UNIT 2.

MULTICULTURAL WORLD
I/ 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.
1. Taking part in exchange programmes teaches students to respect the diversity of other cultures.
A. limitation B. variety C. similarity D. agreement
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. My grandfather was amazed to find six ancient silver coins in his garden.
A. traditional B. modern C. old D. special
4. Steve Kootenay-Jobin, Aboriginal housing coordinator at Mount Royal University, notes that many
Indigenous students who move to the city for education, encounter culture shock.
A. avoid B. confront C. overcome D. wipe out
5. Culture has been described as features that are shared and bind people together into a community.
A. divide B. engage C. force D. unite
6. Once you have been accepted as a pupil or student at the school or college, it's against the law for
them to discriminate against you because of your religion or belief.
A. judge B. neglect C. misinterpret D. expel
7. Changes in attitudes, family values, generational status can occur in both the majority and minority
cultures as the two interact; however, typically one culture dominates.
A. normally B. rarely C. specially D. uncommonly
8. Integration and assimilation can help reduce feelings of loss and grief as the migrant starts to
incorporate aspects of the majority culture.
A. disadvantage B. disapproval C. discrimination D. sadness
9. A national identity represents a person's sense of belonging to a state or culture.
A. characteristic B. diversity C. nation D. location
10. The situation got out of hand when the festival organisers couldn't foresee that the mob would
get angry because they were stopped from taking the offerings.
A. hard to complete B. difficult to control
C. impossible to find D. unlikely to happen
II/ Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
1. Launched by the federations and foundations, Group's brands find local expression through the
promotion of social solidarity and culture.
A. division B. identity C. teamwork D. unity
2. Many ethnic groups find it hard to maintain their own languages.
A. continue B. discontinue C. preserve D. speak
3. The 21st century has witnessed the surprisingly increasing formation of multicultural societies
where a varying number of ethnic people stay together.
A. continental B. global C. universal D. worldwide
4. The custom of worshiping ancestors is a beautiful, rich, and colorful and joyful tradition in
Vietnamese culture.
A. blaming B. praying C. honoring D. respecting
5. This restaurant serves the most delicious steak in the region.
A. tasty B. yummy C. tasteless D. average
6. His panics are expected to abandon their heritage to live in the US.
A. adopt B. discard C. drop out D. withdraw
7. 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
8. Americans often eat turkey at their traditional Thanksgiving dinner.
A. modern B. ancient C. old D. antique
9. Pizza is a popular food among young people in Hong Kong.
A. famous B. unknown C. trendy D. leading
10. Cultural changes in identity can be stressful and result in problems with self-esteem and mental
health.
A. anxiety B. confidence C. dissatisfaction D. modesty
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III/ Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Visitors can ____ various types of “ao dai” costumes for free at the Ha Noi Global Cultural Center.
A. dress up B. put on C. try on D. wear out
2. Every year several languages ____. Some people think that this is not important because life will
be easier if there are fewer languages in the world.
A. die away B. die out C. die off D. die down
3. In all social systems, there is a minority group which is looked ____ by others in that culture and
kept ____of mainstream society.
A. back on – up B. down on - out C. out of – down D. through – back
4. Xoan singing is a vocal art of villages in the ancestral land of Phu Tho. It has been ____ for
generations and the oral tradition is still very much alive today.
A. handed down B. landed on C. passed by D. taken over
5. Geographical position has given India a chance to develop a ____ culture and this cultural ____ is
a big "pull" factor for travelers from different countries.
A. unique – unique B. unique - uniqueness
C. uniqueness – unique D. uniqueness - uniqueness
6. Viet Nam's Hung Kings worshiping __ in Phu Tho Province has become part of the world's
intangible cultural heritage
A. ritual B. ritualism C. ritualistic D. ritualizing
7. Many parents afraid that their children are becoming less familiar ____ their traditions.
A. for B. from C. to D. against
8. The best way to preserve your culture is to keep it ____.
A. lively B. living C. life D. alive
9. Culture helps people ____ to the world around them.
A. adapt B. change C. alter D. fit
10. A broad definition of ____ is when two separate items, each with different characteristics, come
together and blend.
A. assimilation B. diversity C. preservation D. urbanization
11. Many new immigrants have not yet assimilated fully ____ the new culture.
A. in B. with C. into D. by
12. The latest heritage at risk register revealed that 5,831 listed buildings, monuments, archaeological
sites, and landscapes in England are at ______ of being lost.
A. danger B. edge C. ease D. risk
13. London is home to people of many _______ cultures.
A. diverse B. diversity C. diversify D. diversification
14. It is not easy to ________ our beauty when we get older and older.
A. develop B. maintain C. gain D. collect
15. Most of us would maintain that physical ____ does not play a major part in how we react to the
people we meet.
A. attract B. attractive C. attractiveness D. Attractively
IV/ Read the passage and choose the correct word or phrase that best fits the numbered blanks.
A/ Cultural diversity means a (1)…………of different societies or people of different origins,
religions and traditions all living and interacting together. Britain has (2)…………from diversity
throughout its long history and is currently one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world.
The food they eat, the music they listen to, and the clothes they wear have all been influenced
by different (3)…………coming into Britain. Ethnic food, for example, is part of an average British
diet. One of Britain’s favourite dishes is India curry that Britons have enjoyed curry for a surprisingly
long time.
Even the English language (4)…………….from the language spoken by Anglo-Saxons,
Scandinavian Vikings and Norman French invaders. New words were added from the languages of
other immigrants over the years.
Valuing the diverse culture is all about understanding and respecting the beliefs of others and
their (5)……………..of life, as we would expect someone to respect ours. It is about supporting

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individuals in keeping their cultural traditions (6)…………..and appreciating the fact that all these
different traditions will enrich British life both today and in the future.
People from all over the world have contributed to the Britain and they continue to do so.
1.A. range B. limit C. position D. series
2.A. earned B. helped C. benefited D. got
3.A. nations B. cultures C. countries D. population
4.A. developed B. started C. came D. took
5. A. quality B. design C. way D. method
6. A. live B. lively C. life D. alive
B) I have been traveling to different parts of my country, and I have learnt a lot about interesting
lifestyles and customs. Once, I (1) _________ to the Northwestern places of the country. In many
ethnic villages I went to, I was impressed by some of their beautiful traditional (2) _________ . For
instance, most of the villagers lived in extended families, and they held a close relationship among
family members. In addition, young people always (3)_________ their respect for their ancestors and
for their elderly people. People were also willing to give (4)_________ hand when someone was in
need. Members of the family helped one another with household chores as well as with farm work.
While men worked on the fields, women did the household chores. While we were staying there, the
villagers always gave us a helping hand and invited us to have dinner with their families on special
occasions. In short, I highly (5) _________ the close ties in human relationship shown in the
villagers’ ways of living.
1. A. go B. went C. have gone D. had gone
2. A. couture B. costumes C. cuisines D. customs
3. A. showed B. expressed C. conveyed D. transform
4. A. a B. an C. the D. X
5. A. celebrate B. captivate C. value D. raise
C) Avoid Cross-Cultural Conversation Faux Pas!
Travelling to a foreign country can be a total disaster, especially if you are unfamiliar (1) ____ the
social norms. Everything from where you stand to how you move your hands can be insulting. To
avoid (2)_______ situations, it’s helpful to learn some basic etiquette before you head off to your
(3)_______.
Too Close?
When (4)_______ a conversation, note how close you are standing to the person opposite you.
Personal space is an essential concept in many cultures, and how much or little you give often affects
the first impression you (5)_______. For example, in most Western nations, locals do not like
standing close to one another. In these countries, it is (6)_______ for people to back away when they
feel their space has been violated.
Question 1: A. for B. on C. to D. with
Question 2: A. to embarrass B. embarrass C. embarrassed D. embarrassing
Question 3: A. next travel destination B. next destination travel
C. travel destination next D. destination next travel
Question 4: A. was initiating B. initiating C. initiated D. to initiating
Question 5: A. get B. do C. make D. take
Question 6: A. customary B. essential C. vital D. important
D) In the western customs shaking hands is the customary form of greeting, but in China a nod of
the head or (1) _____ bow is sufficient. Hugging and kissing when greeting are uncommon. Business
cards are often (2) _____ and yours should be printed in your own language and in Chinese. Also, it
is more respectful to present your card or a gift or -any other article using both hands. The Chinese
are (3) ________ applauders. You may be greeted with group clapping, even by small children.
When a person is applauded in this practice it is the custom for that person to return the applause or a
"thank you." When walking in public places, direct eye (4) _____ and staring is uncommon in the
larger cities, especially in those areas accustomed to foreign visitors. However , in smaller
communities, visitors may be the subject of much curiosity and therefore you may notice some stares.
Generally speaking, the Chinese are not a touch-oriented society, especially true for visitors. So,
avoid (5) ________ or any prolonged form of body contact. Public displays of affection are very rare.
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On the other hand, you may note people of the same sex walking hand-in-hand, (6) ________ is
simply a gesture of friendship. Do not worry about a bit of pushing and shoving in stores or when
groups board public buses or trains. In this case, apologies are neither offered or expected. The
Chinese will stand much closer than Westerners.
1. A. small B. bit C. slight D. light
2. A. exchanged B. changed C. transferred D. converted
3. A. enthusiast B. enthusiastic C. enthusiasm D. enthusiastically
4. A. contact B. look C. stare D. watch
5. A. touch B. to touch C. touched D. touching
6. A. who B. whom C. which D. that
V/ Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate
the best answer to each of the following questions.
A) One custom that gives insight into people’s history and values is the way they greet one
another. There is a wide range of greetings around the [Link] range from the common
handshake to other strange rituals found in some countries. Let’s take a look at how the simple action
of greeting someone differs greatly from place to place.
In the United States and Canada, for example, a simple handshake or nod is the norm. The
handshake has an interesting origin: it started long ago as a way of showing people that you weren’t
carrying a weapon. Shaking the person’s right hand while looking him or her in the eye is the usual
method. Handshakes are also common in other parts of the world, including Britain and Russia. In
Russia, males grasp other men’s hands very strongly during the handshake. Handshakes are also how
most people in New Zealand greet each other. However, the native Maori people of that country
display more physical contact: they press their noses together in a sign of trust and closeness.
In other countries, such as France and Belgium, hugging and kissing are more common when
two people meet. In those cultures, people kiss each other on the cheeks. The number of times varies
depending on the particular country. In Saudi Arabia, men might hug and kiss each other (but not a
woman) on the cheek. Men will also shake hands with other men there. In some Eastern countries,
including Korea and Japan, bowing is the traditional greeting. In Japan, the deeper the bow, the
deeper the respect shown. The strangest custom, though, is likely in Tibet. People there opt to stick
out their tongue to greet others.
1. What is this reading mainly about ?
[Link] importance of handshakes all around the world [Link] origins and histories of various
greetings
C. The strangest types of greetings on Earth. [Link] wide range of greeting customs in the world
2. Which of the following sentence is TRUE ?
A. People in Russia, but not England, shake hands
[Link] number of times people kiss on the cheek varies
C. In the past, people nodded If they weren’t carrying a weapon
D. You shouldn’t look at people when shaking their hands in the United States
3. How do most people in New Zealand greet each other ? - .......................................................
A. With a handshake B. By pressing noses together
C. With a kiss on the cheek D. By sticking cut their tongue
4. Which type of country is NOT mentioned in the reading ?
A. A North American country B. A European country
C. A South American country D. An Asian country
5. What can be inferred about getting customs in Saudi Arabia ?
A. Men shake hands with women when meeting them for the first time
B. It’s not proper for men to kiss women when they meet
C. Women do not kiss other women when they meet
D. Women can kiss men, but men can’t kiss women when they meet.
B/ According to some Canadian news media, university students don't like to share their own cultures
with each other and are not keen to learn about new ones. However, a study conducted earlier this
year at the University of Winnipeg found the opposite. Its aim was to gauge undergraduate students'

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attitude towards cultural identity and cultural diversity. It was influenced by the findings of a 2021
study that examined how nine dally Canadian newspapers defined the term 'multiculturalism'.
The current study included 10 undergraduate students who participated in two discussions about
culture and heritage. All participants agreed on the importance of multiculturalism. Seven of them
had arrived in Canada in the last 10 years from different places including the Philippines, Pakistan,
and Nigeria. The students talked about where they, their parents. and their grandparents came from,
discussing everything from language to festivals. religion, and traditions. Three groups of students
emerged. The first group maintained a strong connection with their heritage culture and values, and
shared stories about their customs and how they made sure they didn't forget their heritage language.
For example. one of them still liked listening to music in his home language. The second group felt a
sense of belonging to a blend of cultures. They were exposed to different cultures when they grew up,
however, they were open to and interested in experiencing other cultures through festivals and
friends. The third group had experienced language and culture loss through the process of becoming
Canadians. Although they were sad about that loss, they still felt enthusiastic about enriching
Canadian culture and making it more diverse.
1. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Preserving native cultures very important in Canada [Link] and cultural diversity in Canada
C. Cultural diversity important to young Canadians D. Multiculturalism across the world
2. According to the passage, the way university students feel about diversity and new cultures is
______ the perception of Canadian newspapers.
A. the same as B. different from C. similar to D. more specific than
3. The word 'gauge' in paragraph 1 mostly means __________
A. discuss B. compare C. judge D. highlight
4. The word 'them' in paragraph 2 refers to _______
A. the university researchers B. the study participants
C. the findings of the study D. the places students came from
5. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the study?
A. The participants talked about different aspects of their heritage culture.
B. Not all students could speak the language of their parents or grandparents.
C. In the process of becoming Canadians, all participants forgot their heritage language.
D. Some participants felt they were part of blended culture since they had experienced different
cultures in their childhood.
6. How did one of the participants maintain his native language?
A. By sharing stories about family traditions. B. By listening to songs in that language.
C. By going to music festivals. D. By talking to friends and family.
7. It can be inferred from the passage that _____
A. despite their various experience of cultural heritage, students were all happy about living in a
culturally diverse country
B. news media in Canada seldom talk about multiculturalism
C. Canadians are not willing to accept heritage values or a blend of cultures
D. students who maintain a strong connection with their heritage culture do not become
C/ Sometimes people add to what they say even when they don't talk. Gestures are the "silent
language" of every culture. We point a finger or move another part of the body to show what we want
to say. It is important to know the body language of every country or we may be misunderstood. In
the United States, people greet each other with a handshake in a formal introduction. The handshake
must be firm. If the handshake is weak, it is a sign of weakness or unfriendliness. Friends may place
a hand on the other's arm or shoulder. Some people, usually women, greet a friend with a hug.
Space is important to Americans. When two people talk to each other, they usually stand about two
and a half feet away and at an angle, so they are not facing each other directly. Americans get
uncomfortable when a person stands too close. They will move back to have their space. If
Americans touch another person by accident, they say, "Pardon me." or "Excuse me." Americans like
to look the other person in the eyes when they are talking. If you don't do so, it means you are bored,
hiding something, or are not interested. But when you stare at someone, it is not polite. For
Americans, thumbs-up means yes, very good, or well done. Thumbs down means the opposite. To

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call a waiter, raise one hand to head level or above. To show you want the check, make a movement
with your hands as if you are signing a piece of paper. It is all right to point at things but not at people
with the hand and index finger. Americans shake their index finger at children when they scold them
and pat them on the head when they admire them.
Learning a culture's body language is sometimes confusing. If you don't know what to do, the safest
thing to do is to smile.
1:What is the passage mainly about?
A. The reason why we shouldn’t point at people with the hang and index finger.
B. The importance of space to Americans.
C. Body language in communicating with Americans.
D. It's confusing to understand a culture's body language
2: In America, when your friend give you a thumbs-up, he, in fact, _______.
A. shows his rudeness to you B. expresses his satisfaction to you
C. expresses his worries about you D. shows his anger to you
3: If you are introduced to a stranger from the USA, you should_______.
A. shake his hand firmly B. greet him with a hug
C. shake his hand weakly D. place a hand on his shoulder
4:The word "firm" in the first paragraph refers to_______.
A. light B. fast C. small [Link]
5:The word "confusing" in the second paragraph refers to_______.
A. easy to understand B. comfortable to understand
[Link] to understand D. convenient to understand
6:Which of the following is NOT true about the culture of the United States?
A. It's all right to raise your hand slightly to attract the waiter's attention.
B. Pointing at someone is usually considered rude.
[Link]'s impolite to look the other person in the eyes while talking.
D. It's rude to look at the other person for a long time.
VI) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of
utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions
Question 1.
Dear Mary,
a. The differences in daily life, like food, social norms, and language, have been quite overwhelming
at times.
b. For example, I wasn’t prepared for how formal people are when greeting each other, and the food
is much spicier than what I'm used to.
c. I’m sure with time, I’ll feel more at home and adjust to this exciting new culture.
d. Despite the challenges, I’m also learning a lot and beginning to appreciate these new customs.
e. I wanted to share my experience with culture shock since arriving here.
Sincerely,
Lucas

A. e – a – b – d – c B. a – b – c – e – d
C. c – d – b – a – e D. e – a – d – b – c

Question 2.
a. First of all, festivals are a great way to understand a nation’s culture by learning its traditions and
customs.
b. In conclusion, young people gain a lot of benefits when they celebrate Western festivals.
c. Festivals also bring fun, happiness and joy to young people’s lives when they relax and spend
enjoyable time with friends and family.
d. Celebrating Western festivals has more positive than negative effects on young Vietnamese.
e. Last but not least, Western festivals also encourage extra-curricular activities at schools and
students will discover interesting things about festivals.
A. c – a – d – e – b B. d – a – e – c – b

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C. a – c – e – d – b D. d – a – c – e – b