16. Her acting (appreciate)………………………………….. by the critics yesterday.
17. I am interested in (take)…………………………….. part in the festivals.
18. Diwali (call)……………………………………. The Festival of Lights.
19. That is the most exciting festival that I (ever, take)……………………………………. Part in.
20. What you (do)………………………………….last week ?
16. Her acting (appreciate)………………………………….. by the critics yesterday.
17. I am interested in (take)…………………………….. part in the festivals.
18. Diwali (call)……………………………………. The Festival of Lights.
19. That is the most exciting festival that I (ever, take)……………………………………. Part in.
20. What you (do)………………………………….last week ?
16. Her acting (appreciate)………………………………….. by the critics yesterday.
17. I am interested in (take)…………………………….. part in the festivals.
18. Diwali (call)……………………………………. The Festival of Lights.
19. That is the most exciting festival that I (ever, take)……………………………………. Part in.
20. What you (do)………………………………….last week ?
14. In spite of (spend)………………………………..millions of dollars on the film, it was disappointing.
15. This is the first time I (meet)…………………………………… a film star in person.
16. Her acting (appreciate)………………………………….. by the critics yesterday.
17. I am interested in (take)…………………………….. part in the festivals.
18. Diwali (call)……………………………………. The Festival of Lights.
19. That is the most exciting festival that I (ever, take)……………………………………. Part in.
20. What you (do)………………………………….last week ?
Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, is the most important holiday of the year in India . Special Diwali celebrations are held across the country in October or November. The festival shows the cultural richness of this country. People open their doors and windows and light candles to welcome Lakshmi, the Goddes of Wealth. They also enjoy traditional music and dance performances and watch fireworks. Also , people can watch parades with beautiful floats. There is a very strong festive atmosphere across India during Diwali.
Statements | True | False |
1. Festival of Lights is another name of Diwali |
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2. This festival is held in India from October to November |
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3. Indian people celebrate it to show the cultural richness of their country |
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4. People have a feast and light candles to welcome the Goddess of Wealth |
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5. There are fireworks , parades , music and dancing in this festival |
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The festival of Diwali is one of the most important religious festivals in India. It lasts for five days around the end of October. It is the festival of Lakshmi, the Goddess who, in the Hindu religion, bring peace and prosperity.
Preparations for the festival begin several weeks before the festival. People clean and decorate their homes, prepare special food and buy new clothes and jewelry to welcome the Goddess in their homes. All over India, people light up their homes with oil lamps and colourful lights.
The celebrations take place on the darkest night of the lunar month, Amavasya. In the evening, fireworks fill the sky to make Diwali a true “Festival of Light”.
1. In which country is Diwali celebrated?
2. How long is the festival of Diwali?
3. Which Goddess is it the festival of?
4. What do people do to prepare for the festival?
5. Why is Diwali called ‘Festival of Light’?
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B. Read the passage and tick true (T) or false (F)
Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, is the most important holiday of the year in India. Special Diwali celebrations are held across the country in October or November. The festival shows the cultural richness of this country. People open their doors and windows and light candles to welcome Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth. They also enjoy traditional music and dance performances and watch fireworks. Also, people can watch parades with beautiful floats. There is a very strong festive atmosphere across India during Diwali.
Statements True False
23. Diwali is called the “Festival of Lights”
24. They are held across the country in October or November.
25. The festival shows the colourful richness of this country.
26. People don’t open their doors and windows and light candles to welcome Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth.
Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.
17. Tet Holiday is the most important festival in Vietnam which takes place in late January or early February.
A. appears B. occurs C. brings D. holds
18. Some people take naps after the feast with the whole family.
A. play games B. go out C. go to sleep D. hang out
Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.
19. During their concert, Cold play stirred up the crowd in nearly 3 hours with their hit songs.
A. hand up B. move up C. settle D. sit down
20. We are so into the music played by him.
A. enjoy B. excite about C. dislike D. fond of
Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.
17. Tet Holiday is the most important festival in Vietnam which takes place in late January or early February.
A. appears B. occurs C. brings D. holds
18. Some people take naps after the feast with the whole family.
A. play games B. go out C. go to sleep D. hang out
II. Read the passage and answer the questions below. (5pts)
A Hindu festival: Diwali
The festival of Diwali is one of the most important religious festivals in India. It lasts for five days around the end of October. It is the festival of Lakshmi, the Goddess who is in the Hindu religion, brings peace and prosperity. Preparations for the festival begin several weeks before the festival. People clean and decorate their homes, prepare special food and buy new clothes and jewelry to welcome the Goddess in their homes. All over India, people light up their homes with oil lamps and colourful lights.
The celebrations take place on the darkest night of the lunar month, Amavasya. In the evening, fireworks fill the sky to make Diwali a true “Festival of Light”.
1. In which country is Diwali celebrated?
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2. How long is the festival of Diwali?
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3. Which Goddess is it the festival of?
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4. What do people do to prepare for the festival?
………………………………………………………………………………………………… _________________________________________________________
5. Why is Diwali called ‘Festival of Light’?
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