Unit 1 - Đọc hiểu & từ vựng: Life stories we admire

3/2/2024 3:00:00 AM

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.

General Vo Nguyen Giap is a national hero in Vietnam and one of the greatest military geniuses of the 20th century. Born on August 25, 1911, he joined the Communist Party of Vietnam in 1940. He was determined to fight for his country's freedom. His love for his country and his brilliant strategies made him a very important person in Vietnamese history.

During the First Indochina War, General Giap led the resistance war against French colonial forces. One of his most famous victories was the Battle of Dien Bien Phu in 1954. Under his command, the Vietnamese forces carried out a surprise attack and won a decisive battle. This victory forced the French to leave Vietnam and end their colonial rule. General Giap's strategies were so impressive that people all over the world admired his military genius.

General Giap continued to lead the Vietnamese military against the American forces. Even though the Americans were much stronger, General Giap's leadership and smart plans helped the Vietnamese win many battles.

General Giap's achievements go beyond just military victories. He earned the respect and admiration of the Vietnamese people and even his enemies. He became a symbol of Vietnam's fight for independence. After the wars, he continued to serve his country in different government roles and devoted himself to Vietnam's development and peace.

General Vo Nguyen Giap passed away in 2013 at the age of 102. He is remembered as a hero who fought for his country's freedom and will continue to be an inspiration for Vietnamese people for generations to come.

When did General Giap join the Communist Party of Vietnam?

  • In 1911
  • In 1940
  • In 1954
  • In 1968

The word "battle" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _____.

  • victory
  • fight
  • contest
  • examination

What can be inferred about General Giap's character from the text?

  • He only succeeded in the Battle of Dien Bien Phu.
  • He refused several political roles after wartime.
  • He made a mistake leading to Vietnam's failure.
  • He was looked up to by both allies and enemies.

What is the main idea of the passage?

  • The strategies used by General Vo Nguyen Giap in battles.
  • General Vo Nguyen Giap's childhood and early education
  • General Vo Nguyen Giap's life and military achievements
  • The history of the Communist Party in Vietnam

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Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

After her grandmother died, she inherited the family house.

  • turned up
  • showed off
  • fell behind
  • passed away

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).

During World War II, many countries joined forces to defeat a common enemy.

  • opponent
  • ally
  • guard
  • invader
The firefighter who entered the burning building to save a child was a _____.
  • coward
  • loser
  • hero
  • winner

Albert Einstein was a(n) _____ who developed the theory of relativity.

  • counselor
  • genius
  • tailor
  • financier

Scientists _____ a carefully controlled experiment on the mystery virus.

  • took in
  • measured out
  • put up
  • carried out

In 1817, Bolivar won a series of _____ against Spanish army.

  • places
  • battles
  • medals
  • seats

The terrorist _____ on the UN building has shocked the world.

 
  • hunt
  • protection
  • search
  • attack

Marie Curie's _____ of discovering radioactivity changed the field of science forever.

  • achievement
  • competition
  • decision
  • awareness

The long period of French _____ had a great impact on Vietnamese culture.

  • study
  • rule
  • test
  • youth

My parents have _____ all their lives to ensuring I had a good education.

  • considered
  • devoted
  • informed
  • requested

The _____ conducted training exercises in the mountains over the weekend.

  • account
  • marriage
  • childhood
  • military

Her creativity and innovative ideas are something I truly _____.

  • weave
  • admire
  • raise
  • connect

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

The Ho Chi Minh trail was an important supply route for the North Vietnamese army during the war. (RESIST)

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

Ho Chi Minh was a founding member of the Party of Vietnam. (COMMUNISM)