ENGLISH 12_REVIEW 1_LISTENING TEST

Listening part 1:

When was Nguyen Thi Due born?

• 1564

• 1574

• 1584

• 1594

Answer explanation

Minh: If I were a woman, I think I would love to be like Nguyen Thi Due. She was born in 1574, in Hai Duong. She was not only attractive but also incredibly intelligent, with a strong focus on education.

What is true about the test Nguyen Thi Due took?

• It was international.

• It took place in 1974.

• It was in Hai Duong.

• It was for men only

Answer explanation

Minh: Well, she took the national test in 1594 at the age of 20, dressing as a man under the name of Nguyen Thi Du. She was the first and only woman to pass the exam. Emperor Mac Kinh Cung knew this and gave her the title "Soaring Star". Then he asked her to teach the ladies in the royal family.

After passing the national test, what role was Nguyen Thi Due given?

• Royal Physician

• Chief Advisor

• Minister of Education

• Teacher for the royal family
  
  

Answer explanation

Emperor Mac Kinh Cung knew this and gave her the title "Soaring Star". Then he asked her to teach the ladies in the royal family.

What is one of the key attributes Minh admires about Nguyen Thi Due?

• Her wealth     

• Her intelligence

• Her beauty

• Her political power

Answer explanation

She was not only attractive but also incredibly intelligent, with a strong focus on education.

What happened to Nguyen Thi Due when the Mac Dynasty ended?

• She was imprisoned.

• She moved to an island

• She had to share a title.

• She was defeated.      

Answer explanation

Minh: Not really. The Mac Dynasty came to an end in 1625 when Emperor Mac Kinh Cung was defeated by the Trinh lords. Nguyen Thi Due was then captured, but eventually became the Imperial Tutor thanks to her sharp mind.

Listening part 2:

What is the main aim of the Forest Festival (Van Mahotsav) in India?

• To celebrate Indian independence

• To promote tree-planting awareness
  
  

• To celebrate the new year
  
  

• To release fish into rivers

Answer explanation

Now, let's look at this photo. Well, this is Forest Festival or Van Mahotsav in India, a tree-planting festival taking place in the first week of July every year since 1950. Its aim is to raise people's awareness about the importance of forests in India. As part of the festival, thousands of trees are planted by both children and adults all over the country.

What unique tradition is associated with the Tet Festival in Vietnam?

• Planting trees

• Using reusable cups
  
  

• Releasing live fish into rivers
  
  

• Selling organic food
  
  

Answer explanation

Next, I'll talk about Tet Festival, or Vietnamese New Year traditions. As part of the celebration, people release live fish into rivers a week before the festival officially begins. This tradition comes from an ancient story and is believed to bring good luck. It is also used to promote the protection and conservation of freshwater habitats. The event is now monitored by local authorities to ensure fish species are suitable for the ecological conditions of rivers.

What eco-friendly practice was introduced at the Paléo Festival in Switzerland in 2009?

• Encouraging private transport
  
  

• Planting thousands of trees

• Using reusable cups

• Releasing fish into rivers
  
  

Answer explanation

Music festivals are also becoming eco-friendly, and one example is Paléo Festival in Switzerland, which is held in July every year. Back in 2009, it introduced reusable cups. Festival goers are also encouraged to use public transport as much as possible. Most food stalls sell local, organic, or vegetarian food. The festival is also committed to using 100 per cent green energy.

Why is the fish release tradition monitored by local authorities in Vietnam?

• To ensure fish species match river conditions
  
  

• To increase fish population

• To promote tree planting
  
  

• To reduce river pollution
  
  

Answer explanation

The event is now monitored by local authorities to ensure fish species are suitable for the ecological conditions of rivers.

Which of the following is a common practice in eco-friendly festivals to reduce carbon footprints?

• Using fireworks for celebrations
  
  

• Selling imported food
  
  

• Using green energy sources
  
  

• Increasing ticket prices
  
  

Answer explanation

Nowadays, both traditional and modern festivals are trying to reduce their carbon footprints and promote eco-friendly practices. Today, I'm going to talk about three of them.

Festival goers are also encouraged to use public transport as much as possible. Most food stalls sell local, organic, or vegetarian food. The festival is also committed to using 100 per cent green energy.