HO CHI MINH CITY UNIVERSITY OF
FOREIGN LANGUAGES-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Full name: …………………………………………………
FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES I.
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TEST 1 Class: ……………………..
SUBJECT: AMERICAN CIVILIZATION
TIME ALLOTTED: 30 MINUTES
Total score Supervisors’ signatures and full names Examiners’ signatures and full names
(2) (1) (2)
Fill in the blank with the missing words (10 pts)
1. When a married couple gets divorced, the man usually pays …………………to help support his ex-wife.
(alimony)
2. A weeding ………………marks the beginning of marrying. (ceremony)
3. ……………..are people who come to the U.S. for protection and safety. (alien)
4. Nearly 90% of these ……………………… were from Europe. (newcomers)
5. Puerto Rico has what is called ………… status with the U.S. government. (commonwealth)
6. Americans entering marriage may expect too much, leading to ………when reality falls short.
(dissatisfaction)
7. When conversing with casual …………………, Americans tend to stand closer than Asians.
(acquaintances)
8. When invited to an American friend’s home for dinner, try to arrive ………………… (on time), but not
early.
9. About 75% of first Americans were of mostly British…………(ancestry)
10. Special legislation admitted large numbers of displaced persons, ……………., orphans, and war brides.
(refugees)
II. Decide T (true) or F (false) for the following information (10 pts)
1. The typical American wife does not enjoy being out in the working world. (F)
2. Many weddings blend customs from different cultures because the bride and groom are different from
languages or religious backgrounds. (F)
3. According to tradition, the woman, the older person, or the more important person is more expected to extent
a hand first. (T)
4. “I’m sorry” expresses regret to someone who has had the bad experience. (F)
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5. If the service was not good, leave the tip equal to about 15% of the bill. (F)
6. The relationship between student and teacher is more formal in the U.S. (F)
7. Immigration restriction may seem cruel to those who live in difficult circumstances elsewhere.
8. A significant number of people are allowed to immigrate because they are good at social skills needed in the
U.S. (F)
9. After 1882, the government kept Asian immigration to a minimum because American workers feared that
new Asian immigrants would take their jobs. (T)
10. Today, limits on immigration are likely to continue because of population explosion in U.S. (T)
III. Answer the following questions (20 pts)
1. What types of gifts help the couples to set up their new home? (engagement and wedding gifts)
2. Who can take part in the bridal party in the U.S.? (bride, groom, closest relatives, friends
3. Who pay for the wedding today? (parents on the both sides)
4. Why is divorce so common in the U.S.? (deep love and understanding)
5. Why do American tell “white lie” in some special cases?
6. What should they say at the end of the conversation? Goodbye
7. When do American say “thank you” after having dinner with hosts? The next day
8. What are factors to lead immigration explosion in U.S.? religious persecution, political oppression,
and economic hardship
