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 ?

1. is the most important festival in Vietnam? - Tet or Tet Nguyen Dan.

2. is Saint Patrick's Day celebrated? - On 17 March.

3. is La Tomatina festival held? - In Bunol town, Spain.

4. does Hue Festival take place? - Every two years.

5. people attend Oktoberfest Festival every year? - More than 6 million.

6. does the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro last? - For five days.

7. come to the Cannes Film Festival? - Film directors, stars, and critics.

8. of festivals is Glastonbury? - Ir's a music festival.

9. Why do people go to music festivals? - Because they love music.

10. is Diwali celebrated? - It's celebrated with music, lights, and fireworks.

The festival of Diwali is one of the most important religious festival in India. It lasts for five days around the end of October. It is the (1)............... of Lakshimi, the Goddest who is in the Hindu religion, bring peace and properity.

Preparations for the festival begin several weeks (2)................... the festival. People clean and decorate their homes, prepare special food and buy new clothes and jewelry to welcome the Goddes in their (3)...................All over India, people light up their homes with oil lamps and colourful lights.

The celebrations (4)................. on the darkest night of the lunar month, Amavasya. In the evening, (5).................. fill the sky to make Diwali a true " Festival of Light "

1. A. festival B. celebration C. ceremory D. anniversary

2. A. during B. after C. before D. in

3. A. villages B. homes C. offices D. schools

4. A. hold B. take part C. go D. take place

A. fireworks B. stars C. lights D. moom

            I.    Make questions for the underlined parts in the following sentences, using the question words in brackets.

A.   Diwali (Festival of Lights)

1.    Diwali is celebrated in October or November each year. (When)

2.    It marked the last harvest of the year before winter. (What)

3.    Indians celebrate Diwali with family gatherings, glittering clay lamps, festive fireworks, strings of electric lights, bonfires, flowers, sharing of sweets, or worship to Lakshmi. (How)

4.    Some people believe that Lakshmi wanders the Earth looking for homes where she will be welcomed. (What)

5.    People open their doors and windows and light lamps to invite Lakshmi in. (What)

B.   Elephant Race Festival, Don Village

6.    Elephant Race Festival takes place in village of Don or in the forests near the Sevepoi River (Dak Lak) every spring (during the third lunar month). (When and Where)

7.    The M’nong ethnic group are known for their bravery and skill in wild elephant hunting. (What)

8.    The racetrack is 1-2 km long, set on even ground where there are only a few big trees, wide enough to accommodate ten running elephants. (How long; Where; How wide)

          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.

II. Put the correct form of the verb in brackets.

16. Some oranges and bananas (buy).
17. My father likes (work)
18. Mai's mother is clever. She usually (make)
by my mother yesterday.
as a volunteer for that orphanage.
lovely things.
by her yesterday?
19.
a new bike (buy)
20. Lan's birthday party (hold)
Saturday.
21. I wish I (live)
22. I wish I (know)
at a fancy restaurant next
near my school.
her address.
23. I wish I (be )
24. I wish I (meet)
25. I wish he (not leave)
taller.
her now
here.

cultural parades celebrations holiday performamnces Trang 2/2 Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, is the most important holiday of the year in India. Special Diwali (1) …….are held across the country in October or November. The festival shows the (2) ……. 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 (3)……... and watch fireworks. Also, people can watch (4)…... with beautiful floats. There is a very strong festive atmosphere across India during Diwali. cultural parades celebrations holiday performamnces