I. Read the passage and complete it with the words given
traditions – means – according – however– therefore
The tradition of birthday parties started a long time ago. People thought there was a special danger from evil spirits on birthdays;(1) ___________, friends and family came together to bring good thoughts and wishes and even presents. There are some different (2) ______ in different countries around the world.
In Vietnam, on a child’s first birthday, family members put many things on the floor around the child for him or her to choose. (3) ______ to tradition, the first thing the child picks up will tell us his or her future job. In some countries, a 21st birthday cake is sometimes in a shape of a key. The key (4) _______ that the young person is now old enough to leave and build up to their own family at any time they want to. There is usually a special party on these birthdays.
I. Read the passage and complete it with the words given
traditions – means – according – however– therefore
The tradition of birthday parties started a long time ago. People thought there was a special danger from evil spirits on birthdays;(1) ___therefore________, friends and family came together to bring good thoughts and wishes and even presents. There are some different (2) ___traditions___ in different countries around the world.
In Vietnam, on a child’s first birthday, family members put many things on the floor around the child for him or her to choose. (3) ____According__ to tradition, the first thing the child picks up will tell us his or her future job. In some countries, a 21st birthday cake is sometimes in a shape of a key. The key (4) __means_____ that the young person is now old enough to leave and build up to their own family at any time they want to. There is usually a special party on these birthdays.
The tradition of birthday parties started a long time ago. People thought there was a special danger from evil spirits on birthdays;(1) ___ therefore___, friends and family came together to bring good thoughts and wishes and even presents. There are some different (2) __traditions____ in different countries around the world. In Vietnam, on a child’s first birthday, family members put many things on the floor around the child for him or her to choose. (3) __according____ to tradition, the first thing the child picks up will tell us his or her future job. In some countries, a 21st birthday cake is sometimes in a shape of a key. The key (4) ___means____ that the young person is now old enough to leave and build up to their own family at any time they want to. There is usually a special party on these birthdays.
