Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 16: There will be a cherry blossom festival at the park tomorrow; you _______ spend your day there if you have nothing to do.

A. most

B. will

C. should

D. could

CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL IN JAPAN

Sakura is the Japanese word for cherry blossom. This kind of flower blossoms across Japan between March and May each year, beginning with Okinawa in the far south in February to northern Hokkaido in May. In ancient Japan, cherry blossom had great importance because it announced the rice – planting season and was used to divine the year’s harvest.

Many factors can effect when the cherry blossom comes in to bloom. A particularly cold winter can make the flowers come out late. Mild weather can allow them blossom sooner. Heavy rain can mean that the trees drop their petals much quicker than otherwise.

If you are lucky enough to visit Japan during cherry blossom season, you should go to the local parks and gardens, bring some picnic food and drinks and join the Cherry Blossom Festival (or hanami in Japanese). It is one of the traditional customs of Japan and it is very famous. During this period, the Japanese are very relaxed,, and everyone enjoys the pleasant atmosphere.

1. When does sakura blossom?

2. Why was cherry blossom very important in ancient Japan?

3. What can make cherry blossom trees drop their petals much quicker?

4. What are you recommended if you visit Japan during cherry blossom season?

5. What is hanami?

III. Complete the sentences with the appropriate present tenses of the verbs in brackets
6. Since 1965, the maple tree with the leaves ………………….……….. the most wellknown Canadian symbol. (become)

7. At present, the National Cherry Blossom Festival …………………............. in Washington, D,C. to see celebrate spring's arrival. (occur)

8. Maori …… ……………..….. recognized as an official language of New Zealand since the Maoris Language Act of 1987. (be)

1. What is the national flower of Viet Nam?

A. Water lily                      B. Daisy                                   C. Cherry Blossom         D. Lottus Flower

2. What is the nickname of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park?

A. Kingdom of Caves                                              B. Land of Dragons

C. Tomb of nature                                                   D. Garden of Freedom

3. What is the most widely known cuisine in Viet Nam to people outside of Viet Nam?

A. Noodle soup                  B. Stuffed rice pancake          C. Noodle dish              D. Fermented vegetables

4. The Vietnamese flag consists of a golden star with the five points representing: workers, intellectuals, youth, soldiers and which specific profession?

A. Politicians                      B. Software Developers          C. Farmers                   D. Journalists

5. Viet Nam is the world's second-largest nation in producing ________.

A. Coffee                            B. Cacao                                 C. Salt                          D. Soybeans

6. How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are in Viet Nam?

A. 7                                     B. 8                                         C. 9                              D. 10

7. What factor is reflected in the image below?

A. Yin-yang balance                                                             B. Five element correspondence

C. Philosophy                                                                       D. History

8. Visiting relatives' houses on the first day of the New Year, ancestor worship, exchanging wishes, giving lucky money to children and elderly people, and opening a shop are called Tet __________.

A. Traditions                         B. Customs                             C. Habits                       D. Practices

1. What is the national flower of Viet Nam? A. Water lily B. Daisy C. Cherry Blossom D. Lotus Flower 2. What is the nickname of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park? A. Kingdom of Caves B. Land of Dragons C. Tomb of nature D. Garden of Freedom 3. What is the most widely known cuisine in Viet Nam to people outside of Viet Nam? A. Noodle soup B. Stuffed rice pancake C. Noodle dish D. Fermented vegetables 4. The Vietnamese flag consists of a golden star with the five points representing: workers, intellectuals, youth, soldiers and which specific profession? A. Politicians B. Software Developers C. Farmers D. Journalists 5. Viet Nam is the world's second-largest nation in producing ________. A. Coffee B. Cacao C. Salt D. Soybeans 6. How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are in Viet Nam? A. 7 B. 8 C. 9 D. 10 7. What factor is reflected in the image below? A. Yin-yang balance B. Five element correspondence C. Philosophy D. History 8. Visiting relatives' houses on the first day of the New Year, ancestor worship, exchanging wishes, giving lucky money to children and elderly people, and opening a shop are called Tet __________. A. Traditions B. Customs C. Habits D. Practices GIÚP CÂU 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 NHa

1. A Japanese music band will be __________ live at the festival. 2. There are many __________ events at the site of the festival. 3. Dalat is a __________ city with many places of interest. 4. The whole family showed up for our anniversary __________. 5. __________ were well under way for the festival. 6. Hue Festival is __________ every two years. 7. You can watch many dance __________ during the festival. 8. About 2,000 foreign __________ attending the event last year. 9. We can always feel the __________ atmosphere even ten days before the event. 10. Parents bring up their children in accordance with their own __________. PERFORM CULTURE ROMANCE CELEBRATE PREPARE HOLD PERFORM TOUR FESTIVAL TRADITIONAL