Passage 16: Read the passages below carefully, then choose the best option

In many cultures, people think that (1)……… and marriage together – like bread and wine or meat and (2)……. They think that love is a necessary foundation for (3)……….and that you should love the person you marry before you get married. In other (4)………., however a man and a woman may not even know each other before their wedding day. Romantic love is not bequeathed to marriage in these cultures. These people expect that love will develop (5)……….the wedding if the marriage is a good one. Your views on love and marriage come from your culture.

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Passage 9: Read the passages carefully and choose the best option

In the past, both men and women were expected to be married at quite young ages. Marriages were generally arranged by parents and family, with their children having little chance to say no in the matter. In the past it was not surprising to find that a bride and groom had only just met on the day of their engagement or marriage.

In modern Vietnam, this has changed completely as people choose their own marriage-partners based on love, and in consideration primarily to their own needs and wants. Moreover early marriage is quite illegal.

The traditional Vietnamese wedding is one of the most important of traditional Vietnamese occasions. Regardless of westernization, many of the age-old customs practiced in a traditional Vietnamese wedding continue to be celebrated by both Vietnamese in Vietnam and overseas, often combining both western and eastern elements. Besides the wedding ceremony, there is also an engagement ceremony which takes place usually half a year or so before the wedding. Due to the spiritual nature of the occasion, the date and time of the marriage ceremony are decided in advance by a fortune teller. The traditional Vietnamese wedding consists of an extensive array of ceremonies: the first is the ceremony to ask permission to receive the bride, the second is the procession to receive the bride (along with the ancestor ceremony at her house), the third is to bring the bride to the groom's house for another ancestor ceremony and to welcome her into the family, then the last is a wedding banquet. The number of guests in attendance at these banquets is huge, usually in the hundreds. Several special dishes are served. Guests are expected to bring gifts, often money, which the groom and bride at one point in the banquet will go from table to table collecting.

Which sentence is referred Vietnamese modern marriage?

Passage 16: Read the passages below carefully, then choose the best option

In many cultures, people think that (1)……… and marriage together – like bread and wine or meat and (2)……. They think that love is a necessary foundation for (3)……….and that you should love the person you marry before you get married. In other (4)………., however a man and a woman may not even know each other before their wedding day. Romantic love is not bequeathed to marriage in these cultures. These people expect that love will develop (5)……….the wedding if the marriage is a good one. Your views on love and marriage come from your culture.

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Passage 4 : Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word

In summary, for most visitors, the Japanese are (1) _____ and difficult to understand. The graceful act of (2) _____, is the traditional greeting. However, they have also adopted the western custom of shaking hands, but with a light grip. Meanwhile, to (3) _____ respect for their customs, it would flatter them to offer a slight bow when being introduced. (4) _____ hugging and kissing when greeting. It is considered rude to stare. Prolonged direct eye contact is considered to be (5) _____ or even intimidating. It is rude to stand with your hand or hands in your pockets, especially when greeting someone (6) _____ when addressing a group of people. The seemingly simple act of exchanging business cards is more complex in Japan (7) ____ the business card represents not only one's identity but also his (8) _____ in life. Yours should be printed in your own language and in Japanese. The Japanese are not a touch-oriented society; so avoid open displays of affection, touching or any prolonged (9) _____ of body contact. Queues are generally respected; especially in crowded train and subway stations (10) _____ the huge volume of people causes touching and pushing.

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Passage 4 : Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word

In summary, for most visitors, the Japanese are (1) _____ and difficult to understand. The graceful act of (2) _____, is the traditional greeting. However, they have also adopted the western custom of shaking hands, but with a light grip. Meanwhile, to (3) _____ respect for their customs, it would flatter them to offer a slight bow when being introduced. (4) _____ hugging and kissing when greeting. It is considered rude to stare. Prolonged direct eye contact is considered to be (5) _____ or even intimidating. It is rude to stand with your hand or hands in your pockets, especially when greeting someone (6) _____ when addressing a group of people. The seemingly simple act of exchanging business cards is more complex in Japan (7) ____ the business card represents not only one's identity but also his (8) _____ in life. Yours should be printed in your own language and in Japanese. The Japanese are not a touch-oriented society; so avoid open displays of affection, touching or any prolonged (9) _____ of body contact. Queues are generally respected; especially in crowded train and subway stations (10) _____ the huge volume of people causes touching and pushing.

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Passage 2: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer.

When people plan to marry, they expect to find in their partner not only a lover but a friend also. They find a person with whom they can share their opinions, their emotions, thoughts and fears. In marriage we are looking for a partner who will be able to understand our values, our likes and dislikes.

If a man and a woman are born and raised in the same country, most likely they are familiar with the same songs, movies, jokes, books and life in general. They basically have the same roots. In the case of a western man and foreign woman family everything is more complicated and requires much more patience and understanding from both spouses. On one hand each of the partners has an opportunity to learn a great deal about the other's country, culture, traditions and life styles which can be very interesting. On the other hand it can be very disappointing if there is the inability to understand your partner's excitements and frustrations. For example, you are watching the television and suddenly you see a famous actor or singer, or other type of an artist whose name you have grown up with. Maybe this artist was an idol for your parents and the music of this artist was often played in your house when you were a child. Unfortunately you realize that your wife is unable to understand your feelings because she has no idea who this artist is. Her eyes are absolutely empty because she has never even heard the song before. You feel rather disappointed! Remember that your wife has the same situation with you. You do not know her country's songs, her country's famous actors, her books. She has her own memories and in actuality, for her, everything is much more difficult than it is for you. At least, you live in your own country where everybody can understand you. She lives in completely strange surroundings, where she has nobody to share her feelings with, except you.

Do some research and learn about your wife's country, culture and lifestyles. Talk with her, ask her questions, get to know what songs she likes, what movies and books are of interest to her. The Internet will give you a great opportunity to find anything! Tell her about your country's culture, let her listen to the music that you like, rent a movie for her that left you with great impression. Let her understand you better through the things that you like. Patience and time will help you to fight cultural differences.

According to the passage, ________.

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Passage 2: Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer.

When people plan to marry, they expect to find in their partner not only a lover but a friend also. They find a person with whom they can share their opinions, their emotions, thoughts and fears. In marriage we are looking for a partner who will be able to understand our values, our likes and dislikes.

If a man and a woman are born and raised in the same country, most likely they are familiar with the same songs, movies, jokes, books and life in general. They basically have the same roots. In the case of a western man and foreign woman family everything is more complicated and requires much more patience and understanding from both spouses. On one hand each of the partners has an opportunity to learn a great deal about the other's country, culture, traditions and life styles which can be very interesting. On the other hand it can be very disappointing if there is the inability to understand your partner's excitements and frustrations. For example, you are watching the television and suddenly you see a famous actor or singer, or other type of an artist whose name you have grown up with. Maybe this artist was an idol for your parents and the music of this artist was often played in your house when you were a child. Unfortunately you realize that your wife is unable to understand your feelings because she has no idea who this artist is. Her eyes are absolutely empty because she has never even heard the song before. You feel rather disappointed! Remember that your wife has the same situation with you. You do not know her country's songs, her country's famous actors, her books. She has her own memories and in actuality, for her, everything is much more difficult than it is for you. At least, you live in your own country where everybody can understand you. She lives in completely strange surroundings, where she has nobody to share her feelings with, except you.

Do some research and learn about your wife's country, culture and lifestyles. Talk with her, ask her questions, get to know what songs she likes, what movies and books are of interest to her. The Internet will give you a great opportunity to find anything! Tell her about your country's culture, let her listen to the music that you like, rent a movie for her that left you with great impression. Let her understand you better through the things that you like. Patience and time will help you to fight cultural differences.

A spouse should ________.

Passage 8 : Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

The most dominant and reliable features of facial expressions provide a constant channel of communication. They can be shifty and evasive; convey hate, fear, and guilt; or (1) _____ confidence, love, and support.

Referred to as "mirrors of the soul" our eyes serve as the major decisive factor in (2) _____ the spoken words. The eyes of the man converse as (3) _____ as their tongues, with the advantage that the ocular dialect needs (4) _____ dictionary, but it is understood all over the world. When the eyes say one thing, and the tongue another, a practiced man relies on eyes. Except (5) _____ extremely shy individuals, most people look for social acceptance by studying the eyes of others. Eyes also can (6) _____ indicate a positive or a negative relationship. People tend to look longer and more often at the people whom they trust, respect and care about than at those whom they doubt or (7) _____. Normal eye dilation is not under control of the individual. Personally characteristics such as introversion and extroversion also influence eye behavior. Eye behavior seems (8) ____ particular importance and is generally used to indicate whether one is open to communication. This can be observed when a teacher asks the class a question: students who think they know the answer will generally (9) ____ at the teacher, (10) ____ students who do not know the answer will usually try to avoid eye contact.

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