Unit 5: Festivals in Viet Nam

XI Write the second sentence without changing the meaning , using the words given.

1) Three hunderd students entered the swimming competition last year . (part)

Three hunderd students .......................................................................................

2) The children are always fascinated by nature programmes on TV . (find)

The children ...................................................................when they watch them on TV .

3) what about going to Nac Ninh to see the Lim Festival ? ( should )

Duong ...............................................................................

4) Although he studied very hard , he still didn't pass the exam . (despite)

He .................................................................................................

5) Governments should preserve all the world's languages . (ought)

All the world's languages .......................................................................

6) The tennis player's match is still going on. ( finished)

The tennis playres .......................................................................................

7) I have been to the Huong Pagoda Festival three times now . ( time)

This.............................................................................................

8) The date for the Vu Lan Festival is the 15th day of the seventh lunar month. ( place)

The Vu lan Festival................................................................................

9) While we were going home , we had an accient .(way)

We .....................................................................................

10) I can't wait to see the elephant race festival in Dal Lak . ( forward)

I am .....................................................................................

Talk about a festival you like best

+The name of the festival

+ When and where it takes play

+ What this activity is celebrated for

+ What activities there are

+ What people do during this festival

Không lấy trên mạng ạ với đang cần gấp để chuẩn bị mai em thi nói em cảm ơn ạ

VIII. Combine each pair of sentences using the conjunction in brackets.

1. The world is getting warmer. Polar bears are in danger of becoming extinct. (because)

2. There weren't enough students. They closed the village school. (as)

3. I really enjoyed the concert. The music was too loud. (although)

4. He got a creampie smashed in his face. Everyone laughed. (when)

5. Paul was walking to the bus stop. He found somebody's wallet on the ground. (while)

6. Jackie will take out the trash. She is done with her chores. (after)

7. You study for the test. You will do much better. (if)

8. Rex practiced his guitar. He could play the song perfectly. (until)

VI. Complete each sentence with and, but, so, or, moreover, however, therefore, or ofherwise.

1. You must do your homework; ___ you might get a bad grade.

2. He's seventy-two, ___ he still swims, runs and plays football regularly.

3. John studied hard for the math exam; ____ he got an A+.

4. Do you want a cup of tea, ___ would you prefer coffee?

5. Smoking gives you bad breath. ___, it is harmful to your health.

6. There are many learning English websites;____ some of them are not free.

7. I like to read, ____ my grammar is always on-point.

8. I hope you are feeling better ___ will be back at college soon.

9. Engineering is an interesting career. ____, you have to be good at maths.

10. To be a doctor you have to study biology, ____ chemistry is also important.

V. Join the two sentences using the conjunctive adverbs in the box.

however, therefore, nevertheless, moreover, otherwise

1. My penpal has lived in the Alps all his life. He has never learnt to ski.

2. You need to work harder. You won't get a passing grade.

3. Roberta didn't have all the ingredients to bake a cake. She decided to prepare something else.

4. I was not confident of winning. I decided to give it a try. =>

5. I had a problem with my bike. I was late for school. =>

6. Drinking and driving is against the rules. It's dangerous. =>

7. We were supposed to go dancing after dinner. We went home instead. =>

8. Milos said his English is terrible. He got a 9.0 on his IELTS Writing test. =>

9. Remember to use sun cream when you go down to the beach. You'll get sunburnt within half an hour. =>

10. Diet and exercise will help you lose weight. It is good for your health. =>

IV. Complete each sentence using the correct conjunction from the parenthesis.

1. He's overweight, ___ he continues to eat lots of cakes and biscuits. (and, so, vet)

2. I've drunk six cups of coffee today, ___ I've got a headache. (and, so, but)

3. The lesson finished, ___ everyone went home. (and, or, but)

4. We're making good progress, ____ we've still got a long way to go. (but, so, or)

5. The climate is getting warmer. Maybe it's natural, ___ maybe it's caused by us. (and, but, or)

6. Maria didn't do any revision, ___ she didn't pass the exam. (but, so, or)

7. To get to Vancouver, you can fly, ___ you can ride the ferry. (and, or, yet)

8. I'm afraid of heights, ____ I appreciate the view from the top of this building.(and, yet, so)

9. It isn't in a very nice part of town, ____ it's a good restaurant. (but, and, so)

10. I found it hard to follow what the teacher was saying, ____ eventually I lost concentration. (yet, and, or)

II. Complete the sentences with the corect form or tense of the verbs from the box.

worship, preserve, cheer, offer, pray, commemorate, perform, float

1. Quan ho singing is ___ in traditional festival in Bac Ninh.

2. On Tet holiday, Vietnamese people ___ their ancestors a five - fruit tray.

3. I enjoy going to Huong Pagoda and ___ Buddha.

4. The book will be published in Octorber to ___ the 100th anniversary of Morris's death.

5. The crowds are shouting and ___ to encorage their teams.

6. We should ___ our tradition and culture for future generations.

7. Lotus lanterns are ___ on the small river in the old town.

8. On the first day of the New Year, we visit the temples ___ for good fortune and health.

Combine each pair of sentences to make one sentences, using the words given in brackets.

1. Lang Lieu couldn't buy any special food. He was very poor.(because)........................

2. During Tet, Vietnamese people buy all kinds of sweets.They make Chung cakes as well.(so).......................

3. The Hung King Temple Festival was a local festival. It has become a public holiday in Viet Nam since 2007.(however)

4. The water is highly polluted. We cannot swim in this part of the river(because)

Brian was really interested in Vietnamese cultural and spiritual events. (interest) Brian ___________________________________________________________________

1. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group.

1. A. great B. fate C. seat D. hate

2. A. sugar B. since C. sight D. song

3. A. change B. chocolate C. chip D. schedule

4. A. ordered B. developed C. touched D. escaped

5. A. washes B. handles C. courses D. teaches

2. Read a brochure about Hue Festival and answer the questions about it

Hue Festival

Welcome to Hue Citadel. This is the place where Hue Festival will be taken place in the next few days. Every two years in April, Hue Festival is held with the main purpose is to honor the cultural heritages of Hue. The festival is also the chance to itroduce Vietnam's national identity to the tourists worldwide. Coming to Hue Festival, you will have the opportunities to many cultural and sporting activities. The festival is started with a colourful ceremony with art performance. This is a greeting to visitors and also a big cultural exchange performance of different countries such as France, Italia, England, Korea and Brazil. Moreover, Hue festival is famous for Ao Dai Grand show, Sea festival, Kite Flying competition, Human chess and Boat race. The unique Ao Dai performance is consdered one of the most attractive shows. You can see the gentle beauty of Vietnam's traditional costume. Especially, the Royal Refined Music of Hue and scenery of Nguyen Dynasty will bring you back to the ancient time of Hue. I am sure you will experience joy and happiness during Hue Festival.

1. Where and How often does Hue Festival happen ?

2. Why does Hue Festival take place ?

3. Which countries share a performance at the beginning of the festival ?

4. Which performance helps tourists know more about Vietnamese women's traditional costume ?

5. How can we imagine about ancient time of Hue ?