II. Put words in correct form:

1. Mid – autumn Festival is a (Joy) ___________________________ festival for children.

2. Passover of the Jewish people is a festival which celebrates (free) ___________________ from slavery.

3. Vesak Day is a (religion) _______________________ festival for those who follow Buddhism.

4. I think is is a good (choose) _____________________ in this circumstance.

5. We are having an interview with Mr. Phong, one of the Elephant Race (organise) ___________________

6. The Carnival of Rio de Janeiro is a very (Fascinate) ________________________ festival.

7. Thanksgivings is a (season) _______________ festival held in the USA and some other countries.

8. We have become regular (attend) __________________ at Da Lat Flower Festival.

9. There are a lot of cultural and (art) ____________________activities held as part of this festival.

10. Tet holiday is the most important (celebrate) _________________for Vietnamese people.

11. Hoi Mua Festival is held by people of ethnic  __________________ in Phu Yen Province. MINOR

12. It is very _______________________ to participate in Songkran Water Festival.              JOY

IV. Put the name of the celebration in each blank: Halloween/ New Year’s Day/ Boxing Day/
Passover/ Christmas/ Mother’s Day/ Easter/ Father’s Day/ Mid-Fall Festival.
1. It is celebrated in Viet Nam on the 15th of August in a lunar year.
2. It is celebrated on 26 December , the day after Christmas Day.
3. It is celebrated on the second Sunday in May when people give cards or gifts to their mothers.
4. It is celebrated in late March or early April in memory of freeing of the Jews from being slaves in
Egypt.
5. It is celebrated on the third Sunday in June when people give cards or presents to their fathers.
6. It is celebrated on Sunday in March or April when Christians think Christ coming back to life.
7. It is celebrated on 25 December when Christians remember the birth of Christ.
8. It is celebrated on the first day of the years, January 1st.
9. It is celebrated in the night of October 31, when children wear costumes and go from door to door to
ask for candy.

Choose the word or phrase, (A,B,C,D) which best completes each of the sentences below. Put a circle round the letter(A,B,C,D) you choose:

34/ The Chinese and the Vietnamese traditional celebration....... New Year's Day

A calendar. B parting

C meeting D lunar

35/ The Lunar New year holiday is the most important........for Vietnamese people

A special. B celebration. C happening. D season

36/ Everyone in our class likes him because of his .........

A active. B character C sense of humor . D eyes

38/ If we keep our .......clear and clean . We'll enjoy happier and healthier life

A school. B environment C beach. D gasoline

40/ They had waited for the for along time; '.........she didn't come

A besides. B moreover . C however . D because

42/ this is the wallet which she is........

A looking up B looking after. C looking for. D looking at

46/ By........ , it is enjoyable for many Americans to buy a Christmas tree and decorate it

A tradition B celebration C priority. D memory

48/ There is a(n) ............ need for greeting cards when Christmas day comes

A considerate B considerable. C ancient. D terrific

50/Than was an effective......... in that volunteer program. He dedicated most of his time to fixing houses for poor people

A active. B activist. C activity . D actor

52/ People in Ireland dance ....... Easter Day to win prize cakes

A at. B for. C in. D on

54/ Anna Jarvis was the woman.........first thought of Mother's Day

A that. B who she. C she. D whose

56/ January 1st ........widely recognized as New Year's Day in the 1500a

A becomes B become C has become. D became

57/In homes ,presents ....round the Christmas tree on Christmas day

A place. B is placing C are placed. D placed

Christmas
Two popolar traditions at Chirstmas are: decorating the home and singing the Christmas carols. The home is the center of the Christmas celebration. Inside, an evergreen tree is usually placed in the corner of the Living room. Children and their parents wrap string of colorful lights around the tree, they hang ornaments on the branches. A star or angle often crowns the top. Careful-wrapped gifts are placed beneath. Outside, families often string lights around the windows and wind light around tress and shrubs in the front yard. As the families decorate their homes, they often put on Christmas record. Almost every family has at least one favorite album or compact disc. School children of all ages perform Christmas tree to sing traditional songs Such as Jingle bells and Silent night and the give presents to each other.
1. What are the popular traditions at the chrismas?
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2. Where is the evergreen put?
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3. How do they decorate the Christmas tree?
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4. What do the family members often do on Christmas' Eve?
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5. What do they do as they decorate their home?
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Christmas is the biggest festival of the year in most of Britain. Celebrations start properly on 24 December, Christmas Eve, although there have been several weeks of preparation beforehand. The Christmas tree and all the presents, food, drinks and decorations have been bought. Christmas cards have already been sent to friends and relations. About a week before Christmas, people usually put up their decorations and decorate the Christmas tree with lights, various colored decorations and an angel on the top. Family presents are usually put under the tree.
christmas day bis the biggest day of the holiday. on the christmas morning (often very early),children open the presents that are in their socks. some families go to church. the traditional christmas dinner consists of roast turkey with potatoes and various other vegetables. before the dinner, people usually pull crackers-small rolls of paper that have gifts, jokes, and party hast inside

1. When do people usually decorate the Christmas tree ?

  A. Several weeks before Christmas

b. About a werk before Christmas

C. On December 24

D. On December 25

2. What is on the top of the Christmas tree ? 

A. There is a light . 

B.there is an angel

C. There is a present . 

d.there is a colored decoration

3. When do children open the presents ! 

A. On the Christmas morning

B.on christmas eve

C .On the Christmas afternoon

 D. On Christmas 24

4 Which of the following is the traditional Christmas dinner

A. Roast turkey with potatoes  and bread

B. Roast beef with potatoes and various other vegetables

C.Roast turkey with tomatoes and various other vegetables

D. Roast turkey with potatoes and various other vegetables

5. What are Christmas crackers ? 

A. Christmas cards that have already been sent to friends and relatives

B. The Christmas tree with lights and various colored decorations

C.Small rolls of cards that have gifts , jokes , and party hats inside

D. Small rolls of paper that have gifts , jokes ,  and party hats inside

Chooe the word (A B C or D ) that best fist each of the blank spase.

December25 is Christmas. Christmas is both a national holiday and a religious day. Christians remember (1)___ of Jesus Christ on Christmas. Many non- Christians celebrate Christmas too.

The christmas season starts after Thanksgiving, in (2)___ November. Christmas is a time for giving presents to friends, family, and poor people. Churches, businesses , and other groups give money, food and toys to (3)_____ families.

Some people make gifts, but most people (4)____ presents in stores. Stores get very crowded around Christmas. There are shoppers everywhere! Stores have beautiful decorations (5)_____ Christmas colors of red and green.

Many people decorate their homes (6)____ Christmas. They buy trees and decorate them (7)____ electric lights and ornaments. Some people put electric lights (8)____ their houses. At Christmas, neighborhoods are beautiful with many (9)____ Christmas lights.

Jewish people have a Festival of Lights in December. For eight days, Jewish people (10)_____candles and give gifts. This festival, Hanukkah, is a joyful holiday.

1.A.the birth B.the death C.the Cruifxion D.the Passion

2.A.lately B.latter C.latest D.late

3.A.need B.needy C.needinng D.needed

4.A.sell B.give C.buy D.bring

5.A.with B.in C.of D.by

6.A.at B.in C.on D.from

7.A.by B.with C.on D.for

8.A.insides B.beside C.outsides D.outside

9.A.dim B.full C.bright D.pale

10.A.ligh B.light C.lit D.lighted

Fill in the blanks with “WHO, WHICH, or WHERE” :1- The dress ......................... was given to her by her boyfriend no longer fits her well.2- The boy ........................... used to live next door is now a famous basketball player.3- Baseball is the sport ................................... is the most popular in the United States.4- The hotel ............................................................... we stayed was very comfortable.5- That’s the house ....................................................................................... I was born.6- He’s looking for the hospital ............................ was destroyed by last week’s storm.7- I’ve made a lot of friends ................................................. are so warm and friendly.8- I’m going to a party .............................................................................. starts at eight.9- I hate formal occasions like weddings .................... I have to put on a jacket and tie.10- There are the children ........................................................... took part in the parade.VIII- Finish the second sentences so that it has the same meaning with the first one :1- Although it rained heavily, we went to Hoa’s birthday party.In spite .....................................................................................................................................................2- The owners of the restaurants are usually very rich.The people who .......................................................................................................................................3- Despite his intelligence, he doesn’t study well at school.Even ........................................................................................................................................................4- Their wedding was held in a very lovely church.The church which ....................................................................................................................................5- It was such a cold day that we stayed indoors.The day ...................................................................................................................................................IX- Make a cross on the correct answer A, B, C, or D in the following sentences : 1- By ______________, it is enjoyable for many Americans to buy a Christmas tree and decorate it.A. celebration B. tradition C. priority D. memory2- Was the movie “Star wars” ________________________ for an Oscar ?A. taken B. recognized C. nominated D. accepted3- There is a(n) ___________________ need for greetings cards when Christmas day comes.A. considerable B. considerate C. terrific D. ancient4- He is famous for his ________________. He is very helpful to those less fortunate than himself.A. kind B. unkind C. kindly D. kindness5- Tuan was an effective ____________________ in that volunteer programme. A. active B. activitist C. actor D. activity6- _________________ Easter, many children and adults enjoy painting eggs.A. On B. At C. During D. In7- People in Ireland dance __________________ Easter Day to win prize cakes.A. on B. at C. for D. in8- Easter is a joyful festival _____________________ comes in early spring.A. which B. that it C. where D. when9- Anna was the woman _________________ first thought of Mother’s day.A. that B. who she C. she D. whose10- Mrs. Thoa is generous to the poor __________________ she is not rich.A. although B. but C. however D. so11- January 1st _________________ widely recognized as New Year’s Day in the 1500s.A. becomes B. become C. has become D. became12- In homes, presents __________________ round the Christmas tree on Christmas day.A. place B. is piacing C. placed D. are placed13- Passover, a Jewish festival, ____________________ freedom from slavery.A. is celebrated B. celebrate C. celebrates D. celebrating14- Father’s Day _______________ a national holiday in America since 1972.A. has been B. was C. is D. will be15- “You are a great dancer, Doris !” “Thanks, Rita. ____________________________.”A. That’s very nice of you to say so C. Well doneB. Let’s have a celebration D. I’m an awful dancer