Bi kim tra H v tn: L c Nhn Lp: i hc ngoi ng - Kha 2 Hc vin Bin phng Mn: Vn ha Anh - M Chapter 1 (Cu 20)

) There are 5 typical icons of Britain 1. Big Ben clock tower: Bigben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London. It is the largest four-faced chiming clock and the third-tallest free-standing clock tower in the world. The clock tower has become one of the most prominent symbols of both London and England. 2. Manchester United Football Club (MUFC): This is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester. MUFC is also known as a nickname "The Red Devils. The recent manager of the club is Sir Alex Ferguson who trained the club go through an era of success and dominance both in England and in Europe players. Manchester United has won the most trophies in English football and also won many International Cups. This is one of the wealthiest and most widely supported football teams in the world. There are some famous football players of the club: Ryan Giggs, Bryan Robson, Wayner Rooney, and David Beckham. . . 3. Oxford University: Oxfoxt University is a university located in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest surviving university in the world and the oldest in the Englishspeaking world. The aim of Oxford University is to remain at the forefront of centres of learning, teaching and research. Every year, the university attracts thousands student from more than a hundred and forty countries in the world. Oxford University is considered as one of the leading universities in the world. 4. British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC): BBC which was founded in 1922 is the largest broadcaster and most trusted media brand in the world. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London with about 23,000 staff in all over the world. Its main responsibility

is to provide public service broadcasting in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. Nowadays, the BBC channels are available in number of ways such as: radio, television or internet and continue keeping develop. 5. The Beatles: The Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s, consisted of 5 members: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. The Beatles is one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. They have had more number one albums on the UK charts and have held the top spot longer than any other musical act. The Beatles' influence on popular culture was-and remainsimmense. They changed the way people listened to popular music and experienced its role in their lives. In 1965, Queen Elizabeth II appointed the four Beatles Members of the Order of the British Empire. They have been awarded 6 Diamond albums, as well as 24 Multi-Platinum albums, 39 Platinum albums and 45 Gold albums in the United States, while in the UK they have 4 Multi-Platinum albums, 4 Platinum albums, 8 Gold albums and 1 Silver album. The Beatles were collectively included in Time magazine's compilation of the 20th century's 100 most influential people. Chapter 3 Cu 1. What can be seen as the most popular past-time activities among the British? The most popular past-time activities among the British are ordered: Rank #1: Watching television (takes about 45% of Britishs free time): The average viewing time is 25 hours per person per week. About 96% of the population of Britain has television in their home and about 10% of household have two or more sets Rank #2: social activities (takes 24% of Britishs free time): the major activities is spent on shopping, time for family, going to church and doing odd jobs around the home Rank #3: sports and hobbies (takes 22-23% of Britishs free time): British people spent time to go to watch other people play sports like football or take part in sports themselves. They also do physical recreation.

Rank #4: other activities such as: listening to the radio, listening to pre-recorded music, reading, DIY, gardening, eating out and going to the cinema. Cu 2. How many public holidays are there in the UK every year? What are they? There are 6 publish holidays in the UK every year. They are - New Year Day : January 1 - Good Friday : April 22, 2011 - May Day Holiday : 1st Monday in May - Spring Bank Holiday: last Monday in May - Christmas Day: December 25 - Boxing Day: December 26 Cu 3. Which is the most important holiday to most British people? How do they celebrate it? Christmas Day is the most important holiday to most British people. Christmas is celebrated in 25 December to honor the birthday of Jesus Christ. People send cards, watch nativity plays and go to carol services. They put up Christmas decorations in their house and churches. Most people stay at home with their family, have a Christmas dinner at the midday for the whole family and share the much loved customs with each other.

III, Topic 1, Smoking is a bad habit. 2, How to be healthy? 3, A day that you never forget. 4, How to become a good learner ? 5, Your English study. IV, This is part of a letter you receive from an English friend. I know you often go to the cinema. Tell me about the last film you saw and whether you enjoyed it.

Write a letter in about 100 120 words to tell your friend about the film. Bi ny cn m bo 5 ni dung sau: - What the name of the film is. - What type of the film is. - What impressed you most in the film. - Why you like/ dislike the film. - Your recommendation.