Tet is a national and family festival. It is an occasion for every Vietnamese to have a good time while thinking about the last year and the next year. At Tet, spring fairs are organized, streets and public buildings are brightly decorated and almost all shops are crowded with people shopping for Tet. At home, every is tidied, special food is cooked,offerings of food, fresh water, flowers and betel are made on the family altar with burning joss- sticks scenting the air. First-footing is made when the lucky visitor comes and children are given lucky money wrapped in a red tiny envelope. Tet is also a time for peace and love. During Tet, children often behave well and friends, relatives and neighbors give each other best wishes for the new year.
 

1. Which foods do Vietnamese people make to celebrate Tet ?
2. What is Chung cake made of ?
3. Why do people often buy sausages from famous suppliers ?
4. Are spring rolls often made at home ?
 

Tet is a national and (1) ……… festival in Viet Nam. It is occasion forevery Vietnamese to be reunited to think (2) …………… their past activities and hope for good luck in the year to come. Before Tet all houses are white washed and (3) ………… with yellow apricot flowers and colorful lanterns. Everybody is looking forward to a more favorable life. On the New Year’s Eve, children are smartly dressed. They are hoping to (4) ………… money put in small red envelopes as they are wishing longevity (5) ……….. their grandparents and parents.

 1. A. traditional B. modern C. music D. summer

 2. A. to B. after C. about D. for

 3. A. decorate B. decorates C. decorating D. decorated

 4. A. buy B. receive C. sell D. make

 5. A. for B. to C. with D. from

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Tet is a national and (1) ______ festival in Viet Nam. It is occasion for every Vietnamese to be reunited to think (2) _____ their past activities and hope for good luck in the year to come. Before Tet all houses are white washed and (3)____ with yellow apricot flowers and colorful lanterns. Everybody is looking forward to a more favorable life. On the New Year's Eve, children are smartly dressed. They are hoping to (4) _____ money put in small red envelopes as they are wishing longevity (5) ______ their grandparents and parents.

 Before Tet all houses are white washed and (3)____ with yellow apricot flowers and colorful lanterns

A. decorate 

B. decorates 

C. decorating 

D. decorated

Tet is a national and traditional festival in Viet Nam. It's an occasion for every Vietnamese to be reunited to think (32)…………... their past activities and hope for good luck in the year to come. Before Tet all houses are white washed and (33)………….with yellow apricot flowers and colorful lanterns. Everybody is looking forward to a more favorable life.(34)……….. New Year's Eve, children are smartly dressed. They are hoping to (35)............ money put is small red envelopes as they are wishing longevity to their grandparents and parents. People (36)….... do bad things on these days.
32. A. after B. about C. for D. to
33. A. decorate B. decorating C. decorated D. decorates
34. A. in B. on C. at D. of
35. A. buy B. sell C. send D. receive
36. A. should B. will C. shouldn’t D. need

Translate into Vietnamese:

Tet is a national and family festival. It is an occasion for every Vietnamese to have a good time while thinking about the last year and the next year. At Tet, spring fairs are organized, streets and public buildings are brightly decorated and almost all shops are crowded with people shopping for Tet. At home, every is tidied, special food is cooked,offerings of food, fresh water, flowers and betel are made on the family altar with burning joss- sticks scenting the air. First-footing is made when the lucky visitor comes and children are given lucky money wrapped in a red tiny envelope. Tet is also a time for peace and love. During Tet, children often behave well and friends, relatives and neighbors give each other best wishes for the new year.

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Tet is a national and (1) ______ festival in Viet Nam. It is occasion for every Vietnamese to be reunited to think (2) _____ their past activities and hope for good luck in the year to come. Before Tet all houses are white washed and (3)____ with yellow apricot flowers and colorful lanterns. Everybody is looking forward to a more favorable life. On the New Year's Eve, children are smartly dressed. They are hoping to (4) _____ money put in small red envelopes as they are wishing longevity (5) ______ their grandparents and parents.

Tet is a national and (1) ______ festival in Viet Nam. 

A. traditional 

B. modern 

C. music 

D. summer

Answer the questions

Tet is a national and family festival. It is an occasion for every Vietnamese to have a good time while thinking about the last year and the next year. At Tet, spring fairs are organized, streets and public buildings are brightly decorated and almost all shops are crowded with people shopping for Tet. At home, every is tidied, special food is cooked,offerings of food, fresh water, flowers and betel are made on the family altar with burning joss- sticks scenting the air.

First-footing is made when the lucky visitor comes and children are given lucky money wrapped in a red tiny envelope. Tet is also a time for peace and love. During Tet, children often behave well and friends, relatives and neighbors give each other best wishes for the new year.

* Questions:

1. Why is Tet a national and family festival?

2. What do people do to prepare for Tet?

3. What do children often receive at Tet?

4. What do people do during Tet?

Tet is a national and .................... (1) festival in Vietnam . It is occasion for every Vietnamese to be reunited to think .................(2) their past activities and hope for good luck (3)............ the new year to come.
Before Tet all houses are white washed and ...................... (4) with colorful lights . Everybody is looking ......................... ( 5 ) to a better life. (6)...............the new year’s eve, children are smartly dressed .They are hoping to reiceive money put in small red envelopes as they are wishing longevity to their grandparents and parents. Wrong doings should be absolutely avoided on these days .
1. A. traditional B. modern C. music D.summer
2. A. about B.to C. after D. for
3.A.in B.at C.on D.what
4. A. decorate B. decorating C. decorates D. decorated
5. A. for B. forward C. after D. at
6. A. In B.At C.On D.When

Tet is a national and traditional festival in Viet Nam. It's an occasion for every Vietnamese to be reunited to think (1)... their past activities and hope for good luck in the year to cone.

Before Tet all houses are white washed and decorated with yellow apricot flowers anf colorful lanterns. Every body is Looking(2)... to a more favorable life.

On the New Year's Eve, children are smartly dressed. They are hoping to(3)... money put is small red envelopes as they are wishing longevity to their grandparents and parents. Wrong doings (4)... be absolutely avoided on these days.

1. a. after b. about c. for d. to

2. a. at b. for c. forward d. after

3. a. buy b. sell c. send d. receive

4. a. should b. ought c. have d. need