Complete the conversation with the adverbial phrases in the box.
on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month in your country to bring happiness and joy to the kids In the evening of the day in some Asian countries so much along the streets every year
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Michael: Is there any festival for children (1)_________________________, Nam?
Nam:Oh, yes. It’s the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Michael: When is the Mid-Autumn Festival held?
Nam:It is held (2)______________________________________
Michael: Where is it celebrated besides Vietnam?
Nam:It is also celebrated (3) ____________________, such as China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, etc.
Michael: How often does this festival take place?
Nam:It takes place (4) ___________________________________
Michael: What is the purpose of this festival?
Nam:The main purpose of celebration is (5) _______________________________
Michael: How is the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrated in Vietnam?
Nam:(6)____________________, when the moon is rising, children pour into streets carrying their beautiful lanterns, singing and parading (7)______________________.
They also have a chance to enjoy lots of delicious candies and mooncakes. They’re all happy and enjoy the day (8)________________________________
VII. Make question for the following sentences:
1. Diwali was celebrated in October or November of the year.
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2. People celebrate the harvest festival to honor the God Rice and their ancestor.
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3. It’s three kilometres from my house to the school.
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VIII. Read the text below about New Year's Eve in Hong Kong and write T (true) or F (false) in the box:
I’ll never forget my visit to Hong Kong. When I arrived, everybody was very busy with the preparations involved. The atmosphere was fantastic. There were bright colours and delicious smells everywhere. The local people were cleaning every corner of their houses and decorating the walls with red pieces of paper.
Another custom is to cook fish on New Year’s Eve and eat it the next day. My friend told me that they wanted to have something to eat on the first day of the year.
I was really looking forward to New Year’s Eve Dinner. The whole family got together and everyone was really happy. I noticed that the grandparents and parents gave children red envelopes with money inside. After dinner they all started playing cards for good luck. Nobody went to sleep before midnight. At midnight the great event begins: fireworks! I was really amazed. All around the city I could see and hear colourful fireworks. It was incredible and I was really excited.
Write T (true) or F (false) in the box:
1. The local people decorated the corners of their houses with red pieces of paper. |
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2.People cooked fish to eat on New Year’s Eve. |
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3.The parents and grandparents gave their children red envelopes with money inside. |
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4.People didn’t go to bed before midnight. |
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5.The card games began at midnight. |
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VII. Make question for the following sentences:
1. Diwali was celebrated in October or November of the year.
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2. People celebrate the harvest festival to honor the God Rice and their ancestor.
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3. It’s three kilometres from my house to the school.
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I. Choose the correct option for each gap in the sentences.
1. The village always __________ its harvest festival in the spring.
A. holds B. makes C. joins D. takes
2. Christmas songs are __________ for people in towns and villages.
A. enjoyed B. described C. performed D. appeared
3. Easter is a/an __________ festival which is celebrated in many countries.
A. enjoy B. interest C. amused D. joyful
4. Tet is a time for Vietnamese families to clean and __________ their houses.
A. hang B. decorate C. enjoy D. prepare
5. Burning Man is a __________ festival held at the end of August.
A. music B. musical C. musician D. musicians'
6. On Passover Day, people __________ freedom from slavery.
A. choose B. celebrate C. participate D. contribute
7. During Tet holiday the __________ atmosphere is felt around the country.
A. local B. ethnic C. thankful D. festive
8. Every year Cannes __________ its international film festival called Cannes Film Festival.
A. attends B. gathers C. hosts D. plays
9. - “__________ are you going to Phu Yen?”
- “To attend Hoi Mua Festival.”
A. How B. What C. When D. Why
10. - “__________ is this festival celebrated?”
- “Twice a year.”
A. How often B. How far C. How long D. How much
II. Fill in the blanks using the words in the box.
celebrate seasonal decorate went music attend performers harvest festival parade
1. Carnival is a popular___________________in many countries in South America.
2. South American people__________________Carnival in different ways.
3. At Carnival, people wear costumes and_______________through the streets, playing samba music and dancing.
4. She is going to Rio Carnival to watch________________dance.
5. A lot of dancers go to Rio de Janeiro to________________the Rio Carnival.
6. I think nobody is at home now because they have gone to the_________________festival.
7. We_______________to the Flower Festival in Da Lat last year.
8. During Tet, the Vietnamese_______________their house with many beautiful flowers.
9. Thanksgiving is a________________festival only held in the USA.
10. Do you have________________festival in your country?
III. Give the correct form of the words given to complete the sentences.
1. We have become regular __________________at Da Lat Flower Festival. ATTEND
2. There are a lot of cultural and _______________ activities held as part of this festival. ART
3. Tet holiday is the most important __________________ for Vietnamese people. CELEBRATE
4. Hoi Mua Festival is held by people of ethnic _______________ in Phu Yen Province. MINOR
5. It is very ________________to participate in Songkran Water Festival. JOY
I. Make questions for the underlined parts.
1. The Songkran Festival is usually celebrated between 13 and 16 April.
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2. Vietnamese people go to pagodas at Tet to pray for a year of good luck and happiness.
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3. The Vietnamese celebrate Tet with family gatherings, traditional foods, and lion dances.
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4. The festival site is three miles from the nearest town of Shepton Mallet.
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5. During Tet, children and the elderly receive lucky money put in red envelopes.
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6. Many people went to Han River to witness the Danang International Fireworks Festival.
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7. Jean visits Dalat every two years to attend the Dalat Flower Festival.
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1. This musical festival/ like/ not/ the last year’s./ is
2. My brother’s/ is/ taste/ sports/ different/ mine./ from/ in
3. You/ come/ should/ us/ join/ and/ the Laughing Festival./ at/
4. Mid-Autumn Festival/ often/ celebrated/ on/ is/ the 15th day/ of the 8th lunnar month/ with a full moon at night.
5. During the festival,/ of all age/ wear/ colorful masks,/ carry/ children/ candle lanterns/ and/ on the streets./ parade/
III. In a bout 80 words, write a paragraph about a festival you know. The questions below are the cues for you
* What’s the name of the festival?
* Where and when is the festival celebrated?
* What do people do to prepare for the festival?
* What food do they enjoy?
* What do people do during the festival?
* How long does the festival last?
Make questions for the underlined parts.
1. The Songkran Festival is usually celebrated between 13 and 16 April.
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2. Vietnamese people go to pagodas at Tet to pray for a year of good luck and happiness.
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3. The Vietnamese celebrate Tet with family gatherings, traditional foods, and lion dances.
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4. The festival site is three miles from the nearest town of Shepton Mallet.
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5. During Tet, children and the elderly receive lucky money put in red envelopes.
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6. Many people went to Han River to witness the Danang International Fireworks Festival.
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7. Jean visits Dalat every two years to attend the Dalat Flower Festival.
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Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
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 Lakshimi, the Goddest who, in the Hindu religion, brings peace and properity.
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
Question 29: Where is Diwali celebrated?
A. In the USA B. In Britain C. In India D. In Viet Nam
Question 30: When is the festival held?
A. In June B. In September C. In October D. In November
Question 31: What do people light up their homes in the festival?
A. with candles B. with colourful lights
C. with oil lamps D. B and C are correct
Question 32: What fill the sky to make Diwali a true “Festival of Light”?
A. fireworks B. lights C. candles D. matches