(CLOSEST MEANING) 41. Mary is planning to "tie the knot" with her German boyfriend next June. A. get married B. say goodbye C. get together D. fall in love
A
15
(CLOSEST MEANING) 42. In some Asian countries like Viet Nam or China, money is given to the newly-married couple as a wedding "present". A. gift B. donation C. souvenir D. contribution
A
20
(CLOSEST MEANING) 43. In Viet Nam, it is customary to choose a "favourable" day for occasions such as wedding, funerals, or house-moving days. A. suitable B. favourite C. beautiful D. whole
A
15
(CLOSEST MEANING) 44. Americans value freedom and do not like to be "dependent" on other people. A. addicted B. supportive C. reliant D. responsible
C
20
(CLOSEST MEANING) 45. In most American families, parents have less "influence" on their children than those in other parts of the world. A. power B. effect C. attention D. care
B
10
(OPPOSITE MEANING) 46. Being practical, Americans avoid taking jobs which are "beyond" their ability. A. out of B. far from C. within D. inside
C
20
(OPPOSITE MEANING) 47. In many countries, it is "customary" for the bride to throw her bouquet of flowers into a crowd of well-wishers. A. uncommon B. inadvisable C. usual D. normal
A
15
(OPPOSITE MEANING) 48. To an American, success is the result of "hard work" and self-reliance. A. devotion B. industry C. laziness D. enthusiasm
C
25
(OPPOSITE MEANING) 49. Success has always meant providing their families with a "decent" standard of living. A. high B. good C. acceptable D. low
D
25
(OPPOSITE MEANING) 50. Stores everywhere compete to sell their "distinctive" versions of Christmas cake before the holiday. A. different B. various C. similar D special
C
25
1. In the past, the proposal and engagement ceremonies took place one or two years (before / after) the wedding.
before
15
2. There is a wedding (proposal / reception) for all guests after the wedding ceremony.
reception
20
3. My cousin's (marriage / wedding) is next Sunday.
wedding
20
4. The (groom / bride) can have as many bridesmaids as she wants.
bride
20
5. There will be about 100 (grooms / guests) at my cousin's wedding.
guests
20
6. My brother got (engaged / married) to one of his friends from college and started saving for the big day.
