Vu Lan Festival

            Vu Lan Festival takes place on 15^th day of the seventh lunar month. It is also called “Xa toi vong nhan” festival (16)__ _______ this is the day for the death’s souls. Many people believe that on that day, (17)__ _______ the gate of the hell opens, souls of the dead can come back to their home (18)_ _______ gather with their family. (19)___ ______, Vietnamese people consider that it is also the occasion for family gatherings as well as expressing love (20)_____ _____ gratitude to ancestors and parents. (21)_________, Vu Lan Festival is known as Mother’s Day in Vietnam.

(22)____ _____, in the morning of that day, a lavish tray with various delicious dishes set on the altar, and the householder will burn incense and invite ancestor to come back home and celebrate the festival with family. (23)___ _______ at night the Vietnamese hold a ceremony of releasing lighted lanterns on the river, (24)__ ________ Vietnamese people believe by doing that, their wishes for parents will come true.

Pagodas are crowded during the festival say (25)___ ______ Buddhist gather for the monk’s lecture. Each Buddhist has a flower (usually rose) in front of their chest: red flower (26)___ ______ their parents are living and white flower (27)____ _________ their parents are dead

Vu Lan Festival

            Vu Lan Festival takes place on 15^th day of the seventh lunar month. It is also called “Xa toi vong nhan” festival (16)_________ this is the day for the death’s souls. Many people believe that on that day, (17)_________ the gate of the hell opens, souls of the dead can come back to their home (18)________ gather with their family. (19)_________, Vietnamese people consider that it is also the occasion for family gatherings as well as expressing love (20)__________ gratitude to ancestors and parents. (21)_________, Vu Lan Festival is known as Mother’s Day in Vietnam.

(22)_________, in the morning of that day, a lavish tray with various delicious dishes set on the altar, and the householder will burn incense and invite ancestor to come back home and celebrate the festival with family. (23)__________ at night the Vietnamese hold a ceremony of releasing lighted lanterns on the river, (24)__________ Vietnamese people believe by doing that, their wishes for parents will come true.

Pagodas are crowded during the festival say (25)_________ Buddhist gather for the monk’s lecture. Each Buddhist has a flower (usually rose) in front of their chest: red flower (26)_________ their parents are living and white flower (27)______________ their parents are dead.

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 accident. (way)

     We …………………………………………………………………………

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

     I am            …………………………………………………………………………

I. Complete the sentences, using the correct form of the words in brackets.

1. If I were you, I would take part in that game.

· You should

2. The date for the Vu Lan festival is the 15th day of the seven Lunar month.

=> The Vu Lan festival takes

3. Although the weather was bad, we went out.

=> The weather was bad; however,

4. Playing beach games is very interesting.

=>It's

II. Rearrange the words/phrases given to make complete sentences.

1. or/ you/ Would/ urban/ like/ to/ mountainous/ live/ in/ in/ the/ the/ areas/ areas?

2. I/out/friends/fancy/with/weekend./at/hanging/my/the

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.

36.The Hung King Temple Festival     from the 8^th to the 11^th day of the third lunar month in Phu Tho.

      A. takes                 B. takes part      C. takes place           D. takes turn

37.During the Buddhist Festival, visitors join the procession and make offerings to          Buddha at the pagoda.

      A. think about       B. consider        C. worship                D. believe

38.I think the Kate Festival is a really joyful festival which             many activities.

      A. contains            B. holds             C. features                D. includes in

39.In Viet Nam, the                               we mostly use is chopsticks.

      A. cut                     B. cutting           C. cutlery                  D. cutlet

40.You shouldn't                                   your promise to the children.

      A. break                B. cut                 C. keep                     D. save

41. Mid-Autumn Festival not only recalls the family love, _________ is also a festival for both children and adults in Vietnam.

III. Choose the best answer

1. The Hung King Temple Festival (takes/ takes part/ takes place/ takes turn) from the 8^th to the 11^th day of the third lunar month in Phu Tho.

2. In Viet Nam, the (cut/ cutting/ cutlery/ cutlet) we mostly use is chopticks.

3. You shouldn’t (break/ cut/ keep/ save) your promise to the children.

4. In some areas, when you meet old people, you (should/ shouldn’t/ don’t have to/ have to) take off your had to greet them and show your respect.

5. It’s a rule, so everyone (should/ shouldn’t/ doesn’t have to/ has to) strictly follow it.

6. Lang Lieu couldn’t buy any special food (although/ when/ while/ because) he was very poor.

7. He was wearing shorts, (and/ but/ or/ so) he was not allowed to go into the temple.

8. Her mother told her to go straight to her granny’s house, (nad/ but/ or/ so) she forgot.

9. Tam is a beautiful girl; (therefore/ however/ moreover/ otherwise), she’s kind-hearted.

10. Lac Long Quan missed his life in the sea; (therefore/ however/ moreover/ otherwise), he took 50 sons back there.

11. You should (study/ studies/ to study/ studied) hard for the final exam.

12. Do we (have take/ having take/ have to take/ having to take) our shoes off when entering the church?

13. I think someone (have to/ should/ don’t have to/ shouldn’t) talk to the boss. We can’t work extra hours on Saturday.

14. She is famous (in/for/ with/ into) her intelligence. She designs many special styles for Ao dai.

15. We (have to/ haven’t to/ could/ must) wear uniform at school from Monday to Saturday. That’s a good way and equal to everyone.

16. Anna (could/ has to/ have to/ doesn’t have to) change her hair style because the old one doesn’t suit her any more.

17. At school, the teachers and students (has to/ have to/ need to/ haven’t to) follow the rules.

18. He (shouldn’t/ should/ couldn’t / was able to) try to be a bit more punctual. It’s rude to be late here.

19. The buses were very (crowd/ crowded/ full/ busy) this morning. We can’t go to the church with you in time.

20. We reached the house after (cycled/ to cycle/ cycling/ cycle) for almost an hour.

21. The Chritian Festival of Easter celebrates the return of Christ from the dead, if/but/however/moreover) the festival is actually named after the goddess of the sun.

22. I couldn’t hear what he said (because/ although/ in spite of/ if) he was muttering under his breath.

23. We do not have many carnivals in Vietnam, (moreover/ while/ nevertheless/ although) we have many special traditional festivals.

24. I was promised a luxury weekend by my husband. (Despite/ Because/ Although/ However), I am not satisfied.

25. (Unless/ Because / If/ Without) you study harder, you won’t be able to pass the examination

26. My sister has been living in Da Lat for 2 years, (however/ although/ if/ because ), she has never been to Than Tho Lake.

27. (When/ Despite/ Although/ If) Vietnamese USO delegation was attending 11^th Oympiad in Argentina, we had chance to meet many friends all over the world and visit different beauty spots there.

28. In 2010, Ha Noi (celebrated/ commemorated/ worshipped/ remembered) its 1000^th anniversary.

29. Tet is an occasion for family (visitings/ meetings/ reunions/ seeings) in Viet Nam.

30. Saint Giong was unable to talk, smile or walk (if/ because/ while/ even though) he was three years old.

31. (While/ When/ Nevertherless/ However) spring comes, many Vietnamese villagers prepare for a new  festival season.

32. (Because/ If/ Although/ However) the Mongols were very powerful, Tran Quoc Tuan defeated them three times during the 13^th century.

33 He has been living 15 km away from Nha Trang; (if/ moreover/ however/ while), he has never been to the  Nha Trang Carnival

34. When the (procession/ crowd/ parade/ dancer) arrives at the Cham Tower, the dancers perform a welcome dance in front of the tower.

35. People burn insense to show respect to their (relatives/ ancestors/ friends/ neighbours) during Tet.

36. The Le Mat Festival (worships/ commemorates/ performs/ preserves) the founding of the village.

37. The (preservation/ procession/ performance/ song) of quan ho singing has been recognised as a world heritage