Write the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. ________ when dining, South Koreans use cushions to sit on the floor and eat from a low table. (tradition)
2. The wai is the traditional form of ________ in Thailand. (greet)
3. They weren’t __________ to live with their parents after the wedding. (obligation)
4. It is considered __________ to address an elder with his or her given name. (polite)
5. Is that woman the __________ of the party? (host)
6. The children in our family are always __________ to their elders. (respect)
7. Custom __________ from tradition in some aspects such as scale and time. (different)
8. Don’t use your personal chopsticks to get food from the _________ dish. (serve)
9. Many families have three _________, which create unique cultural features. (generate)
10. We have lots of customs and it can get a bit ________ for visitors (confuse)
11. The “Lost Shoe” is one of the _____________ stories I like best (tradition)
They are brother, but they ________ widely in their taste. (difference)
12. My grandfather often wears _______ clothes on the Tet holiday. (tradition)
13. My car has given me excellent __________. (serve)
14. There is a big ________ between British and German schools. (differ)
15. She soon earned the ________of her colleagues. (respectful)

45. The wai is the traditional form of _____________ in Thailand. (GREET)
46. They weren’t _____________ to live with their parents after the wedding. (OBLIGATION)
47. It is considered _____________ to address an elder with his or her given name. (POLITE)
48. Is that woman the _____________ of the party? (HOST)
49. The children in our family are always _____________ to their elders. (RESPECT)
50. Custom _____________ from tradition in some aspects such as scale and time. (DIFFERENT)

Give the correct form of the word given to complete the sentence.

VI. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
1. The wai is the traditional ________ of people in Thailand.
A. goodbye B. hello C. greeting D. greetings
2.When two Maori people meet, they ________ each other’s noses.
A. touch B. feel C. take D. kiss
3.Do you know the ________ way to welcome people in Tibet?
A. custom B. customer C. customary D. tradition
4.The xoe dance is a spiritual ________ of Thai ethnic people.
A. customs B. tradition C. habit D. dance
5.In Viet Nam you shouldn’t use only the first name to ________ people older than you.
A. speak B. talk C. say D. address
6.We are going to prepare ________ sticky rice served with grilled chicken for the celebration.
A. five coloursB. five-coloursC. five-colour D. five-coloured
7.A tradition is something special that is ________ through the generations.
A. passed B. passed to C. passed down D. passed out
8.According to the ________ in England, we have to use a knife and folk at dinner.
A. table ways B. table manners C. behaviours D. differences
9.We have to ________ our shoes when we go inside a pagoda.
A. take off B. give off C. turn off D. put on
10. In Australia, you shouldn’t ________ on a person’s accent.
A. comment B. criticize C. hate D. dislike

C. WORD FORMS

1. _____when dining, South Koreans use cushions to sit on the floor and eat from a low table. (TRADITION)

2. The wai is the traditional form of _________in Thailand. (GREET)

3. They weren’t _____________ to live with their parents after the wedding. (OBLIGATION)

4. It is considered ___________ to address an elder with his or her given name. (POLITE)

5. Is that woman the ___________ of the party? (HOST)

6. The children in our family are always _______ to their elders. (RESPECT)

7. Custom _____________ from tradition in some aspects such as scale and time. (DIFFERENT)

8. Don’t use your personal chopsticks to get food from the _____________ dish. (SERVE)

9. Many families have three _____________, which create unique cultural features. (GENERATE)

10. We have lots of customs and it can get a bit _____________ for visitors. (COMFUSE)

Read the following passage, and then tick the correct answers: true (T), or false (F).

Songkran is Thailand's most famous festival. An Important event on the Buddhist calendar, this water festival marks the beginning of the traditional Thai New Year. Water is an important element of Songkran, especially in more recent times when the throwing of water has become a huge part of the annual celebrations. If you're visiting Thailand during this period, don't be surprised if you get splashed. Crowds of people roam around throwing buckets of water, using water pistols and just generally soaking anyone in the vicinity. Appreciation of family is another important aspect of the festival, with many Thai people making their way to their hometowns to spend time with older relatives. Buddhists also visit temples throughout Songkran where water is poured on Buddha images and on the hands of Buddhist monks as a mark of respect. Without a doubt, Songkran is a hugely important festival to the Thai people but it's also very popular with visitors and many tourists specifically arrange their holidays around rhis unique event. Anyone and everyone can and will get involved in the celebrations. If you're out and about during Songkran, you're almost guaranteed to end up soaked but you'll have lost of fun in the process!

38. Songkran is considered the festival of the traditional Thai New Year.

39. Water has been used during the festival recently but not in the past.

40. People have many ways to makes each other wet with water.

41. Songkran is also an occasion for people to go to back to the hometown to spend time with their relatives.

42. It is certainly not a religious festival.

43. Everyone visits temples to pour water on Buddha images to show their respect.

44. The Thai do not let foreigners participate in the festival.

45. Songkran is actually a very important festival in Thailand.

46. Nearly everyone gets wet after talking part in the festival.

47. The festival only has the religious meaning but it is not enjoyable.

1 the wait is the traditional....................of people in thailand

2 when two Maori people meet, they ....................... each other's noses

3 do you know the....................way to welcome people in Tiber?

4 the xoe dance is a sprititual ...........................of thai ethnic people

5 in vietnamyou should not use only the first name to................... people older than you

6 we are going to prepare .................... sticky rice served with grilled chicken for the celebration

7 a tradition is something special that is ...................... through the generations

8 according to the ....................in England, we have to use a knife and fork at dinner

9 we have to ........................ our shoes when we go inside a pagoda

10 in australian you should not ...................... on a person's accent

Thailand is an independent country that lies in the heart of Southeast Asia. The country has an area of 513,120 sqkm. Thailand enjoys tropical climate. The Thai unit of currency is the baht. The largest city in Thailand is Bangkok, the capital, which is also the country’s center of political, commercial, industrial and cultural activities. The population of Thailand is now 66.5 million, about 15 million of whom live in the capital city of Bangkok.According to the last census, 94.5% of the total population are Buddhists. Muslims are the second largest religious group in Thailand at 4.3%. The official language of Thailand is Thai. It is the principal language of education and spoken throughout the country. The country is well-known for the tourist destinations such as Pattaya, Bangkok, and Phuket.

25. Thailand is a Southeast Asian nation. _______

26. 66.5 million people live in the capital city of Bangkok. _______

27. Buddhistsare the largest religious group in Thailand. _______

28. Thai is the primary language of instruction. _______

B. Read the passage again and choose the correct answers. (0.5pt)

29. What is the best title for the passage?

A. Ethnic groups in Thailand B. Tourism in Thailand

C.The symbol of Thailand D. The geography and people of Thailand

30. What can be inferred from the passage?

A.Thailand is the largest country in Southeast Asia.

B. Bangkok is in the center of Thailand.

C. There are more than two religions in Thailand.

D.English is widely spoken in Thailand.