The festival of Diwali is one of the most important religious festivals in India. It lasts for five days around the end of October. It is the festival of Lakshimi, the Goddest who, in the Hindu religion, brings peace and property.

Preparations for the festival begin several weeks before the festival. People clean and decorate their homes, prepare special food and buy new clothes and jewelry to welcome the Goddess in their homes. All over India, people light up their homes with oil lamps and colourful lights. The celebrations take place on the darkest night of the lunar month, Amavasya. In the evening, fireworks fill the sky to make Diwali a true “Festival of Light”

1. Where is Diwali celebrated?

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2. When is the festival held?

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3. What do people do to prepare for the festival?

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4. When does the celebration take place?

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5. Why is Diwali called “Festival of Light”?

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IV.    Make questions for the underlined parts.

1.     La Tomatina Festival is held in Spain.

2.     Lan went online for more information about Diwali festival.

3.     The Lantern Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month.

4. During Tet, children and the elderly receive lucky money put in red envelopes.

5. The Lim festival takes place every year.

6. The three official festival days are held in a joyful and exciting way.

7. The parade coursed around the town square. 

8. Thousands of fans travel to Belgium to attend Tomorrowland.

9. Tet is usually celebrated between late January or early February.

10. The Rio Music Festival is celebrated with a lot of energy and enthusiasm.

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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 "

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 

          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.

            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)

V. Read the text below and choose the correct answer to each question

        Diwali is an important Indian festival. Diwali is also known as the Festival of Lights. People in Indian and Nepal celebrate Diwali to mark the end of the Hindu calendar year. Diwali is an international holiday in Indian and Nepal. The Diwali celebrations last for five days. Many other countries around the world hold multicultural events to mark the holiday, too.

        During Diwali, people light lamps and pray for good health, peace and wisdom. They clean their home and decorate their doorways with pictures made with painted rice, called rangoli. Children light fireworks and adults buy new clothes and give gifts and sweets to their family and friends. The fourth day of Diwali marks the start of the New Year and is the most important day of the festival. People pray to Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth for prosperity in the coming year.

1. Diwali is known as:

A. the Hindu calendar year                       B. the Festival of Lights

C. an international holiday                        D. the Indian and Nepal festival

2. What do people in Indian and Nepal celebrate to?

A. mark the beginning of the Hindu Calendar year

B. mark the holiday

C. mark the end of the Hindu Calendar year

D. mark the start of the New Year

3. How long do the Diwali celebrations last?

A. three days                B. 1 month                C. for 5 days                D. five weeks

4. During Diwali, people do NOT:

A. light lamps

B. clean their home

C. pray for good health, peace and wisdom

D. give the postcard to other

5. What do people decorate their doorways with?

A. painted rice              B. gifts and sweets              C. new clothes                D. fireworks

6. Which day of Diwali is the most important day of the festival?

A. the first day              B. the second day                C. the third day              D. the fourth day

A.The festival of Diwali is one of the most important religious festivals in India. It lasts for five days around the end of October. It is the festival of Lakshmi, the Goddess who, in the Hindu religion, brings peace and prosperity.

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

The celebrations take place on the darkest night of the lunar month, Amavasya. In the evening, fireworks fill the sky to make Diwali a true “Festival of light”

1. In which country is Diwali celebrated?

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2. How long does the festival of Diwali last?

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3. Which Goddess is it the festival of?

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4. What do people do to prepare for the festival?

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5. When do the celebrations take place?

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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