-crossed by hundreds of waterways
B. are well known for its swift rivers C. have a lot of large lakes D. have beautiful beaches
35..............run up in the middle of northern England like a spine. A. Alps mountains B. Pennine mountains C. The River Thames D. Wuthering Heights
36…...is known for the garden of England because of many kinds of fruit and vegetables grown there. A. The county of Kent B. The Midlands C. The Black County D. Nottingham
37....................is the most popular holiday area in Britain. A. The Black Country B. The south west peninsula C. Liverpool D. The Pennine Mountains
38.In the 19th century, Sheffield in Northern England became a center for the production of …. A. cotton B. steel goods C. agricultural products D. electrical equipment
39. Further away from the main industrial area, the north of
England .......................... A. has a lot of big cities B. is extremely crowded C. has several wild moorlands
D. is sparsely populated
40. The romantic poets of the 19th century Wordsworth, Coleridge, and
Southey (the Lake poets), lived in ..........and wrote about its beauty. A. the Great Lakes B. the Salt Lake City C. the Lake District D. Lakewood
41. There are many, supposed, typical British habits ...................
A. which are simply not typical anymore
B. which are bad for children
C. which students have to learn by heart
D. which tourists to Great Britain must learn
42. Most British people do not feel welcomed if, on being invited to somebody's house, ............
A. they find the hosts in smart clothes and a grand table set for them
B. the hosts do not shake their hands
C. they do not find hosts in smart clothes and a grand table set for them D. Both B & C are correct.
43. Which group in society still never kiss when they meet each other? A. Women and women B. Men and men C. Men and women D. Parents and their children
44.Research in the early 1990s suggested that little or no sex education was
taking place in nearly half of the schools in Britain because ......................
A. it was not really an important subject
B. people didn't have a positive or open attitude to sex
C. teachers simply felt too embarrassed to tackle the subject
D. is always a taboo issue at school
45. Being friendly in Britain often involves showing that you are not bothering with the ......... A. formality B. formalities C. informality D. informalities
46. Revelations about extra-marital affairs or other deviations from what is
considered normal in private life have, in the past .................. A. were protected by law
B. were often gossiped by newspapers
C. ruined the careers of many public figures
D. received sympathy from the public in many cases
47. Which of the following DOES NOT belong to the 'conservatism'
characteristic of British culture?
A. Their Christmas cards usually depict scenes from the past centuries.
B. They find their pub to look old.
C. The stereotyped image of the London 'city gent' includes wearing a bowler hat.
D. They have sentimental attachment to older, supposedly safer, times.
48. Male politicians are keen to get themselves photographed NOT wearing
a tie when 'officially' on holidays, to show that ...................... A. they are really friendly
B. they are really ordinary people C. they are on holiday D. they are very important
49. Most people would .................only when being introduced to a stranger
when meeting an acquaintance (not a friend) after a long time. A. shake hands B. kiss C. hug D. pat on their backs
50. Friendship is only symbolized by .........................
A. behaving as usually as possible
B. kissing when meeting a friend C. offering a hug
D. saying may sweet words as possible
51. it is probably true that the British, especially the English, are
more .............than the people in many other countries. A. outgoing B. reserved C. careful D. easy-going
52. The English language has ...................that are in common use than any other language do. A. more saying and proverbs
B. fewer saying and proverbs C. more sounds
D. fewer collocations and phrasal verbs
53.Which of the world's largest and most well-known charities did not begin in England? A. Oxfam B. Amnesty International C. Save the Children
D. Bill & Marie's Fund
54. Each year the country blood transfusion service collects over two
million donations of blood from ............. A. college students B. office workers C. athletes D. unpaid volunteers
55. The cabinet meets once a week and .................
A. takes decisions about new policies
B. implements the existing policies
C. runs the various government departments
D. All A, B and C are correct
56. The position of the Prime Minister (PM) is .................
A. in direct contrast of the Monarch
B. not as important as the Queen in running the complicated machinery of a modern government C. only from the labor party D. only in the House of Lords
57. Which of the following is NOT in the principle floor plan of the Palace of Westminster? A. Public Speaking Hall B. Clock-Tower (Big Ben) C. 'No' Division lobby D. 'Aye' Division Lobby
58. The function of the cabinet office is ........................
A. to run a busy communicating net work
B. to keep ministers in touch with each other
C. to draw up the agendas for cabinet meetings
D. All A, B, and C are correct.
59. Unlike members of the 'government' itself, the people on the cabinet committees ................ A. are from the House of Lords
B. are not necessarily politicians
C. are in the Privacy Council D. must be senior politicians
60. The MP's power of patronage is apparently seen from his .................. A. cabinet office B. cabinet reshuffle C. cabinet committees D. first among equals
61.The cabinet meets ..................and takes decisions about new policies, the
implementation of existing policies and running of the various government departments. A. once a week B. three times a week C. once a year D. once a month
62. There are just .................rows of benches facing each other in the
meeting room of the House of Commons. A. six B. four C. two D. eight
63. The House of Commons has ................for the MPs. A. a lot of desks B. enough desks C. no desks D. a few desks
64. British Parliament works in a large building called ................ A. the House of Commons B. the Palace of Westminster C. the House of Parliament
D. Both B & C are correct
65. Cabinet committees usually report directly to ................., not to the cabinet as a whole. A. the Queen B. the minister C. The Prime Minister
D. The Permanent Secretary
66. All ministers come from the ranks of Parliament; all of them are from ................. A. the Great Council B. the Privy C. the House of Commons D. the government
67. From the evidence of written law only, the Queen has almost absolute
power, and it all seems very ...................... A. democratic B. undemocratic C. popular D. unpopular
68. Every autumn, at the state opening of Parliament, .................who
became Queen in 1952, makes a speech. A. Estonia II B. Elizabeth II C. Cleopatra II D. Margaret III
69. Officially speaking, the ministers and the Prime Minister are all '.................'. A. servants of the Crown B. servants of the country C. servants of the people D. servants of the flag
70. Nothing that the Parliament has decided can become law until ..................... .
A. the Prime Minister has agreed to it
B. the government has conducted a poll
C. the Queen has assented it
D. the House of Lords has approved it
71. Everybody in the country can recognize ......................., while many
cannot put a name to the faces of the other ministers. A. the members of Parliament B. the Speaker C. the Chancellor of Exchequer D. the Prime Minister
72. There are more than 650 of Members of Parliament, but there is seating for ...................... A. less than 100 B. more than 700 C. less than 400 D. more than 1000
73. Which of the following is NOT in the House of Commons room? A. the Speaker's chair B. the Prime Minister
C. the galleries for visitors D. the Press gallery
74. By convention, any member who criticizes government policy in public must .................. A. apologize B. resign C. be punished D. Both A and C are correct.
75.....................................do not normally have formal homework to do. A. High school students B. University students C. Primary schoolchildren
D. Both A and B are correct
76. People with poor academic records were sometimes accepted as students ................... .
A. because they were from the upper and upper-middle classes
B. because of their sporting prowess C. because they were rich
D. because physical education was given higher priority
77. The British government was ....................
A. one of the last governments in Europe to organize education for everybody
B. to prepare the national curriculum
C. criticized by the public because of their lack of education
D. one of the earliest governments in Europe to organize education for everybody
78. The British government ................... .
A. attached little importance to education until the end of the 19th century
B. paid much attention to education before the end of the 19th century
C. was the first country in Europe to organize education for everyone
D. didn't bring education to other countries until the end of the 19th century
79. The term 'national curriculum' in education means ............... A. national universities B. national examinations
C. national specification of learning objectives
D. national program for human resource development
80. Among the most public schools are .....................
A. Eton, Harrow, Cambridge, and Oxford
B. Eton, Harrow, Rugby, and Cambridge
C. Eton, Rugby, Winchester, and Oxford
D. Eton, Harrow, Rugby, and Winchester
81. Compulsory education in Britain is ................................ . A. Free of charge
B. Up to the middle teenage years