Complate the text with the words 

are; aren't; February; he; him; it; it; 's; tenth; 40th

Every four years, these_______________365 days in a year. There ____________366. That't because_______________'s a leap year and there____________ an-exrea day. My dad was born on 29th_______________________. It's strange for____________________ because for three years he celebrates his birthday on the 28th. Then, in a leap year, he celebrates_______________on the correct day. How old is _____________ on that day? For example, this year, it's his_______________year, but it's only his_______________birthday!

Shichi-go-san means “seven-five-three” and the festival is for children who are seven,

five and three. The Japanese think these ages are very important years. Japanese parents

celebrate Shichi-go-san as their boys turn three and five and their girls turn three and

seven.

At the age of seven, a girl wears obi - the piece of cloth worn round the waist over the

kimono - for the first time. At the age of five, a boy wears his first hakama pants – the

pants that Samurai wore in the past - in public. The age of three is important for the

Japanese too.They think it is time children can let their hair grow.

On this day, children often dress up like the adults in the ancient times and pretend to be

grown up themselves.

1. Who will probably celebrate the Shichi-go-san Festival?

A. a seven-year-old boy

B. a three-year-old boy

C. a five-year-old girl

2. Who will NOT celebrate the Shichi-go-san Festival?

A. a five-year-old girl

B. a five-year-old boy

C. a seven-year-old girl

3. Who wears obi for the first time?

A. a five year-old girl

B. a seven-year-old boy

C. a seven-year-old girl

4. At what age can a Japanese child let the hair grow?

A. five years old

B. three years old

C. seven years old

5. Why do the Japanese celebrate it on 15 November?

A. Because they think the day brings luck to them

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

Every country has its own tradition when New Year comes. In Japan, at midnight on December 31, all temples in the country ring their bell 108 times. They believe that the ringing bells can remove their bad actions from the previous year.

In Thai Lan, the New Year is in April. It’s the hottest time of the year. People often throw water over the people. They believe that this activity will bring a lot of rain and wash away the bad things.

In Viet Nam, people clean and decorate their houses before Tet. They would like their houses to look more beautiful. The first footer is very important. They believe that the first footer on the first New Year Day decides the family’s luck for the whole year.

Một số từ vựng:

- tradition (n): truyền thống

- ring the bell: rung chuông

- wash away: rửa sạch, cuốn trôi

- luck (n): điều may mắn

What do people decorate streets with?

A. plants and flowers 

B. coloured lights and red banners 

C. peach blossom and apricot blossom 

D. traditional foods

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

Every country has its own tradition when New Year comes. In Japan, at midnight on December 31, all temples in the country ring their bell 108 times. They believe that the ringing bells can remove their bad actions from the previous year.

In Thai Lan, the New Year is in April. It’s the hottest time of the year. People often throw water over the people. They believe that this activity will bring a lot of rain and wash away the bad things.

In Viet Nam, people clean and decorate their houses before Tet. They would like their houses to look more beautiful. The first footer is very important. They believe that the first footer on the first New Year Day decides the family’s luck for the whole year.

Một số từ vựng:

- tradition (n): truyền thống

- ring the bell: rung chuông

- wash away: rửa sạch, cuốn trôi

- luck (n): điều may mắn

 The first people who comes to someones house on the first day are called _______.

A. first comer 

B. the first 

C. the first footer 

D. x

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

Every country has its own tradition when New Year comes. In Japan, at midnight on December 31, all temples in the country ring their bell 108 times. They believe that the ringing bells can remove their bad actions from the previous year.

In Thai Lan, the New Year is in April. It’s the hottest time of the year. People often throw water over the people. They believe that this activity will bring a lot of rain and wash away the bad things.

In Viet Nam, people clean and decorate their houses before Tet. They would like their houses to look more beautiful. The first footer is very important. They believe that the first footer on the first New Year Day decides the family’s luck for the whole year.

Một số từ vựng:

- tradition (n): truyền thống

- ring the bell: rung chuông

- wash away: rửa sạch, cuốn trôi

- luck (n): điều may mắn

What is another name of Tet? 

A. Vietnamese holiday 

B. Lunar New Year

C. Traditional holiday 

D. Vietnam's main holida

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

Every country has its own tradition when New Year comes. In Japan, at midnight on December 31, all temples in the country ring their bell 108 times. They believe that the ringing bells can remove their bad actions from the previous year.

In Thai Lan, the New Year is in April. It’s the hottest time of the year. People often throw water over the people. They believe that this activity will bring a lot of rain and wash away the bad things.

In Viet Nam, people clean and decorate their houses before Tet. They would like their houses to look more beautiful. The first footer is very important. They believe that the first footer on the first New Year Day decides the family’s luck for the whole year.

Một số từ vựng:

- tradition (n): truyền thống

- ring the bell: rung chuông

- wash away: rửa sạch, cuốn trôi

- luck (n): điều may mắn

 April is _______ time of the year in Thai Lan.  

A. hot 

B. the hottest 

C. hottest 

D. x

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

Every country has its own tradition when New Year comes. In Japan, at midnight on December 31, all temples in the country ring their bell 108 times. They believe that the ringing bells can remove their bad actions from the previous year.

In Thai Lan, the New Year is in April. It’s the hottest time of the year. People often throw water over the people. They believe that this activity will bring a lot of rain and wash away the bad things.

In Viet Nam, people clean and decorate their houses before Tet. They would like their houses to look more beautiful. The first footer is very important. They believe that the first footer on the first New Year Day decides the family’s luck for the whole year.

Một số từ vựng:

- tradition (n): truyền thống

- ring the bell: rung chuông

- wash away: rửa sạch, cuốn trôi

- luck (n): điều may mắn

 What do people do in Tet?

A. People buy gifts, clean and decorate their houses and cook traditional foods 

B. People enjoy traditional food 

C. People clean their house and wait for the first footer

 D. People plant trees around their house

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

Every country has its own tradition when New Year comes. In Japan, at midnight on December 31, all temples in the country ring their bell 108 times. They believe that the ringing bells can remove their bad actions from the previous year.

In Thai Lan, the New Year is in April. It’s the hottest time of the year. People often throw water over the people. They believe that this activity will bring a lot of rain and wash away the bad things.

In Viet Nam, people clean and decorate their houses before Tet. They would like their houses to look more beautiful. The first footer is very important. They believe that the first footer on the first New Year Day decides the family’s luck for the whole year.

Một số từ vựng:

- tradition (n): truyền thống

- ring the bell: rung chuông

- wash away: rửa sạch, cuốn trôi

- luck (n): điều may mắn

 What does Tet mark?

A. the end of the year 

B. the start of a new month 

C. the beginning of a new year 

D. the beginning of spring and the start of a new year

Read the passage and decide if these statements are true or false

London is Britain' s biggest city. It is a very old city and dates back to the Romans. It is a city of historic building and churches, and it has many beautiful parks. It also has some of the best museum in the world. London is very crowded in summer. It is a popular city with foreign tourists and has more than eight million visitors a year. The city is famous for its shopping and department stores. London has an excellent underground railway system, so it is easy for tourists to get around.

London is not busy in summer.